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Argiope
post Oct 12 2014, 01:52 AM

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Sharing some of my views. The rest are quite standard and have been mentioned a lot of times here.

1. Tegal Sari: Managed to book the paddy view room 3 months ahead BUT it was after the harvesting season when i was there so nothing so see. Make sure you plan your trip well if you want to wake up to a scenic paddy view. They offer complimentary transportation service to Ubud town and charges apply if it's out of their complimentary area.

2. Naughty Nuri's: Can skip Ubud outlet as the one in Keborokan is more happening and seems to taste better.

3. Cuca Flavour: Indonesian Spanish cuisine in Jimbaran where each person (ideally) orders 3 dishes and the idea is meant for sharing. The dishes are in very small portion. It's a very good dining atmosphere to enjoy your wine and dinner slowly, accompanied by beautiful light music. I especially love their Sun-Gria cocktail. The price will be a little on the high side based on Bali standard.

4. Warung Menega: Seafood restaurant in Jimbaran which is much better than Lia Cafe. They serve fresher seafood and you get to choose your seafood while ordering. I see a lot of locals do eat here as well. It is located right across Le Meridien.

5. Blue Point Cafe: This is the most rip off cafe ever. Rp121k (incl. GST) for a cup of coffee and a small cake. They claimed they only have this afternoon tea set. And the man who served us is snobbish and looked arrogant. We were here just for the sake of the church. The guard will not let your car in if you do not spend in their cafe first. Make sure you ask if the church is open for viewing before that. We were lucky having to manage take pics of the church before it was barred from entering in preparation for a private event.

6. Outlets: Get your Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver etc. apparel/bags/slippers at a discounted price. There are a lot along Jl. Sunset or Kuta area.

My driver charged Rp400k/day. He's a very happening fast & furious guy and doesn't mind to bring you to clubbing spots or even club with you but he speaks limited English and can understand/speak our Bahasa. But bear in mind his job is to drive you around or recommend you places so don't expect a tour guide standard that is able to tell you historical stories of the cultural places. Interested can PM me.

Ladies who are worried of becoming tanned please bring umbrellas along. The sun in Bali not kidding one. And also bring your own shawl/sarung to enter temples if you do mind to wear those they provide.
Argiope
post Oct 12 2014, 02:01 AM

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QUOTE(brobro @ Oct 12 2014, 01:23 AM)
Any adivse which I can skip and which I should go? I love beautiful scenery, and wouldn;t mind cultural part too, but not too much. Budget not an issue.

Thanks in advance.
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You might want to consider to visit just 1 beach on your 2nd day? Can focus on Tanjong Benoa if your aim is to play water sports. They will surely open cut throat prices make sure you bargain first. I would think the rest of the places are quite standard for a typical Bali trip. But since you are checking into a villa, wouldn't you want to spend some quality time to enjoy your stay rather than going out early and come back late night everyday?
Argiope
post Oct 12 2014, 02:46 AM

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QUOTE(brobro @ Oct 12 2014, 02:15 AM)
I think I want to skip water sport activities because my waifu don't play watersport so it's boring to play alone  sad.gif  You have any idea what places to visit to replace that?

You have a valid point about staying in a villa. I'll ask my driver to cut down some places and get back early.  biggrin.gif
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From what i read earlier, Padang-Padang beach has very good view with white sand and clear sea water but i skipped this in my trip so can't give you first hand review. laugh.gif

 

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