In Reply to: Grand prize winner posted by sorenbro on Friday, 18. June 2010 at 07:31 Bali Time:
Congrats on winning such an amazing prize!
Bali has many many "must sees." I won't make any suggestions without knowing what kind of thing is a "must" for you? What your interests are besides diving?
Whatever hotel you decide on, i suggest you have a look at recommendations for ones located in Seminyak. It has great shopping, restaurants, clubs but i think it would be less overwhelming than Kuta, Legian, Tuban, for a first-time visitor.
How safe is it for an American? I don't know. However it may help you to know there are many American expats who choose to live in Bali :)