Bali is a multi-award-winning travel destination. The Island of the Gods can now add one more trophy to the cabinet after being voted the ‘The Best Island’ at the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards.  DestinAsian is one of the most-read travel magazines by travelers based in the Asia and Pacific regions. The annual travel awards highlight …

Australian tourists have just received even greater access to the Island of the Gods. Tourists from Australia’s Northern Territories can fly with low-cost airline Jetstar to Bali on one of thousands more sets added to the Bali schedule.  Australia’s budget airline, Jetstar, is one of the most in-demand flight providers to Bali from Australia. This …

Following a week of extreme weather in Bali, clean-up teams have been deployed across the island’s most popular beaches to clear tides of debris that have landed on the shoreline. Trash has also been washed downstream from villages inland. Bali’s Samigita Beaches, which consists of Kuta Beach, Legian Beach, and Seminyak’s coastline, have been hit …

Over the coming days, tourists in Bali will be urged to take seriously the extreme weather warnings issued by the Bali Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics. Officers from the National Disaster Management Agency are also on standby for support.  Extreme weather warnings and high wave alerts were in place across Bali Province from …

A tourist couple in Bali lost their lives in a landslide in Tabanan Regency in the early hours of Thursday morning. The couple’s identities have now been confirmed to the media as more extreme weather is predicted to hit Bali this weekend.  It has been confirmed that the victims of Thursday morning’s landslide tragedy in …

Bali’s is a destination synonymous with arts and culture. Tourists travel from all over the world to learn about the island’s ancient cultural practices and artistry, but the island is far from stuck in the past. Bali is a destination that brings today’s world-class artists to the stage. From jazz to pop, dance to disco, …

Tourists are becoming increasingly aware of the impact that their travels and adventures have on the places and people they visit. As Bali enters a new area of ‘sustainable and culturally appropriate’ tourism, Bali lovers are seeking excursions, tours, and workshops that do no harm.  Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always …

Firefighters in Bali have battled a blaze that broke out in an iconic Legian Pub. The Poser Pub and Restaurant on Jalan Padma is one of the most well-known eateries and watering holes in the Legian area, entertaining thousands of tourists every week.  While firefighters have not yet had the opportunity to investigate the cause …

Tourists in Bali are being urged to take warnings about hiking solo or without guides on the island’s volcanoes and mountains seriously. The warnings come after a 60-year-old Indonesian tourist lost his life on hiking Mount Agung solo this week. Bali’s Search and Rescue Teams have carried out a tragic and herculean effort to recover …

Extreme weather warnings have been issued across Bali Province for a few days. As the island has already faced localized flooding, high waves, and landslides, tourists and tour operators are encouraged to plan accordingly.  The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency in Denpasar (BMKG) is predicting extreme weather in the Bali region for three days between …

Bali tourists are always on the lookout for the next secret spot to enjoy a sunrise, sunset, or chilled day on the island. Bali lovers already ahead of the curve will not be surprised to hear that Tabanan’s Cinta Beach is the next big destination.  As an emerging hotspot, Bali lovers still have a little …

Bali’s most famous spirit liquor, arak, was given something of a PR boost over the last few years as leaders on the island sought to promote the classic drink to tourists. While the campaign took off in many ways, the oomph did not sustain as hoped.  The second wave of the Arak revival is on …