Asia
Bali
Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located just south of the equator.
The entire island is small enough that you can visit anywhere and return to your hotel at night.
Bali has some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Rice fields are a common site and farmers still cultivate these terraced rice paddies by hand,
Be sure to check out a local market in Bali where you will typically see gold and silver jewelry, woodcarvings (especially of animal and birds), as well as beautiful paintings.
It has been said that smiling is the national pastime in Bali, as they are extremely friendly people.
The dry season is mid-April to September, but the so-called 'wet-season' you'll still get clear, sunny skies with just a few sudden, tropical showers.
