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Expert, objective reviews of more than 1,000 selected shops and services Over 30 shopping categories from antiques to woodcarvings Six shopping areas comprehensively covered (Denpasar, Kuta, Lombok, Sanur, Seminyak and Ubud) Courses including cooking, scuba-diving, surfing, silversmithing, woodcarving, dancing, meditation and yoga Accommodation, nightlife and restaurants Golf-courses and spas Ratings for price, service, quality, range and value for money Local tips on what, where, when and how to buy History, geography, language and culture Shipping information User-friendly maps No paid advertising.

More than ever, Bali is eager to display the Indonesian island's renowned hospitality. As such it is an ideal base for bargains and beautiful finds - from exception ikat to sumptuous silver, funky surfer fashion to fabulous furniture. With increasing accessibility, Bali's neighbour, Lombok, is also greeting more visitors. SHOPSMART BALI & LOMBOK is the only objective guidebook written specifically with the shopper in mind. Indispensible local lore on the hot spots - and sales - is complemented by detailed maps and reviews on retail and wholesale outlets. Bargaining, buyer pitfalls, cultural insights and apres-retail details are explained by expert writers who have lived in Bali for up to 25 years. Like all SHOPSMART guides, it commits 10% of its profits to local charities and uses environmentally friendly paper.