In Reply to: oh ya..last important question posted by marcus on Thursday, 19. June 2008 at 17:46 Bali Time:
Bali is most certainly not just the very busy tourist strip in Tuban, Kuta, Legian & Seminyak. Sanur & Nusa Dua are less hassly but still touristy.
Be sure to get away from those places - head into the hills to Ubud, and take a trip from there to Kintamani. Also go to Bedugul & drive around there - spectacular scenery esp on the route to Munduk. You could stay at Pacung Indah with great hosts David & Moira. Fantastic views of Mount Agung.
Re: self-driving - traffic is usually quite slow & there are now good sign posts. With a good map it's easy peasy & far cheaper than using a driver. Get the Lonely Planet & Rough Guide books, read up & work out what you'd like to do.