Advice and Ideas For a Trip to Bali

[DezUk]

I am in the Lucy position that I am going to Bali with my other half at the start of 2025. We fly out of Edinburgh on NYD for two weeks and I have never been before, never done the long-haul flight and never been that side of the world. So I thought I would ask for tips and suggestions from anyone who has been and what you recommend I look into for things to do and places and sights to see.

Lucky for me my Mrs has planned all the accommodation over the two weeks, starting in Ubud and then the second half of the trip we will be on the Gili Islands, moving between resorts. I am not a big sports person and at the moment have a bit of a knee injury but I am not going to let that hold me back, trip of a lifetime!

So has anyone been and what do you recommend?...... We both like a party but at the same time I would like to sample the traditions and the sights so let me know what I should consider.

As I type this, I am away to look into travel insurance and also what we can do in Dubai airport on the way home, as we have a 13hr stop over on the way home.

I look forward to your suggestions.

Cheers.

FYI.... These are our hotels/resorts for the two weeks (in no particular order):

Mutiara Bali Boutique Resort & Villa

Pearl of Trawangan

Bucu View Resort

Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

 

[DezUk]

Hi Guys,

First of all, thanks for all the replies. It sounds like I am in for lots of fun, getting close now, fly out NYD, that will be a thing, never been in the airport at that time of year.

So sounds like I am in for lots of fun. I think we have a pretty good idea of what we are doing. One thing we are planning is going to Finns Beach Club, anyone got any experience of going there?... I know I should expect it to be about £400 per head for the day, but that includes all drinks and food I believe.

I also fancy going to check out some of these amazing looking waterfalls, but we both have dodgy legs/knees (I am awaiting an operation on mine). So wondering what its like accessing these sorts of places. Is it possible with a dodgy knee, should I be considering specific footwear?

I have been doing a bit more research and have come up with this list of things to consider when going over there:

GoJack App (Travel)
Transferwise App (Money)
Google Translate App
Tourist SIM card (local phone shop) OR eSim
Dengue fever / medication / repelent
Always have cash


Cheers