Returned today after 7 days in Bali. Flew Garuda 29/8 from Perth and plane was 1/4 empty. Arrived early. Very quick VOA and customs and was in hotel within probably 1/2 hour.
Stayed at The Patra Bali Resort & Villas. What a beautiful resort.
Was very impressed with the cleanliness of rooms and amenities and the staff were so friendly and eager to do anything for you. We stayed in the deluxe suite with my husband and 12 year old which was ideal as she slept on sofa bed with own television and balcony and we has a room that could be separated by heavy french doors and we had our own balcony for drinks at night without disturbing her. Very spacious rooms and the bathroom included a separate shower and bath.
The resort was very quiet but all the hotels around the area seemed quiet as well.
Couldn't believe how quiet it was over there at the moment. Walked the streets of Tuban and not many people around at all. Not many people in the restuarants.
Had great meals at Gracie Kellies, Buppa Gumps, Garis Garis and TJ's.
TJ's was the only resturant we went to that had alot of patrons.
Found the prices of t-shirts, watches, glasses pretty much the same as the last 2 years we have been. Found the hawkers were not as pushy as years gone by or maybe I am just getting use to them.
The weather was very hot while we were there - fantastic - no rain at all.
Husband and daughter did Waterbomb park and loved the new Boomerang ride.
Didn't do any tours while there as it was a spare of the moment holiday to spend some time with each other as we have all been so busy lately. Days were spent reading by the pool and shopping and eating out.
Felt very safe the whole time we were there.