Nusa Dua

Jutting off the southern tip of the island of Bali, Nusa Dua lacks nothing of the gorgeous Bali scenery, only of the old-world, exotic, funky elegance that typifies the rest of the island. Developed in the 1980s to house high-end resorts and conference centers, the area is a 20-minute, 10-kilometer, under-$10-taxi ride from the Denpasar International Airport. More expensive than most anywhere else in Bali, this place is for those who prefer the professional, world class ambience to the funky island aura. There are heaps of 3 to 5-star options, all slick, modern and sophisticated.