Conrad is located here:

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=-8.7807944&lon=1...=15&l=0&m=s&v=9

It's not near Westin but located at Tg Benoa. Far from happening Kuta but near to Nusa Dua which is not happening at all!..These areas are full of 4-5stars resorts. There is only 1 shopping Mall near Kuta beach. Nothing interesting there & further North near the end of Tg Benoa is the One stop ctr to those islands..such as penida & Limbongan

Here is a zoom-down GPS maps from navigasi.net showing few of the major Hotels along Tg Benoa, Nusa Dua & comapre the distance to the airport & Kuta - Discovery Mall & Hardrock...it's far hor..



@jojo_g2...Seldom check navigasi till the latest maps posted in malfreemaps...watch out...malfreemaps & the indonesian maps probably JV soon

@Others..BVVARY rsort is super far from any kampungs near to Uluwatu but very scenic...& Yes probably the 2nd most expensive after 4season liao..I dream of this few resort too plus...Ritz carton, Nikko, Four Season

thanks stimix

anyone tried legong keraton beach hotel at canggu before? pls comment.. thanks..

A1 : the tax when u pay for Air Asia ticket is Malaysia airport tax...during coming back u need to pay for RP 150,000 per person at Denpasar airport

A2 : normally the rate should be nomal rate around ...but not so sure if they already change it...they normally charge midnight surcharge from 12 midnight till 6am...

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Added on September 12, 2009, 4:43 ammy suggestion go for Tanah Lot & also Mount Agung...nice place...bebek bengil is famous crispy duck restaurant in Ubud which u can go while u go to Ubud...

Sukawati is Art Market almost like Ubud...

Bali Marine Park also ok...

Spa? ...i think Ubud...

This post has been edited by anakku: Sep 12 2009, 04:43 AM

I've decided to cancel Bali trip this December due to 'Sweeping Malaysians' rhetoric and anti-Malaysians sentiments still going on in Indonesia. Until they learn that we are not their enemy, not only I'm going not to spend a single dime in Indonesia, I won't risk my family life or being subjected to harassment by some uneducated Indonesians.

Dun be to emo-lah..U regret not going Bali...The communities in Bali are diff from those in Java...Balinese even way back in turn of the century was not part of indonesia...They got ganyang by the Dutch

Hi, I've seen some recommended Aston Bali here. Got into Aston website but there's a few Astons in Bali. So I'm wonering which one have the best location in terms of shorter distance to beach and accessibility to eateries and shops? Still not sure which beach area I'm going for.

Go for Conrad, super nice....

Conrad is in Nusa Dua right? I heard eating & shopping in Nusa Dua is expensive, true?

Conrad is at tg Benoa not nusa Dua. There is no real shopping in Nusa Dua, a small Kampungs wth only 1-2 rows of stalls..here: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=-8.805838&lon=11...=16&l=0&m=s&v=9 The beach at Nusa Dua dotted wth 4-5stars resorts. & no real town in Nusa Dua..just village near the junction towards Uluwatu.

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Opss forgotten to add.. There is a tourist 1 storey Mall fronting the nusa Dua beach..Very long complex or about 500M long - Bali collection. You can view this complex 9yes not cheap) here:
http://wikimapia.org/#lat=-8.8015335&lon=1...=16&l=0&m=s&v=9


This post has been edited by stimix: Sep 13 2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks stimix for the links. In that case, I think I'll settle for Kuta cause it's more happening, maybe like Patong Phuket? BTW is it recommendable to change hotels (of 2 different places) for Bali trip? We're tihinking to stay at Ubud (Tegal Sari) for 2 nights and 4 nights in Kuta. We wonder if there's any hotel at the beachside that will range like USD100 or below per night? Mercure is offering around USD80-90.

This post has been edited by fraulein: Sep 13 2009, 02:34 PM

Yeah Kuta much more happening & lotsa bars/pubs there...but it's not relaxing. those in tg Benoa & Nusa Dua are relaxing.

I dun switch hotels previously but it's a good idea actually..

Stay in Nusa Dua if you want a quiet romantic time with your other half. It's much more less crowded compared to Kuta and there's just something about Nusa Dua that's really romantic. I stayed at Club Bali Mirage which was pretty decent.

But I do warn you tho, if you're into clubbing then this place does not have a single happening club. You'll have to to take a metered cab into Kuta which will cost you approx RM20 EACH trip.

There's a free shuttle bus that will take you to the nearest mall called Bali Collection in Nusa Dua. It's not that expensive, eating for two in Nusa Dua area will cost you approx RM30 for two people or even less, depending what you have. There are really affordable spas too.

Thanks. Bali have so many places to stay and go. If only I can stay there for a whole month!

Haha that is very true! I love Bali which is why I'm going back there again in January but this time planning to stay in Kuta Partaay time!

I wil be going to bali on 14/10/09-19/10/09~ Here is my planned itinerary~ can any1 give some comment/suggestion?? really appreciate & thks 4 ur all help^^

Day 1
1900+ Reach Bali
- Stay Kuta
- Discovery mall/ Matahari/ The Ground Zero

Day 2
- Check Out & depart to Ubud
- Barong Show (Batubulan), Celuk, Sukawati, Mas & Ubud Village
- Have lunch at Ibu Oka
- Goa Gajah in d afternoon

Day 3
- Tegalalang
- Tampak Siring + Tirta Empul Temple (or maybe on d way bac frm Besakih)
- Lunch at Kintamani (but i heard dat better to go in d Morning b4 12pm)
- Besakih
- Hav dinner at Bebek Bengil

Day 4
- Depart to Kuta (Check in hotel)
- Beratan Lake, Bedugul
- Taman Ayun
- Tanah Lot
- Stay at Kuta

Day 5
- Free leisure in d morning
- Nusa Dua/ Tanjung Benoa
- Dreamland
- Uluwatu
- Jimbaran Beach (seafood dinner)

Day 6
- 5.00am Depart back to KL

How's my itinerary?? is it alrite? pls give me some suggestion & comment:help:

Thanks

This post has been edited by QT Wonderland: Sep 14 2009, 01:47 PM

just wanna know from u guys. i'm planning to go to Bali this coming School holidays (december). Since this is my first trip to Indonesia and my first family vacation abroad, i need your suggestion which travel agent is the most recommendable. Wish to spend aroun 4 days n 3 nights.

thanks

No need agent learn from the 1st post on how you can DIY your trip..Most of ppl here using rented cars cum drivers as their travel guides..

i would certainly do so if i were with friends alike or usual duty trip but this time i'm bringing along my family (4 boys). may be i'd better be with tour guide for a start.

recommended & suggestion needed

Thanks

This post has been edited by QT Wonderland: Sep 14 2009, 01:45 PM