In Reply to: Bali Honeymoon - where to start!? posted by thecantles on Thursday, 4. March 2010 at 02:45 Bali Time:
Yes, it's a great idea and it's easy to do. It's what we always do. As long as you have the first few nights booked and possibly the last few also, you can just travel around the island and stay anywhere. Once outside the main tourist area most hotel/resorts will have rooms available. Some will sugggest to book ahead but I have never found this neccesary. As long as you are up for some usual Bali Bartering you will get a good rate. Obviously, don't pay the US$ rate they advertise at the desk. If you are game you can hire a car and drive yourself or use a driver. I'd recommend self drive, apart from Denpasar and Singaraja it's easy. Better yet, if you are fit why not hire bikes are ride around the island ??
There are some wonderful places well outside the tourist areas. Good Luck.