In Reply to: First time using Agoda - can I trust???? posted by melnsteve on Saturday, 28. November 2009 at 07:54 Bali Time:
Why not book flights anyway and then deal with the accommodation after that. As well as Asiaroom,Agoda,Go Holiday etc.. there are reputable Bali Agents as well (Bali-Travelnet.com is a good one I have used in the past) as well as many others and you could also consider another destination in Bali like Sanur, Seminyak etc.. if you wanted as well.
It would give you time to do a bit more researching. Either way I am sure you will be able to get great accommodation somewhere. If you pay for it while $AU exchange rate is so good now you will get a good deal anyway.