In Reply to: Nusa Dua not for shopping posted by Splinter on Sunday, 4. October 2009 at 15:20 Bali Time:
Nusa Dua/Bulau Village/Tanjung Benoa is a fabulous area for staying, shopping and eating within an easy 20 minute cab ride from Kuta.
You certainly wouldn't need a Car and driver to get there... as if you were going to Candi Dasa or similar for the day.
Sterile? Bit of a harsh call I and many others on this Forum would suggest.