In Reply to: First Trip! posted by Creesy on Friday, 16. March 2007 at 16:38 Bali Time:
all the great tips you'll find here on the Forum.
I agree with Clovis- a Bali Travel book is a top place to start.
Everyone has very different opinions on want they want from a holiday.
Perhaps you could give us a 'budget' and minimum requirements,
numbers to accomodate, etc;
regarding the type of hotel that would be of interest
Travelling between Kuta to Legian can be 5 mins on a bike- 10-15 in a car- 20 mins walking along the beach-
so many things can affect times between locations.
Holiday seasons
Road works
ceremonies
crazy cab drivers
shopping stops
the list is endless.......
Ubud is about 40 minutes out of Legian...give or take.
Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Tuban are all along the water in a line-
Most Tourists (1st timers) tend to start the adventure here-
but soon 'get the bug' on further trips and move around to experience the 'Real" Bali. Which i highly recommend!!!!
i have been to Bali many times and believe It impossible to experience everything the island has to offer- in my lifetime anyway.
Good Luck -Enjoy
and if you want details of a very reasonably priced driver to get you around- sing out!!
My email address is highlighted if you click on my name-
just remove the 'no-spam' bit.
Cheers
Caroline