Welcome to “Treasures from Bali”
Bali Adventure 2012
Start planning now for the
Dream Vacation of a Lifetime!
Start planning now for the
Dream Vacation of a Lifetime!
Beach Temple in Tanah Lot at high tide
May 12 - 21
• • • $1,395 • • •
$1,395 per person includes:
10 nights in a double-occupancy room at the Ubud Inn, in Ubud, Bali
Private room: $1,795 per person
Daily breakfasts at the hotel
Airport pick-up & return
Transportation with your own
driver and tour guide in
comfortable, air-conditioned
vans to all scheduled excursions
Plus, a few surprise treats!
Price does not include: airfare, lunches and dinners, spa treatments or your shopping.
The restaurants we’ll visit offer a variety of delicious meals starting around $4-7.
You will have two “Free Days” without planned excursions.
On those “Free Days” you may choose from the following: The Elephant Safari Park, Bali Zoo, Bali Bird Park, river rafting, cooking classes, rice field trekking, bicycle tours, spa treatments, visiting the Sacred Monkey Preserve, shopping on your own, or simply relaxing by the pool.
The expenses for any optional excursions, including the Elephant Safari Park
and the cost of a driver, are on your own.
and the cost of a driver, are on your own.
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Once you have registered, you will receive
extremely detailed messages:
• Important Travel Tips
• What to Pack (and Not to Pack!)
• How to Bring the Money
• Arrival Procedures, etc.
Your Bali Adventure will be memorable, immensely enjoyable and hassle-free.
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No shots are required for Bali!
Easy-to-get Tourist Visa upon arrival.
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No. 1 ~ Santorini, Greece
No. 2 ~ Bali, Indonesia
Once you have registered, you will receive
extremely detailed messages:
• Important Travel Tips
• What to Pack (and Not to Pack!)
• How to Bring the Money
• Arrival Procedures, etc.
Your Bali Adventure will be memorable, immensely enjoyable and hassle-free.
• • •
No shots are required for Bali!
Easy-to-get Tourist Visa upon arrival.
• • •
Travel + Leisure Magazine asked their readers to cast votes in T+L’s 16th Annual World’s Best Island survey. The results (Listed below) reveal one universal truth: a predilection for islands with astonishing natural beauty.
No. 1 ~ Santorini, Greece
No. 2 ~ Bali, Indonesia
"Lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Bali is but one of 17,500 islands in the Indonesian archipelago, yet even among its colorful neighbors — and even after decades of tourism development — it stands alone in its lushness and incomparable beauty. Perhaps that’s the reason it’s been ranked the No. 1 island in Asia every year since 1998."
No. 3 ~ Cape Breton, Canada
No. 4 ~ Boracay, Philippines
No. 5 ~ Great Barrier Reef, Australia
No. 6 ~ Sicily, Italy
No. 7 ~ Big Island, Hawaii
No. 8 ~ Kauai, Hawaii
No. 9 ~ Maui, Hawaii
No. 10 ~ Galápagos, Ecuador
No. 4 ~ Boracay, Philippines
No. 5 ~ Great Barrier Reef, Australia
No. 6 ~ Sicily, Italy
No. 7 ~ Big Island, Hawaii
No. 8 ~ Kauai, Hawaii
No. 9 ~ Maui, Hawaii
No. 10 ~ Galápagos, Ecuador
Enjoy a glorious dream vacation on the lush, tropical island of Bali
Visit ancient temples & sacred sites
Pamper yourself at local spas
for 1/10 of what you pay at home
Learn interesting Balinese cultural traditions
Bathe in Holy Waters
Journey through tropical jungles & picturesque terraced rice fields
Delight in the Legong & Barong dancers & the Kecak (Fire) Dance
See the ancient & whimsical art of
Shadow Puppets
Watch silversmiths & wood carvers at work
Tour a coffee and tea plantation
And....
Shopping!
Shopping!
Shopping!
Jewelry • Silks • Batiks
Clothing • Accessories
Wood Sculptures • Exotic Gifts
Art in every medium at incredible prices
Clothing • Accessories
Wood Sculptures • Exotic Gifts
Art in every medium at incredible prices
Have your designs created
by Balinese artisans
at a fraction of what you’d pay at home.
by Balinese artisans
at a fraction of what you’d pay at home.
