"Bali" Bali by stedeb

Bali Travel Guide: 6,300 reviews and 15,209 photos

Our last trip to Bali was September 2000 it wasn't our frst but our fourth which when you live in Peth it is like going into your own back garden.
We made the trip on the spur of the moment to surprise my sister, her family and my mother, for my sister and family it was their first trip.

A lot of people will tell you not to stay in Kuta due to the noise, crowding adn hawkers but we love to be where the action is. We have stayed in Sanur on previous trips and have enjoyed the peace and quiet but do prefer the atmosphere of Kuta.

I think it has changed a lot the hawkers are a lot less aggresive but now you have to fight off the time share vultures who promise you the world and of course give you nothing.

February 2004

Bali bombing monument

Just spent 10 glorious days in Bali but it is far from being the hussling mad place it was before the bombing. There are always people at the monument and it is very sobering when you actually see it, read the names and realise how much devestation there was and still is. We saw many places that have now closed which is very sad.

Shopping

Poppies Lane 2

It is still possible to shop for all things Bali but as you can see from the photo of Poppies Lane 2 there are not a lot of people

Pros and Cons

Pros:Balinese people
Cons:not enough tourists
In a nutshell:Still a great place to holiday

Last visit to Bali: Feb 2008
Intro Updated Feb 27, 2008
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BesarRahasia Oct 11, 2007 at 9:49 PM

Hi, just to let you know the Bali Hai is closed permenantly, it's owners are bankrupt, and the bank closed the hotel, there is plans to sell the land for development (maybe villa's although some say another shopping area.
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nezz Aug 26, 2006 at 3:35 PM

Great page. We are planning to go to Bali next year after a 3 year break. Can't wait
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mvtouring Jul 15, 2004 at 11:32 PM

I loved Bali and your page on it. Pity that some of my country folk made your last trip a horror at your hotel
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goldcoaster Apr 1, 2004 at 8:24 PM

We went in Feb 2004 and can't agree enough with your comments. C'mon VTers, head to Bali, it is still a great place!!
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Ramonq Jan 22, 2004 at 11:58 AM

Can't wait for your updated Bali page awashed with new info from your latest trip. I don't know why I haven't visited this place yet, but I will soon! Enjoy your Bali trip.