The Indonesian Government is on a mission to harness the potential of travel and tourism nationwide to boost the economy. This renewed commitment to developing sustainable tourism could bring a series of impressive benefits to Bali tourists, who will be encouraged to engage with travel in new ways.  Speaking at the 37th Joint Meeting of …

The low-cost airline Jetstar has just confirmed that it will launch a new direct flight service between Australia and Bali. Australian tourists are the most frequent international arrivals in Bali, and the new service will give tourists more options than ever when it comes to planning their vacations.  Jetstar is one of the leading low-cost …

Bali’s tourism leaders have urged hotels, resorts, and guesthouses not to lower prices as the low season lingers and tourist travel trends change. Officials from the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association say that businesses must not get caught in price wars. While prices may not be dropping for Bali tourists anytime soon, incredibly affordable accommodation …

Indonesia Immigration has just issued a major new policy change that will help holidaymakers in Bali avoid vacation disasters. Every year, dozens of tourists are denied entry to their flights to Bali due to small passport damage. Indonesia Immigration has updated its policy so that tourists can now enter the country on a visa on …

Bali’s public bus service, Trans Metro Dewata, will resume operation on 20th April 2025. The service came to a halt at the beginning of the year due to funding constraints, leaving thousands of local residents without access to affordable public transport and reducing travel options for tourists. The service will now be resumed, and leaders …

With Easter just moments away, top attractions in Bali are preparing to see an influx of tourists to the island. While Indonesia is a majority Muslim nation and Bali is a majority Balinese Hindu province, around 10% of the country’s population is Christian. Easter Sunday is observed as a national public holiday in Indonesia.  Bali …

Bali is welcoming the opening of a new monkey forest attraction in Gianyar Regency close to Ubud. The new monkey forest sanctuary has been designed to help connect tourists with Bali’s natural landscape and cultural heritage as well as providing sanctuary for long-tailed macaques, the white monkeys of Bali and flying fox.  Kemenuh Monkey River …

Bali’s southernmost beach, Melasti Beach in Ungasan Village, is currently proving to be a huge hit with tourists. The coastline welcomed a huge surge in tourist visits during the Eid and Nyepi holiday periods earlier this month. With just a few weeks left of the low season, tourists in Bali need to make the most …

Bali’s most popular beaches of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, are undergoing something of a facelift. Work commenced on improving and conserving the beachfronts back in January 2025 and will continue through to October. While work is on-going, teams hope that disruptions will be kept to a minimum. The stretch of coastline that runs between Kuta, …

Are you planning a trip to Bali? Have you booked your travel insurance yet? Are you considering ‘running the risk’ and traveling to Indonesia without travel insurance? We’re here to hammer it home to all tourists, travellers, digital nomads, and expats in Bali that having comprehensive travel and international medical insurance is absolutely vital.As Bali’s …

Leaders in Bali have confirmed that it will soon be easier and safer to access some of Nusa Penida’s most famous viewpoints. Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong are amongst the top natural landmarks in the province, welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Nusa Penida is part of Klungkung Regency, and leaders from the …

Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has issued a serious warning to tourists in Bali. The provincial leader has declared that he will take a ‘no mercy’ approach to foreigners who are found to have been breaking the law or disrespecting Balinese culture. The statements come after an American national was arrested and deported after going on …