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    Nusa Dua! Advice needed!

    definately more hotels, roy! you can say what you want about Nusa Dua, but the developments of the hotels are well-planned, despite the water issue. Thereby there is a minimizing of enivironmental and socio cultural negative impacts. On the other hand, the mis-planned development in...
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    Review of Ahimsa Estate and The Dusun

    Some other nice villa hotels in the area of Kerobokan and Seminyak, Kerobokan: Villa Kendil Alu Bali Seminyak The Oberoi Villa Lalu Villa seminyak lagoon and spa
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    Review of Ahimsa Estate and The Dusun

    Dear PSC, If you are looking for villas in Seminyak and Kerobokan, I am happy to recommend you some. Same range as in the Dusun, maybe I can recommend you some nice resort to take in consideration
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    Review of Ahimsa Estate and The Dusun

    Yes, unfortunately for you grastaman, every villa nowadays on Bali has this policy of "no kids". Santika Villas is quite fair, however in my view I believe Santika Villas: high season rates 300USD for 1 bedroom villa and 700 USD for 2 bedroom villa, same rates are also applicable for...
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    Review of Ahimsa Estate and The Dusun

    The Dusun Location: Kerobokan The Dusun is popular on the Japanese market and mostly it is used for weddings. 1 bedroom villa is 200m2 with private pool then they have a 3 bedroom villa which is 635m2. Both villas are in excellent condition and the service level is very good. The last...
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    Most romantic hotel/area?

    If you would consider Nusa Lembongan as a romantic area, the Nusa Lembongan resort is not the best, then I would consider the waka resort on Nusa Lembongan where the service level and number of activities are higher.
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    Most romantic hotel/area?

    I do not understand why you highly recommend the beach of Nusa Dua when one demands a nice quiet romantic beach? You name Sheraton Laguna, which is one of the most expensive hotels in Nusa Dua, thereby their facilities are in a serious decay!!! Indeed the Maya is an excellent resort...
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    blue point bay villas

    Blue Point Villas: State of the art villas, a very unique space in Bali and in the world... Swimming in the pool will make you feel free, seeing the ocean.... the feeling is immense... The villas are very nice and quite spacious... absolute one of the best in this area of Bali
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    Indonesia for 2 months!!!!who else

    I will be there in April, but I will be more in Jakarta this time
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    Norwegians in Bali

    uhm I met a couple of Norwegian students in Bali, they were working on tourism development studies and contacted me in my period on Bali. But further I haven't seen any norwegian on Bali...
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    Info. on hotel in Bali

    Basically Kartika Plaza is just a good hotel... With its centralized location in Kuta, you might have advantage if you like shopping.... They have nice facilities and their rooms are very good maintained and the cleanliness is one of the best for a hotel around Kuta. The style I do...
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    Seafood in Bali

    Jimbaran has nice seafood! I would just be cautious with these small prawns... mostly these are the ones that make you sick... So eat large portions... I believe you can eat safely seafood in Bali, and if you not trust it, go to a restaurant that looks clean and hygienic
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    Sumatera disaster

    Dear Guests, This accusation you make here is quite severe in my eyes. How do you dare to accuse the expats living in Bali! Why are you questioning their compassion with this Tsunami disaster? Who are you to judge upon these people! If you accuse people or question their fairness in this...
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    snorkeling in Bali

    Seriously, when I was there I was with my Japanese colleague, and Japanese people are really organized so she calculated every Rupiah that trip. Sorry to inform you I have no clue.
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    snorkeling in Bali

    Norht west from Bali, you can find Menjangan Island... Personally I would recommend you this place! It is said to be one of the best snorkeling locations... They have nice resorts in the area and furthermore the nature is very beautiful. Good luck
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    Review on Waka Gangga?

    The Waka resorts are all over Bali, with having boutique resorts in Nusa Lemongan, North-West Bali, Ubud, Tabanan and Sanur. Their service level is excellent and they offer quite interesting packages. For your honeymoon you might consider the waka packages, then you can stay at several waka...
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    Trip to Bali

    Hi Ricardo, Are you looking for luxury or just a standard accommodation... Many hotels also have nice wedding packages... I still have some filed due to my work. There are so many nice and beautiful hotels but it depend where are you looking for... So please let me know and I can...
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    Trip to Bali

    Concerning this textile thing, I met in my Bali period a buying director for a large textile company. his e-mail is [email protected] Erik Nieste, he might be able to advice you in this matter. He is working for a Dutch company called Euretco. Already in mind which hotel to choose...
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    Massive Earthquakes Leave Hundreds Dead or Missing

    Let us pray for all the victims... Some of my friends are living in Phuket, I do hope that they are alright! Nothing heard yet from them... One hope....
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    Moving to Singapore!

    Hi Iris, The Hindu language is for me too difficult, however I speak a bit Balinese as well, but this is more words than phrases... I also lived for a while in France, I like the country very much... Its natural heritage and beautiful culture... the french are one of a kind... Yes...