Destinations: Bali

Swaying palm trees and crystal-white beaches. Banyan trees and dolphins. Volcanoes in the jungle interior, ancient villages, hot springs, and giant rock carvings. Pristine reefs and succulent tropical delicacies. And the resorts—a secluded hammock just within the reach of superior service. The quintessential South Seas paradise, removed from the rest of the world. Such is Bali.

Dive to a shipwreck and trek the jungles, jump into the warm Indian Ocean. Head for Ubud, the epicenter of Balinese culture and history. The Negeri Propinsi Bali and the Agung Rai Gallery in Denpasar, the cosmopolitan yet somehow still quaint capital of Bali. Ulun Swi and Masceti temples dedicated to timeliness of the fresh water flowing down from the highlands across manicured rice terraces. The weirs along the Petanu and Oos Rivers are serene outdoor temples where water gathers at small shrines. No wonder the Balinese have no word that translates into "art." The island itself is a masterpiece—this is the island to be marooned on.

Experience what has drawn countless explorers, anthropologists, botanists, and ethnographers to this this wonderful island. Do not miss Bali, the Perfect Island.