Bali has taken development to the next level. Once upon a time, the island saw the development of individual hotels and villas, then things shifted towards the development of bigger resorts and residential complexes, and for the last 5 years, there has been a growing focus on whole new cities and special economic zones, from …

North Bali is having a moment in 2026! Here at The Bali Sun, we are big fans of North Bali and recommend this region of the island to just about anyone who will listen to us talk about it for long enough! The regional capital of Singaraja is about to welcome a new tourist landscape, …

Bali is home to some of the best vacation villas in the world. From exceptional bamboo architecture to dreamy clifftop infinity pools, to authentic cultural homestays, to expansive contemporary homes, there is a vacation villa for every kind of traveler. The Bali Villa Rental Management Association (BVRMA) is proposing some big changes to the way in …

It’s all kicking off in Uluwatu this week. As peak season travel gets underway in Bali, the island’s most popular surf hotspot is seeing big full moon swells, a new traffic management system, and work behind the scenes to redevelop the beloved Bingin Beach. With all this change afoot, local residents and loyal Uluwatu lovers …

With the peak travel season getting started here in Bali, it is clear that law enforcement and immigration teams will be taking a strict zero-tolerance approach to criminal and anti-social behaviour in top vacation resorts. Over the last few days, Bali Police have responded to call-outs in the island’s top tourist resorts, affirming Bali’s stance …

One of the most difficult things about traveling in Bali is revisiting the urge to buy everything you see! Here at The Bali Sun, we are suckers for souvenirs, arts, crafts, and all the incredible textiles, spices, coffee…everything that you can buy here. We can totally understand why more and more tourists are shipping their …

2026 is proving to be an up-and-down year for travel. The conflict in the Middle East is understandably making tourists and travellers nervous about flying long haul, especially given the major travel disruptions we saw earlier in the year. The cost of living is also playing a huge part in travelers’ decision-making process, but one …

Connectivity to Bali for Australian tourists is about to get even better. On 22nd June, Virgin Australia will launch a new direct service to Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport from Canberra. This marks the start of opening up more travel options for holidaymakers and Bali lovers from the Australian Capital Territory. This is …

Uluwatu’s issues with traffic congestion are beyond a joke at this point. The problem with traffic congestion on the Bukit has been talked about by local residents and tourists for years, and leaders are now stepping up and introducing new traffic flows that should help alleviate traffic jams in the popular vacation hotspots. It’s not …

Uluwatu is one of Bali’s most popular tourist destinations right now. Much of what tourists call Uluwatu is actually known locally as Pecatu, with Uluwatu making up only a small section. As the area grapples with rampant development, local residents are voicing their concerns about what is happening in their communities.  This week has seen …

Police have been deployed at Canggu’s top tourist beach for the next few days. This week marks Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri in Indonesia. While Bali is a predominantly Balinese Hindu province, the Islamic holiday is observed as a public holiday nationwide, with millions of families traveling nationwide to celebrate the occasion. North Kuta, which includes …

Bali’s Nusa Penida is booming in demand with tourists right now. The outlying island is fast becoming one of the most popular spots for holidaymakers visiting Bali Province, and it is working to improve services and the overall experience for tourists. New changes will help make the arrivals process smoother for everyone. The Klungkung Regency …