Statue of Garuda,
at the Denpasar Airport, Bali
If they are available, we can also arrange for you to meet "Magic Painter" Ketut Liyar,
the herbalist Dr. Wayan Nuriasih
and the driver Mario
from the book ”Eat Pray Love”
TESTIMONIALS FOR SUZI O’s “BALI
ADVENTURE”
View of the Ubud Inn Dining Area ~ where we have breakfast every morning
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Along one of the paths in the gardens at the Ubud Inn
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Contact Suzi Osborn • (808) 283-0888 • alohamexico@yahoo.com
“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our Bali Adventure. This was my first
experience outside America, and I really appreciate
all the effort Suzi put into the preparation and organization. From the
moment we stepped off the plane, everything was taken care of. We didn't
have to make any reservations except for our "Free Days" and were able
to relax and bask in the interesting sites and sights. Every place we
went was amazing and beautiful.
Suzi O is a really professional and fun tour guide, and Putu, our fabulous driver, made the Adventure even more rewarding. We learned much more about the Balinese people and culture than I thought we would. The trip was not only totally enjoyable, it was also educational and enlightening.
The one place I really looked forward to seeing the most was Tanah Lot, and I was not disappointed in any way. It was interesting to take part in a personal blessing from a priest at the beach temple, and simply walking around the sacred area was awesome.
Suzi treated me to my first ever massage ~ and it was totally fantastic. She gifted us with several other items that all proved to be welcome additions for our comfort.
Here's a picture of me in my full temple garb. I wore it to show respect to the Balinese people at their temples. I don't know how often I'll dress like this at home, but if I go back to Bali, I'll be prepared.”
~ Gary Church, Anchorage, AK
Suzi O is a really professional and fun tour guide, and Putu, our fabulous driver, made the Adventure even more rewarding. We learned much more about the Balinese people and culture than I thought we would. The trip was not only totally enjoyable, it was also educational and enlightening.
The one place I really looked forward to seeing the most was Tanah Lot, and I was not disappointed in any way. It was interesting to take part in a personal blessing from a priest at the beach temple, and simply walking around the sacred area was awesome.
Suzi treated me to my first ever massage ~ and it was totally fantastic. She gifted us with several other items that all proved to be welcome additions for our comfort.
Here's a picture of me in my full temple garb. I wore it to show respect to the Balinese people at their temples. I don't know how often I'll dress like this at home, but if I go back to Bali, I'll be prepared.”
~ Gary Church, Anchorage, AK"For a long time my husband, Gary, and I had thought about taking a
vacation to an exotic location. We had many of the same trepidations
others have when considering visiting a foreign locale: we don’t speak
the language, whom will we know to trust for accurate and safe
information and guidance? How will we understand the monetary system?
What will we really want to see, and what to avoid? These questions were
all smoothly addressed and taken care of by our wonderful guide, and
friend, Suzi Osborn.
Suzi let us know what we should consider when looking for our transportation needs: hints about passports, fees to plan for, and other items to consider. These were all very helpful, as traveling outside the States involves aspects we would not have otherwise known to even check out. The fact that she had everything answered and ready to rock in advance was fabulous!
Suzi and Putu (who is most probably one of the finest drivers in the country) met us at the airport, where we already knew what entry procedures to expect thanks to Suzi’s detailed emails.
We then journeyed to the Ubud Inn (pronounced, “Oo-bood,” not, “U-bud”). The Inn has a number of buildings in a botanical garden/rainforest setting. Our accommodation had a relaxing porch, a large bedroom with high ceiling, an extremely comfortable canopy bed, a refrigerator, and a spacious bathroom with ‘Western’ style plumbing ~ a BIG plus in my book! We had breakfast every morning in the open dining area by the pool, and enjoyed the antics of, and feeding the resident fruit bat “Mangy” who lives a pretty cush existence there, considering he is disabled by a hole in his wing, and most likely would not survive in the wild. We were also ‘visited’ on a couple of occasions by some of the inhabitants of the Sacred Monkey Forest down the road from the Inn.
Our trip was a delightful mix of learning and experiencing some of the more hidden aspects of life and culture in Bali: learning about the spiritual side of Hindu life, the daily offerings, the celebrations, visits to temples, and how to demonstrate our respect for the traditions.
We were also treated to lunch with Putu and his family at their residence, which is referred to as a ‘compound’ in Bali; certainly a fond memory of our time there, and one most tourists never experience. Other days had visits to artisans workshops, general shopping expeditions, trips to sacred sites, and several enchanting dance/theater performances.
We also had a couple of ‘free days’ where we were able to either go on side trips or just enjoy the quiet peacefulness of the Ubud Inn. Suzi always made sure we knew that she was flexible, and would help us find what we might be wanting, and that we could change our itinerary if needed. One of the highlights of our trip was the visit to the Elephant Safari Park and being able to meet and ride the elephants. It also hosted one of the finest dinners I have had anywhere.
