As Bali is the most popular tourist place in Indonesia, Christmas and the New Year are fun gets doubled with beach parties and celebrations. The hotels are nicely decorated with beautiful wreath and a merry Christmas tree. These hotels in Bali and other regions of Indonesia welcome there western tourists with tall decorated Christmas trees.

Christmas Day
Bali has a myriad of great restaurants offering Christmas lunches. Choose from a buffet, set menu or fine dining with live music to cater for the whole family.

For those who prefer a more intimate setting, you can always prepare your own Christmas feast in the privacy of your own villa. Head to Carrefour or Bali Deli to stock up on various ingredients and recreate your home made recipes. You can even request your villa chef to prepare a Christmas lunch especially for you!

Scratch restaurant in Seminyak is hosting Rudolph's Red Nose dinner. Enjoy a set menu including a tapas, Christmas pie, pavlova and yes to top it all off Let's get you a refreshing cranberry mint mimosa to get this party started. Coffee with Bailey's Irish Cream, that is, if you still have room for it.

Finns Beach Club in Uluwatu has a fantastic lunch buffet with Dj between 12pm – 3pm on Christmas Day.

The Deck Seminyak is hosting a Christmas menu available Christmas day 12pm – 11pm. Enjoy a course menu with turkey, roast beef, Christmas pudding and a glass of wine for each course.

The SOS Supper Club on Christmas Eve is hosting a special six-course set dinner menu and wine degustation set menu.

Wild Orchid Restaurant invites you to treat your family and friends with a delectable Christmas brunch Rp and dinner Rp with live music and dance performances as your company.

The Pan Pacific Nirvana Bali Resort invites you to celebrate Christmas in their elegant signature restaurants – Merica and Pool Grill. They are offering a lavish selection of Christmas buffet treats to embrace the joy of Christmas with friends and family.

Uma by Como, Ubud invites you to celebrate Christmas with some unique Balinese culture and delicious Italian cuisine.

For your darling toddlers, Cubby House Kids Club in Seminyak is hosting a Christmas party on 22nd Dec, 2014 from 1pm-5pm. which includes food, drinks and games for kids.

New Year
Kuta has the biggest nightclubs, great for anyone who wants to party all night. Good music, drinks and fireworks – all contribute to keep the party going into the early hours of the morning.Seminyak restaurants and cafés host upscale parties for you to enjoy a lavish dinner and great cocktails. Some of the famous beachside venues to consider are Ku De Ta, Potato Head Beach Club, W Resort and Cocoon.

For a more relaxed New Year's Eve, head to the quieter villages of Sanur or Ubud. The upscale resorts and private villas have their own entertainment events for NYE exclusively for their guests.

The roads in Seminyak, Kuta and Legian are congested and traffic comes to a standstill on NYE. So, it is advisable to find a place that's within walking distance from your villa. Don't even think about party-hopping from Seminyak to Kuta – you'll end up counting down the final seconds of 2014 in a taxi!

This is a great time for tourists and local youngsters to celebrate throughout the night. You could start your evening with a lovely dinner from one of the restaurants, cafes or pubs within one of the areas of Kuta, Seminyak and Legian. After that, take a trip to Kuta Beach where there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people there to celebrate the New Year in style.

Just a second after the countdown finishes, there is a magnificent firework show and the partying continues through the night. There are many restaurants and cafes that are open into the small hours of the morning, including Kuta's Kama Sutra, The Wave and Hard Rock Cafe, Legian's DeJaVu and Bounty and Seminyak's KuDe Ta, Bahinana, Paparazzi, Double Six Club and F Lounge. For those who want the popular options go to Dhyana Pura Street or Double Six Street.

For those looking to stay away from all the celebrations and commemorate in private, you could choose to have a party in your own garden or even go to one of the quieter beaches for some grilled fish.

5 Excellent Spots to Celebrate the New Years Eve 2015 in Bali

Many people flock to certain areas to celebrate the New Year in Bali. Here are some of the more popular options around.

Kuta Beach: the beach has a parade or carnival in the afternoon and then becomes the main place for party-goers and those celebrating the New Year. It is one of the most crowded places, which can add to the excitement.

Jimbaran Bay: When you fancy a meal with your family as a way to celebrate the New Year, opt for Jimbaran Bay. The mood and lighting is also excellent for couples who want to stay away from the partying and spend quality time together.Just on the doorstep of the bay is a beach, that offers the soothing sound of the calm waves. The water is perfect for all ages and adds to the atmosphere in the restaurant. You can also stay nearby at the Four Seasons Resort; one of the quieter options.

Puputan Badung Square: When you want to see a carnival, parade and a lot of fireworks, take a trip here. Thousands of people go here on this day of the year for the commemorations.

Sanur Beach: Watch the sun rise on the first day of the New Year in peach. The beach is perfect for a peaceful and beautiful experience.

Bedugul: Not everyone wants to be around all the excitement and crowds. Bedugul Botanical Garden offers a place to visit with friends and family and just take in the beautiful and magical sights.