Posted by PC on Tuesday, 27. October 1998 at 09:31 Bali Time:
In Reply to: $4000 posted by David on Monday, 26. October 1998 at 16:26 Bali Time:
We bought a 3 day Merpati package for the LG hotel. AU$500 for the adults and about AU$290 for the 8 year old.
The rest of the accommodation was booked through the Forum - who were great by the way - at the Bali Gardenia Suites (US$33 per night) and the Bali Dynasty (US$89 per night).
All up cost AU$4,000 for 9 nights, 10 days including airfares, accommodation and spending.
You're right that it is probably cheaper than the Gold Coast - especially from Perth - and certainly cheaper than Europe (we were there last year and the wallet still aches).
However I'm staring to look at in light of howm uch is accommodation in Western Australia for 10 days when you can throw in the total airfare of almost AU$1,800 to start with. I know it isn't the same sort of holiday but still a valid comparison to make.
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