From the News: Latest Travel Regulations to Enter Bali

 

As of October 14, 2021 Bali airport is officially open for international flights. Citizen from 19 countries are granted access to Bali provided that they comply with some requirement to ensure safe travel and preventing the spread of COVID-19 to this beautiful island.

 

 

 

The 19 countries are Bahrain, China, France, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

 

Under the current regulation, to enter the Indonesian territory you will need the following:

• Through entry points (airports) in Bali and the Riau Islands.
• Can show a card or certificate of receipt of COVID-19 vaccine and a negative RT-PCR test result.
• Short Visit Visa or other entry permits in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Proof of ownership of health insurance with a minimum coverage value of USD 100,000 which includes financing for handling COVID-19.
• Proof of booking confirmation and payment (booking) for accommodation from the accommodation provider while staying in Indonesia.

 

For more information you can visit https://www.indonesia.travel/id/en/news/latest-travel-regulations-to-enter-bali

 

There is Always Happy Hours at Asparagus

 

Nothing better than a glass or two of refreshing drink after your shopping around Jalan Kayu Aya, the Seminyak’s eat and shopping street. Come in for drink from 4 pm to 7 pm and you will get Happy Hours promotion for any cocktails, beers and juices. Enjoy your late afternoon with friends in the setting of quiet eat street.

If you feel like to have dinner you may go ahead as you will get 25% discount on all meals item offered on the menu. 

Asparagus follows strict health protocols set by the government such as providing hand sanitizer, body temperature checking at the entrance and strict social distancing measures. All of our staff wears face mask and hand gloves while each table is sanitized every time after being used. 

 

The Charm of Tenganan Balinese Traditional Villageversary

Bali is an island of great diversity and there is much more out there to be experienced than just the shops, spas and restaurants of the conventional tourism districts. For a culturally inspiring day out, visit the village of Tenganan on Bali’s eastern shoulder not far from the seaside town of Candi Dasa. This traditional village is often referred to as a living museum and is a closed community that is home to Bali’s original inhabitants. 

Members of this archaic cult society adhere to their own territorial rules and religious beliefs. Outsiders are welcome during daylight hours to see how these people retain their ancient ways. The music, dance and arts of Tenganan are both rich and symbolic. The women of this village produce a unique textile called ‘geringsing’, which is woven using a difficult double ikat technique. Other interesting highlights include a traditional style of architecture that pre-dates Bali’s Hindu culture. Visit our Front Desk to arrange a Tenganan Village tour at the best available price and enjoy a fascinating day filled with great photo opportunities.

Bali's Cultural Calendar Galungan and Kuningan Day – Victory of Dharma against Adharma

Bali’s religious calendar is based on a 210 day cycle that is enriched with auspicious dates and colourful rituals. Over the coming month the island’s Hindu community will celebrate Galungan on 10th November 2021, which marks the beginning of a 10 day ceremonial festival. Galungan is a time when the Balinese return home to their ancestral villages to pray in their family temples. It also involves elaborate offerings to appease the Gods as well as the unseen elements of the underworld.

Kuningan is the culmination of the 10 days long Galungan festival where a number of symbolic rites will be performed over those days. This is an opportunity for the Balinese to honour the spirits of defied ancestors and express gratitude for the gift of life, perhaps similar to those celebrated during Day of the Death in Mexico.

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.