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 …
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Bali has just been named the number one tourism destination in the world in TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Tourism Destinations in 2026. As the travel sector celebrates this massive achievement, tourism leaders in Bali are issuing warnings about complacency. It is no surprise that Bali has been named the number one travel destination in …
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 …
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 …
Here at The Bali Sun, we are seeing a trend emerging. In 2026 we think that the rise of the multi-stop vacation from Bali is going to be huge. With so much to discover both within Bali Province and around the Indonesian Archipelago, whether tourists stay on the island or adventure across regions, a multi-stop …
Bali’s Villa Rental & Management Association has been working tirelessly to bring industry standards to the island’s booming private vacation rental sector. With the increasing demand for private vacation rentals and rapid development of new properties, it is becoming increasingly evident that more accreditation and standardisation are needed. The Bali Villa Rental & Management Association …
Bali’s Benoa Port has undergone a huge renovation over the last five years and has been transformed into the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub. As the harbour fully embraces this new chapter, it is clear that the growth isn’t going to slow down; Benoa is now Indonesia’s national HQ for luxury cruise travel. The Benoa Port …
Bali’s culture is rich and diverse; this is just one of the many reasons why more than 7 million international tourists visited the province in 2025. The Bali Provincial Government has just released the official events calendar for 2026, and it looks like this year is going to be even more culturally exciting than ever. …
Bali has once again been named in the Best of the Best Tourism Destinations in the world by TripAdvisor. Here at The Bali Sun, we know that Bali deserves to be in the top spot year after year, but it is fantastic to see that real travellers are also still just as excited about travel …