In Reply to: Fruit and straws posted by perthtripper on Wednesday, 16. February 2005 at 08:44 Bali Time:
From what I understand, the concern with fruit (& sakads) isn't simply about getting a dose of bali belly, but more likely a dose of hep c which is rampant in less developed countries. I think most fruits you will eat are peeled anyway... I'd be inclined to be guarded even in the better hotels because the staff are just average joes from around the corner. :)
The fear with the straws is their re-use. It's not really a concern of mine, but I guess it's something to think about.