Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world where thousands of visitors travel every year. Bali’s rapid growth in tourism over the past five years has had a huge impact on helping the local economy bloom and had a positive influence on Bali’s culture and lifestyle. Bali and its surrounding islands are home to over 3 million people and much of the island’s employment is in the hotel and tourism industry. With a warm tropical climate of 20 to 33 degrees Celsius all year round, this tropical island is the perfect climate for a huge variety of Balinese flora, including holy Banyan trees, swaying palm trees, bamboo’s and flowers.
Many holiday makers go to Bali and are surprised by seeing the masses of beautiful flowers used throughout the country. Do not be surprised if you smell the natural aromatic and soothing scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and hibiscus throughout the country. Flowers are used absolutely everywhere.
In 2010, Bali was the most popular holiday destination in Asia, voted by Woltif.com. Due to Bali’s popularity with tourists looking for a variety of culture, landscape, cuisine and a warm tropical climate, Bali holidays have been attractive to tourists looking for luxury all inclusive holidays and hotels, couples on honeymoons and those looking to spend a relaxing break soaking in the sunshine whilst sipping on exotic cocktails.
With an increasing number visitors booking Bali holidays from all over the world, flights fly frequently and directly to Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, often known as Denpasar International Airport, located in Southern Bali. It is very easy to fly to the island from locations all over the world. A flight from Jakarta to Bali is 1.5 hours, to Singapore, 3 hours and to Melbourne is 6 hours.