Bali is an Indonesian island of varied geographical and topological features, great culture, sun, fun and plenty of golden beaches. The blue waves beckon everyone on the beach to challenge themselves, spring into the ocean and swim, snorkel, ski or parasail. The list doesn’t end there as the rivers and streams that stem from the highlands of the island offer rafting and kayaking options for those who are weary of ocean waves.
The waters off Benoa are the best for snorkelling in Bali, where the water is shallow and clear. The rates are reasonable and the facilities are outstanding and if you are a beginner there is even assistance. The local favourite is the banana boat, don’t allow stereotypical views prevent you from enjoying the fun and frolic of riding a whimsical banana shaped inflatable boat. For those who enjoy the power of a machine powered boat, jet skiing is the best bet with a hand powered throttle that revs the engine like a motorcycle. A Seminyak beach resort would easily provide the gateway to all the water sports you wish to participate in and properties such as the Alila Seminyak have convenient access to most areas that are conducive to marine activities.
Another unique local sea sport is the flying fish where you will be suspended in mid-air above most of the time with your knuckles tightly wrapped around the bars of the tube. For a safer and more composed water activity engage in a ride in a glass-bottomed boat to visit a turtle sanctuary and en route peer through the glass panels and discover the creatures that reside in the Balinese waters.
While you occupy yourself gainfully in these calorie-busting activities you can enjoy the colourful views of the parachutes used for parasailing or better yet, join in and parasail with the assistance of a multihued parachute.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
