The Government of Indonesia has declared 24 marine protected areas throughout the country. There are plans to expand this to 85 reserves covering 30 million hectares by the end of this century

Our favorite breakfast spot -- right on the beach. La Lucchiola is something of an institution. It has been here for quite a while and once enjoyed a dominant position in upscale beachside dining.

Not only will you enjoy a day trip to Lembongan Island, but you can also have the opportunity to become involved in the reef watch program at the Reef Appreciation Area.

Opened in May of 2003, the Mangrove Information Center serves as a center for the study and preservation of the region's coastal mangrove forests. The Center was funded with money granted by the Government of Japan

Opened in May of 2003, the Mangrove Information Center serves as a center for the study and preservation of the region's coastal mangrove forests. The Center was funded with money granted by the Government of Japan

The island is small and not the destination itself, rather the waters and reefs surrounding the island are the attraction, offering some of the best snorkeling and diving in Bali.

Bali Barat National Park (A.K.A. Taman Nasional Bali Barat or West Bali National Park) covers 50,000 hectares on the western tip of the island.

Take a flying leap with AJ Hackett.

Located in the southern Bali, Kuta was originally a fishing village which began to branch out into a surfer mecca in the late 1960s.

The town of Sanur streches for about 5 km along the east coastline of Bali. The town follows the coastline and provides access to the long calm beach in a number of places.