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Bali is one of leading destinations in the World with luxury villas for short and long term rentals. Villas on Bali can be divided into 3 categories:
  1. Some hotels have “villas” as highest category of rooms as f.ex Melia or Samabe hotels.
  2. Some hotels consists only of the villas as Amantera, Belmond Jimbaran.
  3. Private single villas or villa area.
For hotel villas please go to Leisure section of our web site internal link to leisure travel/hotels
Villas as in point 3 those are thousand of villas built by local or foreign investors for rent. Those are no local houses just rented by local owner but those are especially designed luxury holiday villas. Sometimes those are single villas but sometimes those are villas complexes, surrounded by walls, with security guards and one central gate and reception. Sometimes with centralized booking system but more often every villa has different owner and has to booked individually.
Some owners are renting villas for long term only – usually minimum 1 year, some owners by months. Limited number of villas are available for day bookings.
Please specify your needs and our team will find best option for you: reservation@polowindonesia.com 
Most villas are located in : 
Seminyak : it’s popular expact area, north part of Kuta, busy holiday bresort
Pecatu : hundred of villas located on hills or cliff
Cannggu : north from Seminyak, rural area but close to entertainment areas as Seminyak, Kerobokan, Kuta.
Nusa Dua : in surroundings of most famous hotels zone
Sanur: many villas in between hotels
Ubud: in country side, very often with view to rice paddies.
Usually villas has 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Seldom are bigger. Most of villas has private swimming pool or plunge. Very seldom villas has direct access to beach.

Comodo

Visiting the Komodo island and see the Komodo Dragons that inhabit the area is a once in a lifetime experience. Komodo is one of 7 wonders of the World, chosen in global voting.
For many years due to very difficult accessibility very limited number of travelers could see famous Komodo dragons and wonderful archipelago of 99 homeless islands which now are Komodo National Park and one of the 7 Wonders. Just recently new small airport was opened on Labuan Bajo ( Flores) which is gateway for Komodo. So now within 90 min flight from Bali this Wonder is available for tourist. Still availability is limited as only small aircrafts can land in Labuan Bajo which still keeps Komodo as an exceptional destination.
So far it is only one 5* hotel in Labuan Bajo, most of the hotels offers basic tourist standard accommodation as well as boats which cruise from Labuan Bajo to Rinca and Komodo are very basic standard. Don’t except such a luxury cruising like on Caribbean. Shortest trip from Bali to Komodo is with 1 overnight ( on boats or in hotel on Flores) although most recommended is with 2 ( one on boat + one on Flores) or 3 overnights ( two on boats + on on Flores)
There is very limited number of fix departure cruises, almost every single trip must be arrange on private basis so please consult our team for best option for you and company.
Please send enquiry: email link to info@polowindonesia.com

Gastronomy Paradise

For those who love to discover oriental food secrets, who love to savors the unknown flavors Polow had prepared special offer.

During day trips we will drive you to morning fish market, to wet traditional market, through modern supermarkets where you can see exotic unknown in Europe/Americas spices and products. Then we will bring you to selected local restaurants when you may enjoy not only lunch and dinner but where “food testing panels” will be presented and you can see kitchens and can have meeting with cooks and chefs.
Full and most sophisticated few day program include also: cooking classes and visiting traditional Balinese’s farmers compound where you will be able also to plow rice terraces by yourselves ( real unique experience !!! ) and you will visit cocoa, vanilla, coffee, tea, pineapple plantation (seasonal!) Full tour includes also BBQ Seafood dinner on the beach.
In some selected best restaurants we have our own contracted rates for culinary panels and dish testing sessions. Please send us enquiry for your gourmet adventure on Bali ( email link )
Food testing tours, cooking classes, cooking schools, and even bizarre food testing we organize on Bali, Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia.
Amazing food, amazing restaurants…

Cruising & Diving on Bali

Bali and Indonesia are among best diving sites in the World. Best diving spots on Bali are quite far away from south hotel’s area in East coast of Bali (apx 3hours drive from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua area) and around islands Penida, Lembongan ( 1 -2 hours cruise from Bali) so best diving you may have always as a full day tour. Those are no good & classy diving spots nearby south hotel’s area – don’t waste your money for cheap offers. Few days diving trips can be arranged to : Gili islands, Komodo and Bunaken Marine National Park on Sulawesi.

Bali most popular targets are mantas & mola-mola.

SPA Paradise

SPA is Bali “flag national industry” along with handicrafts making. No holiday or incentive trip on Bali could be completed without spa experience.

