In Reply to: need ideas posted by mandyfromadaelaide on Thursday, 17. October 2013 at 10:11 Bali Time:
I would recommend that you stay a couple of nights at the Safari park. We have done this twice now. You get to see so much more of the park than if you visit for the day.
We have been to Bali 13 times now and no longer spend our time in the Kuta area. On our last trip of 3 1/2 weeks we only spent 5 days in Tuban. The rest of the time was spent in Candi Dasa, Lovina, Ubud and at the Safari Park. There is so much more of Bali to see outside of the Southern Tourist area.
Other areas we have stayed in include Amed, Munduk and Sanda. All are places were very different, being on the beach and in the mountains. You also get a lot more for your money when you stay in these other areas. You can get Villas that would accommodate 5 people for around $100 - $200 per night inc breakfast. You just have to hunt them down as they will only be available online. Travel agents don't sell these areas. It just takes a bit of research and you can find so many great places to stay in Bali. And there are plenty of places to see and lots to do in these other areas also.
Jane