As the best destination in the world in 2026, Bali’s top tourist attractions are focusing on ensuring tourists’ experiences are as high-quality as possible. Local leaders have warned tourism managers not to get complacent, and one way high quality can be ensured is by increasing entry ticket fees in line with inflation. The Badung Regency …
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The Daymaxxing travel trend has been around for some time now and doesn’t appear to be slowing down. The idea is simple: cram as much travel and as many travel experiences into one day as possible. With trends continuing to pick up speed, the obvious question is: Does daymaxxing have a place in Bali? The …
Extreme weather has been hitting Bali all week. With the island experiencing the peak of the rainy season, intensive rainfall coupled with strong winds has triggered tragedies across communities. The Bali Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) responded to over forty emergency call-outs, including in top tourism resorts. The Head of the Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency …
Bali is a destination famed for its culture and spirituality. It’s also a destination synonymous with big resorts, beach clubs, and international dining. Tourists traveling to Bali in 2026 are clear that they want to experience the best of both worlds while on vacation. Thankfully, Bali’s most impressive temples are easy to visit from the …
Tourists in Bali have been issued with weather warnings from 22nd January until 24th January 2025, with possible extensions. The Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency has issued early warnings for high sea waves in many of Bali’s top tourism resorts. Bali is in the middle of the rainy season. The 2025/6 rainy season has …
As Bali is in the peak of the rainy season, leaders and government agencies are working around the clock to respond to emergencies triggered by extreme weather. Concerns have been raised this rainy season about the vast amount of trash and organic waste washing up along the island’s shores, as well as wastewater leaks at …
Tourists looking for something a little bit different out of their trip to Bali simply have to check out the destination combo of Bali and East Java. These two regions of Indonesia are home to breathtaking natural beauty and some of the most welcoming hospitality around. It is easy to see why tourists love the …
Tourists traveling to Bali’s Nusa Penida can soon make their accommodation bookings with more confidence. Leaders in Bali have been on a mission to better regulate the accommodation sector, to help crack down on illegally operating businesses, and ensure that all who visit have a safe and comfortable stay. The Regent of Klungkung, Made Satria, …
With Bali’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) instructing the end of elephant riding at tourism attractions on the island, there are hopes that the tide is starting to turn on unethical wildlife tourism in the region. As of the 1st January 2026, Bali Zoo ceased to offer elephant rides for tourists, though the official announcement wasn’t …
Indonesia sits right in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Bali is home to active volcanoes and experiences earthquakes on a regular basis. Seismic activity is a normal part of day-to-day life in Indonesia and something that all tourists must be aware of when they travel to the region. Indonesia’s Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, …
Whether we like it or not, money has a huge influence on our travel decisions. Here at The Bali Sun, we try to live our best lives irrespective of the number on the screen when we check our account, but we’re also super realistic. The Indonesian Rupiah has weakened, which is concerning in many ways; …
Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort. The coastal hotspot has had many lives and remains one of the most popular destinations on the island. However, as the destination has grown, the surrounding infrastructure, especially for transportation and parking, hasn’t quite kept up with increasing demand, resulting in traffic congestion issues and parking problems. The Denpasar …