OOps my last visit was 2004 not 1994 ( see JBR 1)Stayed 4 nights at Tamukami a lovely small hotel at north end of Sanur strip. Very quiet and private and only a few minutes walk though to Bonsai on the beach. Hotel owned by on older Belgian couple and managed by their Balinese daughter. Hotel has great restaurant and out only complaint was that our lovely room smelt of smoke when we arrived.Would like to see owners do more to discourage smoking in rooms.Took it easy and did the usual walks along beach, a bit of shopping, lazing and eating ! Great meal at Ming but didn't make it to the new BBQ CharMing nearby. The Beach Cafe is by far the best of the beach cafes,lovely lunch under the trees gazing at Mt Agung in the distance.
Can recommend a great driver called Rai. He has perfect English and is a trained travel guide as well as a great driver. Car not new but very well maintained and clean ( good air con) We did a whole day trip to East Bali including Sideman, Candi Dasa and finished by attended a large temple ceremony. What a wonderful experience ( 500K for the day)
Also did an afternoon and evening trip including a perfect sunset at Ulawatu and watched the fantastic dancing ( 350K) Rai is well informed about the history and culture of Bali and happy to plan around you needs. His mobile is +6281 23951082 or emailraigurah@yahoo.com
We travel a lot bur Bali is in my heart