In Reply to: petals posted by simy on Tuesday, 24. January 2006 at 01:57 Bali Time:
Go by ferry if you have 5 hours to spare and if you have a strong stomach. Otherwise I would recomend the flight around $80-100 return and 30 minutes.
I normally stay with friends so can't help with the hotel but any you choose are beautiful. Go up the coast to Sengiggi, or the Gilis but for 1 night I think Sengiggi is your best bet.
I would encourage you to visit Lombok it is a beautiful place. I would also encourage at least 2 sleeps as you are just not going to get the picture in 1 night and day. To wake up to Agung Rinjani in the morning is breathtaking...
Another beautiful place to stay is the Novotel in Kuta but you need a couple of days to do that, takes about 45 mins to get there...the beach and scenary are breathtaking. Either way go and relax and enjoy.