In Reply to: Bali - another 1st timer posted by dim76 on Wednesday, 2. February 2005 at 12:02 Bali Time:
Legian is a good place to stay and the Padma is fine. The beaches are ok for a shallow dip but be careful of the rips in un-patroled areas.
Legian has heaps of good bars, restuarants, shops right near the hotel. The main shopping streets are Padma Street, Melasti Street all near your hotel. Good food at Pappa's, Indo national in Garlic lane. (Runs off Melasti St.) Good value food and drink. Can get a bit crowded with Aussies but a good night out.
Walk up Melasti St away from the beach and you get to Legian rd. Turn right here A walk down this street will take you past hundreds of restaurants and bars.