Hi,
we have just arrived back from a very brief, but well needed break away to Bali.
We flew Air Asia from Perth 1710 5/8. We left on time and arrived 20 mins early into Bali! Thank god too as we beat an incoming Garuda flight.....we were bused into the airport and STRAIGHT through. Landed 8.30pm and we were at Kuta Lagoon resort at 9.10pm WOW! NO complaints with Air Asia, absolutely wonderful.
Stayed at the Kuta Lagoon, booked into a pool access room. Got to the resort only to find an upgrade to private villa wth private pool and outside bathtub....HEAVEN! I think someone up above was looking after us, as I said before this was a well needed break. Thanks Kuta Lagoon we were extremely grateful.. :)
We ate at a few places recommended by this forum and we must thank everyone for their comments as this made it easy to find places to eat. We found a little resturant opposite entrance to Kuta Lagoon "The Crown Bar and Resturant' very nice food and great service.
Found Legian to be very quiet at the moment and was talking to a few locals who said the same. No hussle and bussle at the Legian Markets like usual.
Rate was great around 8500 for the time we were there.
Went to Matahari to have a look around and they had the fish spa there. Coaxed my partner in to have a try and what a wonderful experience. The gentle vibration of the fish on your tired feet and legs was wonderful.
We have flights booked for May next year with Air Asia (cheap flights, gotta love them!). Taking the whole family from 8 yo son to 76 yo mum in law. We went and checked out the Casa Padma (thanks again to the people on this forum). The rooms are beautiful! we have booked 3 deluxe suites (2 king sized beds in each room)and I must say, there was so much room in each suite, seperate shower recess (great from mum in law)nice dining/lounge area, dressing room near shower. Cant wait for May 2010!
Left on Air Asia 12.30 8/9 (not via bus to tarmac) We were 15 mins late departing but arrived in Perth 20 mins early! Again, what a great airline....only took 40mins to get through customs and immigration and on the road home.
Thanks for reading.
Di