Safety Tips When Visiting Bali

Bali is arguably the most visited Singaporean district and has always been a great tourist attraction.Surfers especially,continue being attracted in droves due to the wide choice of surf spots and beaches plus the widely ranging waves.Therefore,you will find that the majority of tourists who arrive on the island are interested in surfing,swimming or body boarding.However,there are some perils that every visitor has to watch out against in order to get the most enjoyment out of their visit and have a pleasurable experience to write home about.

Some of the precautions I would recommend as you proceed to your Bali holiday include:

Watch Out For Red Flags

When you go out for a swim,check whether there are any flags erected on the beach.If there is no flag in sight,then that means the beach is safe.On rare occasions, you will find a flag with yellow and red markings.That is a good sign that shows the presence of trained lifeguards in the area who will watch out for any dangers and come to the assistance of anyone in trouble.However,if you see a red flag, please do not attempt to swim in the area.Some of the beaches in Bali are known for their strong waves,rip tides and dangerous undertows.

Tsunami Alerts

Almost all Bali villas,hotels,inns,and other accommodation facilities will have information translated in various languages to warn and educate visitors about tsunamis.Though they occur rarely,tsunamis are very dangerous and highly unpredictable.Bali is especially susceptible to tsunamis due to the frequent earthquakes in subduction zones that are very close to the sea shore.

Most of the beaches popular with tourists are located in low areas and this makes it very easy for them to get covered by huge destructive waves of water if a tsunami occurs.In view of this, most of the Bali villas and hotels are tsunami-ready and regularly practice evacuations.As a precaution, it is advisable that you seek accommodation that is at least two miles inland and a hundred feet above sea level.

Guard Against Sunburns

Being close to the equator,Bali receives more Ultra-Violet rays from the sun compared to the US and Europe.Therefore,your holiday supplies should include a very generous amount of high SPF (not less than 40 SPF) sunscreen to guard your skin against the harmful effects of UV rays.Remember,being a tropical region, it does not matter what time of the year you visit Bali.The UV factor varies very little from one period to another,it will always be high.You may have additional protection by investing in some UV-resistant clothes.For those with extra-sensitive skin or if you do not get high-SPF sunscreen,ensure that you do not spend too much time in the sun.