Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has confirmed that six major international airlines are bidding for increased flight routes starting in October 2024. This is huge news for travelers who are planning their trips to the province at the end of the year and into early 2025.  Updates shared by Angkasa Pura I, the …

A new ferry service has launched this week in Bali that will give tourists even more options when it comes to island hopping around the province. Sanur Ferries is a new shuttle service that will provide connections between the main island of Bali, Nusa Penida, and Nusa Lembongan. The soft launch event for the Sanur …

The horror story experienced by an Australian holidaymaker in Bali serves as a timely reminder for all tourists heading to the island to take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy. 56-year-old Catherine Curtis broke her leg in not one but two places during the descent from Mount Batur.  Bali’s Mount Batur is the island’s most …

As Bali grapples with the question of whether the island needs more hotels and resorts, one of the islands most loved hotels has just unveiled stunning new upgrades and renovations. The Nandini Jungle by Hanging Gardens in Payangan, just outside of Ubud, has been given a fresh feel and is even more beautiful than before! …

The travel platform TripAdvisor has named Bali as one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world in 2024. The romantic charm of the island is everlasting when it comes to honeymoon couples who, as a travel demographic, consistently name the province as their dream destination.  Bali has beaten trending honeymoon destinations like Dubai and …

Taro Village is quickly becoming one of Bali’s most popular tourist villages. With so much culture to explore in Bali, one of the most impactful ways to learn more about the island’s heritage is to visit a cultural tourism village. Taro is taking it one step further with magical homestay getaways.  Despite Pengliuran Village in …

Tourism leaders in Bali are taking action to help make Bali’s most dangerous beach a little safer for tourists. Kelingking Beach, on Nusa Penida, is easily the province’s most dangerous stretch of coastline, having claimed the lives of dozens of people over the last ten years.  Community leaders and tourism stakeholders in Nusa Penida have …

Police in Bali have confirmed that they are opening increased blue light patrols in top tourism resort areas this high season. The news comes after a British tourist became the victim of a violent robbery in Canggu last week.  The North Kuta Sector Police will continue to hold Blue Light Patrol activities to keep the …

Tourists considering driving a motorcycle or a car in Bali must take the time to familiarize themselves with the rules of the road before starting the engine. Leaders on the island have confirmed that tourists who received a driving ticket, even for a minor infringement, risk deportation.  The news comes as leaders and top authorities …

Nusa Dua is Bali’s most luxurious resort area. Home to the island’s highest concentration of 5-star hotels, this is where the world’s rich and famous come to experience the magic of Bali for themselves.  Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!  

Munduk is the name that is hot on the lips of every Bali lover right now. Whether a returning annual visitor or a first-time holidaymaker, with Bali’s leading destinations more popular than ever, travelers are seeking new destinations that offer the chance to connect with the natural and cultural charm of the island. One of …

Top tourism leaders in Bali have backed the idea of issuing sanctions against tourists who fail or refuse to pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The mandatory fee came into effect in February, but only 40% of eligible visitors have been making their contribution.  Speaking to reporters, the Chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Industry Association …