In Reply to: solo bali newbie needs advice! posted by mattb on Friday, 10. February 2006 at 22:59 Bali Time:
may be cheaper to book a flight and then find a booking agency who will find you a room at the Barong or Bounty cheaper than your TA. You may also be able to book a cheap 4 night package then do your own arrangements at your hotel of choice, that can work out cheaper.
Not all packages allow your own arrangements though.
Entire packages to Bali are cheaper sometimes than the air fare even with a twin share supplement.