Bali "The Asian Island of Flowers"

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- Swimming attire or shorts or tops that do not cover the shoulders should not be worn outside of hotel areas.
- A comfortable pair of shoes for walking is highly recommended, particularly if on a trek.
- The Police can be reached on phone number 110, the fire service on 113, and the ambulance on 118.
- The electrical current in Bali is 220 volts, and most electrical plugs have two-pins.
- Most major religions are represented in Bali with Catholic and Protestant denominations providing services in English.
- Prohibitions for smoking in public areas are still very rare, and some international hotels do have a non-smoking section in dining areas.
- Most major hotels and some restaurants include a 10% service charge on bills.
- The Balinese eat with their right hand, as the left is impure, a common belief throughout Indonesia. The Balinese do not hand or receive things with their left hand and would not waive at anyone with their left hand.
- Tap water is generally not of drinking standard in Indonesia. Visitors should use bottled drinks or bottled mineral water which is readily available.
- Only eat freshly cooked food. Peal all fruit and cook vegetables.
- Bali has a several well-equipped hospitals providing emergency and outpatient services. There are also several modern and efficient medical service centres on the island suitable to meet the needs of foreign visitors.
- Government office hours usually run from 8.00am until 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, with half days on Saturdays. Supermarkets, department stores and shops have longer opening hours.
Museums are closed on Mondays.
- Photograph with discretion. It is always advisable to ask first. No photographs are allowed in public bathing areas.
-There is Internet access in most tourist areas, and expect to pay between 200 to 500 Rupiah per minute.
- The country dialing code 62.