A huge fire has devastated a villa complex in the heart of Bali’s busy resort of Seminyak. On Thursday evening the fire broke out around 10 pm and within 30-minutes flames had engulfed the entire villa complex with the scene visible throughout the resort of Seminyak and beyond. There have been no reported casualties. While …
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Traveling to and from Bali is just about to get easier. With more flight routes set to operate in and out of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, connecting travelers to countries like South Korea and Indonesian provinces like East Nusa Tenggara, Bali is really the gateway to adventure. It will soon be easier than ever …
The coastal resort of Sanur is about to enter whole new era. In late 2024 Sanur will welcome the formal opening of the new Bali International Hospital. This will mark a new chapter for the quaint coastal retreat as one of Asia’s leading medical tourism hubs. As leaders work to strike the right balance between …
The long-awaited Golden Visa for Indonesia has now officially launched. With applications having been open for some time, the first official Golden Visa has been granted. This new visa policy is set to make it easier for foreigners to invest in building a life in Indonesia, including in popular provinces like Bali. The Golden Visa …
Bali is on the brink of experiencing over tourism in its top resort areas since so much of the island’s tourism industry concentrated in the central south. Leaders are talking about ways in which less visited and therefore less crowded destinations can be promoted to international tourists to help mitigate the risks of overtourism. The …
Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency has confirmed the arrest of three foreigners who are believed to have been operating a drugs lab in a village just outside of Ubud. The National Narcotics Agency, known as the BNN, has confirmed that Bali has become the primary target for international drug kingpins. This is not the first clandestine …
The Mayor of Denpasar has spoken out about his objections to the development of big beach clubs in Sanur’s resort. While Sanur has undergone a huge transformation in the last five years and will soon welcome the opening of the new Bali International Hospital, the Mayor wants to ensure the ‘DNA’ of the coastal retreat …
Bali Immigration has released updated figures for deportations and refusals of entry to Indonesia. The stats make for interesting reading and can help Bali tourists stay on the right side of the law by not making the same mistakes as fellow travelers. While many deportations have been carried out on foreigners who have carried out …
Top officials in Bali have spoken out about their commitment to improving aviation safety after a helicopter carrying tourists on a scenic flight over Uluwatu crashed on Friday, 17th July. While none of the passengers were injured in the incident, the situation has prompted leaders to revisit aviation safety policies and identify areas for improvement. …
Hotel owners, guests, and the community of Padangbai have been left reeling after a fire broke out at the Padangbai Beach Inn Hotel late on Sunday, July 21st. The fire is believed to have started around 11.30 pm local time, and while there are no reported injuries, the hotel and neighboring restaurant have been decimated …
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 …
Over the last 18 months, tourism leaders in Indonesia have been working on ways better to connect West Bali and East Java as travel destinations. With far fewer tourists visiting West Bali and East Java than South Bali, but home to incredible culture and natural wonders, leaders want to make it easier for international and …