Important Updates Issued For Bali Tourists Extending Visas Over Christmas And New Year

Tourists visiting Bali’s Sanur this festive season are in with a chance of meeting some of the island’s most endangered species. The Sanur Turtle Village Hatchery is one of the most underrated attractions in Sanur and is doing vital work to support the conservation of this ancient species. The Sanur Village Turtle Hatchery is one …

Bali has welcomed a new beach club onto the scene. The new Atlas Beach House, located in the heart of Canggu, is not your typical Bali beach club. At this new coastal hangout, the vibes are all about rest and rejuvenation over raving from dusk till dawn.  Atlas Beach Club is the biggest beach club …

Bali’s biggest open landfill was set to close for good on the 23rd December. However, this long-anticipated closure is now experiencing more obstacles. Following the grant of an extension on the closure date, demonstrations have been held in Denpasar as waste collection teams have become vocal about their concerns over sustainable solutions for waste disposal …

Bali is struggling to cope with increased road traffic. From Denpasar to Gilimanuk, from Uluwatu to Ubud, for tourists visiting Bali, traffic congestion can often feel like an unavoidable reality. It is an issue that leaders are all too aware of and are committed to making right.  Back in 2024, the then Minister of Tourism …

Has anyone else heard the speculation that Bali is quieter than usual at this time of year? Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve been picking up on these rumours and can confirm this rumour could not be further from the truth; in fact, even the Governor of Bali has weighed in on the situation.  This …

One of the most exciting aspects of celebrating Christmas in Bali is experiencing all the different cultural festivities coming together in a truly unique way. Here at The Bali Sun, the Christmas and New Year holidays are among our most favourite times of year, because Balinese people have adopted the spirit of Christmas and make …

A tide of plastic trash has washed up on Bali’s Pantai Jerman. The popular beach, nestled between Kuta and Jimbaran, is typically one of the worst-affected beaches when the annual tides of waste start washing up. Here at The Bali Sun, we will be reporting on these tides of trash as they arrive to help …

It is starting to feel a lot like Christmas in Bali as the island prepares to welcome 1.5 million tourists during the next two weeks. Here at The Bali Sun, we will be bringing you all the news and updates you need to navigate the island smoothly and enjoyably this festive season.  Tourists traveling to …

Did you know that Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort? Many folks incorrectly assume the oldest beach resort in Bali is Kuta. While Kuta first catapulted Bali onto the world stage as a tourism destination, tourists have been sunbathing in Sanur since day dot. Sanur is not only Bali’s oldest tourism hotspot but also the island’s …

Times are changing in Bali. Once upon a time, it was not possible to pay by card, hardly anywhere. It was only with cash or, if you were visiting somewhere very posh, traveler’s cheques. Times have changed, and while cash is still king in many parts of the island, more digital payment systems are being …

Wildlife and animal tourism have been a hot topic over the last few years. As tourists become more aware of welfare issues in the animal tourism sector, big changes have taken place, including reducing contact with animals and creating activities that give animals more freedom and less contact with visitors. Indonesia is home to the …

Tourists traveling to Bali in 2026 are being asked to step out of their comfort zone. Here at The Bali Sun, we see this as a great thing. Increasingly, tourism leaders in Indonesia are encouraging tourists to create multi-stop vacation itineraries, and one spot in particular complements Bali exceptionally well.  Komodo National Park may be …