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25. Bali with Kids: Why We Go Back (and What We’d Change Next Time)

Aug 12, 2025
30 mins

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Episode Description

This week, I’m sharing all the details from our most recent family holiday to Bali – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From hotel choice and flights to food, service, kids’ activities, and even avoiding Bali belly, I break down exactly what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently next time. If you’ve been considering Bali for your next family trip (or you’re just curious about how an all-inclusive stacks up), this episode is packed with first-hand tips and honest reflections.

Listen in and discover:

●    Why we chose Bali (again!) for our family holiday

●      The flights, visa process, and airport tips that made travel smoother

●      Honest thoughts on our stay at the Grand Mirage Hotel – pros and cons

●      Pool, slides, splash park & kids’ activity highlights

●      The reality of all-inclusive packages (and hidden extra costs)

●      Food and drink quality – what impressed us and what fell flat

●      Service and communication challenges at the hotel

●      Why the kids’ club didn’t work for us

●      How we avoided Bali belly (and the new product people are talking about)

●      Our go-to nanny and how she made the holiday easier

●      Fiji vs Bali – my take for Perth-based families

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