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 …
Tourism
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, …
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 …
Tourists heading to Bali can add a new landmark to their itinerary. The Turyapada Tower, in the Bedugul Highlands, was built as a telecommunications tower, but leaders in Bali are working to establish the essential infrastructure as a tourism destination in its own right, including the installation of a cable car ride. Turyapada Tower has …
Tourists traveling to Bali are always on the lookout for souvenirs to take home. As an island of artisans and craftspeople, Bali has plenty of souvenir options for tourists to choose from, from artwork to woodcrafts, from traditional cloth to candles. One type of souvenir is becoming increasingly popular among tourists to Bali for its …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has shared his appreciation for international tourists who have paid their Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory IDR 150,000 tourism tax was introduced in 2024, and although all international visitors to the island are required to make the contribution, shockingly, less than 40% of tourists have done so during the two …
Tourists traveling to Bali quite rightly want to be off the plane and into their accommodation as quickly as possible. Here at The Bali Sun, we are all too aware that over the peak travel season, encountering queues at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is an all too common occurrence, which is why …
Anyone who has visited Uluwatu in the last three years will be all too familiar with the issues at the tourist hotspots’ traffic congestion, to put it mildly. Tourists planning on visiting Bali’s Uluwatu in the near future, we hate to be the ones to break it to you, but you know that here at …