In Reply to: which way is bali heading posted by geoffd on Friday, 27. February 2009 at 14:09 Bali Time:
choice to travellers. From where I sit ( Darwin ) The Friday frenzies for example provide options like Singapore $99 and Bali fares basically the same as a flight to Vietnam. In Singapore for eg I eat at the local Markets which are spotless. The food is fantastic and a blend of all asian cruisines. I can by a cold beer at the same stall. Surprisingly these items are often less than in Bali now.
The main "killer" in SIN is the accom price tag. However this Gap is growing less in my view. I have already done the Tourist sightseeing in SIN so no cost there for me. Shopping is brilliant.
Taxi's are as cheap as chips. All up it probably means an extra hours flight for good holiday.
Then do I go to Vietnam - never been so this is a good option as well.
Or do I holiday in Bali ( again).?
These are the choices.