One of the most exciting aspects of celebrating Christmas in Bali is experiencing all the different cultural festivities coming together in a truly unique way. Here at The Bali Sun, the Christmas and New Year holidays are among our most favourite times of year, because Balinese people have adopted the spirit of Christmas and make …
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Times are changing in Bali. Once upon a time, it was not possible to pay by card, hardly anywhere. It was only with cash or, if you were visiting somewhere very posh, traveler’s cheques. Times have changed, and while cash is still king in many parts of the island, more digital payment systems are being …
Wildlife and animal tourism have been a hot topic over the last few years. As tourists become more aware of welfare issues in the animal tourism sector, big changes have taken place, including reducing contact with animals and creating activities that give animals more freedom and less contact with visitors. Indonesia is home to the …
Tourists traveling to Bali in 2026 are being asked to step out of their comfort zone. Here at The Bali Sun, we see this as a great thing. Increasingly, tourism leaders in Indonesia are encouraging tourists to create multi-stop vacation itineraries, and one spot in particular complements Bali exceptionally well. Komodo National Park may be …
It is the most wonderful time of the year! It is also the busiest time of year for travel in Bali and across Indonesia. Christmas and New Year in Indonesia are major festivals with families traveling across the country to celebrate with their loved ones. There is also a huge influx of international tourists arriving, …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has recently announced that gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism will be the three focus points of tourism development nationwide over the next few years. In Bali, gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism have been central pillars of the hospitality sector for decades, and one hotel is proving that these travel trends will …
Tourists hoping to secure a last-minute hotel getaway in Bali may be in bad luck. Travel data from one of Bali’s least visited regions shows that Christmas hotel occupancy is currently at 90%. Is there still hope for any room at the inn this Christmas in Bali? Here at The Bali Sun, we’d think there …
Tourists in Bali have to take advantage of the opportunity to cash in on massive discounts this festive season. Bali’s most popular shopping malls are pulling out all the stops to ensure that shoppers get great deals and are seriously entertained during the Christmas and New Year period. Beachwalk Shopping Center in Kuta will host …
Bali’s biggest cultural park has shared updates about its New Year’s celebrations, and tourists on the island this festive season should snap up tickets soon. The GWK Cultural Park is famous for hosting one of the most significant New Year’s Eve events in all of Indonesia. The management team at GWK Cultural Park has spoken …
New traffic rules that have come into effect on one of Bali’s busiest roads caused chaos over the weekend. As drivers adjusted to the new traffic flow, the island was also being hit by torrential rains triggered by Cyclone Seed 93S, which caused widespread flooding in Bali’s top tourism resorts. The new traffic flow rules …
A tourist in Bali has been killed after being swept away by floodwaters. Bali is currently experiencing the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S. Extreme weather warnings are in effect until 18th December 2025 and could be extended. On Sunday, 14th December, the Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue Agency, I Nyoman Sidakarya, confirmed …
Leaders in Bali are on a mission to turn the island into an international trade and transit hub on par with Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This week, Bali tourism leaders hosted international delegates to discuss future partnerships and travel connectivity with a super unique destination. On Wednesday, 10th December, a tourism business roundtable …