Tourists visiting Bali this festive season must pay their Bali Tourism Tax Levy fee. The mandatory fee costs IDR 150,000 per person and applies to children. The Bali Tourism Office has just completed a round of spot checks on tourists, and more are expected during the festive season. On Wednesday, 4th December, officers from the …
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Following the soft opening in June 2204, ICON Bali Mall will celebrate its grand opening with a seven-day festival from December 9th to 15th. Featuring exclusive offers, live entertainment, and incredible cultural performances, ICON Mall Bali is inviting locals and tourists to come and celebrate the big occasion. Bradned as the most beautiful mall in …
Bali’s Kuta Beach is the island’s original coastal vacation resort. Home to an incredible selection of five-star hotels, wonderful restaurants, and a stretch of coastline that is safe to swim and surf year-round. When viewed like that it’s easy to see why Bali lovers return to Kuta year after year. With this much-loved resort keen …
Bali Immigration has issued updates on the latest round of deportations and investigations it has undertaken on foreigners in the province. Bali continues to crack down on tourists and expats breaking the law to any degree as part of a nationwide immigration offensive called Operation Jagratara. A 31-year-old Moroccan citizen was deported from Bali on …
Traveling in Bali over the festive season can get pretty intense. While kicking back and relaxing on the beach or on a sun lounger by the poolside can be deeply restorative, getting from A to B can feel pretty frantic as over one million tourists try to navigate their way around the island. One way …
North Bali is one of the least explored areas of the province. Home to dense jungles, hidden waterfalls, traditional fishing villages, temples, and stunning rolling coastal vistas, the ‘real’ Bali can be most easily connected to the north of the province. As leaders look to direct holidaymakers to emerging destinations and crowd-free retreats, tourists are …
It is the travel awards season and true to form Bali is wing big! From the island’s most loved hotels winning well deserved accolades to the island itself being named as the most romantic destination in the world in 2024, the reasons to love Bali are endless. Bali has been named the World’s Most Romantic …
Following news of a tragic mass poisoning at a backpacker hostel in Laos last week, survivors of alcohol poisoning in Bali are coming forward to share their stories. Ashely King, from the U.S., visited Bali in 2011 and lost her sight after drinking a cocktail at a bar in Kuta. Ashley King has spoken to …
The newly opened Magic Garden in Bali’s Nuanu City in Tabanan Regency is the perfect family-friendly day out this festive season. The tourist nature park, which spans over 3,600m², was officially opened to the public last week on National Tree Planting Day. The first tourists to visit Magic Garden have been blown away by the …
The rainy season in Bali has officially begun, and for the seasoned Bali-lovers amongst us, this is all too familiar territory. However, for those heading to Bali for the first time or for the first time during rainy season, there are a few things you need to know to be prepared as the heavens open. …
Bali is known for its world-class hospitality and stunning luxury resorts. With hoteliers and travel agents always on the lookout for ways to add a touch of sparkle and uniqueness to a stay on the island, hosts have become incredibly inventive. Four Seasons Bali, which has resorts in both Jimbaran Bay and Sayan, just outside …
Hotels, restaurants, and tourism business owners in Bali have taken the province’s listing on Fodor’s No List for 2025 to heart—and understandably so. Hospitality and tourism are Bali’s pride, and with some travel commentators saying that travel to the region should be avoided, it is only natural that stakeholders want to share their side of …