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Time Difference: GMT
+8 Hours
UK Passport: Valid for at least six months from the date of
arrival in Bali
Visa: Single entry visa on arrival ( $25 )
Currency: Indonesia Rupiahs, £1 = 14,141.00 IDR ( Oct'10 )
Climate in Bali
From April to October, it is comfortably warm, temperatures range
from 29'C - 34'C. From November to March occasional tropical
rainfalls occur, which last but few hours a time. The average daily
temperature is within a constant range of 25'C-31'C.
Money Exchange
Indonesian currency is called the Rupiah, abbreviated as Rp. For the
best exchange rate, you will find a bank or money exchange in most
of the larger hotels. Please beware of "money changers" outside of
the hotels, often a higher rate of exchange is offered, but
sometimes you are not given the correct amount of money, always
check you money before you leave. When cashing Travellers cheques
your passport will be required, and the cheque must be counter
signed in front of the cashier. Travellers cheques are also accepted
at many shops. Credit card that are commonly accepted here in
hotels, restaurants, and shops are: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
and American Express. Personal cheques are rarely accepted anywhere.
Phoning Home
From Bali, this can be very expensive, so check the rates first!
Most hotels have IDD, direct dialing. Once you have an outside line,
dial 001 then the country code then drop the 0 from the STD code.
Postal Services
Cards and letters can be sent from all hotels, contact the reception
or concierge for stamps.
Health and Safety
We suggest you exercise the same caution you would anywhere. Please
leave all your valuables including your flight tickets, passport and
travellers cheques in your safety deposit box provide free of charge
in most hotels. Do not leave it to chance!
We suggest you to wear sun glasses, ensure sun cream is used and
topped up regularly when you will be in the sun, use insect
repellents when necessary.
Water
Please do not drink local tap water. Water used in food preparation
and ice making is purified.
Emergencies
In case of theft, sickness or any other emergency, please contact
your representative or the Duty Manager at your hotel. Most hotels
have a house doctor. If you do require any medical treatment, please
ensure that you obtain a receipt for your insurance claim on your
return home.
Eating out in Bali
Indonesian food can be very diverse, preparation and presentation
varies from region to region. There are many good restaurants to
choose from in Bali, where you will find local and European dishes
as well as some restaurants specialising in seafood, Thai or
Chinese.
Your Departure
The international tax is currently: 150.000 Rp ( approx £10.60 )
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