Those are 3 different kinds of spa: in hotels and independent spa which may be divided to two kinds: popular “street spa” and “real spa”.
Almost every hotel on Bali has its own spa so you may enjoy spa treatment in your hotel. “Street spa” which are by dozens in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Ubud offers traditional Balinese massage from 6-8 USD per hour !!! Massage usually in such a street spa is great but of course design and decoration is basic although most of them are clean.
“Real SPA” is Bali specialty. Usually beautifully designed, quiet, relaxing, flower smelling with soft bamboo music bringing total relax and revitalization to your body.
You may book spa packages through Polow. Most recommended SPA are : Prana, Banjar, Hello, Spa by L’Occitane, Baliwiss, Semara Spa, Venus, Samaya Spa, Thalasso Spa, Spassion, COMO Shambhala Estate SPA.
Feel Paradise……..

Wedding on Bali

Venues for weddings: those are endless possibilities on Bali.

  1. Most standard : in beach resorts ( or in Ubud in countryside resorts )

  2. In “pura” – Balinese sacred temples

  3. In special wedding “Balinese palaces”

  4. In wedding villas

Requirement for documents and timing:

Every case may be individual so please send us enquiry for checking your case, but in general:

Copies of passports which must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Bali, Copies of full birth certificates, wedding registration form (supplied by Polow), copy of decree absolute if either party is divorced, copy of death certificate if either party is a widow/widower. 6 passport sized photos of the couple together showing head and shoulders. The couples must take originals of all documents mentioned above as you need them when you make a sworn statement of your intention to marry in Bali ( or Jakarta) at your consulate.

All documents must be translate into English.

You must arrive in Bali at least few working days prior to your ceremony to ensure enough time for your legal paperwork to be official.

Basic Legal Requirements
The Indonesian Government requirements for arranging a legally binding marriage vows are quite specific. Once these guidelines are met the legal formalities are relatively easy to manage. When a couple decides to get married in Bali, Polow files all of the necessary paperwork with Indonesian authorities. Originals of all legal and religious documentation must be brought to Indonesia and shown as proof before the ceremony takes place.

Religious marriage: as catholic and protestant … etc also can be arranged. Check with your religious authorities documents you may needed. Many Christians priests are on service on Bali.

WEDDING PARTY :

There is no standard offer, possibilities are endless from crazy beach party to very oriental and traditional. Very popular custom is that bride & groom are wearing traditional Balinese wedding costumes.

Your wedding and party can be arranged in dramatic scenery as on cliffs, in between rice paddies, on the beach…..

Cambodia

Cambodia might be one of South East Asia’s smallest countries, but it is superlative in stature. Though the nation was brought to its knees under Pol Pot’s destructive regime in the 1970s, it has recovered sufficiently to become one of the highlights of South East Asia. It’s a beloved spot for backpackers, who can enjoy 50-cent beers whilst overlooking some of the most awe-inspiring historical remains on the planet. While, the striking magnificence of the Angkor Temples has long been the main draw for budget and luxury travellers alike, as has the country’s ancient Khmer heritage, wild jungles, steamy cities and a past that’s equal parts inspiring and saddening.

So travelling to Cambodia in opposite of traveling to Myanmar is easy and comfortable. Cambodia is highly recommended for both FIT and for incentive groups. Siem Reap ( Angkor Wat) – biggest tourist attraction of Cambodia and one of the MUST TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE – is easily accessible by direct flight. Siem Reap has now 22 international direct flights although most popular gateways are Bangkok, Hanoi, Saigon, DaNang, Singapore.
Best time to visit: 
Being located in the tropical zone north of the equator, Cambodia has a monsoon climate. Monsoon season runs May – October, meaning that the most pleasant season for visitors is generally the dry season, stretching from November/December till April. Immediately after the monsoon, the blanketing green of the countryside can be stunningly beautiful.
In the north, winters are generally colder, while throughout most of the country temperatures remain fairly constant. The average year-round temperature in Cambodia is 28°C (the highest monthly average being 35°C, the lowest monthly average being 21°C). There is often seasonal flooding in Phnom Penh and the rest of Cambodia in late July and early August, and, because the majority of roads are dirt, travel may be disrupted at these times. At the peak of the wet season it can rain as often as two in every three days.

