in terms of staying, where would be a better place? Ubud?
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 Jul 20 2013, 12:21 PM
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Jul 20 2013, 12:39 PM
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Jul 20 2013, 12:37 PM) Depends on individual preference, for me i like Ubud, more relax. what about Seminyak? which is close by Kuta I supposedKuta will have more shopping, clubs and pubs compared Ubud.  |
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Jul 20 2013, 12:43 PM
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Would it be better to drive or to take taxi all the time?
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Jul 20 2013, 12:55 PM
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Jul 20 2013, 12:50 PM) Drive. But i would advise you to ride a bike instead. You can zoom thru the traffic. But not recommended for beginners. Thanks for the tip. if really need a car, But it is better not to drive yourself. The jam will kill you. Better to hire driver. thats my preference. The jam is so bad even i sit in the car i felt annoyed. I'm planning to a trip on the Raya week. So I guess the traffic would be worse. Any recommendation for a driver? This post has been edited by Superman7: Jul 20 2013, 12:57 PM |
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Jul 21 2013, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Jul 21 2013, 04:12 PM) Previously I used a driver. He was recommended by a friend and he's quite alright actually. Just tell him your plans and he'll give you the suitable recommendations during your trip. I'm not too sure about his rates now though as I've yet to email him for an upcoming trip next year probably. Haha. Could you pm me the contact of the driver?The traffic there, to be honest, all beginners or 1st timers there should not use the bikes there. Only after a few trips there that it'll be recommended to go to places yourself. I previously stayed in Umalas Villas and it was great.  Thanks  |
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Jul 21 2013, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Jul 21 2013, 04:57 PM) Sure. His services for me and few of my friends that used him before were really good. Do ask him for more info on scams and places to shop, he'll tell you. Thanks  I'm not too sure what's his rates now. Haven't been contacting him for quite some time now as I'm traveling north. Haha. Tell me on the rates after you've used him? Will update once I get in contact |
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Jul 23 2013, 10:53 PM
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digitalz Quotation is
IDR.450,000/day/car. Inclusive : car,driver,gasoline and parking fees/toll fees. Below are the itinerary. What do you think? Day 1 pick up time at 8.30am -Barong and Kris dance -Celuk -Mas Village -Batuan Temple -Elephant Cave Temple -Temen Village -Kintamani -Tegalalang -Ubud : Ubud Art Market and Royal Palace. Also Monkey Forest. Day 2. Day tour pick up at 9am - nusa dua beach for water sport and water flow - lunch at local restauran(ayam marlboro) - pendawa beach - padangpadang - uluwatu cliff temple - jimbaran bay sunset dinner - back to hotel |
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Jul 23 2013, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Jul 23 2013, 11:22 PM) Haha. Mine was very different/random/customized for our wants and needs. We had time to go for shopping for RL, go for the famous Orchid Spa after water sports etc etc. You should seriously go for the Balinese Spa Massage in Orchid. I have 4 days in Bali so there should be ample of time for shopping and spa Some might say his price is higher or something but up till now family, friends, colleagues have been giving good reviews for him.  anyway, thanks for the recommendation on the Orchid Spa. Since we're at it, would you mind sharing your usual itinerary? |
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Jul 24 2013, 12:23 AM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Jul 23 2013, 11:49 PM) You party? Haha. There are some good places to chill out there. love party for sure.. My usual plans - Go there shop for some RL and some other smaller things, go for watersports and few hours of spa. The rest, I'll leave it up to my driver. Haha. If you like waterfalls, there were several waterfalls that my friends went such as Gitgit. (This will take a lot of time.) Lovina for dolphins?  |
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Jul 25 2013, 11:16 PM
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digitalz bro, the orchid spa is quite expensive. Is this the correct one?
http://baliorchidspa.com/special-deal-bali...d-spa-packages/ |
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Jul 25 2013, 11:43 PM
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guys.. what do you think of this plan?
Day 1 Kintamani Tegalalang Bedugul Ubud Sukawati Tanah Lot Day 2 - nusa dua beach for water sport and water flow - lunch at local restauran(ayam marlboro) - pendawa beach rate IDR. 10000/p - padangpadang - uluwatu cliff temple rate IDR. 20,000/p - jimbaran bay sunset dinner - back to hotel |
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Jul 26 2013, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Jul 26 2013, 12:23 AM) Correct. Just go for the basic. Its really worth it for me and my friends! Any comments on my itinerary above? Trying paying in IDR or ask the driver to book for you! |
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Jul 26 2013, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(Putraskyline @ Jul 26 2013, 11:17 AM) I have try this Spa during my trip in 2011 if I remember correctly. 5 hours package at RM200 not like US105 like the publish price. I negotiate the price with the driver and the driver negotiated the price with the spa. QUOTE(digitalz @ Jul 26 2013, 01:55 PM) I always go for the basic one for 2 hours package and it was quite alright for the price considering the service. Thanks for the tip. I was intending to go there without the driver. @Superman7 try ask the driver to nego. They always get you better prices. Probably ask the hotel people to nego the price for me |
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Jul 26 2013, 06:09 PM
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QUOTE(Putraskyline @ Jul 26 2013, 03:50 PM) Ermm may I know why you need to choose this spa? Is they have good reputation online? it was recommended by digitalz. I have no idea as I haven't been to Bali before.Another tips : 5 Hour package are too long lah from top to toe. They even want to do nail polish to me. 5 hours is  I'll fall asleep within 2 hours  |
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Jul 26 2013, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Jul 26 2013, 06:39 PM) As I said, I went there twice. 2 hours session enough. 5 hours I've never tried. Lol. Putraskyline did the 5 hour session lol. that would probably become a torture instead |
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Jul 29 2013, 08:20 PM
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where can I get maps on bali on my smartphone?
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Jul 31 2013, 06:44 PM
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guys, any recommendation for money exchange in KL?
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Aug 1 2013, 09:21 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 1 2013, 08:53 PM) Price has been going up of late. My old driver that I've used (friends and family used him too) mentioned that the prices of the drivers has went up lately. Worst, sometimes Bali have "peak" seasons as well. Is now considered peak season in Bali? |
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Aug 1 2013, 09:26 PM
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QUOTE(digitalz @ Aug 1 2013, 09:25 PM) I am seriously not sure bro. My friends used other drivers before and they were told the rates follows the market rates. But seriously, some overcharge. even the driver you recommended price also increased already.He told me due to petrol increase. |
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