Bali, an island province like no other, is the very definition of a beach holiday. The island’s popularity as a tourist destination, in recent times, has led to a mushrooming of restaurants, bars, shopping malls and beach activities. Bali family resorts are also in demand with more and more families looking to travel and spend quality time together. To get the very best of a tropical getaway, the view must include: sun, sea and sand. A few luxuries should be on hand like an in house spa and gym, so where better to stay than Kuta, the island’s most exciting beach. The Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali is a great option to consider here.
The Baruna Dive Centre is where you need to go for all the heart pumping, adrenalin flowing action. You can take a drift dive, a shore dive, a night dive, a boat dive or a wreck dive. Each experience is thrilling in a different way and gives you a chance to get a closer look at the colourful, local marine life and even learn some interesting historical facts about old ships that now lie on the ocean floor. Snorkelling tours and diving safaris are also available for those keen to explore the very best underwater sites in depth. Dive courses certified by PADI and SSI, are also available for those pursing diving as a serious area of interest. Inquire about speciality courses that include navigation, search and recovery, waves, tides and currents, equipment techniques, underwater digital photography and more. Single dive prices start at $60.
The centre is based in Amed, on the north east coast of Bali. Excursions come with instruction in three different languages: English, Spanish and French. Diving and snorkelling equipment can be rented in house. Also remember to collect a free photo of yourself on the dive before leaving!
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.