Times are changing in Bali. Once upon a time, it was not possible to pay by card, hardly anywhere. It was only with cash or, if you were visiting somewhere very posh, traveler’s cheques. Times have changed, and while cash is still king in many parts of the island, more digital payment systems are being …
Tourism
Wildlife and animal tourism have been a hot topic over the last few years. As tourists become more aware of welfare issues in the animal tourism sector, big changes have taken place, including reducing contact with animals and creating activities that give animals more freedom and less contact with visitors. Indonesia is home to the …
Tourists traveling to Bali in 2026 are being asked to step out of their comfort zone. Here at The Bali Sun, we see this as a great thing. Increasingly, tourism leaders in Indonesia are encouraging tourists to create multi-stop vacation itineraries, and one spot in particular complements Bali exceptionally well. Komodo National Park may be …
A major road in one of Bali’s busiest tourism hotspots has collapsed due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Tourists traveling to Ubud are being warned that since the road is not fully closed, traffic in the area will be increasingly bad. Ubud is one of Bali’s busiest tourism resorts. With Christmas just days away, the …
With just days to go until Christmas, Bali is already starting to feel busier. Here at The Bali Sun, we can see that the festive spirit has definitely arrived on the island. For the next two weeks, government agencies will be working around the clock to keep the island flowing as it should. All of …
It is the most wonderful time of the year! It is also the busiest time of year for travel in Bali and across Indonesia. Christmas and New Year in Indonesia are major festivals with families traveling across the country to celebrate with their loved ones. There is also a huge influx of international tourists arriving, …
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has recently announced that gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism will be the three focus points of tourism development nationwide over the next few years. In Bali, gastronomy, wellness, and maritime tourism have been central pillars of the hospitality sector for decades, and one hotel is proving that these travel trends will …
Tourists hoping to secure a last-minute hotel getaway in Bali may be in bad luck. Travel data from one of Bali’s least visited regions shows that Christmas hotel occupancy is currently at 90%. Is there still hope for any room at the inn this Christmas in Bali? Here at The Bali Sun, we’d think there …
Tourists in Bali have to take advantage of the opportunity to cash in on massive discounts this festive season. Bali’s most popular shopping malls are pulling out all the stops to ensure that shoppers get great deals and are seriously entertained during the Christmas and New Year period. Beachwalk Shopping Center in Kuta will host …
Bali’s biggest cultural park has shared updates about its New Year’s celebrations, and tourists on the island this festive season should snap up tickets soon. The GWK Cultural Park is famous for hosting one of the most significant New Year’s Eve events in all of Indonesia. The management team at GWK Cultural Park has spoken …
New traffic rules that have come into effect on one of Bali’s busiest roads caused chaos over the weekend. As drivers adjusted to the new traffic flow, the island was also being hit by torrential rains triggered by Cyclone Seed 93S, which caused widespread flooding in Bali’s top tourism resorts. The new traffic flow rules …
Bali Airport has seen a series of delays and diversions as the province grapples with the impacts of Cyclone Seed 93S. On Sunday, 14th December, dozens of flights were impacted by extreme weather, and with more alerts expected throughout the rainy seasons, tourists have to come to terms with the potential risks of travel. In …