The Bali Sun

Indonesian Immigration is cracking down on foreigners working illegally in the country. With provinces like Bali welcoming the highest number of foreigners every year, Immigration officials hone in with a sharp focus on these areas. This month, Immigration has a specific focus on foreigners who are exploiting the so-called grey area of ‘unpaid activity’ where …

As Bali welcomes in the 2026 peak season, here at The Bali Sun, we are bracing for traffic chaos! Returning holidaymakers to Bali will be preparing for sun, sea, sand, and pockets of gridlock. Hope is at hand; however, new sea taxi services are set to launch soon. Bali has been discussing the introduction of …

Holidaymakers and tourists visiting Nusa Dua in Bali have been given the all-clear to enter the water. Officials in charge of the popular tourist resort have responded to an alleged shark sighting on Friday, 22nd May. Increased surveillance and beach patrols over the weekend have confirmed that there are no sharks in the vicinity, nor …

One thing we are seeing here at The Bali Sun is a surge in the amount of interest in multi-stop vacations across Indonesia. With Bali, the gateway to the archipelago and easily the most established tourism destination in the country, it’s easy to see why all adventures start and end here. Want to read more? …

Here at The Bali Sun, we spend a great deal of time researching and tracking the latest travel trends. We keep an eye on emerging travel trends to see which will stand the test of time. One of the most consistent travel trends that we have seen over the last couple of years in Bali …

Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort. While many think that the island’s OG beach destination is Kuta, here at The Bali Sun, we can assure you that Sanur is the original vacation hotspot in Bali. Oldest it may be, but Sanur is also the freshest and most innovative resort on the island, too. Sanur is …

Here at The Bali Sun, we are big advocates for North Bali as a travel destination. This part of the island really has it all. Incredible jungles home to pristine waterfalls, exceptional beaches, gorgeous accommodation, authentic cultural experiences…no crowds…need we go on? While noteworthy North Bali charms can be found on land, it’s fair to …

How is it the end of May already? Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve been chatting about how 2026 is flying by! It feels like we were only just covering the news for the New Year and then Nyepi…and now the peak season is upon us. Bali’s peak season is typically June through to mid-September, …

Biohacking and longevity, along with wellness and spirituality, are some of the biggest travel trends in Bali right now. Here at The Bali Sun we asked ourselves the question, what would happen if you created an itinerary that combined all of these trends in a culturally respectful way. Well, as it turns out, it creates …

While planning all the details of a dream itinerary may feel like the most important part of a trip to Bali, in reality, it’s a little duller… but all the more serious. Immigration is a big deal for tourists traveling to Bali or anywhere in Indonesia, and this week Indonesia’s Immigration has issued important updates …

Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has written an open letter to foreign tourists visiting the province. In the letter and accompanying video message, Governor Koster has thanked tourists for paying the Bali Tourism Tax Levy and called for more cooperation with the policy. The update comes as Bali enters the peak travel season, when upwards of …

The Nusa Dua is one of Bali’s most popular vacation resorts. Known for its luxury hotels and pristine shorelines, The Nusa Dua is one of the most established and highly regarded resorts in all of Southeast Asia. Ever working to push the boundaries of what is possible, the Nusa Dua has confirmed that they have …

Here at The Bali Sun, if you asked us where we would stay for a luxury beachside vacation in Bali, before you’d even finished your sentence, we would say Nusa Dua. This is Bali’s most luxurious resort area and is home to some of the most high-end hotels on the island, and has just welcomed …