In Reply to: Bali First Timers posted by Chrissybau on Tuesday, 21. October 2008 at 11:49 Bali Time:
Yes I rememember our first trip - was quite nervous. Best way from this website is to search the archives - you will find a ton of info there. If you are looking at accomodation with a kitchen - you need to search apartments or villas - most hotels don't have a full kitchen.
I personally prefer Legian but Kuta is only a taxi ride away and a cheap one at that.
Re. meals, drivers, shopping - again read this forum and search the archives. I send a lot of recommendations on this site to my hotmail account so that I can retrieve it again when in Bali.
Hope this was of some help to you. Best of luck and enjoy paradise.