June 16, 2016 • mccsokinawa.com
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moking forested volcanoes, ribbons of green rice paddies, black sand beaches and coral reefs make Bali a place synonymous with paradise. Step through the edges of a postcard and join the MCCS Tours+ week-long trip to the intoxicating Indonesian island from September 1 to 7. Arrive in Bali on September 2 to a day of leisure at a 4-star hotel near the beachside cities that buzz with a mix of casual and swanky clubs and restaurants. Rent a bed on the beach at Potato Head with a steady stream of hors d’oeuvres and drinks delivered to you as you watch the sunset sizzle into the Indian Ocean. Over the next few days, choose the optional tours or create your own adventure. Drive through the remote jungle backroads of Bali to visit a traditional Balinese house and the sacred Mengwi Royal Temple. Feed wild monkeys at the aptly
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named Monkey Forest that is chock-full of the mischievous buggers. Photograph the pilgrimage temple Tanah Lot that is perched alone and high above the crashing waves of the ocean. After refueling with some local cuisine, shop at the Jeggala Gallery filled with local artists’ work. End the day at the foreboding Garuda Wisnu statute and the cliffside views of Uluwatu. The last two days are free days, but you won’t have a problem filling them. Check out the surfing, spas and shopping in the hip area of Seminyak. Arguably the best beaches in Bali, sunbathe in the clean stretch of sand and surf in Kuta. Jimbaran, a fishing village, hosts delicious sunset seafood dinners right on the beach. Book a dive trip to Nusa Penida and swim with manta rays or spot the giant mola mola (sunfish). Soak up some culture and hunt down a few more
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“This is the vacation you deserve.” temples. Explore Ubud and the famous vibrant rice terraces. Do a middle-of-the-night hike to catch the sunrise at the top of a volcano. Or just plop on the beach in a bean-bag chair and read a book or nap. This is the vacation you deserve. Snag your postcard-perfect vacation. Slip into the sunsets and enjoy your slice of paradise this June. For more information or to reserve your spot on the MCCS Tours+ tour, call 646-3502 or visit mccsokinawa.com/tours.
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