Visiting BALI first time, need advice/ recommendations?

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anyone can recommend some villas or hotel to stay for 6 pax ard ubud and seminyak area? this 2 area is very near to each other? any places of interests to visit and beaches to recommend too? will be going either 4-5 days... totally no idea how to really plan for it since is 1st time going.. thanks
 

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Anyone saw any promo for aug'?
The cheapest i saw is ard $250+/-, Air asia.

Check KLM. Have deals. Between SGD229 to 259. For $250 from AA, might as well get the full service experience from a KLM/Garuda codeshare flight.
 

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anyone can recommend some villas or hotel to stay for 6 pax ard ubud and seminyak area? this 2 area is very near to each other? any places of interests to visit and beaches to recommend too? will be going either 4-5 days... totally no idea how to really plan for it since is 1st time going.. thanks

I strongly recommended pradha villa and C151 villa in Seminyak.
 

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contacted a nice driver

have been using facebook messenger to communicate

told him i need phone card for calling and data

how much to expect ar? 7-11 can buy right? i remember u guys saying avoid the airport one.
 

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contacted a nice driver

have been using facebook messenger to communicate

told him i need phone card for calling and data

how much to expect ar? 7-11 can buy right? i remember u guys saying avoid the airport one.

On the SIM Card - see my post #2041

Also here's some additional info that I copied over from TA Bali Forum :

"Re: SIM card.....again?

Simpati have great call rates to international numbers using a special prefix, 01017. You use a "+" for the country code, drop the "0" for the area code and then the number. Only use this for calling, texting is just a "+" and drop the "0". I know this works for Australia but not sure about India.

Just to add to the above comments,

Simpati is a prepaid card issued by Telkomsel. There's another card issued by Telkomsel, which is Kartu As.

Mentari is a prepaid card issued by Satelindo.

If you will be using a lot of data usage on your phone, the best is to use a Kartu As for your SIM instead of Simpati.
Simpati is good for non data usage. Once you activated your card, you can have a data internet package activated with Kartu As that allows you to enjoy the data service, capped at 1.6GB, 1.8GB, 2GB, etc (according to the package that you select) without need to keep on topping up your card for the
data to keep running.

However, if you just want to use for phone calls and sms, then simpati is all you need.

For further info, you can visit www.telkomsel.com
and select english as the preferred language to see all the related information you need to select the proper SIM card for you"

Hope it helps ?
 
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contacted a nice driver

have been using facebook messenger to communicate

told him i need phone card for calling and data

how much to expect ar? 7-11 can buy right? i remember u guys saying avoid the airport one.

the airport is marked up many times. at least 3-5 times....crazy to buy there.
 

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why not just used per day roaming, unlimited data for about $15 from the telco?
save all hassle.

contacted a nice driver

have been using facebook messenger to communicate

told him i need phone card for calling and data

how much to expect ar? 7-11 can buy right? i remember u guys saying avoid the airport one.
 

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why not just used per day roaming, unlimited data for about $15 from the telco?
save all hassle.

Because in Bali ( and many third world places), $15 gets you data roam for 1 week to 1 month or even more. Anyway, $15 x 7 days = $105 just for 1 week of roaming.
 

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Just back from Bali, can get 9400-9500 at official money changer like western union etc.
Don't be con by those small booth money changer along the street. Their rates looks attractive but they are going to charge you commission and you will get much lesser.

Thanks I wonder if toa payoh can get this rate.
 

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Just back from Bali, can get 9400-9500 at official money changer like western union etc.
Don't be con by those small booth money changer along the street. Their rates looks attractive but they are going to charge you commission and you will get much lesser.
Bali is not like Hong Kong with 4G. To pay $15 a day for slow 3G roamimg is ridicules.
 

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I strongly recommended pradha villa and C151 villa in Seminyak.

Very good locations those 2 villas …. but price ???


Saw a current 3 BR Villa Groupon Deal here for Villa Baladewa Empat Three-Bedroom Pool Villa Stay with Breakfast for 6 Pax - looks good with good reviews
Villa Baladewa Empat 3-Rm Pool Villa
Today’s Groupon

For $528, you get a 3D2N Three-Bedroom Pool Villa Stay (worth $862).
For $778, you get a 4D3N Three-Bedroom Pool Villa Stay (worth $1293).
For $1018, you get a 5D4N Three-Bedroom Pool Villa Stay (worth $1724).
For $1258, you get a 6D5N Three-Bedroom Pool Villa Stay (worth $2155).
For $1698, you get a 8D7N Three-Bedroom Pool Villa Stay (worth $3017).

