Bali’s Ubud is preparing to welcome a new luxury hotel to the area. IHG Hotels and Resorts has revealed this month plans to develop the company’s first property in Bali, and the doors are set to open in 2026. IHG Hotels and Resorts is the company behind the luxury hotel brand Kimpton. The company is …
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Tourists traveling to Bali for the first time absolutely have to make time to stay in Ubud. One thing that tourists always say when they visit Bali is that they wish they had more time to explore Ubud, its surrounding villages, and the incredible jungles. In 2025, booking a trip to Ubud is easier than ever, …
Bali is one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations. From Ubud to Nusa Dua, from Nusa Penida to Uluwatu, the romance is well and truly alive in Bali in 2025. It could be said that traveling to Bali for a honeymoon has become something of a cliche, but nothing could be further from the truth. …
As leaders in Bali are cracking down on the number of illegally operating tourist villas, there are a number of reasons why savvy tourists are going against the grain and returning to staying in top hotels across the island. Over the last few years, there has been a surge in demand for private luxury vacation villas …
Bali is famously home to some of the best hotels in the world. From Ubud to Nusa Dua, from Sanur to Uluwatu, luxury-loving tourists and those who want to experience nothing but the best will undoubtedly always find what they are looking for in Bali. While Bali may be home to many of the world’s …
Ubud is one of Bali’s leading destinations, and for good reason. The area shot to international fame when it was featured in the hit movie Eat, Pray, Love, and for more than twenty years, international tourists have been visiting the area in hopes of recreating the magic for themselves. Yet Ubud is so much more than …
Have you heard of the Bukit Peninsula? Often referred to as the Pearl of Bali, the Bukit Peninsula is the southernmost region of the island and is home to some of the most impressive coastal vistas and incredible tourism resorts. If there is one pet peeve of OG Bali lovers, it is when those less familiar …
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 …
East Bali is having a moment in 2025. With Indonesia’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Ni Luh Puspa, committing to showcase the best of what the region has to offer, we thought we’d take a deep dive into the must-visit destinations in Karangasem Regency. East Bali is home to a series of incredible destinations known to have retained …
As Bali embarks on a new journey as a world-class medical and health tourism destination, the island’s leading hotels and resorts are starting to align their offerings to guests in new ways. Bali has long been a top wellness tourism destination and now more facilities are bringing together medical, health, and wellness tourism offerings into …
In November 2024, Bali welcomed the soft launch of Toya Ubud, a new eco-park and resort located just minutes from the Tegalalang Rice Terraces. The resort is officially now fully up and running and has been celebrating its first few weeks of service to Bali tourists in recent weeks. Toya Ubud is located in Kenderan …
One of Ubud’s most loved hotels has just been listed among the best hotels in the world. The gorgeous Viceroy Bali has been winning big hospitality awards for over a decade, and the boutique retreat has done it again at the Luxury Hotel Awards. The Luxury Hotel Awards, hosted at the AYANA Bali in late …