For those who love beaches, relaxed atmosphere and Asia, Bali is definitely the place to visit. It is both a region and an Island that is part of Indonesia and known around the world for its tourist attractions ranging from sparkling blue waters and pristine beaches to ayurvedic resorts and intriguing local culture.
For parents travelling with children, there is no need to fear that the young ones will not have any entertainment in this tiny island. On the contrary, there are many family entertainment options that range from adventure parks, craft classes, safaris and even scuba diving.
PADI Bubblemaker course – Here, there are courses that are tailor made for kids to learn scuba diving at the tender age of eight onwards and it is one of the finest and the safest places in the world to learn this exciting sport. For young ones, there are PADI bubble makers courses, which are tailor made to suit the requirements of children.
Waterbom – For those who are keen on more action-based activities, there are adventure parks such as Waterbom. Diverse slides and pools are sure to keep the whole family enjoying these adrenaline pumping slides and having a great time throughout the day. It is the best way to spend a weekend or a day out.
Bedugul botanical gardens tree top walk – Another attraction is the Bali Treetop walk, which is a park located in the Bedugul botanical gardens where families can learn about more about the ecosystem surrounding them and enjoy the diverse tree top rides and swings.
Pirates Bay in Nusa Dua – For the kids who love pirates, there is the Pirates Bay in Nusa Dua which has camp packages for kids which include learning how to make kites, go on fun treasure hunts and much more. It is also possible for parents to take a break while kids become pirates for a day, complete with eye patch, plastic cutlass and more pirate paraphernalia.
Temple trip- There are also many temples located across the island, a visit to some of these are sure to open up the kids’ eyes to different cultures and traditions proudly represented on this fine island.
Families on holiday in this island have numerous Bali resorts to choose from. A great choice to make is the Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa which is known as one of the best Uluwatu hotels for family vacations.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.