EVER WONDER why, if you’re not on a pre-booked package, it always seems so easy to get a good-quality room cheaply in Bali if you go looking? The reason is simple, according to the local accommodation industry: There are more than twice as many rooms available as the holiday island needs.

The Bali chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) says the number of star-rated hotels, so-called melati-class hotels, and tourism cottages in Bali far exceeds demand.

Beritabali.com reports that the total number of accommodation rooms in Bali is now more than 55,000 – but PHRI says demand justifies only 24,000 rooms.

The Chairman of the Bali PHRI chapter, Cokorda Oka Sukawati, says the current supply of 55,000 rooms does not yet include villas and local inns (so-called penginapan). …click here to read more

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A HUSBAND, a house and a successful career is what most women want. Or is it?

Thirty-something Elizabeth Gilbert had it all, yet she took off around the world on a journey to discover what she really wanted in life.

Her travels took her to Italy, where she delighted in the pleasure of food, and India, where she learnt the power of prayer through yoga and meditation. And, finally, while visiting Indonesia, she unexpectedly found true love.

Her bestselling story Eat, Pray, Love will be released as a movie starring Julia Roberts this year. Read on to find out what women love about one of  the destinations on the movie which is Bali. …click here to read more

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