The Indonesian Government has been praised for developing new fast-boat connections between ports in West Bali, North Bali, and East Java’s Banyuwangi. The new routes are set to change the way in which domestic tourists from Java explore the province and the way in which international tourists explore the Bali and East Java region as …
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Tourists in Bali have been issued with warnings from police over a common but costly mistake. As more and more tourists explore the island, police are finding an increasing number of visitors making dangerous mistakes and even breaking the law while driving mopeds and motorbikes. Contrary to scenes on many roads in Bali, it is …
Part of the role of Indonesia’s Tourism Board, Wonderful Indonesia, is to inform and direct tourists from around the world and around the country to the nation’s best travel destinations. Whether these are on the path or so wildly off the path you can’t even rely on a map, the role of a tourism board …
Bali’s Benoa Harbor is being transformed into a luxury marina as the resort area embarks on a new journey as a luxury tourism destination. Benoa is one of Bali’s most loved and affordable resort destinations. The new luxury marina, built as part of the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub, will greatly improve travel infrastructure in South …
The Indonesian Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies has announced that it will be launching a new centralized digital tourism information center on the 14th of October, 2024. The platform, known as the Digital Nusantara Tourist Information Center, will help tourists access all the information they need about traveling throughout the country, including Bali Province, …
Most Bali lovers have heard of the Nyepi Festival, Bali’s sacred day of silence. But far fewer have heard of Nyepi Laut, the silent day of the ocean. With Nyepi Laut coming up on the 18th of October, tourists planning on traveling between Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Lembongan will have to double-check …
As Bali becomes busier, tourists are increasingly vulnerable to opportunistic criminals who prey on holidaymakers who let their guard down while enjoying a vacation or a big night out. While Bali remains the most statistically safe destination for international tourists, police are working to increase safety for all. The South Kuta Police Chief Commissioner, I …
Once upon a time, tourists visiting Bali would have to simply write a postcard home if they wanted to make contact with loved ones abroad; then came the costly international phone calls, followed by tiny internet cafes to send emails via a dial-up connection. When WiFi became more widely available on the island, tourists were …
Major changes have been brought into effect for foreigners and tourists in Indonesia who are found to be in breach of immigration law. Whether breaking the conditions of a visa, overstaying, or breaking the law more broadly, foreigners could soon be hit with life behind bars and prison sentences. The news comes as Indonesia’s Department …
As Bali awaits hearing the final draft of new legislation that will ban the development of new hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues in the island’s most popular hotspots for upwards of two years, the province is consistently listed among the world’s top destinations most affected by overtourism. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation defines tourism …
Bali Farm House, in the heart of Bedugul, has opened Bali’s largest outdoor playground. The living farm attraction, located between Lake Beratan and Lake Buyan in the central highlands of the island, has quickly become a family-favourite day out for both locals and tourists. Bali Farm House spans over an 1800 m2 piece of land, …
The Bali Tourism Tax Levy has been in effect since 14 February 2024. Despite over 4.5 million international tourists visiting the province in the year to date, the vast majority have not paid their fees. The IDR 150,000 fee applies to all international tourists, short-stay business visitors, and socio-cultural visitors to the province. With figures …