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  1. TopSportsman avatar

    RE: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by TopSportsman 26 May 2012

    That Sanur moneychanger also may be operating off of thursday's closing commercial rate which was 9,438, but friday's closing commercial…

  2. wideworld avatar

    RE: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by wideworld 25 May 2012

    Thats what you get in your hand. No commission. No charges. The office is in Sanur and has other large money changers near by that usuall…

  3. greenkhan avatar

    Bali and Lombok

    by greenkhan 25 May 2012

    Hello, I am heading to Bali with GF from Aug 5th - 21st, but have no idea where to start. I have looked at many other postings and sites,…

  4. wideworld avatar

    Re: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by wideworld 25 May 2012

    Hi Chilli, It is not clear what time you past through the airport, but I see http://balimaspintjinra.com/ in Sanur that I often use was…

  5. geedevine avatar

    RE: Why the anti-Bali bias from Lonely Planet Indonesia Writer?

    by geedevine 24 May 2012

    #28 It is of course preposterous that what did happen in Dreamland more than 20 years ago and on a smaller scale where the resorts now…

  6. LA_FadeAway avatar

    RE: 11 Nights - Bali to Singapore - Itinerary help needed!

    by LA_FadeAway 23 May 2012

    We haven't booked a flight to Singapore yet. We can fly from Denpasar or from Yogyakarta. I need to get my itinerary sorted so that I…

  7. emma33 avatar

    Re: Bali Itinerary - Substitute for Gili?

    by emma33 22 May 2012

    Nusa Lembongan could be a substitute for the Gilis, it's a small-ish island 1.5 hours off Sanur. It's pretty chilled, lots of surfers…

  8. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by MadeIndra 20 May 2012

    "You will get around 5% less at the airport than at a large proper money changer in Sanur or Kuta area." This is totally FALSE if the…

  9. wideworld avatar

    Re: $$ Exchange at Denpasar Airport - Rates competitive or not?

    by wideworld 20 May 2012

    You will get around 5% less at the airport than at a large proper money changer in Sanur or Kuta area. Avoid small places such as clothes…

  10. dougv avatar

    RE: Hotel in Denpasar?

    by dougv 18 May 2012

    Actually, we have gotten cheaper rates at the same hotel using the airport agent stands. For example we got a nice room at a nice hotel…

  11. GaryD avatar

    RE: Hotel in Denpasar?

    by GaryD 18 May 2012

    Gutentag Kuta and Sanur are actually closer to the airport than Denpasar. You can buy a taxi voucher at the airport from a booth in…

  12. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: legian

    by MadeIndra 18 May 2012

    Also take a good look at Sanur which is the first spot on Bali developed as a tourist destination. The beaches are good...white sand…

  13. LA_FadeAway avatar

    Re: 11 Nights - Bali to Singapore - Itinerary help needed!

    by LA_FadeAway 17 May 2012

    This is a great help and confirms what I was thinking in regards to Amed and the Gili Islands. Perhaps we could look at doing Ubud>Amed>Gili…

  14. guestfamilytravels avatar

    RE: 3 weeks Bali: hurray or no way....?

    by guestfamilytravels 16 May 2012

    We flew into depensar and out about 4wks later - I would've stayed longer if I could - I don't think we had the perfect itinary but it…

  15. evershine avatar

    HELP!! ill for twelve months after returning from Bali!!

    by evershine 15 May 2012

    Thanks in advance for your advice. I am seeing a specialist next week, but would love if anyone can offer suggestions. I returned from…

  16. KCRW avatar

    RE: Bike and Bus ? How safe are the roads for bycicle ?

    by KCRW 15 May 2012

    A couple of year ago I rode my bike from Sanur to Ubud up to Kitamani and down to Singaraja then to Java. The roads are a bit narrow…

  17. abalidriver avatar

    Re: Suggestions: Peaceful place(s) for a single female on a budget in Bali?

    by abalidriver 12 May 2012

    You may try by searching on internet. There are still many home stays or inns in Sanur who offer rate around US$ 20/night.

  18. sb_sf avatar

    Suggestions: Peaceful place(s) for a single female on a budget in Bali?

    by sb_sf 11 May 2012

    I have been in Bali for two weeks with my friend - we have stayed near Seminyak, in Ubud, and in Munduk. Now my friend is leaving, and…

  19. MadeIndra avatar

    RE: Tips for Bali

    by MadeIndra 09 May 2012

    As a general rule of thumb, Bali’s beaches are in better shape during the dry season (which is when you’ll be here) than during the wet…

  20. harimau9 avatar

    Tips for Bali

    by harimau9 09 May 2012

    Hi everyone I'm heading over to Indonesia for a few weeks in July. My plan so far includes heading over to Java for a week or two (been…

  21. Slugwex avatar

    Too Much Moving Around in Bali?

    by Slugwex 08 May 2012

    Hello all. I have been to Asia quite a few times but never to Bali. The beach is not a priority for me though I would like to spend some…

  22. blisspassport avatar

    RE: Want to do Pilates/Yoga on Lombok/Bali any tips??

    by blisspassport 08 May 2012

    Sanur is also an option for yoga and beach but I agree with the posts on Gili T and Gili Air. If you want more advice on yoga around Bali…

  23. ANOOR avatar

    RE: Going to the Bali airport

    by ANOOR 06 May 2012

    The last driver/guide I hired in Bali for just 1 day, we became good friends. He invited me to stay overnight at his very modest home…

  24. guestfamilytravels avatar

    RE: Need help with Travel ideas for August with 4 & 7 year olds

    by guestfamilytravels 05 May 2012

    Where are you flying from? I agree with Tot Sally on SE Asia; we spent a lot of last year there with our then 3 & 6yr old daughters. …

  25. TOT_sally avatar

    RE: Need help with Travel ideas for August with 4 & 7 year olds

    by TOT_sally 05 May 2012

    Hi. Have you considered South East Asia. Some options to consider: Bali. Personally I prefer to stay outside of the Kuta through t…

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