Bali’s Plans To Become Dubai-Style Financial Hub Has Tourists Questioning If Island’s Era As Travel Hotspot Is Coming To An End

Transportation is once again hitting headlines in Bali this week. With the South Bali Ring Road now under construction, all eyes are falling on major public transportation upgrades set to change the way local people and tourists interact with the south coast forever. Badung Regency is home to top destinations like Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, …

Tourists planning day trips to Nusa Penida from Bali may soon need to reconsider their travel itineraries. Leaders in Nusa Penida are looking to change the time of the final boat crossing of the day to help better organize the tourist fast boat and ferry system, but it could throw a spanner in the works …

Tourists in Bali are being warned about the risk of tidal flooding at top beaches in the coming days. From 11th-17th August, there is a serious risk of tidal flooding along vast stretches of southern Bali.  The  Denpasar Region III Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has urged the public to be aware of the …

Travel in Bali and around Indonesia is more accessible and affordable than ever. Here at The Bali Sun, we are always exploring new ways of experiencing everything that the archipelago has to offer. Island hopping is one of the most exciting ways to travel through both Bali Province and Indonesia more broadly, but the real …

Cultural and spiritual tourism is, to this day, one of the biggest reasons why tourists visit Bali. The province is home to some of the most sacred sites in all of Indonesia, and Balinese Hindu spirituality influences the day-to-day life of communities across the island. For tourists seeking an authentic spiritual pilgrimage while in Bali, …

Bali is perhaps most famous as a coastal vacation destination. Tourists traveling to Bali dream of opening up the shutters of their luxury suite to be welcomed with oceanfront views. Here at The Bali Sun, we love an oceanfront view as much as the next traveler, but we also have a special place in our …

Fast boats are one of the most important transportation links for tourists traveling to Bali. Fast boat providers connect tourists with destinations like Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, the Gili Islands and Lombok, and for years the operation’s safety standards have been a point of intense focus.  With Benoa Harbour now functioning as the Bali Maritime …

Bali’s Astungkara Way is amongst a handful of businesses in Bali leading the regenerative agriculture and tourism movement. Named as National Geographic’s Best of the World in wellness by readers, Astungkara Way is making yet another pioneering move in October.  Based in Badung Regency, Astungkara Way is committed to transforming Bali into the world’s first …

Nusa Penida is one of Bali’s most beloved tourist destinations. Attractions like Kelingking Beach and Manta Bay receive hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. While most tourists head to Nusa Penida to explore the island’s natural wonders, there is a wealth of cultural heritage hidden away and waiting to be found.  Visiting a temple …

Bali Province is governed as nine regencies, with Badung Regency the most established for tourism. In 2026, it’s becoming clear that neighboring Tabanan Regency is quickly increasing in popularity with both tourists and developers, and recent updates from leaders suggest this trend is not going to slow down.  Business is booming in Tabanan Regency right …

Bali’s royal heritage makes for fascinating reading. For tourists traveling to Bali who are interested in exploring more of the history of this island, the royal palaces are a good place to start. From Karangasem Regency through to the Kingdom of Gianyar and over to the royal seat of Klungkung Regency, exploring Bali’s royal past …

Bali is getting busy! Here at The Bali Sun, we have definitely noticed how much busier the island has become over the last ten years. With crowded beaches and resort areas becoming the norm, we have people asking us all the time… Is a crowd-free vacation still possible in Bali? Our answer to that question …