There are many exciting things about traveling to Indonesia for the first time. For those who visit the island from very different cultures and climates, the touchdown in Indonesia is a sensory overload. One of the top things that first-time tourists to Bali often note is that their holiday budget makes them feel like millionaires. …

Uluwatu is one of Bali’s hottest destinations right now. The coastal retreat is loved by surfers, holidaymakers, and digital nomads. As this part of the island undergoes rapid changes, one thing will always remain the same: Uluwatu’s rustic charms will never fail to impress tourists. The Bukit Peninsula is often incorrectly referred to as Uluwatu. …

Indonesia’s top meteorologists are warning the nation that extreme heat is to be expected this rainy season. The newly appointed head of the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has shared detailed explanations as to what can be expected as La Niña arrives over the archipelago.  Speaking to reporters, the newly appointed Head of …

Australian tourists are the most frequent arrivals into Bali, and travel for Bali’s biggest fans is about to get even easier. In March 2026, a low-cost airline will start a direct flight from the Sunshine Coast to Singapore via Bali.  Jetstar, one of Australia’s top pick airlines, has confirmed that it will launch a new …

Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach has been hitting headlines over the last few months. In July, the Bali Provincial Governor acted on demolition orders at the popular surfer spot on the Bukit Peninsula. Four months on, and demolition work has been completed, but tonnes of debris remain.  Tourists, community members, and local businesses have raised formal complaints …

Tourists planning their 2026 vacations in Bali should seriously consider Nusa Dua as their destination of choice. Nusa Dua consistently receives rave reviews from tourists and is home to some of the best hotels on the island. It’s not only reviews that show Nusa Dua is the place to be, but occupancy too.  Speaking to …

The first trip to Bali is always exciting. A jam-packed adventure filled with cultural overload and fun in the sun. It is really on the return visit to Bali that tourists really get to understand the island in a deeper way. Many consider the first trip to Bali as an introduction. Whether visiting for 7 …

Tourism in Bali continues to grow. In 2026 and 2027, a series of newly developed hotels will open their doors. This week, a major hotel chain has confirmed that it will be expanding into Bali in 2027. IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed that it will be expanding its offering into Indonesia in 2027. The …

New flight routes have opened up at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, making the transport hub more connected than ever. The overall mission by leaders in Bali is to make the province not only a top destination, but also a launchpad for travel across the country and the surrounding region.  Bali’s I Gusti …

The Bali Police are calling on the support of consulates in the province to help improve the behavior of tourists on the island. Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya has issued similar calls earlier this year.  In a meeting held in Denpasar, Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya called together representatives from 24 …

Holidaymakers and tourists from around the world seek out Bali as a destination to find peace and harmony. While films like Eat, Pray, Love really took this idea to the masses, there is something undeniably spiritual and peaceful about the underlying energies of Bali. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get …

The Sanur Village Festival is returning to Bali from November 7th to 9th and promises to be a celebration of Balinese culture, culinary flair, and community. Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort and has recently been transformed into a Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism.  The local community and tourists in Bali are invited to …