In Reply to: Im a newbie to Bali today posted by mrs_b_lightyear on Thursday, 20. September 2012 at 19:17 Bali Time:
Thanks for your very kind message :)
Depending on the age of your children my advice is to take the kids to Waterbom water park or the Safari Park (take your bathers) so they can release their excitement whilst you can be in a fun and feel good environment for yourself. It should also help them sleep more soundly:)
Be careful with Ubud with the kids. There are many hazards on the paths. It can also be hot and draining for big kids like ourselves :P let alone little ones. Of course if can be done just be aware. If you do go get dropped off at the Sari Organik path which will give you a 20min walk through the rice fields where the kids can run and play and of course there is a big drink at the end where the restaurant is:) Is is also not too far away from the air conditioned Starbucks which is also a wonderful oasis.
Another alternative to Ubud would be the Sanur beach path. You could also go to the Turtle Education Centre and hold tiny turtles which is about 15mins away.
Good luck!! Let us know how you go!