Bali’s Melasti Beach, the southernmost beach in the island province, is braced and ready for the festive season to arrive. Melasti Beach is one of the most culturally important beaches in Bali and has proven to be a hit with tourists in recent months. Over the holiday season, Bali generally welcomes over one million international …
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Two of Bali’s newest and most luxurious tourist hangouts have won big at the World Luxury Awards 2024. Kanva Ubud by K Club Ubud and Akar Gastrobar have made a big impact on the world’s tourism scene and have made an even bigger impact in Bali. Kanva Ubud by K Club Ubud won Best Luxury …
Indonesia has appointed the International visa service provider VFS Global as its new visa application provider. The move will help streamline visa application services for those traveling to Indonesia. The mission is to enhance traveler convenience and attract more tourism and investment to Indonesia while making the visa application process as easy as possible. The …
Denpasar is an exciting and fascinating Indonesian city to explore. While many of Bali’s annual holidaymakers and frequent travelers simply pass through Denpasar on the way to their next coastal or jungle-clad destination or perhaps drop by simply to visit the Immigration Office, more visitors are clocking that there are heaps of authentic travel opportunities …
The Chairman of the Bali Medical Tourism Association has given his insights on the future of medical and wellness travel in the province. Dr Gede Wiryana Patra Jaya has explained that as Bali has been a world-class travel destination for many years its foundations are strong, but there is more work to be done to …
Preparing to go on vacation can be a little stressful; there is a lot to think about and a lot to be easily distracted by. Have you got travel insurance? Have you arranged an airport pick-up? Does the dog sitter know where the spare key is?! Of all the checks and considerations tourists must complete …
Bali’s leading tourism officials have given their backing to a ban on the development of new accommodation, food, and beverage businesses in Bali’s busiest tourism resorts for the next two years. A moratorium was due to be in effect by the end of October 2024, but finishing touches are still being added to the new …
Leaders in Bali have come together to discuss the safety guidelines and systems in place on the island’s most popular volcanic hiking routes. Hiking up Mount Batur or Mount Agung for sunrise is one of the most famous bucket list activities in Bali, but in recent years, the number of tragedies on the mountainsides has …
The Indonesian National Council for Special Economic Zones has revealed that the Health Special Economic Zone in Sanur is now among the country’s top five best areas. The Sanur has received over IDR 2.29 trillion in investment and is set to be fully operational in 2025. The Sanur will offer world-class integrated medical tourism and …
2024 was set to be Bali’s biggest year on record for cruise travel, and the hypothesis has been proven correct so far. In fact, cruise travel is about to see a notable rise in Bali as we head towards the end of the year. With the MV Silver Nova Cruise Ship in the dock this …
The Australian Government has issued updated guidance for tourists heading to Bali. The updates come as a number of Australian tourists have been seriously injured and, in some tragic cases, even lost their lives on the paradise island in the last few months. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali, but the …
One of Bali’s finest five-star hotels is presenting a new wellness program that is set to wow guests. Conrad Bali, located in the heart of Benoa, is showcasing its JIWA Wellness Experience to the world. Including a series of specially developed treatments, therapies, and indulgent, luxurious experiences, guests are going to want to extend their …