hi, i finally decided to go to bali for my honeymoon.but have to push the date a bit to get cheaper AA rate.got rm589 return flight for 2.depart on 4th jan.did i get a good price?i'll be staying there 3D3N only since our flight on 4th is at 3.30pm.reach bali will be dark already.

there's still long way to go.should i start booking hotel from now?

ill be going next year.hope the flu has subsided by then.using the time now to plan my itinerary very carefully

This post has been edited by icyd: Jun 26 2009, 07:41 AM

i heard some people already died bcos of it?

has anyone stayed at suly resort and spa ubud?give comment about this place

anything for mapking?

im going this coming january for honeymoon.i think i better start planning now.my trip will only be 3d3n.1st day already wasted coz i'll be arriving at 1830hrs.i know its very short so i have to plan very wisely,need help from people here.i already accepted that i'll have to give some place a miss bcos of the tight schedule.i dont want to rush here and there also.

i'm planning to stay at kuta/jimbaran area for 1st night,next morning will pack up and check in at ubud.i need recommendation for reasonably cheap hotel in kuta/jimbaran,enough to stay for 1 night only.but still nice not dirty or smelly that sort of.u know la,honeymoon.the following nights will be at ubud.the hotel esp. in ubud must have lots of balinese feel and environment.budget for whole accommodation is around rm500.is it enough?

need help for my itinerary, i'm a bit lost in planning my route.what i have in mind is;

4th jan:
1835, arrive, check in hotel (need recommendation of place to stay)
2000, dinner at liacafe, jimbaran (is this time too late for dinner?heard 6pm already dark there)
2100, night beachwalk
2200, back, sleep

5th jan:
0800, breakfast, check out
0900, depart to sukawati (how long it takes from jimbaran to sukawati?)
0930~, arrive sukawati, shopping (early morning can bargain alot rite?)
1100, depart to ubud (how long from sukawati to ubud?)
1200~, arrive ubud, check in (need recommendation of place to stay)
1230, lunch (need recommendation on nice halal place to eat)
1300, go to bedugul or mt batur/kintamani (need alternative since kintamani will be foggy from noon onwards)

6th jan:

7th jan:
2040, depart to kl

i'm only able to detail out my trip up to this point because i dont know the route there, where should i go first and later.i need t maximize efficiency bcos the time is very short.

i have a list of the places i want to visit;
-jimbaran
-kuta (just walk around,no partying)
-sukawati
-ubud
-coffee plantation
-bedugul
-kintamani (need to be there before noon)
-besakih
-tanah lot (sunset)
-uluwatu (sunset?)
-crystal clear beach (where?dreamland,sanur,bali cliff?)
-ayam bakar wong solo (lunch)
-other nice places to eat (halal)
-anymore nice places or anything i should remove from the list due to time limit?i'm ok with not seeing the traditional dances


just 1 more thing. does airasia still having flight delay?my 1st night will be spoilt if there's delay. thanks a lot for your help

thanks stimix.guess i need to read again this thread coz even have read before but now al the details beginning to turn a little vague.im switching hotel bcos dont want to stay at hectic place like kuta and legian.but no choice for 1st night bcos i'll arrive already late.i heard ubud is more peaceful.less terrorist/h1n1 threat also.just trying to minimize risk

will it get expensive to hire driver just to drive the two of us around compared to group of 8 or something?most drivers use van rite?

80 a day thats reasonable.includes bensen?

tall car.might cause dizzyness through winding routes

i share the question with u

thanks for your advice.i might go for something around rm80-100 B&B with authentic balinese environment.we are going to bali we dont want to stay somewhere that feels just like seri malaysia.even we will be spending time mostly outdoors.i'm already planning not to catchup with all the attractions instead i try to strike the balance between visiting attractions and relaxation.nevertheless,im still struggling to efficiently plan my itinerary to save as much time as possible.should i just hire a driver and leave the route planning all to him,like where to go first and where to go next?he knows the road better obviously.

of course if everything goes well,we might go there again for longer stay and recoup to what we missed on the first trip.just hoping my wallet will fill up quickly

great.share your experience

yea bali for people who appreciate nature and heritage

ops..yup

wow 8 days!i wish i had as much time as you.when you got back please report with photos.i want some inspiration for this coming january trip

nice pictures.i wish i still have my dslr

2015315, can u tell me more about that hotel in ubud?looks interesting i might want to book for my trip this jan.150 is okay if the room is really good.please post more pics of it if can.in the website stated the cheapest room is 55usd/night which is about rm191.how'd u managed to get cheaper rate?

This post has been edited by icyd: Oct 4 2009, 05:19 PM

thanks so much.tho i prefer some shops to be nearby.yeah,will be nice if u include bathroom photos

has anyone stayed at taman harum cottage ubud?care to give any feedback about this place?