A holiday in Bali is never complete without delving head first into the many irresistible buys scattered throughout this vibrant city. Even if you never planned shopping in your holiday agenda, the things you see will tempt you so much that sometimes you may end up shopping till you drop! Among the many perks of shopping in Bali and perhaps the most prominent of them all is the fantastic prices. The deals are incredible and will only prod you to shop a little more. Bali is a treasure trove of exquisite art and crafts. The many items you find here are unique and attractive and will make the perfect souvenir to take back home. If you miss shopping in Bali, you are certainly missing out on one of the best parts about the destination.

Perhaps it is the rich culture of Bali that brings with it such exquisite art. The craftsmanship in the many finely carved wood and stone is certainly something to appreciate and admire. A stroll through one of the busy shopping streets of Bali will give you a hint of this culture, of their affection to their deities and of their profound skills. Color is everywhere in Bali. Fabric is dyed to produce unique prints that look lovely when worn. The many colored cloth hanging from the stalls around add a beauty to the Balinese Streets. Shopping is fun here, pretty much everything you are looking for are located in the famous shopping streets like the Kuta Beach Walk, the Seminayak Square, Discovery Shopping Mall or the Kuta Square. A visit to any of these places in itself will give you a wholesome shopping experience. If you are looking for something specific like a particular type of art for instance, it is better to seek some help from the friendly locals here because for certain items a whole separate street is allocated. Bargaining is expected in Balinese shopping so if you are looking to hit the jackpot, bargain away. In addition to getting the best deal it certainly is a lot of fun and you might pick up a couple of Balinese phrases as well.

After you are spent shopping in Bali, come home to the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort. This Kuta Beach resort, is an exceptional resort in Kuta.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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