Practical Information For A Safe And Health Friendly Stay In Bali

Just like any other tourist destination, Bali travel is fairly safe. Though there are some hassles from the typical scammers, hawkers, peddlers, & touts similar to any other tourist destination only few visitors encounter any real problems or danger.

The tropical island paradise of Bali is not only known for its panoramic landscape, countless temples, cultural scenic spots, as well as its wide range of hotels, resorts, and Bali villas as it is also as the unlucky scene of one of the lethal terrorist bombings.

Following the suicide and car bombing in 2002 and 2005, where more than 200 people were killed and more than 350 injured in total, with both waves of attacks targeting nightclubs and restaurants popular among foreign visitors, the island of Bali has mostly been free of terrorist activity since. However, Bali safe security is consequently tight at obvious targets, though it is of course highly improbable to protect oneself completely against terrorism. To be safe, it may be prudent to avoid high-profile western hang-outs, especially those without security measures or you can head out from the tourist enclaves of South Bali to elsewhere on the island.

Aside from the threatening perils of terrorism, petty theft occurs but it is not prevalent in Bali. Problems of rabies are around. There have been several deaths arising from rabies infections as recorded in early 2011. Visitors are therefore warned to avoid contact with dogs, cats, monkeys, and other animals that carry the disease. You must seek medical attention if bitten.

Illegal drugs like marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin, and tourists getting drugged are a particular problem in Bali. As Bali is increasingly enforcing Indonesia's harsh penalties against the import, export, trafficking, and possession of these drugs, the islands police regularly conduct raids on establishments known to be popular with tourists. In some cases, body searches as well as drug testing on urine or blood are randomly conducted by the police. So, one should be on the lookout for those seemingly harmless street boys looking to sell you drugs as they might be working with undercover police that entrap you in buying these drugs. These police officers might demand a bribe for your release, or, more likely, look for a far larger payday by taking you into custody as even the possession of a small amount of drugs for personal use will increasingly put you at risk of a trial and imprisonment for more than four years. Furthermore, if convicted as a drug trafficker of heroin or cocaine, you can face the death penalty. Thus, it is greatly advisable to avoid Bali's drug scene at all costs.

Bali is also known for its world-class surfing. So if you enjoy indulging Balis surfing scene, be careful of the strong undercurrents for these might cause injury or even death to those who underestimate them.

Safe Villas in Bali

As Bali is one of the world's most popular island destinations and is known to cater to a very broad market of visitors from young back-packers right through to the super-rich, there are many safe villas in Bali.

Most of these villas Bali have 24 hour security. These large collections of private villas for rent are complete with staff and top-class levels of service.

Moreover, most Bali villas offer some form of secure storage, such as in-room safes or central safety deposit boxes for guests. If available, it is highly advisable to use it since robbery and petty theft are not uncommon in Bali.