If you’re heading to Bali, you might notice something completely unexpected on the beach this month: pop-up immigration booths right next to baby sea turtles. After a recent agency scandal, Bali’s top officials are pulling out all the stops to win back tourists’ trust. Their strategy? A massive, island-wide initiative to make visa and public …
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Fitness is life in Bali right now! From classic yoga classes to Hyrox, from surf lessons to Pilates, it low-key seems like a vacation is as much an opportunity to get fit as it is to relax. We’re here for it! Here at The Bali Sun, we love a good workout as much as all …
For centuries, Bali has been one of the most important trading posts on the Indonesian archipelago, from spices to furniture, textiles to fresh produce, Bali was the destination of choice for merchants and traders from all around the world. Nowadays, this part of Bali’s heritage is often overlooked by tourists visiting the island, but for …
Bali’s Badung Regency is home to the island’s biggest and most well-known tourist resorts, from Kuta to Canggu, Uluwatu to Nusa Dua; Badung Regency is the place to be. As we’ve just hit July, the Badung Tourism Board has issued an updated events calendar for the second half of the year, and it looks to …
Medical tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel niches in the world. Touted to be worth billions of dollars annually, Bali is starting to claim a slice of the pie. From the new world-class Bali International Hospital to pioneering aesthetic and cosmetic clinics, Bali is set to become one of the region’s leading medical tourism …
Beach safety is a top priority in Bali right now. With the long school holidays happening, thousands more people are visiting the beaches. It is also a full moon, which typically brings tidal swells, higher wave heights, and strong undercurrents, all of which pose a risk to beachgoers. Speaking to reporters this week, the Head …
Safety is a top priority for tourists traveling in 2026. Since Bali is in the middle of the peak travel season, security teams have been increasing patrols and surveillance of crime-prone areas across the province. However, some opportunistic thieves have been slipping through the cracks. Over the weekend, CCTV footage emerged of an international tourist …
Bali’s most famous destinations may sit along the coast, but it’s the island’s hidden jungle eco-stays that have us here at The Bali Sun dreaming up our next island escape. From the hills of Tabanan to the riverine jungles of Ubud to the waterfall oasis of Munduk, Bali’s hidden jungle eco-stays are not to be …
Bali may be best known for its stunning coastlines and beachfront resorts, but in 2026 and beyond, more and more tourists are looking for off-path destinations to retreat and switch off. As Bali’s coastal resorts become busier and busier, here at The Bali Sun, we are looking to the island’s lakesides for a sense of …
Here at The Bali Sun, we know that this island is a winner across all fronts. From incredible scenery to world-class hotels, from exceptional restaurants to totally unique cultural landmarks, Bali really does have it all. Which is why it is so exciting to see the island and its tourism offering win big at the …
Bali is celebrating 100 years of tourism in 2027, and to mark the occasion, the Bali Provincial Government is hosting a series of special events. From cultural shows to community fun runs in iconic locations, celebrating 100 Years of Bali Tourism is going to be real good fun. Last weekend, Bali hosted the first of …
In 2026 for tourists traveling anywhere in the world, safety is a top priority. Bali, thankfully, is one of the safest travel destinations in the world. That being said, leaders are not resting on their laurels, and with the peak vacation season in full flow here on the island, safety and security efforts will be …