Hi we all (17 of us) just got from Bali having spent christmas and New Years over there. Didn't feel scared, uncomfortable and in any danger what so ever. Kids ranging from 6 to 16 were left around the pool by the beach and all the Balinese kept an eye out for them. Don't get me wrong we didn't abandon them they wanted to do things themseles and if it hadn't been for the Balinese we wouldnt have known it was christmes. We had a fantastic time and i'm sure we made a difference to their economy. If you have any doubts about going, get their and help them out and have a great time. We did.