For tourists who want to avoid the crowds and get great value for money (who doesn’t?!), this month is a great time to visit Bali. The low season will run now until early May, and the island’s most iconic destinations are eager to welcome as many tourists as possible. Bali’s Nusa Dua is spoiling tourists …
Hotels
Bali’s Ubud is one of the world’s top destinations for honeymoon couples and lovers on a romantic retreat. Many of the most family-friendly resorts can be found along the coast of Badung Regency, but there is one hotel in the jungles of Ubud that is offering a nature-filled retreat for the whole family. The Westin …
One of Bali’s oldest and most famous hotels is undergoing a rebrand and renovation ahead of its reopening in 2024. The Grand Inna Bali Beach will return in 2024 as Meru Sanur as part of the newly established Special Economic Zone in the coastal resort. The hotel, which sits right on the Sanur Beach front, …
Bali’s trash problem has been hitting international headlines in the last month as three of the island’s biggest open landfill sites caught on fire. As firefighters battled the blaze for over three weeks, the discussion around how the island might tackle the waste problem in the long term resurfaced once again. Two hotels have funded …
Bali is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The verdant rice terraces, dense tropical jungle, and azure blue waters that surround the island have long been the picture postcard of a paradise getaway for millions of tourists. What makes Bali quite so special is that ancient cultural practices and values are …
The Island of the Gods is home to some of the most magical hotels and resorts in the world. From the clifftop villas of Uluwatu to the rice paddies resorts of Ubud, there is incredible accommodation in every corner of the island. Just as we thought it couldn’t get any better, a new and magical …
In the wake of Friday’s elevator tragedy that claimed the lives of five young tourism workers, leaders in Bali have begun assuring the public that the incident will be investigated so that nothing similar may ever happen again. Leaders from Bali Police, the provincial government, and the tourism board have spoken to the press to …
Bali is a travel destination famous for its incredible range of resorts to choose from. Whether tourists want a classic coastal getaway in Kuta, a cultural retreat in Ubud, or a family vacation in Sanur, there is a destination for everyone in Bali. One destination, however, has drastically grown in interest this year so far. …
As the founder of Lonely Planet, Tony Wheeler celebrates fifty years since the first of his guidebooks was published. The esteemed explorer has been reflecting on his favorite destinations. Of course, Bali features on the list. In an article authored for the Sydney Morning Herald’s Traveler Magazine, Wheeler shares his fifty all-time top travel destinations. …
Why Tours In Bali Are About To Be Easier And Better Than Ever Bali is celebrating the successes of 290 newly qualified tour guides who are ready to head off onto the island and give their gold-standard services to tourists. A whole new generation of tour guides were awarded their Tourism Competency Certifications this week, …
A group of Bali’s biggest and most popular hotels has formally confirmed their commitment to promoting Balinese produce to their guests. The move comes as part of the Provincial Government’s plan to ensure that the island’s unique cultural heritage is not only preserved by celebrated across all aspects of daily life. Hotels, including Legian Beach …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is the original coastal vacation destination in Bali. Much has changed in Kuta since the first surfers arrived with their backpacks in tow in the late 1960s, but nevertheless, the seaside town retains much of the simple and understated charm that helped first put the place on the map. Hotels like Four …