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Music of Bali – Sound for the Gods

Bali is the island of culture, the traditional music of Bali is one of the culture symbol. Traditional music was created by an orchestra of percussion instruments referred to collectively as gamelan. All the instruments in the gamelan orchestra are built and tuned to be played together. There are many different styles of gamelan and each of these will have a particular function. This Gamelan has a function for accompany the ceremony.

If you are music lover, while in Bali please take time explore the wide variety of Balinese traditional music, watch them live during culture performance or get them in CDs to bring them home.

Music in Bali is not just an evidence of advanced culture of Bali but it is the sound for the Gods. 

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Ride Bali's Waves with Rip Curl School of Surf

Bali is the ultimate surfing paradise and the island has attracted board riders from around the globe since the early 1970’s. Anyone who can’t actually surf now has the chance to learn with Rip Curl School of Surf. The school has facilities on the beaches of Legian as well as Sanur covering both coastlines with the pick of the island’s best breaks.

Lessons are available for beginners and those looking to build existing skills. Participants also get to use the very latest Rip Curl equipment and instructors are there every step of the way to teach the basics. Our Guest Service Attendant can be contacted via to make the necessary booking arrangements for a fun surfing lesson via reservations@arvs.pphotels.com prior to arriving in Bali.

Things to Do During Rainy Days in Bali

The wet season is now upon us and the annual rains are essential for keeping the island looking green. Bali’s rainfall is tropical, which means that humidity levels are high and the temperature still remains warm. Rain on the island rarely hinders guest activities in areas of tourism and surfing, swimming and shopping can still take place even during a downfall.

The Balinese readily welcome the rain and all that it entails. Farmers enjoy a well-deserved break from working the rice fields and sit back to watch their crops grow. It is a time for the menfolk to gather at their local community hall to play cards over cups of coffee. They also practice their musical abilities on traditional instruments ready for the next ceremonial performance. In homes around the island, the skill of making offerings is passed down from mother to daughter to ensure that religious obligations are fulfilled.  

Young children love to run barefoot in the rain and splash each other by jumping in puddles. Old-fashioned games of tag, hopscotch, marbles and more are still played in rural areas where afternoons are generally spent outside. The wet season in Bali also enables family members to reconnect at home and tell stories based on Hindu mythology. Spirits are always high on the island even when it is raining outdoors

Island Inspired Christmas Activities

The best part about spending the festive season on the island of Bali with family and friends is that you are not bound by tradition. There are no rules or regulations and you are free to do exactly as you please. As Bali is a predominantly Hindu enclave, most tourism related ventures remain open on Christmas Day. You can do anything from indulging in a relaxing spa treatment to navigating the white water rapids of the Ayung River or cycling through Bali's rural villages.  

One of the more culturally inspiring activities that you can enjoy as a family on Christmas Day is partaking in a purification ritual in the holy waters of Tirta Empul Temple at Tampaksiring. This spiritually-charged location features a bathing pond fed by a series of fountains where the Balinese come to cleanse body, mind and spirit. An excursion to this site can be combined with lunch in a rice terrace setting at Bebek Tepi Sawah, a popular Ubud restaurant specializing in crispy fried duck.

Another great pastime is a Balinese cooking class where you will learn the secrets of local cuisine and get to take home news skills including how to prepare authentic nasi goreng. Alternatively, you might like to escape the heat and head to the cool hills of Bedugul where Bali Treetop Adventure Park has a series of zipline circuits and promises hours of family fun. Whatever you choose to do on Christmas Day, don’t forget to check in with our Guest Service Assistant to help you create the perfect holiday itinerary.  

Having late night flight on your last day in Bali?

For the convenience of the guests Amadea Resort & Villas provides shower rooms as good farewell hospitalities. Upon checking out at 12 noon, guests can store their luggage at our Concierge Desk and spend a leisurely afternoon doing some last minute shopping or enjoying a bite to eat in the Seminyak’s ‘eat street’ area. Then they can return to the resort to shower and freshen up at no extra charge before heading off to the airport. 

This shower block will feature two units with high pressure hot & cold water showers plus essential bathroom amenities, a vanity counter to apply make-up and a locker. Complementary towels will also be available. 

What the Guests Said

1. Mr. A (Singapore) : Very polite and courtesy. can even greet us from very far, he can   
    remember our name clearly & offering to show us around if we interested.

2. Ms. B (Australia) : Excellent standard maintained, only your staff is even better,
   I will always recommend this place for its fantastic service.

3. Mr. C (France) : Very good service, clean, and love towel decoration with   
    notes. Excellent!

4. Mr. D (Indonesia) : Overall is great, keep up the excellent work, the hotel staffs are
    polite &   helpful, a great   asset to your crew.

5. Ms. E (New Zealand) : the service and friendly staff made my visit to Bali staying in
    your hotel very memorable and i will remember this a long time. This visit was to attend
    our daughter wedding and you helped make us very happy.