Ages ago the forefathers of the Balinese people drew towards the calm and serene village front of Kuta which is located on the western end of the isthmus of Bali, to procure their seafood and fish. When tourists discovered that Kuta was a haven for sun bathing, beachcombing and surfing the locals were compelled to embrace modernity, shopping complexes, development and the influx of visitors.
Kuta Square is one of the many responses Kuta produced when the world expected it to rise to fulfil the requirements of a tourist destination. The square is essentially a shopping complex that encompasses the full gamut of Western apparels, footwear and home ware where prices are fixed, brands are top class and styles are very much in vogue. The large shopping malls are a common hangout spot among the local youth and even touring youngsters acquire a taste for the local hangouts after a visit or two.
The spacious lobbies and numerous eateries provide ample opportunity for friends, couples and acquaintances to chat over a cup of coffee or for families to have wholesome meals with a foreign twist in the comfort of restaurants. The ambience is distinctly alien to the island, but it has been changed somewhat to reflect some of what is unique to Bali; this way the locals do not feel alienated in their own country nor do the tourists feel that they are actually on unfamiliar ground.
The occupation of most of the youngsters after a ramble through the mall is to enter the gaming zones adjacent to the main building. Teenagers and sometimes even young adults engage in a number of activities including playing video games for hours on end at these purpose built entertainment centres.
A resort in Kuta may not easily be among the discount hotels in the area, but their flamboyance and charm are inimitable. A Kuta beach resort which is located along one of the most enviable stretches of land such as the Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort would be a heavenly home for relaxation on a vacation that is to include shopping, swimming and beachcombing. It offers a perfect escape in which to experience the very best the island has to offer.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+