How does this Bali/Java itinerary sound?
 

Any suggestions/advice?

1. Leave Chicago Oct 26 Direct flight Singapore airlines Executive Economy

2. Arrive Sin Oct 28 with connection to Bali

3. 5 nights in Deluxe One Bedroom at The Legian

4. Fly to Java, 2 nights Amanjiwo (we put Java in the middle of the trip due to flight times)

6. Back to Bali and 5 nights at 4S Sayan

7. 2 nights Singapore at the Oriental

8. Home on November 11

Hi Lisa24. You realize it will be raining at this time, right? Especially in the inland areas.

I only say this because my husband and I were in Bali in October and were dissapointed with our stay at the FS Sayan because it rained every moment we were there and we could not take advantage of our villa's pool or wonderful deck/outdoor living areas.

Not to say that this is a necessarily a problem. Just so you are aware and don't have expectations otherwise...

Ericka, we were aware but thanks for the warning. Im just hoping we get lucky with the weather.

We were in Tahiti and Australia during the rainy season and hardly saw any rain so I hope our luck continues.

How much rain are we talking. Just a drizzle or monsoon?

How did you like the 4S Sayan? Would you recommend staying there?

We got very unlucky with the weather - the rainy season came early and it stayed! I believe our trip was about 8 days and I would say 5-6 of them were spent full of clouds and rain.

The Four Seasons Sayan was wonderful. You will love it! Just don't forget that you are in a rain forest and appreciate it for what it is. What type of room did you book? We were in a Riverfront Villa.

P.S. You will love Singapore Airlines!

We booked a regular villa (not riverfront). This is the second time we will be flying on Singapore Airlines (last time to Thailand/Cambodia) and were very impressed. This will be the first time in Executive Economy though. Really looking forward to not having to had a layover in Europe.