We are taking 3 children to bali in jan 99 and would like
some tip on what ot see and do. We ahve been told that bali
is a fantastic place for kids.
We are also considering taking thum to Lombok and to the non
tourist ares of bali.
Any sugestions would be appreciated.
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hello Gerard,
I was with my son of 5 year in Bali, Sulawesi and Java
4years ago. I traveled all over the island, it is very
easy! Bali is fantastic with a kid, the people are so
friendly and you sure have a lot of succes with them. My
son could allready speak some Indonesian words after a
while and you should have seen the people then, it was
really very funny. It is not dangerous at all, the medical
treatment is very good, the food is not spicy, it is
paradise for the kids. Even Sulawesi , which is not so
touristic, was no problem. The people treat your child as
a sultan. We had a special "buginese" dinner in Sulawesi
with the original clothing for guests, and my son was the
first one served, everybody was sitting next to him to
give him his meal. To visit the temples: we found a book
with old stories, like the one about a princes who was
buried alive in the Borobudur , we enjoyed the carvings and
my son searched all the way round for the unfortunate
princess. Such things makes it fun for them too. Also
becak-drives are the most fantastic thing you can give your
kid. Have fun !!!
The Balanese love children and will lavish attention on them especially if they are blond. Our two year old was so appresiated by the locals that for the next two years he feared strangers approaching him! Nearly every Balanese woman wanted to touch him. I hope your small child is not shy, if so you should accostom them to this very close and constant attention! Enjoy one of the most beautful Hindu islands in the World...
Bali is perfect for kids, and our (then) 3 and 5 yearolds
loved it! Stay at Permai hotel just out of Kalibukuk at
Lovina beach! Friendly family with lots of kids to play
with, nice little pool, clean and comfortable rooms!
Padangbai is great, and Mt Batur is a must for slighty
older children. Do your thing (i e climb the volcano) and
get out though, it's a bit touristy to enjoy for long. Be
careful with mosquitos and malaria in Lombok, and if it all
gets too much, go enjoy the Water boom park and good old
MacDonalds in Kuta beach!
Have fun!
Asa
I am also planning a trip to Bali with my 10mth old baby.
Do I need to worry about malaria or any other diseases?
Next August, on the way to Australia, my family and I would
like to stop in Lombok for 7-10 days.
Any good hotel for kids? (mine are 4 and 2 years old)
We would like to chose a hotel with a super beach, any
suggestions?
Ciao.
I am about to take my family to Bali and I was just
wondering whether it is still safe. The reason for my
concern is because of a number of violent demonstration in
Jakarta and I wanted to know whether it has any affect in
Bali.
In addition I have two kids (a 2 year old and a 6 months
old baby), are there any precautions we should consider.
Thanking you all in advance
We are heading to Lombok in April with our 10& 8 yr olds. My
brother (who was there reciently with his two kids)
recomends Santai Beach Inn north of Senggigi ph (oo62)
370693038 . Says its heaven.