This was our 5th trip to Bali and the first time with 2 kids aged 3 and 7. Will do a little run down but overall it was the best trip. We hadnt been for 3 years but I can honestly say it was excellent and a great family holiday. For 2 weeks we never had a dull moment and not once did I feel insecure or unsafe.
Hotel: BGH after alot of reports I was a little concerned with staying here. It was great! the rooms are tired and well overdue for a refit but we didnt spend much time there anyway. the outdoor area and pools, the location on the beach and the staff make up for it though. Did ask to see a new room but they havent got around to refit yet as the hotel was full. It will be renovated in the off season.
Spas: Lots of cheap places for anything you require. Most of my beauty treatments were down at Melasti Spa at the Melasti Beach Bungalows but they were pretty busy and you had to book. get the cream hair bath it is great....
Adventures: Loved the safari park. it is an excellent place to take the kids and get that hands on feel. Would definately go back and cant wait to see all the new stuff they are building you will need to go for 2 days when they finish. Husband and 7year old also did the bali Buggies which they loved and turtle Island.
Food: The food everywhere was fantastic and still cheap in aussie terms. Our best meal was Un's. The kids loved Bubba Gumps. tried the new Bali beach shack and loved it, really cheap and great staff especially the band. Would not return to Indonational or Zanzibar both were average.
Funniest Moment: My 3 year old pulling his pants down in front of everyone getting ready at the safari park for the bird show and relieving himself.
Finally: It was fantastic and the kids got treated like royalty everywhere and the shopping........a shopoholics dream!!!!We met some great people and made lots of local friends who we will remain in contact with. Roll on for next year.