Visiting Bali - some tips

#1 December expect some rain. Not so much it puts a damper but yes, it is a factor
#2 Carry $15 ($25 if you're staying for more than 7 days) for your entry fees.
#3 Keep aside $15 for your exit fees. Remember if you don't have the exact change, they will give you the balance in Rupiah, and sharply discounted at that.
#4 If you want to be in the center of it all, stay in Kuta. It's also cheaper
#5 If you want to stay surrounded by manicured lawns, and five star go for Nusa Dua
#6 Seminyak is somewhere in between. It's also got the best restaurants
#7 Go for the Bumbu Bali cooking class run by Heinz Holzen. It's $75 per person.
#8 Only change money at authorized money changers. The others cheat you expertly.
#9 Get a copy of Lonely Planet's Bali. It's the best guide to this place by far.
#10 Visit Tanah Lot. If that's too far check out the Uluwat temple at sunset (they have a very intriguing performance called the Kechak dance then .. be warned it fills up quickly, so if you want good seats get there by 5 ... the show starts at 6PM)