Arrived home from Bali last Monday. Won't bore you with a daily diary but would like to relate a few things! 11 of us went for my Daughters Wedding. We all stayed at the "Novotel" Benoa. The Bride & Groom stayed in a Beach Cabana the rest of us stayed in Deluxe rooms on the other side of the road. The accommodation was second to none at both!! The Buffet Breakfast was amazing with something to suit everyone. The Wedding was beautifully done! It was supposed to be on the beach but about 1 hour before the ceremony we ha a good old Bali downpour so it was moved to the pavilion near the pool. They did a wonderful job laying false grass and frangipanis down the path where the Bride walked. I highly recommend the Novotel to anyone wanting a first class holiday!
Benoa is much quieter than Kuta and shopping there was very cheap in fact we found a lot of things cheaper there than at Poppies!
Restaurants were also excellent at Benoa. A couple to mention were "La Scala" & "Nelayan" also all in between. For Laundry try "Ayuning" a little conveniance store just before the restaurants
you will pay about 32,000rp for 20pieces.
No matter where you stay in Bali don't miss going to the "Safari & Marine Park" it is an unforgettable experience. Also don't miss Tanah Lot & Ulawatu. Be careful at Ulawatu as there are lots of monkeys there so don't wear jewelry or glasses. Also try to leave your handbag with your driver.
If you need a good driver please contact me as our family have used this driver before and he looked after us very well!
Dharma arranged 2 peoplemovers for us and was always on time to take us to where we wante to go. He also advised us of places we would enjoy seeing.