I have just returned from my 7th trip to Bali and just thought I'd let you know that I felt safe the whole time over there, the Bailinese were as friendly as always. Make sure you go to the new Centro in Kuta it's full of department stores and you must try the Bakery in there on the ground floor, the food is delicious.
The staff at Breeze and The Ledgend in Garlic Lane are terrific, they really look after you and the food is great. I had a an absolute ball over there.