Bali’s Uluwatu is fast becoming one of the island’s most popular travel destinations. Home to pristine new beach villas, stunning clifftop vistas, and some of the finest entertainment venues on the island, it’s easy to see why the great and the good are hop-stepping to Uluwatu. Situated at (almost) the southernmost point of the island …
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Since Bali has celebrated the successful arrival of the world’s largest commercial plane to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, passengers arriving in the province can expect an even more efficient arrivals process. On June 1st, 2023, Bali welcomed Emirate A380 to the tarmac, in a true moment for the history books. The flight landed at …
The holiday season is just around the corner in Bali, and it looks like tourists heading to the island can look forward to more and more live music events. Bali may be best known for its sun, sea, and sand, but live music and world-class partying are helping to keep the destination as popular as …
In a week full of huge announcements about tourism in Bali, there has been a lot to take in. Bali’s Governor Koster released a circular letter that outlined twelve things that tourists on the island must not do if they want to stay on the right side of the law and have an enjoyable stay …
It has been a big week for tourism policy announcements in Bali. From a ban on all activities on the island’s mountains to a comprehensive list of do’s and don’t for visitors, there’s a lot to take in. Amongst all the changes, crackdowns, and amendments, Bali’s Governor Koster has also announced an urgent review into …
Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, has formally announced the do’s and don’t for tourists on the island. The announcement comes after weeks of planning and preparation from the provincial government to create a set of new guidelines for visits to the island. As outlined in the Governor of Bali Circular Letter Number 4 of 2023, the …
Following the announcement of a blanket ban on all activities on all of Bali’s twenty-two mountains, including iconic Mount Batur and Mount Agung, local communities and tourists are making their feelings known. Earlier this week, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster announced that all activities on all of Bali’s mountains would be banned with immediate effect, ‘forever.’ …
Weather and tidal flooding warnings have been issued for over a dozen of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches this weekend. Bali’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) have urged the public to exercise caution while enjoying the island’s coastlines this weekend and into next week. This weekend will see the full moon rise over Bali, …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has made a landmark policy announcement that will enforce, with immediate effect, a ban on all tourist activities on all of Bali’s mountains and volcanos. In this seismic announcement, Governor Koster has formally announced the ban of all activities on all of Bali’s mountains and volcanos. While the ban on activities …
Officials in Bali have announced that they will be cracking down on tourists who are staying in illegally operated guesthouses, hotels, and homestays. The announcement comes as Bali’s Governor Koster called an urgent meeting with regency leaders to discuss non-payment of taxes. During his press conference held in Denpasar on Wednesday, 31st May, Governor Koster …
Ubud is known to be the cultural and artistic capital of Bali. Home to some of the most impressive jungle resorts in the world, there is just one that stands a cut above the rest. Padma Ubud has been announced as the best hotel in Ubud by TripAdvisor. Even more impressively, the resort has been …
The Head of the Tourism Office in Bali has called on local residents to stop posting videos of foreigners behaving badly on social media. His request comes as top police officials warned the public that posting videos of other people committing crimes also puts the person who uploads in a precarious position in the eyes …