Bali’s Nusa Dua is home to some of the island’s most famous hotels. The area can boast a whole host of achievements, including hosting the G20 in November 2022. Now, the resort can proudly claim to have the longest swimming pool on the island. The Courtyard Nusa Dua, a Marriott Hotel, is proudly home to …
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Top officials from the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies say that tourists don’t mind paying the newly implemented tourism tax. The USD 10 fee is mandatory for all international tourists arriving in the province. A spokesperson for the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies, Nia Niscaya, held a press conference on Monday in …
It is a widely acknowledged fact that Bali is finding its relationship with tourism complicated at the moment. The island has been seeking to redefine its tourism model and move towards more sustainable and culturally respectful tourism as the standard. What Bali is really grappling with is how to balance mass tourism. This is something …
The west of Bali is one of the most underrated travel destinations on the island, if not the whole country! It is home to stunning coastal vistas, rolling hills, and a national park abundant with wildlife. Finally, West Bali is starting to get the recognition it deserves. The Plataran Menjangan Hotel is celebrating a major …
Bali is a travel destination that is always evolving. Once upon a time, tourists could only stay at small, locally run guest houses and were afforded the most generous of welcomes and the most basic of amenities. Nowadays, everything has changed. It seems that every single day, a new hotel, resort, or guest house is …
For tourists who want to avoid the crowds and get great value for money (who doesn’t?!), this month is a great time to visit Bali. The low season will run now until early May, and the island’s most iconic destinations are eager to welcome as many tourists as possible. Bali’s Nusa Dua is spoiling tourists …
It has been nearly a week since Bali’s new tourism tax came into effect. The new policy requires all international tourists to the province to pay a mandatory IDR 150,000 tourism levy. Although the first few days have been smooth, leaders say more changes could be on their way. Originally, leaders said that they wanted …
It has to be said that Bali is a travel destination that delivers. Do you want to parasail over the ocean? That you can do. Want to hike a volcano at sunrise? Consider it done! Want a waterfall in the jungle all to yourself? Your wishes will be granted! Bali is home to hundreds of …
If you want to relax and unwind in Bali, some may say you need to forget about the beaches and head to the highlands. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
It is true that tourists visit Bali to immerse themselves in the island’s traditional culture and natural landscapes. But it cannot be overlooked that the Island of the Gods is home to some of the most magical and innovative nightlife hangouts in Asia. It seems that magic, mythology, and mysticism are trending in Bali right …
Bali’s new tourism tax is officially in operation. The new tourism levy is mandatory for all international tourists visiting the province and can be paid online, in person at Bali Airport, or with registered hotels and resorts. As the first week of the new normal unfolds, global embassies have been contacted to help socialize and …