The west of Bali is a largely overlooked travel destination for tourists who visit the island for a laid-back vacation. Not only does the west of Bali have a wealth of travel experiences to offer, but it’s also the gateway to East Java that offers a whole new land of opportunities. Gilimanuk Habor is the …
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Bali’s auto-gates are officially up and running. The newly installed auto-gates can be found in both the international arrival and departure terminals. Tourists from ASEAN nations and those using the eVoA will be able to speed through the airport. The new auto-gates have been slowly and steadily installed across Bali Airport since late last year. …
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Once upon a time, tourists would not have dreamed of trying to book a vacation without the help of a travel agent. In many cases, it simply wasn’t possible for tourists to book flights or even contact hotels abroad to arrange bookings. In the digital age, all that is changing is impacting travel trends in …
Bit by bit, the cost of travel in Bali is rising. Whether it be the new tourism tax or the cost of attractions, some tourists have noted the cost of their annual vacation in Bali is creeping up and up. At the start of the year, a number of top tourist attractions increased their entry …
Bali’s Tourism Tax has been in effect for nearly two weeks. The new sustainable tourism initiative is set to help preserve and protect the island’s culture and the natural landscape. It is also supposed to fund real, impactful changes for tourists. During a meeting held by tourism officials in Denpasar on Friday evening, local politician …
The Indonesian Tourism Board is encouraging all tourists planning their visits to the country to expand their horizons. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Bali is home to some of the most prestigious and in-demand entertainment venues in all of Southeast Asia. Yet huge international music artists are performing all over the continent, and many of the biggest names in pop are not touching down on the Island of the Gods. This is something that Indonesia and Bali as …
A very special beach club will be opening in Bali in the coming days. Luna Beach Club, situated above Pantai Nyanyi in Tabanan, is creating a whole new world of leisure and luxury for tourists. The club will open on the 2nd March. Luna Beach Club is part of Nuanu City, a new regenerative city …
Sanur, one of Bali’s most popular beach resorts, has undergone a massive transformation. A huge proportion of the Sanur area has been transformed into the Sanur Special Economic Zone; much like Nusa Dua, the resort will focus on special interest tourism. The special interest tourism at Sanur will focus on medical tourism. Moving forward, the …
Bali’s new tourism tax has been in effect for a little over a week; while it seems that tourists aren’t too fussed about paying an extra USD 10 to visit the Island of the Gods, the new system has been experiencing a couple of teething problems. The Bali Tourism Department has requested that I Gusti …
Bali is amongst the most popular vacation destinations in South East Asia. The Island of the Gods is set to welcome 7.5 million international tourists this year. This has got leaders and travel experts asking: has Bali become a victim of its own success? Many people feel that Bali has already crossed the threshold into …