@marmot thanks for your review....doesn't sound that great as far as the beach experience! And you are right that a generic resort experience isn't really what we are looking for....I take advantage of my discount when it allows us to use the location as a home base, and the RC Bali seems like it is pretty remote. AirBNB and some smaller hotels will most likely be our route.

@tinanow - thanks for the resource! Checking it out now....I love reading blogs as a travel resource. thanks!