Very very jealous of the lovely Tracey and her family sunning it up in Bali right now!
We went in May last year and LOVED every minute of it.
We stayed at the Ramada Bintang Resort in Tuban which was very close to Kuta. You could very easily have walked if you weren't as lazy as me
Taxis are EVERYWHERE and I mean everywhere! They are sooooooooooo cheap too.
Once we were in a taxi for 45 minutes and it cost us less than $5 Aussie dollars!
My Mum went to Bali years ago and said the beaches were black, and she got chased by people selling things and hated every minute of it. Believe me....it has changed SO much since then.
People only asked us to buy things if we walked directly in front of their shop. They never ever followed us though. Because of all the terrorism, they are really struggling with a decline in tourism and dont want to scare you off!
Food is wonderful there and oh so cheap. Bought HEAPS of clothes for peanuts too. Cant wait to go back one day
We went to Fiji on our honeymoon and stayed at the Shangri-La Fijian Resort
In a few words...I wont be going back.
The amount of money we spent on food was ridiculous as you cant really leave the resort. Everything was such a rip off and I could have done everything I did there...here at the beach/pool iykwim?
Bali had so much more to see and do and a hell of a lot more cheaper
Hi Renstar,
I found you. I just wanted to wish you well for your wedding day. I had you in my diary and thought of you. I remember 1 week before mine. It was the most amazing time. I really hope you have a wonderful wedding. Sorry if you don't remember me...Endo TTC. Anyway. Congratulations and Best wishes hun!
Take care and hope you take that baby to Bali with you!!
Hippy Mum
Danni - thank you! We were looking at that exact resort in Fiji at one point! I'm glad you told me that! thanks! Sounds like the kinda place me and DF wouldnt like!
Hippymum - you are so sweet! Yes i do remember you of course!! As soon as i saw your username i remembered you. you are very kind and thoughtful. thank you for the wedding wishes !!! you've made my day! xx
What do you girls think of "renting a villa" when in Bali? rather than staying in a hotel suite?
We're looking at renting a villa and with it you get - Each villa in the #### (name of villa) has a beautiful tropical garden, private swimming pool and reliable, well-trained house staff including a private cook, maids, house boys, gardeners etc, sometimes even a trained personal Butler.
has anyone done this? or know anyone who has done this?? It sounds expensive anyway!!! lol....
thats what tracey is doing right now!! hers was not expensive at all and the photos looked to die for! She will be home soon and hopefully can give you more info
I will pist about it later, as we just flew in today & I havent slept!
The Villa was gorgeous we were in, although we eat from the carts so no cook, but a cleaner came every second day, plus a pool guy...
It was really good as the kids had their own rooms & privacy, we had a pool & so if the kids were asleep we could swim & be in the same place as them...
I'll grab your e-mail & give you details & send a few pic's if you want!???
Tracey i looked at some of your photos! they look great! sounds like you all had a wonderful trip!!! I really want to go to Bali now!!! :P thank you...
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