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What is the most direct route to Bali from the USA?
Bali is a long way from the USA. Usually about 20 hours traveling time from the west coast. Here are your options to get to Bali:
- Continental Airlines via Los Angeles, Honolulu, Guam
- Cathay Pacific air via Hong Kong
- Thai International Air via Bangkok
- Singapore Air via Singapore
- Eva Air via Taipei
- China Air via Taipei
- Korean Air via Seoul
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How expensive is it in Bali?
Once you get to Bali it is a great value. Hotels can be as cheap as $10 a night and meals at an average restaurant about $10 for two people. If you are really on a budget you can eat for much less.
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How safe is Bali?
While Indonesia is going thru some changes politically, Bali is very stable and safe. The Balinese have been hosting visitors for years and are excellent hosts. There are some very high-class hotels in Bali. The restaurants are safe and clean.
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Is there internet access in Bali?
Almost every hotel in Bali has internet access at the business office. There are also cyber cafes at all of the major tourist destinations.
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What language do they speak in Bali?
Bahasa Indonesia is the lingua franqa of Indonesia and the Balinese speak Balinese among themselves. However, English is widely spoken everywhere and you can easily get by.
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What kind of money do they use in Bali and should I take cash or travelers checks? The Indonesian rupiah is the money for all of Indonesian and Bali. The current rate is about 8000 rupiah for one US dollar. It is wise to take travelers checks to Bali with a little cash.
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Are there ATM machines?
Yes, there are ATM machines in Bali.
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Do I need a visa?
Indonesia grants a two-month tourist visa to citizens of most countries. See the specific countries on the
General Info page.