# 25. Bali with Kids: Why We Go Back (and What We’d Change Next Time) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141/25-bali-with-kids-why-we-go-back-and-what-we-d-change-next-time Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141/25-bali-with-kids-why-we-go-back-and-what-we-d-change-next-time.md Podcast: [Mealtimes with Dr Kyla](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141) Published: 2025-08-12T21:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://familymealtimes.com.au/captivate-podcast/25-bali-with-kids-why-we-go-back-and-what-wed-change-next-time Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cf448930-c4b1-4c2d-974c-d65f9097a171.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141/episodes/25-bali-with-kids-why-we-go-back-and-what-we-d-change-next-time Duration seconds: 1801 ## Resource 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  Previous episodes mentioned:  14. Bali Family Holiday Part One: Why All-Inclusive Deals Are a Game-Changer 15. Bali Family Holiday Part Two: Packing the Essentials Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on  Instagram  and  Facebook !  Do you… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141/episodes/25-bali-with-kids-why-we-go-back-and-what-we-d-change-next-time/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/mealtimes-with-dr-kyla-6720141/25-bali-with-kids-why-we-go-back-and-what-we-d-change-next-time.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.