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 …
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Bali’s Nusa Dua is home to some of the island’s most famous hotels. The area can boast a whole host of achievements, including hosting the G20 in November 2022. Now, the resort can proudly claim to have the longest swimming pool on the island. The Courtyard Nusa Dua, a Marriott Hotel, is proudly home to …
It has to be said that Bali is a travel destination that delivers. Do you want to parasail over the ocean? That you can do. Want to hike a volcano at sunrise? Consider it done! Want a waterfall in the jungle all to yourself? Your wishes will be granted! Bali is home to hundreds of …
Tourists could return to Bali year after year and still struggle to visit all of the waterfalls on the island. From the ridge to the reef, there are thousands of waterfalls, big, small, famous and secret, dotted around every corner. The team behind one community-managed waterfall in Ginayar Regency is working to put the natural …
Bali is welcoming a new attraction to the block. The freshly renovated New Kuta Green Park is bringing affordable family fun in the sun in South Kuta. Once upon a time, the New Kuta Green Park was known as Dreamland Water Park before it became too run down. The newly renovated and improved New Kuta …
On the 14th of February, Bali’s new sustainable tourism levy will come into effect. All international tourists arriving on the island will be required to pay an IDR 150,000 fee to contribute to the preservation of the Balinese culture and its natural heritage. The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has just revealed …
It looks like 2024 is the year that Bali tourists get off the beaten track. Travel data shows that more tourists are visiting the stunning Kertha Gosa Palace in Karangasem Regency, and this is great news for travelers and the region. East Bali is one of the less visited areas of the island. Best known …
Bali is experiencing a lot of bad weather this week. Tourists and locals are warned to be aware of lightning storms, potential flooding, and landslides. Disaster has already struck at one major tourist landmark. A landslide has washed away the parking lot at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jatiluwih. The iconic rice terraces in …
As it is the height of the rainy season right now, with more rains falling over the weekend and into the beginning of this week, parts of the island are really feeling the impacts of the weather. The rainy season is also known to bring tides of ocean plastic to Bali’s shores. It may come …
For decades, Bali has been seen by many as an affordable travel destination. As the launchpad for thousands of backpacking adventures and budget-friendly family vacations, tourists have always appreciated value for money in Bali. Yet, in 2024, it seems that all this is changing and fast. Another of Bali’s leading landmarks has announced that it …
It has to be said that as a destination, Bali is becoming more expensive. In 2024, several of the island’s biggest attractions are raising their prices, including iconic cultural landmarks and spiritual destinations. Leaders at Lempuyang Temple, more popularly known to tourists as the Gates of Heaven Temple, will be increasing entry prices in 2024. …
For anyone interested in travel trends, Bali is one of the top global destinations to watch. The Island of the Gods is always ahead of the curve when it comes to emerging travel trends, and 2024 is set to be no exception. Travel experts are predicting that educational tourism will be a big trend in …