Originally Posted by Catherine

Ah, that's something I've learned - dlls = US$'s, ha!

Perhaps for the first week you could stay in Ubud. A hotel in Monkey Forest Road will place you in central Ubud close to shops, restaurants, Monkey Forest, market and Cultural Centre where they have shows of traditional dancing and plays.

The Komaneka Resort is lovely and upmarket. Also the Pertiwi Resort has different levels of accommodation and is set in beautiful gardens. The Ubud Village is another in Jl. Monkey Forest.

Agoda is an excellent hotel booking site and there is a link on this forum. Perhaps see what they have to offer as their prices are very good. Otherwise check with your travel agent and get some brochures. Airfare and accommodation packages should give you a good deal on price too.

The Elephant Park at Taro, north of Ubud, is worth a visit. It's a wonderful park with elephants from Sumartra which are becoming endangered.

There are many lovely restaurants in an around Ubud. Casa Luna, The Lotus, Murni's, Three Monkeys just to name a few.

In Seminyak, maybe Seminyak Suites, Chez Bali Villas, The Legian or The Oberoi if the budget allows. Again check Agoda and travel brochures.

Restaurants are plentiful and lovely all around Bali. Some in Seminyak are Ku De Ta, Warisan, The Living Room and Gado Gado. Also along the Oberoi Road (Jalan Laksmana) there is a strip of restaurants which are all very popular.

Are you looking for hotel accommodation or a villa? Some places include breakfast in the cost which is a bit of a bonus so you don't have to go out first thing in the morning to eat or otherwise pay a big price at your hotel for a basic breakfast.

What sort of things do you enjoy to do? Have you been to Bali before or other parts of Asia? What level of accommodation are you wanting? Bali has everything from basic $25-30 a night losmens to luxury villas.

I hope this helps get you started. If you find a hotel you like the look of perhaps you could ask for information on the forum to get some feedback.

Catherine