While the rain may affect certain outdoor activities when travelling (many hiking, biking or boat cruise companies will cancel excursions), the temperature is pleasant and in the larger cities the Most recommended places ( attractions) to be visited:

Angkor Wat, one of the most spectacular ancient sites in the World. The former capital of the ancient Khmer Empire, is one of the greatest and most spectacular Hindu religious sites in the world. Construction of this elaborate temple complex – built in honor of the god Vishnu – began in AD 879 during the reign of King Suryavarman II and was completed in 1191. It lay concealed for many years, however, until the site was discovered by Frenchman Henri Mahout in 1860. The central complex, Angkor Wat, features an elaborate, unmortared 66-metre central tower surrounded by four smaller towers. Stretching around the outside of the temple complex is an 800m-long (2625ft) bas-relief, the longest in the world. This is Cambodia’s most iconic sight, and particularly popular at sunset among tour groups. The temple is so synonymous with the country that it dominates the national flag, and to visit it today is to marvel at the scale of its ambition, built as it was in the 12th century.
Bayon. Another of the most distinctive Angkor temples, Bayon is characterized by a series of colossal stone faces, gazing out serenely in all four directions, as well as some painstakingly detailed basreliefs. Bayon was built at a similar time to Angkor Wat.
Cycling around Angkor. Hire a bike and spend a few days exploring the myriad glories of the jungled Angkor Temple Complex. The showpiece architecture of Angkor Wat makes it the best known of the temples, but there are dozens of others to discover.
Dolphin spotting. The claim to fame of the Mekong town of Kratie is its population of Irrawaddy river dolphins. Various tour operators organize early-morning boat trips to observe these peaceful creatures in their natural habitat.
Cambodia’s coastline offers the chance for the archetypal Asian beach experience, but no amount of sea and sand is complete without sampling its ocean-fresh seafood. The stretch around Kampot and Kep is excellent for just-caught crab.
Royal Palace. Phnom Penh’s showpiece attraction was built in the 1860s, and makes for a spectacular sight with its stupas, murals and towering spires. The adjoining Silver Pagoda houses a number of precious Buddha statues, while the tropical plants of the palace gardens have appeal in their own right.
Shop for silver. Prized locally since the 11th century, silver is today one of the most soughtafter Cambodian souvenirs. Coming in the form of anklets, jewellery and other decorative items, it’s known for being fashioned with real care and artistry.
Sihanoukville. The port city’s main draw is its relaxed beach atmosphere, a laid-back counterpoint to the more visited coastal areas of neighbouring Thailand. It takes its name from King Norodom Sihanouk, one of the main agitators for independence from France.
Ta Prohm. Perhaps the second most famous Angkor Temple after Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm is best known for the roots and branches that have taken hold of its walls to picturesque effect. The temple featured as a location in the film Tomb Raider.

