In Reply to: is this possible in one-daytrip? posted by maxim v on Friday, 18. February 2005 at 19:04 Bali Time:
Can't comment on the 'big day out' as we stayed at Candi Dasa for 3 nights in 2001 and didn't do a lot when we were there except relax around the pool and wander into the village to eat! We hired a driver to take us there and back and did our sight seeing along the way. We managed to fit quite a lot in each day's travelling. We didn't have a good experience at Besakih. Men there insist a guide is required and want to be paid, although this is not the case. They can get quite aggressive (one verbally abused us).
We loved Puri Bagus. We had room 203 (I only remember that because it's visible in our photos!)and our teenage children had the room opposite. From our window and terrace we could see the pool with the sea beyond. The breakfasts were great and served in an upstairs restaurant with views of the sea, nearby islands and hills behind the hotel. The staff were friendly but quite unobtrusive. I'd attach some photos if I knew how. Maybe I could email a couple if you like.