Surfing has long been part of the Bali dream. While the island has several world-class breaks that can test even the pros (especially around the southern Bukit Peninsula), Kuta Beach is one of the best places to surf, with dozens of board-rental stands and willing tutors lined up along the sand.

Ubud has become one of the world centres for yoga – although the hedonistic hipster hangout of Canggu has been doing its best to unbalance the old guru from her yogi pedestal. Around Ubud you can find everything from cheap drop-in classes to ‘complimentary’ classes at thousand-dollar-per-night luxury hotels.

Bali has often been called ‘The Morning of the World’ for its spellbinding tropical sunrises and the 1,717-metre summit of Batur Volcano is arguably the best place on the island to witness it. Hundreds of trekkers set out around 3am each morning for a spiritual rendezvous with the rising sun.

The tropical rainfall on Bali’s volcanic peaks creates a profusion of waterfalls as the island’s lifeblood makes its way down to the stepped paddy terraces. Some have become such celebrated ‘beauty spots’ that they are long since mired by garbage, but there are some lesser-known beauties that are just remote enough to retain that picture-postcard perfection. Tegenungan Waterfall (a 15-metre drop) is one of the most popular thanks to its accessibility from Ubud. But Nungnung Waterfall – accessible via a return trip of 1000 steps into an unspoiled gorge – is more spectacular. Remoter still, on the north side of the island you’ll find Sekumpul Waterfall, where you can cool off in a pool formed by a grouped cascade of seven waterfalls.

While Besakih is the mother temple for Balinese Hindus, Uluwatu Temple is probably the most famous religious drawcard for visitors. It is one of six key temples believed to be Bali's spiritual pillars, is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 metres above sea level. This temple also shares the splendid sunset backdrops as that of Tanah Lot Temple, another important sea temple located in the island's western shores.

- Potato Head

- Finn's Beach Club

- Rock Bar Bali (technicaly not a beach club but lovely bar to see the sunset)

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Said to be the best water park in Asia, both kids and adults will love this place spread out over 3.8 hectares with experiences for everyone! For the thrill seekers there is Asia’s steepest slide – The Climax. Families in Bali with a toddler will love the expansive kids area and for those who want some ‘adult time’ there is a pool with a swim up bar.