Philipines

Filipiny to bardzo ciekawe państwo bardzo inne od innych państw Azji Płd Wsch. Państwa azjatyckie to cywilizacje i kultury buddyjskie, hinduistyczne, muzułmańskie podczas gdy Filipiny to jedno jedyne państwo azjatyckie całkowicie chrześcijańskie (z niewielką mniejszością muzułmańską na południowej wyspie Mindanao). Ponad 95% mieszkańców to katolicy a więc jest to drugi co do wielkości katolicki kraj na świecie (po Brazylii). Filipiny to dawna kolonia hiszpańska stąd tak silny katolicyzm, znajomość hiszpańskiego oraz wpływy kuchni śródziemnomorskiej. Podróżując po egzotycznych krajach azjatyckich jesteśmy przyzwyczajeni do odwiedzania „świątyń” buddyjskich, hinduistycznych, aszramów, meczetów itd.. a tu na Filipinach odwiedzamy katedry, kościoły parafialne, pałace biskupie, … Odległy kraj a znajome klimaty.
Filipiny to podobnie jak Indonezja wielki archipelag wysp i wysepek leżących na styku Morza Południowo-Chińskiego i Pacyfiku. De facto – geograficznie jest to jeden i ten sam archipelag podzielony politycznie pomiędzy Indonezję, Malezję i Filipiny. Filipiny zajmują 7107 wysp z czego 880 jest zamieszkałych. Tylko dwie wyspy są duże (  Luzon i Mindanao ) kilkanaście średnich ( Palawan, Bohol, Cebu, Samar… ) a cała reszta to istna drobnica. Filipiny to bardzo ludny kraj liczący ponad 113mln mieszkańców ( z czego ponad 10mln zwyczajowo pracuje za granicą). To niczym Indie kraj wielkich kontrastów gdzie bogactwo przemieszane jest z wielką nędzą. Miasto Makati leżące w metropolii Manila przypomina rozmachem, bogactwem i czystością Singapur zaś wiele dzielnic Manili to slumsy niczym w Bombaju. Południowa prowincja na wyspie Luzon Tagaytay przypomina … Szwajcarię. Największą, główną wyspą zamieszkałą przez ponad 45mln ludności jest wyspa Luzon gdzie znajduje się stolica Filipin, istne mega-miasto Metro Manila liczące 25mln mieszkańców. Największą atrakcją turystyczną Filipin są wyspy Bohol, Palawan, Borakay z pięknymi plażami i licznymi ciekawostkami. Paradoksalnie za największą atrakcję turystyczną Filipin uchodziła wyspa Cebu. My jednak jej nie polecamy – a jeśli już to tylko na krótką wizytę „śladami Magellana”. Cebu jest dosłownie zajechane przez tłumy turystów z Chin, Korei, Taiwanu, Rosji plaże są malutkie i nic nie warte w porównaniu z olśniewającymi plażami na innych wyspach ! Cebu oprócz tego, że jest zadeptane przez masowa turystykę to dodatkowo jest to najgęściej zaludniona wyspa całego państwa. W mieście Cebu są zawsze gigantyczne korki a drożyzna dopełnia miary..
Klimat / kiedy jechać ? 
Filipiny rozciągają się z płn na południe na prawie 2tys km i 900 km ze wschodu na zachód jest więc rzeczą naturalną, że występują zróżnicowania klimatyczne. Na dodatek na Filipinach istnieje czynnik tajfunów wpływający na klimat – o czym poniżej. Na Filipinach przez cały rok są temperatury rzędu 28-32’C ( w górach i na wyżynach chłodniej ) – rozróżniamy tylko cztery strefy o różnicach klimatycznych: 1’ Zachodnie wybrzeże wyspy Luzon i wysp Visayas – tutaj mamy dwie wyraźne pory klimatyczne : sucha od listopada do maja i mokra (bardzo) od czerwca do października. 2’ Wschód wyspy Mindanao i wschodnie wybrzeża wysp Visayas – tutaj nie ma pór klimatycznych. Opady są przez cały rok. 3’ Centrum Luzon i Mindanao oraz północna część Palawan – nie ma wyraźnie określonych pór roku. Najmniej opadów jest w okresie listopad – kwiecień. 4’ Wschód wyspy Luzon, centralny region Visayas, południe Mindanao – opady deszczu występują przez cały rok. To obok Amazonii, Borneo najbardziej deszczowe rejony na świecie. W okresie od czerwca do listopada Filipiny narażone są na występowanie tajfunów które nadciągają zawsze wzdłuż 20’ równoleżnika od strony Pacyfiku i przynoszą ze sobą ogromne ilości opadów i oczywiście silne wiatry. Średnio statystycznie ok 20 tajfunów nawiedza rocznie Filipiny. Nie wszystkie są tak silne i niszczycielskie, że powodują „breaking news” w światowych stacjach telewizyjnych niemniej występują w związku z tym okresowe utrudnienia w komunikacji lotniczej i promowej.
Co warto zobaczyć? 
Manila fascynuje kontrastami I rozmachem i warto poświęcić ze 3-4 dni na jej zwiedzenie. Rekomendujemy na odwiedzenie na Filipinach wyspy Bohol ( z ewentualnym wypadem na Cebu ) ze słynnymi czekoladowymi wzgórzami, wejście na wulkan Taal i pobyt nad pięknym jeziorem wulkanicznym Taal, zwiedzenie miast Mexico Papanga, Davao i Vigan oraz wypoczynek na rajskich plażach na wyspach Bohol lub Boracay lub Palawan ( lub na wszystkich trzech !). Miłośnicy życia nocnego mają na Filipinach odpowiednik tajskiej Pattaya – miasto Angeles City na Luzonie(Angeles City ma nawet własne międzynarodowe lotnisko Clark), gdzie istnieją dosłownie setki night clubów i barów. Alkohol na Filipinach jest bodajże najtańszy na świecie.

 

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Singapore

Singapore is perfect stopover for both individual travelers, tourists groups and incentive groups.

