Originally Posted by RustyC

Bali is a really great cultural destination that also has beaches and scenery, and I'm a big fan of Ubud. It's cheap, not as clogged by hawkers, and you can see a kecak dance or a show with a gamelan orchestra just about any night. There are also temple festivals and places like Besakih (where a lot of tours go). I liked walking the black sand beach around Candi Dasa. The whole island is rich in possibilities even though it takes a bit of effort to get out and see.