There are so many different holidays to be had in Bali, from partying in young and bustling Kuta on the coast, to mooching in traditional, peaceful Ubud in the centre of the island.

There are a wide variety of beach resorts, some with beautiful white sand, and some in the north with a rugged, volcanic landscape and black sand. My boyfriend and I chose The Sanur Beach Hotel in the south west of the island, for Sanur’s long stretch of white sand and the close proximity to other towns and to both Ngurah Rai and Denpasser airport.

The resort offered large, comfortable accommodation located in a natural setting with large shady trees and a wide choice of activities onsite. We both really enjoy water sports and there were many choices available including motorboat and jet skiing, sailing, surfing and windsurfing.

There were also two swimming pools, a jogging track that ran around the park near the Wisnu Wing, where we found the oldest trees in the Sanur area and a beach volleyball court. Although we had chosen The Sanur Beach Hotel for its great sports activities and facilities, we soon realised that two weeks wasn’t nearly enough time to enjoy them all! There really is so much to do in Bali.

One of my most memorable experiences was climbing Mount Kintamani in the mountainous central region. We were advised to leave at around three am and begin our hike in torch light, so that we could reach the top by sunrise. Scrambling up crumbling volcanic rock and following narrow tracks in almost pitch black was no easy task, even for us who I had thought were relatively fit. However, the view from the top as the sun rose up over the distant mountains was worth every ache and pain.

If you decide to climb the volcano, even in daylight, don’t expect to find your way on your own. Ensure that you book a guide. This can be done from the hotel, or if you have a hire car you can book at the base of the volcano. Remember that the temperature is certainly more suited to strenuous activity at 5am than 10am so it is worth making the effort to get out of bed that bit earlier. I must admit that it was a nice feeling meeting other climbers huffing and puffing in the sweltering morning heat as I leisurely walked back down the mountain for breakfast.

And if you do take food with you up the volcano watch out for the pesky monkeys - unless you want your breakfast stolen that is!