Check in or Carry on when travelling

[jollie]

I'm heading over to Bali shortly for my sisters wedding and was looking to take my camera gear accross as she's asked me to take some pictures at the reception. I'd also like to get out and take some photos for myself anyway. When travelling do you usually take your camera gear as carry on luggage or in your checked suitcase?

Most of my gear is current in a lowpro flipside 300 so it should hopefully if i decide to pack it in my suitcase it should be relatively protected, I was just curious as to what other people do with their gear when travelling?

Alternatively should i get a new camera bag that has enough space to double as my carry on bag??