Thanks to all who use this forum I found it interesting and useful.
My wife and two teenage girls had a great time in Bali. We had a nice mix of adventure and relaxation. Stayed 6 nights in Sanur (Puri Santrian very nice), 6 nights in Ubud (Bali Spirit Hotel peaceful beautiful gardens) and 2 nights in Jimbaran at Keraton (nice beach sunsets and close to airport).
Highlights were Sobek rafting Tela Wadja and cycling from Garung Batur. Uluwatu and Dreamland which we did with a driver. Met some nice Brits, Dutch and Aussies. The Balinese were beautiful, although we got a bit tired of hawkers you have to realise that is their living.
One tip beware of the porters at airport - they take your luggage before you know it then want 200,000 for pulling it 20 meteres!
Would recommend a holiday there. More security around hotels and airport which is good. The country is still georgeus - its still there, get out of your hotels!
cheers
SF , Canberra