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[mileage]

Any suggestions where to stay for the most enjoyable and "real" first experience?

I consider Bakung's Beach Cottages in Tuban to be ideal.
The rooms are 250,000 rupiah per night, and have everything you need (A/C, TV, Fridge and a great restaurant). It is central to shopping, food, etc, is quiet and is 5 minutes from the airport. It also has fantastic staff that make you feel at home, and has a traditional Bali feel. I send everyone there......

[froggy]

Your not getting in that late, A nice glass of fresh juice and a bit to eat would sit just about right at that time, go for a stroll, you will be too excited to sleep anyways. .. heck mabey even get a good massage to ease the jet lagg.. Enjoy.....

[Adam]

He's all yours bro, and PLEASE be sure when you give him directions to Ubud, that in fact, he'll end up in Banyuwangi!

No way, Jose!, Banyuwangi is just fine the way she is right now. May I suggest Thailand???

[Jimbo]

Now how about suggestions ranging over the rest of the island for a further 2 weeks? We want to get the most out of it by doing and seeing as much as possible.

I would strongly suggest you go to Ubud and have a look around there. Find Nuri's and annoy Roy and then head over the hill to Lovina. Once there do the tourist tour and look at all the sights. From there head on back south via the coast, west or east is up to you.

Do not discount Kuta and environs totally as it will show you the tourist side of Bali and that maybe what you want or it may make you appreciate the Balinese side of Bal most. The easiest way is to get your self a car with guide as it is too short a time to see more than a glimpse. Even take a visit to Denpasar.

After that you can start thinking about really getting to know Bali and the Balinese and for that you really need to ask Roy, Sanurian, Richard Kalibukbuk. You can then book your long term stay out of the tourist environs as that is the only way to get to know the island and its people.

Have a good time. I will be there in the airport from midnight on the 24th until I catch my flight onwards the next day at 9 am. Anybody who wants a free drink and to keep me company is welcome.

[Markit]

Thanks Jimbo - is that the 24th of March or April?

[Jimbo]

Thanks Jimbo - is that the 24th of March or April?

March

[Ilu]

Hi Markit
Last time I was in Bali I stayed for a few nights in a hotel called Sarinande Beach Inn. Nice quiet plase in Seminyak. close to the beach, shops and restaurants. I have planned to stay ther for 4 nights when I go back. (in 2 weeks)

[Markit]

Thanks for the tip - I'll give it a look.