Bit by bit, the cost of travel in Bali is rising. Whether it be the new tourism tax or the cost of attractions, some tourists have noted the cost of their annual vacation in Bali is creeping up and up. At the start of the year, a number of top tourist attractions increased their entry …
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The Indonesian Tourism Board is encouraging all tourists planning their visits to the country to expand their horizons. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
Bali is home to some of the most prestigious and in-demand entertainment venues in all of Southeast Asia. Yet huge international music artists are performing all over the continent, and many of the biggest names in pop are not touching down on the Island of the Gods. This is something that Indonesia and Bali as …
A very special beach club will be opening in Bali in the coming days. Luna Beach Club, situated above Pantai Nyanyi in Tabanan, is creating a whole new world of leisure and luxury for tourists. The club will open on the 2nd March. Luna Beach Club is part of Nuanu City, a new regenerative city …
Sanur, one of Bali’s most popular beach resorts, has undergone a massive transformation. A huge proportion of the Sanur area has been transformed into the Sanur Special Economic Zone; much like Nusa Dua, the resort will focus on special interest tourism. The special interest tourism at Sanur will focus on medical tourism. Moving forward, the …
Bali is amongst the most popular vacation destinations in South East Asia. The Island of the Gods is set to welcome 7.5 million international tourists this year. This has got leaders and travel experts asking: has Bali become a victim of its own success? Many people feel that Bali has already crossed the threshold into …
It may be a honeymoon, an anniversary, or just the once-in-a-lifetime vacation you’ve always dreamed of; a no-expense-spared vacation in Bali will not only live up to expectations but be more amazing than your wildest dreams. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
It has recently been revealed that construction on the Bali Railway Network is set to start in September 2024. The long-awaited transportation upgrades are a hot topic amongst local leaders, Balinese residents, ex-pats, and tourists. The Bali Railway Network will completely change the way in which people travel across the southern regions of the island. …
One of the most affordable, accessible, and efficient ways to explore Bali as a tourist is to rent a motorcycle. Whether a full-blown motorbike or a little moped or scooter, hiring a two-wheeler to whizz around the island is a popular choice with tourists. Motorcycles and tourists as a combo never seem to be too …
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Top officials from the Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies say that tourists don’t mind paying the newly implemented tourism tax. The USD 10 fee is mandatory for all international tourists arriving in the province. A spokesperson for the Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies, Nia Niscaya, held a press conference on Monday in …
It is a widely acknowledged fact that Bali is finding its relationship with tourism complicated at the moment. The island has been seeking to redefine its tourism model and move towards more sustainable and culturally respectful tourism as the standard. What Bali is really grappling with is how to balance mass tourism. This is something …