Singapore Changi Airport is undoubtedly best airport in this Planet and has direct connections with 220 cities in the World. It’s biggest and most important air hub in South East Asia linking Asia with Australia, Americas, Europe, Africa. From every corner of Globe you may fly through Singapore to Bali.
Singapore is shocking modern city, perhaps it’s cleanest in the World and best organized. Almost everything in Singapore is perfect. Cultural melting pot and dazzling example of the region’s economic successes, wealthy and dynamic Singapore assails the senses of the first time visitor. The former British trading post and colony has carved a unique niche for itself over the past couple of centuries, nowadays offering a vivid combination of ultra-modern skyscrapers, remnants of tropical rainforest, ambitious tourist developments, occasional reminders of the colonial era, and an assortment of colorful ethnic urban areas such as Little India, each with a character very much of its own.
Best time to visit:
Singapore lies almost on equator line so enjoys round the year exactly some weather. On some internet sites you may find information about seasonal variations but those variations are visible for scientific only and are really marginal. Located just north of the equator, Singapore has a tropical climate and stays hot and humid throughout the year. Temperatures average around 30-31º C during PHOTO NBR Singapur -29 PHOTO NBR Singapur _30 PHOTO NBR Singapur _ 31 the day and 26-27 º C night time with very little seasonal variation, although it’s slightly ( average by 1 º C) cooler in December and January.
Thunderstorms are also a very regular phenomenon, occurring on roughly 40% of all days year-round but particularly common during the Southeast Monsoon. In fact, this small city-state has one of the highest rates of lightning activity worldwide.
Despite the unpredictability of the weather, Singapore experiences as much brilliant sunshine as it does rain, and therefore makes for a delightful beach destination. If sunbathing happens to be interrupted by an unexpected shower, there is at least a plethora of indoor entertainment.
As Singapore’s weather does not vary drastically throughout the year, tourism in the area is relatively steady year-round. The weather can be erratic and unpredictable, so it may be best to plan a visit based on the festival season rather than the climate; some of the nation’s most notable are the grand celebrations of Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival and the Art Festival. Accommodation prices rise significantly during the Formula One racing.
Most recommended places to be visited:
Gardens by the Bay together with Marina Sands Bay amazing and unique concept for urban landscaping are counted as biggest tourist attraction in Singapore.
Sentosa Island, the biggest theme park in the World.
Universal Studios 
Jurong Bird Park
Night Safari ZOO & River Safari Park 
Clarke Quay entertainment area 
All above attractions are included to our offer for FITs & incentive in Singapore

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Enquiry for tailor made tours : reservation@polowindonesia.com 

Laos

Despite being just one hour by air from cosmopolitan Bangkok, life in Laos has continued in much the same way it has for hundreds of years, although things are now slowly beginning to change. In the mid-90s the government reversed its stance on tourism, and then declared 1998 “Visit Laos Year”. Ongoing efforts are putting Laos on the map as a unique and experiential destination, with tourist numbers rising every year.

Comparing to neighboring Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia Laos is still “virgin” country. There is no big international hotels, luxury restaurants, modern clinics and hospitals etc. That’s why this is still destination recommended for backpackers and adventure travelers ready for some inconveniences during travelling.
Best time to visit:
Laos has 3 distinct seasons. The hot season is from March to May, when temperatures can soar as high as 40°C. The slightly cooler wet season is from May to October, when temperatures are around 30°C, tropical downpours are frequent, and some years the Mekong floods.  The dry season from November to March, which has low rainfall and temperatures as low as 15°C (or even to 0°C in the mountains at night), is “high season, and the time when the most tourists are in the country. However, towards the end of the dry season, the northern parts of Laos – basically everything north of Luang Prabang – can become very hazy due to farmers burning crop fields.
Most recommended places to be visited:
Ascend Mount Phousi for a panoramic view of Luang Prabang and the surrounding rivers and hills.
Visit Laos’ cultural and religious centre, Luang Prabang. This ancient royal city has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Located between the Mekong and Khan River, it boasts 33 large temple complexes and around 1,000 resident monks. Its considered as biggest tourist attraction and majority of tourist visiting Laos are confined to visit Luang Prabang only.
Visiting Luang Prabang is recommended for individual travelers and for MICE groups. Few daily flights links Luang Prabang with Bangkok and Hanoi although only small ATR aircrafts operate on this route.
Below attractions are recommended only for adventure travelers.
Swim in the lower pools of the Kuang Si Waterfalls, situated 30km from Luang Prabang, and bathe in the two hot springs some 52km north of Phonsavan: Bo Noi and Bo Yai.
For a special experience stay in a tree house in Bokeo Nature Reserve, near Houayxai, and travel through the forest canopy on zip wires looking for Black Gibbons.
Explore the hillsides and trek independently or as part of a locally organised tour. A number of guest houses offer hiking trips starting from Muang Xing, a small town on the river plains in the mountainous Luang Namtha province in the far northwest.
Float along the Nam Song River in a rubber tube in Vang Vieng. The scenery is stunning and enterprising locals will tow the thirsty in to riverside bars for Beer Lao. Many of the bars have zip lines and water slides.
Head to the Boloven Plateau in Champassak province for elephant riding and trekking. Pakse, home to many ethnic minority groups, is the region’s capital and the ideal base from which to explore the plateau.
Trek through the jungle on the back of an elephant to Tad Sae waterfall near Luang Prabang.
Visit Laos’ cultural and religious centre, Luang Prabang. This ancient royal city has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Located between the Mekong and Khan River, it boasts 33 large temple complexes and around 1,000 resident monks.