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Apr-oct is dry season, mid Oct-mar is wet season The Bali season is Jul-sep and Aug is party time central, you’ll definitely need your Pucci kaftan Denpasar airport operates a US$35, 30-day visaon-arrival system, payable in multi-currency; the queues in peak season beggar belief but there are ways around it (see Very Useful/bali Fast Track) Denpasar airport to Seminyak – 30-45 mins / US$1015 by cab (you must buy a coupon in advance), but most hotels and villas include airport transfers Hire a car and a driver (see V. Useful) – cheap as chips and avoids self-drive accidents/faff with the cops Give your driver a small float – slipping 20 rupiahs here and there to legal parking hawkers is normal If you stay overnight anywhere, drivers are usually happy to stay in a homestay. Your villa will organise The currency is rupiah, and there are plenty of ATMS Most places take credit cards but add a 3% service charge, but small warungs and cafes are cash only Most restos and bars are air con-free and open air Bali can run dry, and you should avoid buying ‘local’ liquor so max out on duty free Avoid the Kuta area like you would a bout of cholera On arrival at your villa the staff will need your passport to register you with police. This is routine Beach/pool etiquette – for gals, discreet baps-out is fine but keep fluffy firmly in her hutch; guys, keep your schlong safely in your sarong Temples and ceremonies – you MUST wear a sarong and sash (avail. at temples), you cannot simply wear a macramé unikini and a dab of No.5, however chic Read up on Balinese customs and beliefs to avoid enormous offence. Some ceremonies and sacred places admit women at specific times only The country code is +62, all landlines start with 0361 unless otherwise stated. Mobiles start with 08 Int’l operator 101, police 110, fire 113, ambulance 118, IDD 001 The following Balinese phrases will come in handy...

Apa kabar? : How are you? Terima kasih : Ta, very much Villa saya lebih besar dari punya anda : My villa’s bigger than yours ...’kay, let’s party