When we told everyone we were starting our long term travel holiday in Bali most people said we were mad. And when we said we were starting in Kuta they said we had totally lost it. Many had had some shocking experiences during their holiday in Bali and were not keen to return.
Some of our friends have been many times and have found it a small piece of heaven that they never want to leave. They all had a small piece of advice for us that in the big picture meant so much as we landed and hit the ground running to make Bali
Know before you go! Our top Bali travel tips
When visiting a new place there are so many things you just don’t think of and this was the same for me when we started our holiday in Bali. We chose it because it was hot, and very Westernised and for us, this was what we needed to settle into the slow travel with kids we wanted to do.
Our friend’s advice has saved us on a few occasions while we were visiting Bali and there are a few things we had to learn the hard way, as you do! We hope our top Bali travel tips will keep you from getting into strife the next time or the first time you visit this amazingly beautiful island for your Bali vacation.
Do you need a sim card for your trip to Bali?
Relying on Wi-fi when you are travelling can be hard. Making calls and staying in contact with who you need is a top priority. Plan your trip out and order your sim before you leave home to stop any stress about travelling, data and calls.
Let the successful holiday in Bali begin!
There are so many ways to make your holiday in Indonesia a complete success. With these top Bali holiday tips and a brilliant Bali guide, you’ll be confident and enjoy your fuss-free holiday in Bali in no time.
Accommodation in Bali
So many people are looking for cheap Bali holidays and why not? With the cost of travelling within Australia skyrocketing every year, you can come, stay in Bali and have a brilliant time at a fraction of the cost. There are so many amazing places to stay in Bali and some of the best places to stay in Bali are a little back from Kuta Beach or out of that area completely.
Don’t get me wrong you can stay right on Kuta Beach if you like but we find once people holiday in the same spot a few times they really get to know where the best places to stay in Bali really are.
Resorts in Bali
Many people will opt for a stay in Bali at a resort. Some of the best family resorts in Bali offer a kids club, kids pool and include many of the meals you will need. Bali holidays are meant to be relaxing for everyone especially if you are travelling with kids so if this is what you would enjoy with some small trips out organised through your resort then one of these may be the best place to stay in Bali for you.
Hotels in Bali
There are so many hotels in Bali for families. Picking one will be hard and will need to really reflect on what you want to do while you stay in Bali. We stayed at the Harris Hotel Riverview and we found it to be just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of central Kuta. Next time we may venture out of Kuta to stay in one of the other areas but you can totally do Bali on a budget and still stay in a great hotel with so many extras.
Villas in Bali
These types of accommodation are great for families. If you decided to stay in Bali and stay in a villa just make sure you have some help. I always like a desk when we first arrive in a place just so you can get your bearings and if anything goes wrong you have some support like if you were to need the doctors in Bali.
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For accommodation in Bali we recommend you look for:
- Ease of travelling to where you want to go.
- Kids club if you need a break – check ages of your children, are they too old or too young?