In Reply to: NYEPI DAY Accomodation? posted by didiaust on Sunday, 8. January 2006 at 13:56 Bali Time:
We have been in Bali on the last 8 N. Days and love it. But I must admit that we run ourselves into the ground the day prior and are happy to just sit around for a day. I would recommend a larger hotel. We always head back to the Dynasty for N Day as they have games and things on all day around the pool. Also with the 4 restaurants there is plenty of food choice and it makes a change as we don't really eat at the hotel any other day. Please be aware that on the eve of N day and a day or so after there are still shops not open as alot of families head back to villages for the celebrations/ceremony. The day after N day head to Kuta Beach in the morning (behind the art markets) and check out the beach markets. Great food and I love watching them play cards and bored games etc (not that I have any idea what they are actually doing). Get any nibblies etc in the morning prior and make sure you are in a good spot to watch the parades that night. Don't expect to be able to catch a taxi on the eve prior as most are off work and only a few non-hindu drivers on the road (found that out the hard way). Make sure that the night of N day you walk out side of your room and see how dark and quiet it is. Very eerie.