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        "msgid": "absolutely-bali-offers-look-at-other-side-of-bali-1447893297",
        "date": "2001-02-08 00:00:00",
        "title": "Absolutely Bali offers look at 'other side' of Bali",
        "author": null,
        "source": "JP",
        "tags": null,
        "topic": null,
        "summary": "Absolutely Bali offers look at 'other side' of Bali JAKARTA (JP): It is true that Bali is more than just white sand, undulating seas, surf and amusement parks or beautiful Balinese girls clad in elaborately gold-embroidered songket lined up in streets ready to attend a religious ceremony in a nearby temple. An increasing number of vacationers are coming to Bali to enjoy ecological, historic and cultural sites as well as social activities during part or most of their stay on the island.",
        "content": "<p>Absolutely Bali offers look at 'other side' of Bali<\/p>\n<p>JAKARTA (JP): It is true that Bali is more than just white<br>\nsand, undulating seas, surf and amusement parks or beautiful<br>\nBalinese girls clad in elaborately gold-embroidered songket<br>\nlined up in streets ready to attend a religious ceremony in a<br>\nnearby temple.<\/p>\n<p>An increasing number of vacationers are coming to Bali to<br>\nenjoy ecological, historic and cultural sites as well as social<br>\nactivities during part or most of their stay on the island.<br>\nRather than staying in a wide selection of luxury hotels in<br>\nresorts in the already crowded tourist areas in Kuta, Sanur and<br>\nNusa Dua, they seek alternative places and sources of inspiration<br>\nfaraway from the hustle-bustle of the island's thriving tourist<br>\nspots.<\/p>\n<p>In this particular tourist business climate, a number of local<br>\nentrepreneurs, called themselves Absolutely Bali, are attempting<br>\nto win over this niche market.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in Jakarta last week, Absolutely Bali groups several<br>\ncompanies including Anggrek Umah Anyar, Bali Professional<br>\nManagement Services, Coconut Homes.Com, Damai Lovina Villas,<br>\nDesaineko, Hatten Wines, Jepun Bali Resort, Ombak Putik Cruises,<br>\nPavilions Private Villas, Tirtasari sacred mountain Sanctuary,<br>\nTauch Terminal Dive Resort and Villa Balquisse.<\/p>\n<p>\"Our main intention is to promote the other side of Bali.<br>\nVisitors, foreigners in particular, really want to seek something<br>\nnew, refreshing and enlightening for their minds and hearts,\"<br>\nexplained Maryse La Rocque from Hatten Wines.<\/p>\n<p>She said each member offers distinguished products and<br>\nservices to its potential clients.<\/p>\n<p>Hatten Wines is likely to give you a different taste of wine.<br>\nA family-owned winery situated in Sanur has been producing wines<br>\nfrom local Balinese black grapes for over six years.<\/p>\n<p>\"Visitors are able to visit our winery and see how the wine<br>\nhere is being produced,\" she maintained.<\/p>\n<p>For those who want to stay in remote and exotic places in<br>\nBali, they can contact Bali Professional Management Services<br>\n(BPMS) which specializes in villa rental and management.<\/p>\n<p>This organization represents some of the finest private villas<br>\nin Bali.<\/p>\n<p>There are also private villas and sanctuaries to please<br>\naffluent holidaymakers to Bali.<\/p>\n<p>Coconut.Com boasts private villas and can be contacted at<br>\ncoconuthomes.com.<\/p>\n<p>In the heart of Sanur, Pavilions Private Villas, charms<br>\nopulent vacationers with a serene environment.<\/p>\n<p>Sacred Mountain Tirtasari is created for people who need a<br>\ncompletely relaxing and spiritually soothing atmosphere. The<br>\nresort is located on the slopes of Gunung Agung, the sacred<br>\nmountain for the Balinese in East Bali.<\/p>\n<p>Heading to the northern part of Bali, Damai Lovina will give<br>\nyou a new lodging and dining experience.<\/p>\n<p>Several other unique villas like Villa Balquisse in Jimbaran<br>\narea, Anggrek Umah Anyar on the bank of Petanu River in Ubud,<br>\nJepun Bali resort in the northeast of Bali provide visitors with<br>\nan unspoiled and typically Balinese ambience.<\/p>\n<p>For adventurous guests, Ombak Putih Cruises will take you to<br>\nsome fabled islands to the east of Bali. Or you can dive and<br>\nexperience the wonder of Bali's underwater environment at the<br>\nTauch Terminal Dive Resort in Tulamben.<\/p>\n<p>\"To promote our organization, we will also hold a launching<br>\nceremony in Australia in the near future,\" Maryse said adding<br>\nthat Australia is one of Bali's biggest tourist markets.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone interested in knowing more about Absolutely Bali can<br>\nclick www.absolutelybali.com. (raw)<\/p>",
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