In Reply to: did you say youve taken shopping posted by inmyblood on Tuesday, 27. September 2005 at 19:55 Bali Time:
Hi Shauna the idea started out with friends saying next trip to Bali thet wanted to come!! So I organised it and we have a kitty for transport tips and I always include my driver at lunch stops - Have known Ketut for many years now and it is wonderful having a friend to take us to our favourite haunts....and ever so patient ....even after 3hrs in the new Alta Moda his smile never waivered!!!!
This trip was 10 days and is a good length as fittings and jewellery orders all need time. This last trip was particularly good we laughed lots and generally had a ball. Most of the ladies I take have never been to Bali and don't feel confident about going given the recent bad publicity but all invariably want to return ASAP.
After many trips to Bali I have established contacts/vendors that give me excellent prices no need to haggle and I usually email them prior to leaving and it saves alot of time and effort for newbies .We still have plenty of time to fit in the all important spa treatments at least every other day. Great fun but as you are dealing with people it can be a challenge to keep them all happy and well. Reccommend groups of 6 only .