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Also cheap New Hotel Opening Deal at Legian {so tempting !}
Bali MaxOne Hotels Legian

Includes :
MaxOne Hotels Legian Happiness Superior Room Stay for Two Pax
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Drink and Cold Towel upon arrival
1 Way Airport Transfer
1 x Lunch or Dinner
Guaranteed Late Check-Out till 6pm
WiFi in Hotel
Complimentary 2 Bottles of Mineral Water, replenished daily

Surcharge of US$10 nett per room per night applies for stays from 21 Jul - 3 Aug 2014 and 22 Dec 2014 - 5 Jan 2015

Today’s Groupon -
For $115, you get a 3D2N Happiness Superior Room Stay (worth $203).
For $159, you get a 4D3N Happiness Superior Room Stay (worth $285).
For $201, you get a 5D4N Happiness Superior Room Stay (worth $367).
For $245, you get a 6D5N Happiness Superior Room Stay (worth $450).
For $320, you get a 8D7N Happiness Superior Room Stay (worth $614).

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For location that’s slightly north of Seminyak for extremely cheap offer
Checkout Bali: The Swaha Bali Hotel
Includes :
The Swaha Hotel Deluxe Studio Stay for Two Pax
Daily Breakfast
2 Way Airport Transfer
Free WiFi Internet Access
20 min Welcome Head Massage upon arrival

The Hotel
The Swaha Hotel is a small, newly opened property in rustic Batubulan, Bali. With just 12 rooms, feel right at home with the attentive and personalised service rendered by the staff. Boasting a full range of amenities and facilities, guests get the best of both worlds within its cosy interiors. Deluxe Studios come furnished with a DVD Player, Flat Screen TV with Satellite Channels and more.

12 well-furnished and well-appointed rooms
Complimentary WiFi in-room
Accommodates up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
Facilities include mini kitchen, spa, swimming pool, shuttle service to Ubud and Sanur twice a week

Today's Groupon
For $76, you get a 3D2N Deluxe Studio Stay (worth $182).
For $104, you get a 4D3N Deluxe Studio Stay (worth $251).
For $129, you get a 5D4N Deluxe Studio Stay (worth $321).
For $152, you get a 6D5N Deluxe Studio Stay (worth $390).
For $197, you get a 8D7N Deluxe Studio Stay (worth $528). ie <S$30 per nite !!!!!

So tempting …. luring me to buy
For Bali BEFORE my Jan 2015 trip ???? =:p :s13:
 

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quick qn.

bali got shopping center with official NIKE store a not ar?

Manchester United 14/15 jersey launching on the 16th July.... i think maybe indonesia cheaper.
 

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heng i changed last week,
the rates seemed to be worsening lately.
maybe election coming.
 

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Saw a Bali deal here Bali: 2-Way Return Flight via KLM. Includes 20Kg Check-In Luggage + 7Kg Hand-Carry Allowance + Meals Served-On-Board | All Deals Asia with options for full-board & tours too

Tour itinerary:

Day 01: ARRIVAL BALI / ULUWATU TOUR (Dinner)

Upon arrival , meet and greet by local representative . After that , you will brought to Uluwatu Temple, the mysterious holly ancient temple, built ever since 16th century by Indian Priest from India, is one of the important magnificent ancient monument for Balinese people. This temple is located at the level of 250 feet’s above sea level on the cliff southern point of PuraLuhur with from sunrise to sunset. Beach BBQ seafood set dinner at Jimbaran bay

Day 02: FULL DAY KINTAMANI & UBUD TOUR (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be introduced to many varied faces of Bali. Tour will begin with the traditional Barong dance , you will visit the village of celuk , famous of its gold and silver work, the village MAS , a wood carving center, the village of Banjar Compound , an artist colony handicraft center at Ubud, a secret holy spring temple at Tampaksiring, Reaching kintamani village, perched on the rim.ofBatur Volcanic basin, overlooking lush panorama of lake & Mt Batur while enjoy your buffet lunch. On the way back, your guide will take you to local, plantation which rich with its herbs and coffee plans, mysterious Elephant cave. Dinner set menu at local restaurant.

Day 03: FULL DAY BEDUGUL & TANAH LOT TOUR (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After breakfast at your hotel, tour will begin to visit Mengwi Royal Temple of Taman Ayun, Bedugul resort presenting fruit market, Ulun Danu temple of a temple in the middle of Lake Bratan, Botanical garden which cover of 157.5 hectares in wide and more then 2000 of plants are preserved. Buffet lunch at a local restaurant overlooking beautiful scenery. Tour continues to Alas Kedaton of a sacred Holy Monkey forest, then to Tanah Lot temple perched on a rocky outcrop in the sea situated at southwest part of Bali until time for sunset. Set menu dinner at local restaurant.

