The archipelago of Indonesia consists of a little over eighteen thousand islands. However of the eighteen thousand islands, only a fraction, about six thousand islands, is inhabited. It is a highly popular vacation spot, although the bulk of tourist traffic tends to go to either the capital, Jakarta, or the beach island of Bali. Bali is a wildly popular tourist destination, especially amongst those looking for a fun, exciting vacation. The island has great beaches, plenty of terrific shops where one can purchase high quality souvenirs and a legendary night scene.
The nightlife in Bali is incomparable. Legian, Seminyak and Kuta are believed to have the best night scenes but the nocturnal revelry is not limited to those areas. The nightlife on the island tends to start early, with a fairly large number of clubs and bars opening right after the sun sets. However, activity tends to be mild and slowly builds steam towards midnight, when it explodes into a kaleidoscopic frenzy of music and dancing.
Kuta is the undisputed party zone on the island, although it gets stiff competition from the other regions. Kuta is the first place that anyone looking for some night time fun goes to. Nearby Seminyak also has a few terrific clubs, but overall offers a more subdued experience, partly because it is not as crowded as Kuta. Legian, which connects Seminyak and Kuta.
Infrastructure in Bali is fairly limited and forms part of the island’s charm. The beach island has a good bus service but tourists may find some difficulty in catching buses to less frequented destinations. It is always better to either take a taxi or rent a bicycle, especially for short destinations. Restaurants and accommodations are the areas where Bali truly distinguishes itself. One can find good restaurants and excellent lodgings with relative ease.
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