Our trip was incredible. We felt safe, secure, and had the company of our guide, one of the warmest people on the planet, Susan Osborn. If there was anything more to ask for, I can’t imagine what it would be."
Suzi let us know what we should consider when looking for our transportation needs: hints about passports, fees to plan for, and other items to consider. These were all very helpful, as traveling outside the States involves aspects we would not have otherwise known to even check out. The fact that she had everything answered and ready to rock in advance was fabulous!
Suzi and Putu (who is most probably one of the finest drivers in the country) met us at the airport, where we already knew what entry procedures to expect thanks to Suzi’s detailed emails.
We then journeyed to the Ubud Inn (pronounced, “Oo-bood,” not, “U-bud”). The Inn has a number of buildings in a botanical garden/rainforest setting. Our accommodation had a relaxing porch, a large bedroom with high ceiling, an extremely comfortable canopy bed, a refrigerator, and a spacious bathroom with ‘Western’ style plumbing ~ a BIG plus in my book! We had breakfast every morning in the open dining area by the pool, and enjoyed the antics of, and feeding the resident fruit bat “Mangy” who lives a pretty cush existence there, considering he is disabled by a hole in his wing, and most likely would not survive in the wild. We were also ‘visited’ on a couple of occasions by some of the inhabitants of the Sacred Monkey Forest down the road from the Inn.
Our trip was a delightful mix of learning and experiencing some of the more hidden aspects of life and culture in Bali: learning about the spiritual side of Hindu life, the daily offerings, the celebrations, visits to temples, and how to demonstrate our respect for the traditions.
We were also treated to lunch with Putu and his family at their residence, which is referred to as a ‘compound’ in Bali; certainly a fond memory of our time there, and one most tourists never experience. Other days had visits to artisans workshops, general shopping expeditions, trips to sacred sites, and several enchanting dance/theater performances.
We also had a couple of ‘free days’ where we were able to either go on side trips or just enjoy the quiet peacefulness of the Ubud Inn. Suzi always made sure we knew that she was flexible, and would help us find what we might be wanting, and that we could change our itinerary if needed. One of the highlights of our trip was the visit to the Elephant Safari Park and being able to meet and ride the elephants. It also hosted one of the finest dinners I have had anywhere.
Our trip was incredible. We felt safe, secure, and had the company of our guide, one of the warmest people on the planet, Susan Osborn. If there was anything more to ask for, I can’t imagine what it would be."
Most Sincerely, Lisa Church, Anchorage,
AK
View of the Ubud Inn Dining Area ~ where we have breakfast every morning
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“My
Bali Adventure with Suzi O was wonderful. Every day brought new
surprises, sights and sounds ~ I loved it all. Her attention to
detail was very appreciated ~ all I had to do was show up and
everything was already taken care of.
The detailed email messages she sent before the Adventure began were extremely beneficial, and were a good part of the value of the trip. We saw everything she promised, and then some.
We laughed our way through Bali. The shopping was beyond my wildest dreams, the very inexpensive spa treatments were heavenly, the ancient sites were breathtaking, plus Suzi had several surprises that were really fun. I loved all the dance performances ~ and it was a nice bonus to meet the some of the performers after the shows.
The Ubud Inn & Spa, while not being a 5-star hotel like I'm used to, is charming, clean and very comfortable ~ and the staff treated me like a treasured family member.
I highly recommend this Bali Adventure for anyone wishing to see the ‘real’ Bali and meet some of the warmest people in the world.”
~ Marty K, San Rafael , CAThe detailed email messages she sent before the Adventure began were extremely beneficial, and were a good part of the value of the trip. We saw everything she promised, and then some.
We laughed our way through Bali. The shopping was beyond my wildest dreams, the very inexpensive spa treatments were heavenly, the ancient sites were breathtaking, plus Suzi had several surprises that were really fun. I loved all the dance performances ~ and it was a nice bonus to meet the some of the performers after the shows.
The Ubud Inn & Spa, while not being a 5-star hotel like I'm used to, is charming, clean and very comfortable ~ and the staff treated me like a treasured family member.
I highly recommend this Bali Adventure for anyone wishing to see the ‘real’ Bali and meet some of the warmest people in the world.”
Along one of the paths in the gardens at the Ubud Inn
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Contact Suzi Osborn • (808) 283-0888 • alohamexico@yahoo.com