Day 04: BALI – OUT (Breakfast)

Breakfast at hotel. Free program until time to transfer to Airport for your onward flight.

- End of Tour Program –

Option 2 ($238/ pax; Min 2 Pax)

4 days 3 nights Bali Full board tour package
SWISS BELHOTEL RAIN FOREST KUTA stay
Daily breakfast
Meals
2-way airport transfer

Package Excludes:
Airport taxes & Fuel surcharge: $100 per pax (payable to merchant)
Indonesia Airport Taxes (payable directly at Bali Airport) – IDR$200,000
Airport/ Hotel Porterage
Travel insurance
Travel visa (if required)
Personal expenses

Redemption Details:

Redemption period: 24 June to 27 Aug 2014 or at least 7 days prior to departure, whichever is earlier



But after doing Bali Free & Easy on my own at least 2x - arranging my own accommodation, flights, driver and tours ... difficult for me to do a Full Packaged Tour again somehow

At most - just put together or use part of a Deal Package for accommodation promo etc .... for the Bali Driver or Activity Deals - think it should still be much cheaper arranging my own than buying those per pax activity deals [eg tour, rafting, etc]
 

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i should have good wifi coverage in the hotel.

am planning to finish my bu bu jing qing by the pool side.....

its only the sight seeing and airport trf that i need the sim card, just in case.
 

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sigh, missed out the some of the good deals over at agoda/booking.com few days ago for bali hotels over at Legian area. damn upset why i didnt book back then. now the price jack up $70 because promotion over. anybody know of any ongoing promotions? or any good hotel (<$140 per night) like less than 5 minutes walk from the beach (other than kuta)? Thanks in advance !
 

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sigh, missed out the some of the good deals over at agoda/booking.com few days ago for bali hotels over at Legian area. damn upset why i didnt book back then. now the price jack up $70 because promotion over. anybody know of any ongoing promotions? or any good hotel (<$140 per night) like less than 5 minutes walk from the beach (other than kuta)? Thanks in advance !

Well Groupon still has the Bali Ayu Deal Bali Ayu Hotel & Villas Seminyak (3-star hotel <S$50 ony on the hotel booking sites for the blackout periods) - at Petitenget, Seminyak
NOT 5-minutes walk to the beach tho’ [5-mins drive to beach] BUT very well-located to LOTS of good eating spots & Spas in Seminyak - just next-door to Sarong only !!
See reviews here Bali Ayu Hotel (Kuta): See 130 Reviews and 125 Photos - TripAdvisor

You want the beach - just go over to within walking distance - the W or Potato Head Beach Club (reserve and be there by 11am - grab a sunbed and relax by the pool the whole day there until sunset), La Lucciola is also very nice by the beach,

OR to Biku, Merah Putih, Bali Catering, Bambu, Petitenget, etc all in that convenient area


Today’s Groupon :
For $99, you get a 3D2N Bali Ayu Hotel Deluxe Garden Villa Stay (worth $268).
For $145, you get a 4D3N Bali Ayu Hotel Deluxe Garden Villa Stay (worth $395).
For $185, you get a 5D4N Bali Ayu Hotel Deluxe Garden Villa Stay (worth $523).
For $223, you get a 6D5N Bali Ayu Hotel Deluxe Garden Villa Stay (worth $650). S$45/nite

Stay by 31 Mar 2015
Book by 19 Jul 2014 or at least 7 days prior to arrival, whichever is earlier
Not valid from 1 Jul-15 Sept 2014 and 25 Dec 2014- 5 Jan 2015

Hotel :
Balinese elegant accomodation style with alfresco bathroom
Spacious room with private garden and balcony
Strategic Location in the middle of Seminyak with many famous International Restaurants, Shops and Clubs
Located in walking distance to popular eateries such as Sarong, Merah Putih, Potato head, Kudeta and 5-min drive to Seminyak shopping and dinning area
5 min by car to Seminyak Beach

Seminyak is located on the west coast of Bali, north of Kuta and Legian. Seminyak is a tourist hotspot with many hotels and luxury spas, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, lounges, bars, and furniture stores. It is home to two beaches in the region, namely Seminyak Beach and Petitenget Beach which have a quieter atmosphere than Kuta Beach.
 
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