I just completed my first trip to Bali and know that I will return!! The gentle spirit of the Hindu culture and unceasing beautiful landscape make Bali extremely welcoming to first timers. I highly recommend seeing all of the different areas of Bali such as the North Coast, the rice fields, the beautiful hills of Munduk and of course, Ubud. I found that the MOST important aspect of my trip was the driver I chose who took me to all of these wonderful places. If you are in need of a driver, I would only use Dewa Alit--so kind, patient and knowledgeable about everywhere we went. He had many great suggestions and was always there for me when I needed him. He even knew the best places to shop for the best deals. Feel free to email me if you would like his contact info.