In Reply to: Bali Virgin! posted by sarah_bali on Friday, 7. January 2011 at 15:33 Bali Time:
Compared to Bali Phuket is undoubtly cleaner. The people in Phuket don't harrass you for sales either, therefore it is less stressful to walk down the street.
Obviously Bali is cheaper, but is also more friendly. Even with fellow tourists, not just the locals. Everyone is more approachable. I also find Balinese appreciate your gifts/money more, but this comes with their third world nature.
Finally, Phuket is deffinatley a more family friendly place. The Nightlife is limited to one street, Bangala Road. However with Bali's night life spread throught out Kuta, drunken holligans can be seen EVERYWHERE! Trust me, I'm 18 and see it/do it.