In Reply to: Is Kuta Really This Bad - Read On posted by octagonmike on Monday, 6. June 2005 at 04:05 Bali Time:
In april 2000 I took my family incl three kid at that time age 9,11,13 on our first trip to bali, it was on a spur of the moment thing, must admit the first through getting off the plane was whats that smell, we arrived at our hotel (kuta beach club) if any has seen the front (unimpressive) I thought what a dump, first experiance with bargaining price (I wasnt impressed).... Well after the newbie shocks have never traveled before you learn have first impression should not be the final thought, we went back in sept 2001, stepping of the plane saying I love that smell, you go through the entrance of the Kuta Beach Club and its great on the inside, you learn the bargaining price is and should be fun for both people, we did get fed up with the people pushing time share, we were never treated with aggression in the markets or anywhere else, you alway count your money before leaving the money changer (would we go back again) I JUST REBOOKED OUR THIRD TRIP FOR NEXT MARCH, YIPPEE. and yes we are staying in Kuta, go on your holiday to Bali you will have a ball if you relax and go with the flow.