In Reply to: Bali or gold coast with young teens posted by frazzledfozzle on Sunday, 15. January 2006 at 18:46 Bali Time:
With respect, we are all bali fans on this forum so of course most will sway in that direction. Is it really fair to try to change your twins minds if they feel unsafe?
I too was in a similar position last Oct. We were booked to fly out 2 days after the bombs but had to change our plans since we felt it was in the best interests of our children. We went to Penang instead.
There are plenty of other countries in Asia you could take your family to for a "life experience". They may cost a little more to get to, but then the Gold Coast will be pricier also, I expect.
My advice is not to compromise your children's concerns since it would not be a "holiday" if you did. As you know, unfortunately we do not always get to do what we want to do when we have children (understatement!).
Good-luck!