In Reply to: Anniekins...hubby & I are staying posted by widget on Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 14:43 Bali Time:
Hi Widget,
I was in the same boat as you and my Mum dosnt like to get out of her comfort zone. But in the last couple of years we allways stay at a differant place the first week and go back to our favourite place for the last. This keeps her happy. The only thing about the Padma is that it is really large and by staying in the smaller places you get to appreciate more the lovely Bali people. Just still be carefull as just like any other place you can be taken advantage off. I allways now book on line myself with accommodation and airfares. I was lucky enough and got cheap airfares for myself and mum and 2 friends for $200.00 return with air asia. This time we are staying at Kuta Town Houses for the 1st week then to the Courtyard for the last week.
We normally stay at the Casa Padma for our last week but word has got out what a nice place it is and carnt get ground floor accom for that period. Not happy jan. But never mind. Will call in and have a dinner or two at our favourite restaurant Drops.
A couple of places that would suite you would be
Beach Melati Apartments
Lockha
You could book both of these online.
Anyway be brave next time and have a go.
Good idea while you are there this time go and have a look at a few places and see what you think.
Regards
Leonie