Practical Information

When to Come?

Guests visit Villa Talia Vashti all through the year. In Bali there is nominally a wet season (November to March) and a dry season (April to October). The dry season clearly has less rain, but while in the wet season there can be an occasional storm, East Bali (where Villa Talia Vashti is located) receives far less rain than central area around Ubud and normally the worst you will suffer is a short shower in the afternoon. On the plus side in the wet season the sea is warmer and the land is greener, and the diving is unaffected.

Children

Children are welcome at Villa Talia Vashti. We have all facilities needed for infants (such as high chairs and cots) and also provide a free babysitting service and kids meals. Please be aware however that the pool is deep (1.75m) and that there are no fences or other restrictions around the pool or the pond, so small children do need to be watched carefully.

The staff of Villa Talia Vashti are however well used to handling children and are available throughout the day to provide whatever assistance your require.

Security

Under normal circumstances security is not a concern in Bali. The Balinese people are Hindu, and are honest and peaceable. Crime is minimal and the overwhelming majority of tourists that visit Bali have a wonderful time and never have any security concerns at all.

Unfortunately in recent years Bali (or more specifically the main tourist area of Kuta) has been the victim of two tragic bombings that killed many innocent people. Most of the terrorists have since been captured or killed including the main ringleader, and security has been stepped up considerably in the busiest tourist areas of Kuta, Legian, Sanur and Nusa Dua. Unfortunately however the threat of terrorist action remains, as indeed it does most anywhere in the world.

Villa Talia Vashti is relatively far from the main tourist centres in Bali and is sited in a quiet location at the end of an unmarked private drive. We do have security 24 hours/day, but this is more to assist you if you have any problems rather than to counter any external threat.

At the end of the day millions of tourists visit Bali each year, and the chances of you being hurt in a terrorist attack are little more than if you stayed at home, even if you stay in a high profile area such as Kuta.

The Balinese are a lovely and welcoming people, and their economy relies very much on tourism. As such each tourist that does come to Bali not only helps these wonderful people to rebuild their economy but in our view also helps to overcome the very objectives the terrorists sought to achieve.

Water Supplies

Villa Talia Vashti has its own private well that is drilled into a fresh water reservoir several metres below the surface of the earth. Although we have tested the water and believe that it is safe to drink, we do actually recommend that you drink the bottled water that is provided at the villa throughout your stay.