In Reply to: Is Kuta Really This Bad - Read On posted by octagonmike on Monday, 6. June 2005 at 04:05 Bali Time:
but personally i love kuta after 12 trips. i also love the rest of bali and try to get out to visit other areas when i can. deep drainage works in kuta were completed last year and i didn't see an open sewers this past may. the hawkers are not nearly so pushy as years ago, though you do get the odd one that is annoying. as mentioned, a polite no thank you is all that is needed. i have never been robbed in kuta or even any attempt made, the only place that has happened is here in australia! i guess if it was so bad i wouldn't be booked for my 13 trip in december, and my 14th next may!
go and enjoy
cheers
jo