World-renowned hotel group Mandarin Oriental is set to open a new resort on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula in 2027. The revised plans show that the group is working on creating a resort and private residence that will be home to 110 rooms, suites, and villas. The initial project was tabled a decade ago, and Mandarin Oriental …
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Bali is busy this high season! With some of the island’s hotels boasting 70-80% occupancy, last-minute travelers have a huge opportunity to snap up some epic deals. As top hotels want to lock in as close to 100% occupancy as possible, and lesser-known hotels want in on the action too, last-minute deals will be flying …
Seminyak is a firm favorite with Bali lovers. This must-visit coastal retreat is the perfect place to use as a base for exploring the whole of the island or to kick back and relax on a sun lounger for two weeks. Whether you’re a Jetsetter who likes an action-packed itinerary or are looking for a …
As Bali grapples with the question of whether the island needs more hotels and resorts, one of the islands most loved hotels has just unveiled stunning new upgrades and renovations. The Nandini Jungle by Hanging Gardens in Payangan, just outside of Ubud, has been given a fresh feel and is even more beautiful than before! …
The travel platform TripAdvisor has named Bali as one of the top honeymoon destinations in the world in 2024. The romantic charm of the island is everlasting when it comes to honeymoon couples who, as a travel demographic, consistently name the province as their dream destination. Bali has beaten trending honeymoon destinations like Dubai and …
Permits are in the process of being granted to the grandson of Indonesia’s second president to establish a 6-star hotel in the resort of Jimbaran in South Bali. Darma Mangkuluhur Hutomo’s company will build a hotel and golf resort overlooking the ocean. Darma Mangkuluhur Hutomo has established a subsidiary company called PT New Kuta Golf …
The conversation regarding rapid tourism development in Bali has been on everyone’s lips for the past few weeks. As the post-pandemic development boom continues and a new central and provincial government is about to be sworn in, Bali lovers are voicing their visions for what a healthy and prosperous Bali of the future would look …
The World Water Forum will kick off in Nusa Dua on May 18th, with heads of state and delegations from over 175 countries arriving in Bali to discuss water and other topics. While leaders have assured tourists that they will be unaffected by the huge international event, some resorts are fully booked, meaning last-minute travelers …
One of Bali’s most famous hotels is celebrating becoming Indonesia’s first Global Sustainable Tourism Council Certified Hotel. The Apurva Kempinski Bali, in Nusa Dua, is one of the island’s most iconic hotels, and it is known to have hosted everyone from heads of state to major celebrities. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council has created a …
Bali tourists seek indulgence, luxury, and only the best of the best. And rightly so, with the Island of the Gods easily one of the world’s finest luxury travel destinations, the opportunity to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate in paradise is too hard to say no to. The Sungai Jungle Villas is an award-winning boutique escape …
In order to understand where Bali is going, it’s important to know where it’s been. While, yes, the island itself has stayed in pretty much the same spot for millennia, when thinking about tourism, Bali has undergone such a rapid change over the last fifty years it’s important for Bali lovers to sometimes look back …
Bali is quite rightly known to be one of the best places in the world to learn to surf. Even seasoned pros return to the islands year after year to dive into the vast array of breaks the island has to offer. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access …