Posted by Ruby on Monday, 12. December 2005 at 21:31 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Opinions please posted by cabes on Monday, 12. December 2005 at 21:09 Bali Time:
as I am sure the responses will show.
We were in a similar position when the last bombing took place ie. whether to go or not on our family holiday (already booked and paid for & due to depart 2 days following bombs). Of course, we were responding to actual events occuring, not just warnings.
As other forumites may remember, we opted to go to Penang instead.
It is an arguable point, but perhaps you are asking the wrong people here on the forum... we are all passionate about our beloved Bali. Many people would opt to go, no matter what eg. "don't let the baddies win" etc.
As a Mum of young kids, I did not want to take the risk. On a personal note, I also knew that I would not have the relaxed holiday I wanted/needed if we still went.
I am of the opinion, "if in doubt, don't". But, that is just my opinion.
Good-luck, no matter what you decide.
PS. I had not heard of the new travel warnings until you mentioned them.
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