| B Dent |
10 September 2001 |
Stayed at Poppies Bali - Kuta, Indonesia.
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Visited Pemuteran for diving, Tulamben diving, Ubud for food.
Hire car from Poppies , very good rate and reasonable vehicle.
Best restaurants Ary's Warong in Ubud, TJ's in Kuta and Chi Chi's in Lovina Beach.
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| P Kongsted christiansen |
08 September 2001 |
Stayed at Atlet Century Park Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Close to Shopping Centre and golf course.
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| S Irvine |
02 September 2001 |
Stayed at Novotel Coralia Lombok - Lombok, Indonesia.
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Kuta is a little way away from the main tourist centres (and the airport) but the hotel makes it easy to arrange day trips to the main centres, the various Gili Island destintations etc. and you can easily take in the more local areas on a moped. Lombok is extremely quiet, and the beaches are pristine - the atmosphere is incomparable to Bali - not sure what options are available for night life etc in Senggigi but Kuta certainly does not abound with options for a frenetic night. Highly recommend snorkeling in the Gilis and a trip to the waterfalls.
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| P Welch |
13 August 2001 |
Stayed at Tugu Bali Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
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The western coast of Bali is enough off-the-beaten track in Bali to offer good beaches (albeit a rough surf at times if you're an ocean swimmer) and interesting local walks. Definitely visit Ubud (but be prepared for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic james) and Mas, famous for its woodcarvers and other craftmakers. Hire a hotel car and turn the driving over to a hotel driver so you can enjoy the sites and simply call out "stop!" when something interesting appears. They're great local guides and can be of real assistance in toting your wares back to the hotel. All hotels will pack your purchases for you for loading onboard.
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| M Nagatani |
10 August 2001 |
Stayed at Hard Rock Hotel Bali - Bali, Indonesia.
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Rafting
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| A Laney |
09 August 2001 |
Stayed at Ramada Resort, Benoa - Bali, Indonesia.
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First visit to Bali; we have been travelling through SE Asia for last eight months. Friends we met up with in Vietnam had recommended Bali so we came at the end of our trip.
The only tour we went on was to a Balinese cremation ceremony (organised via the hotel) -- sounds morbid but it was very enjoyable and colourful. Only problem was that our guide disappeared at the beginning of the ceremony and only re-appeared at the end. SO we got no explanation of what was going on.
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| D Strafford |
07 August 2001 |
Stayed at Poppies Bali - Kuta, Indonesia.
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Spent three days in Kuta, simply reading books by the pool. Then three days diving at Menjangan island. Did this through Dive and Dive. They are a very reputable company that I have used a few times. Spent the next three days in Sanur, reading books by the pool.
Having been to Bali a dozen times this was just perfect and most relaxing.
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| M Smythe |
22 June 2001 |
Stayed at Waka Nusa Resort - Bali, Indonesia.
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Definitely go snorkelling...this was a highlight! (at low tide, not far around the bay from Waka Nusa (nr. pontoon). Village tour is available just about every day...worth going...but if you want more time, just walk in your own time...it's not that far. If at all claustrophobic, don't go anywhere near the underground house!!! (I didn't make it through the entrance!) Take motion-sickness medication prior to boat-trip over to island!
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| S Lawrence |
26 May 2001 |
Stayed at Griya Santrian Beach Cottages - Bali, Indonesia.
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I much preferred Sanur beach over Kuta - but it is close enough to Kuta if you want to partake in the nightlife. We ate in the Gazebo and the Bonsai, both of which were good.
Trip to Ubud and the elephant safari were excellent.
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| N Schubert |
24 April 2001 |
Stayed at Bali Holiday Resort - Bali, Indonesia.
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Great surf location. beautiful break right in front of hotel.
maccaroni club in kuta for best western food, ali baba on jln. dhyana pura for lamb kebabs and whatever that indian restaurant nearby is called for great meals
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Traveller's Tales: Things to do in Indonesia
