The Bali Sun

Readers of DestinAsian magazine have voted Bali the Best Island for Travel in 2025. The magazine, popular with English-speaking readers across the continent, hosts its awards annually, and experienced travellers share their insights to help compile the list. Bali has beaten the likes of the Maldives, Boracay in the Philippines, Phuket in Thailand, Phu Quoc …

Tourists visiting Bali, specifically those visiting Nusa Penida, are being urged to be extremely mindful of where they choose to swim in the ocean. Though the waters around Bali province are often crystal clear and extremely enticing, the powerful tidal currents beneath can be deadly. Police in Nusa Penida have confirmed the successful rescue of …

Travel within Southeast Asia is about to get more exciting. Vietnam Airlines has just announced that it will launch a round-trip service between Ho Chi Minh City and Bali’s Denpasar. The news comes as both destinations are in top rankings as some of the best global travel destinations in 2025. From 1st June 2025 jet …

Bali Immigration teams have issued updates about the latest round of deportations from the island. The deportations come as a warning to foreigners who may be unclear about immigration law to get up to speed, and as a deterrent to those considering breaking the rules. A British man, known by his initials KSM, has been …

Tourists traveling to Bali might need to reconsider their travel day outfits from now on. An amusing story coming out of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is a timely prompt for tourists entering Indonesia to give a moment’s thought to what they are going to wear when they arrive and depart from the province. …

We’re going to offer up a controversial opinion here. During your first trip to Bali, you shouldn’t be rushing around trying to tick off every last thing on your bucket list. As a travel destination, Bali is not going anywhere, and we know you’re going to be back. With that in mind, use your first …

Bali has just announced that it will be developing a new port international port off Serangan Island in Denpasar. The port, to be known as Marina International, will be able to accommodate up to 140 luxury yachts. Serangan Island is a little-known destination located between Benoa and Nusa Dua. Serangan Island has been a traditional …

Bali has just welcomed its new Governor, Deputy Governor, and Regents for another five-year term. As the new cycle formally gets underway, leaders are committing to new promises and targets for the community of Bali. Naturally high on the list of priorities are waste management, traffic congestion, and tourism. The new Regent of Badung, Wayan …

Fly Bali, a commercial helicopter tour provider in Bali, has just obtained a new level of certification that will enable the company to offer a whole new range of services and activities. The company has its sights set on changing the game in Bali by introducing skydiving to the province. After receiving its Air Operator …

Leaders in Bali have issued updates on the highly controversial Uluwatu Sea Wall Project. The development was intended to help secure a crack in the cliff directly beneath the world-famous and deeply spiritually significant Uluwatu Temple. Yet, many local communities and Bali lovers feel that the project has done more harm than good. Initial project …

Normal services have been resumed at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport after the airport’s only runway was closed for two hours on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. The runway closure caused travel chaos at Bali Airport after 31 flights were delayed due to the major incident. The major incident was caused by an Airfast …

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is working to map out the potential for further tourism development in East Bali. This is excellent news for Bali lovers who will soon find it easier than ever to explore the wonders of Karangasem Regency and the East of Bali. The Deputy Minister of Tourism’s, Ni Luh Puspa, spoke …