In Reply to: passports posted by happyhols on Friday, 13. March 2009 at 10:49 Bali Time:
I also have had our passports photocopied on every trip to Bali. Ive always thought it is for security purposes incase the "unthinkable" happens and everyone on the island is accountered for and the authorities know where people are staying. I havent found it to be a big deal at all. What a shame you had a terrible experience. I guess being the All Seasons, it would be a bit more "westernised" (if thats even a word) Can I suggest you look into Villa stays in the future and dont give up on Bali altogether as those Balinese traditions are still out there and the Balinese are still as wonderful as ever...