Whether we like it or not, money has a huge influence on our travel decisions. Here at The Bali Sun, we try to live our best lives irrespective of the number on the screen when we check our account, but we’re also super realistic. The Indonesian Rupiah has weakened, which is concerning in many ways; …
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Seminyak is Bali’s best timeliness destination. From vast expansive white sand beaches to top-notch hotels, incredible restaurants, and bouchie beach clubs, here at The Bali Sun, we can never get enough of Seminyak. From Double Six Beach to Petitenget Beach, from the markets to the boutiques, from the warungs to the fine-dining restaurants, Seminyak seamlessly brings all worlds …
Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort. The coastal hotspot has had many lives and remains one of the most popular destinations on the island. However, as the destination has grown, the surrounding infrastructure, especially for transportation and parking, hasn’t quite kept up with increasing demand, resulting in traffic congestion issues and parking problems. The Denpasar …
The Nusa Dua is one of Indonesia’s most luxurious tourism resorts. Home to some of Bali’s most exclusive hotels, it is easy to see why this is the destination of choice for world leaders, celebrities, and the ultra-wealthy. Room occupancy rates show that demand for travel in this gorgeous coastal retreat is only going to …
Tides of ocean debris and plastic waste have been washing up on Bali’s shores since late November 2025. This seasonal phenomenon is no longer a shocking sight to local communities and returning visitors to Bali, but to first-time tourists, the scene of idyllic beachfronts strewn with trash can be a lot to take in. One …
Tourists looking for something a little different in terms of accommodation for their upcoming trip to Bali should seriously consider glamping. Here at The Bali Sun, we are all about the adventurous life, and glamping allows tourists to experience the wonders of nature without giving up any of those essential home comforts. Want to read …
Here at The Bali Sun, we are seeing a trend emerging. In 2026 we think that the rise of the multi-stop vacation from Bali is going to be huge. With so much to discover both within Bali Province and around the Indonesian Archipelago, whether tourists stay on the island or adventure across regions, a multi-stop …
At face value, to the uninitiated, Bali may appear to be one island with one universal cultural experience. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Bali is, in fact, made up of nine distinct regencies that each have a truly unique culture and landscape of their own. Want to read more? Our Bali …
Bali’s Villa Rental & Management Association has been working tirelessly to bring industry standards to the island’s booming private vacation rental sector. With the increasing demand for private vacation rentals and rapid development of new properties, it is becoming increasingly evident that more accreditation and standardisation are needed. The Bali Villa Rental & Management Association …
Bali’s Benoa Port has undergone a huge renovation over the last five years and has been transformed into the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. As the harbour fully embraces this new chapter, it is clear that the growth isn’t going to slow down; Benoa is now Indonesia’s national HQ for luxury cruise travel. The Benoa Port …
Bali’s culture is rich and diverse; this is just one of the many reasons why more than 7 million international tourists visited the province in 2025. The Bali Provincial Government has just released the official events calendar for 2026, and it looks like this year is going to be even more culturally exciting than ever. …
Bali has once again been named in the Best of the Best Tourism Destinations in the world by TripAdvisor. Here at The Bali Sun, we know that Bali deserves to be in the top spot year after year, but it is fantastic to see that real travellers are also still just as excited about travel …