When on vacation, everyone wants at least a few moments of peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and a little space away from those who are enjoying their own vacation in a loud and proud kind of way. Bali is a destination that offers everything to everyone all at …
Tourists planning vacations in Bali next month should prepare for a few changes in the normal order of things in the coming weeks. As preparations begin for the Nyepi festival and Galungan festivities remain underway, some temples are closing to tourists. One of the most significant temples to close its doors to tourists over the …
Bali’s tourism tax has been in effect for nearly two weeks. Although the pilot phase is over, officials are making a few changes here and there to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible for tourists. The new tourism tax is a sustainable tourism initiative put in place by the provincial government of …
The west of Bali is a largely overlooked travel destination for tourists who visit the island for a laid-back vacation. Not only does the west of Bali have a wealth of travel experiences to offer, but it’s also the gateway to East Java that offers a whole new land of opportunities. Gilimanuk Habor is the …
Bali’s auto-gates are officially up and running. The newly installed auto-gates can be found in both the international arrival and departure terminals. Tourists from ASEAN nations and those using the eVoA will be able to speed through the airport. The new auto-gates have been slowly and steadily installed across Bali Airport since late last year. …
It’s a fairly widely acknowledged fact that we could all do with feeling a little bit better. If the world was 1% more energized, 1% healthier, 1% more aligned, the world would be a brighter place, surely? Thousands of people travel to Bali every year to connect to the landscape and the unrivaled cultural heritage …
Once upon a time, tourists would not have dreamed of trying to book a vacation without the help of a travel agent. In many cases, it simply wasn’t possible for tourists to book flights or even contact hotels abroad to arrange bookings. In the digital age, all that is changing is impacting travel trends in …
Bit by bit, the cost of travel in Bali is rising. Whether it be the new tourism tax or the cost of attractions, some tourists have noted the cost of their annual vacation in Bali is creeping up and up. At the start of the year, a number of top tourist attractions increased their entry …
Bali’s Tourism Tax has been in effect for nearly two weeks. The new sustainable tourism initiative is set to help preserve and protect the island’s culture and the natural landscape. It is also supposed to fund real, impactful changes for tourists. During a meeting held by tourism officials in Denpasar on Friday evening, local politician …
The Indonesian Tourism Board is encouraging all tourists planning their visits to the country to expand their horizons. Wonderful Indonesia wants to see tourism visit and explore iconic destinations like Bali and cultural hidden gems dotted around the archipelago. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best …
Bali is home to some of the most prestigious and in-demand entertainment venues in all of Southeast Asia. Yet huge international music artists are performing all over the continent, and many of the biggest names in pop are not touching down on the Island of the Gods. This is something that Indonesia and Bali as …
A very special beach club will be opening in Bali in the coming days. Luna Beach Club, situated above Pantai Nyanyi in Tabanan, is creating a whole new world of leisure and luxury for tourists. The club will open on the 2nd March. Luna Beach Club is part of Nuanu City, a new regenerative city …