Bali is a state of being: continent-level variety on a small island, and hospitality refined into the world's villa benchmark. South (Seminyak/Nusa Dua) for beaches and family resorts, Ubud for the cultural jungle heart, Tanah Lot and Uluwatu for legendary sunsets, the quiet north for pre-tourism Bali. Golden rule: split your stay south + Ubud; the daily driver (~$35-50) is the island system; Muslim warungs abound and seafood always saves.