{"id":4343,"date":"2018-04-16T01:00:44","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T01:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=4343"},"modified":"2025-12-15T04:42:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:42:38","slug":"time-to-go-back-to-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/general-info\/time-to-go-back-to-bali.html","title":{"rendered":"Time to Go Back to Bali"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-ricefield.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-ricefield.jpg\" alt=\"bali-blog-ricefield\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-ricefield.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-ricefield-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the rainy season over and Mount Agung calm once more, there\u2019s never been a better time to visit Bali. More than just a picture-perfect beach destination, Bali also has a rich heritage and a cultural side you should get to know better. Keep these suggestions in mind as you plan your next trip to beautiful Bali.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore festivals and traditions with the locals\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-penjor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-penjor.jpg\" alt=\"bali blog penjor\" width=\"634\" height=\"951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-penjor.jpg 634w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-penjor-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Balinese have rich traditions and almost every celebration and holiday is accompanied by a village-wide ceremony. Whether it\u2019s a colourful parade passing you on the street or an auspicious ceremony being performed at a temple, you\u2019re sure to catch a glimpse of these cultural celebrations during your visit. If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/indonesia\/bali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">planning your stay with a Secret Retreats partner<\/a>, be sure to check with your hosts who can give you the ultimate insider\u2019s guide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purify yourself in holy waters\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-tirta-empul.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-tirta-empul.jpg\" alt=\"bali-blog-tirta-empul\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-tirta-empul.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-tirta-empul-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bali\u2019s many temples are holy sites where people pray to deities and connect with the land. At Tirta Empul, people have long visited the holy spring to be cleansed and healed. These public baths are popular with locals and visitors to the temple are welcome to join for a truly unique experience. To add a little more spiritualism and relaxation to your Bali trip, book a retreat with our partners at Sanak Retreat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy the sun and surf\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-romantic-beach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-romantic-beach.jpg\" alt=\"bali-blog-romantic-beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-romantic-beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-romantic-beach-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whatever your perfect beach day looks like, Bali has something for you. Whether you want to lounge in the sun or catch the surf, there&#8217;s a perfect beach waiting to be discovered. If you want more of the culture and artistry Bali is known for but would prefer to enjoy that from the comfort of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/indonesia\/bali\/tugu-bali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boutique resort right along the beach<\/a>, our Secret Retreats partners can also make that dream come true.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indulge in exotic flavours\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-herbal-drink.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-herbal-drink.jpg\" alt=\"bali-blog-herbal-drink\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-herbal-drink.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-herbal-drink-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Listed in Asia&#8217;s 50 Best Restaurants and named Best in Indonesia, Ubud\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/tables\/locavore\">Locavore<\/a> is all about going local. Chefs Eelke Plasmeiger (from the Netherlands) and Ray Adriansyah (from Indonesia) create inventive dishes driven by the abundance and beauty of hyper-local ingredients and flavours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover it all\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-bedugul.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-bedugul.jpg\" alt=\"bali-blog-bedugul\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-bedugul.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bali-blog-bedugul-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Want to discover it all? Secret Retreats has designed a special 12-night journey covering all of Bali, from the south to the north, plus the neighbouring exotic island of Gili.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/offers\/the-timeless-charms-of-bali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn more about \u201cThe Charms of Bali\u201d<\/a> or contact our Concierge for even more personalised travel tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the rainy season over and Mount Agung calm once more, there\u2019s never been a better time to visit Bali. More than just a picture-perfect beach destination, Bali also has a rich heritage and a cultural side you should get to know better. 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