Tourists seeking a relaxed coastal retreat in Bali in 2026 can forget about Nusa Dua, Sanur, or Uluwatu. For a taste of authentic Balinese culture, stunning panoramic views, and a genuinely slower pace of life, Amed is the place to go. For many tourists planning relaxed vacations to Bali, Amed is easy to overlook. The …
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Big changes could be on the horizon in Bali. The Governor of the province, Wayan Koster, is threatening to ban Airbnb on the grounds that the travel platform isn’t contributing enough to the local economy. Here at The Bali Sun, we’ve got the lowdown and will report on this story as it unfolds. This isn’t …
Newly released data shows that tourists traveling to destinations in the Asia-Pacific Region, including Bali, are seeking more personalized and meaningful travel experiences. Over the last five years, Bali has been working to encourage tourists to have more culturally immersive and meaningful travel experiences, and it appears the hard work is starting to pay off. …
Bali is a destination that has tourists coming back for more. For those amongst us who have been to Bali before, you’ll know what we’re talking about. Over the years, how many people have you met who return year after year for their annual vacation, or who visit once for a holiday and return shortly …
Leaders in Bali are in the midst of a crackdown on illegal tourism accommodation on the island. According to local tourism stakeholders and politicians, there is a rising number of private vacation villas in Bali operating outside the law. This includes operating unregistered businesses and foreigners on the island illegally subletting properties and working on …
Tourists planning upcoming trips to Bali are being advised to ensure that they are booking stays with legitimate accommodation providers. The warnings come after tourism leaders in the province noted that arrival figures keep rising but that official figures on accommodation occupancy rates from registered providers don’t show the same shift. In 2024, Bali welcomed …
Bali’s tourism leaders have urged hotels, resorts, and guesthouses not to lower prices as the low season lingers and tourist travel trends change. Officials from the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association say that businesses must not get caught in price wars. While prices may not be dropping for Bali tourists anytime soon, incredibly affordable accommodation …
The internet, especially social media, has played an enormous role in ensuring that Bali remains one of the world’s leading travel destinations. When it comes to seeking travel inspiration online, travelers have to exercise a certain level of discernment. All may not always be as it seems. But in Bali, the ever-trending bamboo houses are …
Bali continues to find its feet in a post-pandemic world. As the island battles with rising fuel costs and inflation, local business owners are working to establish themselves financially in the wake of financial losses experienced over the last two years. This is leading to increases in the cost of rental accommodation in areas often …