Bali Holiday in my sights, anyone know the best place to find package deals?

phoenixc · 08-08-2012, 10:16 AM

Hey all

My woman and I are off to Bali in October, so needless to say we are now in mad rush mode to find a good package deal to do so.

Just putting it out there to see if anyone has undertaken such a trip, what it cost, and any potential suggestions as to where to go, how to find cheap flights, whats a good place for a super romantic getaway etc.. Open to other countries also, but would like to keep the budget around 3 grand for the pair of us for 5 nights. We are located in Hobart, taswegianland.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

Miss_XR6 · 08-08-2012, 10:21 AM

Fly DJ from HBA to Mel than on to Bali

And what area are you wanting to stay??

There are good deals on at the moment for Legian's hotels just north of Kuta

If your going Oct remember early oct till the 12th or so is school holiday time

phoenixc · 08-08-2012, 10:29 AM

Cheers for the reply

Planned dates are between 10th and 20th oct this year, and destination isnt too importantant, so long as its easy to get to from the airport, has nice spas and massaging facilities and is close to beach

phoenixc · 08-08-2012, 10:31 AM

That Legians place looks incredible!

Miss_XR6 · 08-08-2012, 10:56 AM

$3K budget is easy doable for Bali for 5 nights....
More of your 5* hotels will come in over your budget though

blueoval · 08-08-2012, 11:13 AM

check out
www.lastminute.com.au
www.expedia.com.au
www.webjet.com.au

These site are pretty good in finding flights and accommodation at lowest prices.

fat4D · 08-08-2012, 11:31 AM

I took my missus to Bali last year, I got a mate at flight centre to organise it. Cost us 1250 each for 10 nights, flights, transfers, and they organised a local tourist agent to meet us the next day to plan out a couple of things and organise it all for us.

If you want somewhere really nice and not full of party goes we stayed at Bali patra in seminyak it was fantastic and the staff there were fantastic. They have people going around on golf arts doing their job but always smile say hello and offer you a lift. If you would like pm me your email address and I'll send you a couple of pictures of the place

Must see things were

A mountain tour where you stop at coffee plant plantation, hand wood carving, a artist retreat with the most amazing art work I've ever seen, a hand made silver jewelry shop(can be dangerous if the missus likes some nice bling) also a temple visit and a monkey temple which is the most amazing experiance

Bali safari zoo get to do awesome stuff like nurse baby orangatangs, tigers and many other animal

Have lots of other things that I loved feel free to pm me if you want some info. Think I've also got the phone number for a couple of drivers that looked after us for the week as well as the tour guide who came to meet us and do anything they could to help

phoenixc · 08-08-2012, 12:12 PM

Thanks mate sending PM now! Top info cheers guys

damoose · 08-08-2012, 02:50 PM

Been to Bali that many times I have lost count , Legion and seminayak are both good getting very busy though these days Tons of Hotels and heaps of night life. Ubud up in the hills is brilliant and quieter worth a visit, But as I am getting old now my favorite place is the Island of lembongan (1 hour boat trip from Bali) less people , less commercialism and quiet and best of all you can hirer a scooter for a day have a Bintang or 2 at every little eatery you pass and then ride back to your hotel without the fear of being runover or hit by another scooter, definately worth a day or two there..

damoose · 08-08-2012, 03:09 PM

I should have added even though the balinese are wonderful people they are out to make a living and all they can see is dollars signs above your head they will rip you off any chance they get so it will pay to have a fair understanding of what you should pay for certain things and when they ask how many times you've been to Bali (and they will) never never say its your fist time or you will get mobbed.

blueoval · 08-08-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by damoose

I should have added even though the balinese are wonderful people they are out to make a living and all they can see is dollars signs above your head they will rip you off any chance they get so it will pay to have a fair understanding of what you should pay for certain things and when they ask how many times you've been to Bali (and they will) never never say its your fist time or you will get mobbed.

This is great advice for any asian country you visit. I hear if your not careful in Phuket, you will be targeted etc. I have friends who visited there for the first time and learnt from their mistake by telling locals its their first time. Being stalked, harassed, mobbed, and ripped off left right and center will happen.

I was told, you need to be prepared to tell the locals to 'NO go away' in a stern and authoritative tone. Not to fall for the sob stories etc.

bungarra · 08-08-2012, 05:29 PM

Been to Bali many times. The Bali Garden Beach Resort is a good beach front hotel and has just beem renovated, Bali Dynasty is good but gettign pricey.

phoenixc · 09-08-2012, 08:55 AM

We have secued a place to stay I reckon, The anaya Hotel, with the rock bar just below

So keen, and thanks for the great advice on the locals guys

F6 Dan · 16-08-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenixc

We have secued a place to stay I reckon, The anaya Hotel, with the rock bar just below

So keen, and thanks for the great advice on the locals guys

If in Seminyak YOU have to visit a place called Potato Head best afternoon relax you and the good wife will ever have. Bride and I celebrated our 40th birthdays together in Bali in April no kids was even better. Go to money exchange for best Aussie dollar red and blue signs didn't get ripped once

Bucknaked · 17-08-2012, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

This is great advice for any asian country you visit. I hear if your not careful in Phuket, you will be targeted etc. I have friends who visited there for the first time and learnt from their mistake by telling locals its their first time. Being stalked, harassed, mobbed, and ripped off left right and center will happen.

Good advice. I've been going to Phuket on and off for the last 30 years and some of the locals recognize us when we are walking through the stalls, and they also remember our names. So batering with them we never bother.. They give us the good price each time straight up. They have even given us gifts when we were leaving.

Belial · 18-08-2012, 04:26 PM

South Yarra Travel in Melb are always really cheap (Used them maybe 8 or 9 times to go to Bali (03) 9650 4244 )

I reckon · 18-08-2012, 04:40 PM

you couldnt pay me enough to go there.see how many people have died there in the last year?

Belial · 18-08-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by piggsy

you couldnt pay me enough to go there.see how many people have died there in the last year?

Luckily no one has died in Australia in the last year...

TATT2 · 18-08-2012, 05:52 PM

Just got back from bali, stayed at the melasti resort in Legian,top place...

I reckon · 19-08-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Belial

Luckily no one has died in Australia in the last year...

good point .how many balinese have died in australia in the last year?

ohzone · 19-08-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by piggsy

good point .how many balinese have died in australia in the last year?

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phoenixc · 20-08-2012, 08:59 AM

Hey guys, no need for this thread anymore, got our offer accepted on a house so Bali is on the backburner now!