Boeing to Bali for a Birthday Beach Break.

[Flyfrequently]

I have had a pretty good run celebrating my "Here's Cheers to 70 Years" birthday, so thought it only reasonable to spoil Mr Flyfrequently for his 71st.
Tossed up between Fiji and Bali and having been to both many times, Bali it is.
I first went to Bali in 1975 in my (impoverished) student days and started going with the Flyfrequently family in 1986. Much has changed over the decades, but still find it a good place to "flop, drop, rinse and repeat".
Not sure how interesting this TR will be, as we plan to just relax, enjoy the food, the weather and each other's company.

 

[Flyfrequently]

With Newcastle, Vanuatu, Vietnam and a Melbourne staycation sorted for my celebrations this year, in May it was time to book Bali for his birthday.
I had kept an eye on the fares and was hoping to use points as J was ridiculously expensive - for Bali.
Even as WP I had no luck in having seats released,. "What The Heck", I just bit the bullet and paid $$ (you can't take it with you they say !)
Settled on the late Sunday afternoon direct flight from Melbourne on the 737.
Not keen to be "upright" on the way back, I booked via Sydney on the way home.

Can't believe it is now  that Sunday and we head off this afternoon

 

[Flyfrequently]

Having been to Bali many times with the most recent in June 2024, I didn't really have to put too much thought into this.
Followed my usual practice of booking Qantas Hotels to meet spend criteria to trigger TI and then pay the $45 admin fee each for our pre-existing medical conditions.
Though, I forgot my other usual practice of booking the first night separately at a less expensive hotel/room category in case flight is delayed or cancelled..... QF45 is on time!
We prefer the area of Nusa Dua away from the chaos, crowds and traffic of the other parts of the island.
As Accor Plus, this time I booked Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa having read @bPeteb TR from last year.

And deviating from our usual practice of lining up at the "old persons" queue at Ngurah Rai Airport to do Visa on Arrival ( VOA) we've done e-VOA.
This week Indonesia commenced a trial of a combined Health and Customs declaration form online, which we have also completed.
Passports AUD cash IDR from last trip credit cards Travel Money Card and my trusty blue folder with hard copy print outs

 

[VPS]

I can’t believe you’re off again. Have fun.