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Tourists planning their upcoming travels to Bali are being encouraged to double and triple-check every last millimeter of their passports. The advice comes after a Sydney-based tourist was turned away from her flight over a tiny issue with her passport. In a situation that is proving all too common for tourists just about to jet …
Tourism officials in Bali have given their assurances that safety is a top priority after two tourists were attacked in a drive-by robbery in the Uluwatu area. The two young women from Spain escaped with minor injuries. Following a drive-by mugging of two tourists in Uluwatu, Pecatu Village, in Bali, the Head of the community …
Following the successful launch of the first autogates at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, the next phase of installations has begun. A total of 30 more autogates will be installed at the international arrivals terminal. The Directorate General (Ditjen) of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Silmy Karim, is on a mission …
Foreign interest in property in Bali is booming right now. The demand for villas, apartments, commercial buildings and land on the island by international investors, expats and developers is seeing prices skyrocket. Research conducted by Indonesian-based property company Rumah123 shows that there is an unprecedented increase in demand for property from foreign nationals, especially in …
Bali will soon celebrate the opening of the new Bali International Hospital in Sanur. The huge medical complex will be one of the finest private hospitals in Indonesia and is set to help boost medical tourism on the island. Sanur is a classic coastal resort in Bali. The area was an obvious choice for the …
Top tourism officials in Bali have acknowledged that the new system for the Tourism Tax Levy is not running as it should. With flaws in the system, thousands of tourists are believed to be dodging paying the fee or are simply unaware of the new law. The Bali Tourism Tax Levy came into effect on …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport is the island’s only commercial airport. Its terminals are among the busiest in Indonesia and serve routes both internationally and domestically. Airport Managers are always seeking to improve passengers’ travel experiences. Changes have come into effect at Bali Airport’s domestic terminal to improve the pick-up and drop-off process, which …
Bali’s Diamond Beach, located on Nusa Penida, is one of the most famous landmarks in the province. The picture-perfect cove, backed by sheer cliffs, is high on the bucket list of almost every tourist on the island. The hike from the top of the cliffs at Diamond Beach down to the shoreline below is intense. …
Culture-loving tourists who visit Bali have a wealth of incredible opportunities to explore all that the island has to offer. From traditional dance performances to museums, spiritual landmarks, and cultural villages, there is so much to dive into. This time of year is the perfect time for culture-curious tourists to visit Bali. With a few …
Bali’s Nusa Penida is famous for being home to iconic destinations like Kelingking Beach, Manta Bay, and Angel’s Billabong. Although waterfalls are not the first geographical feature to spring to mind when thinking about Nusa Penida, there is one very special hidden gem that is giving Bali’s famous waterfalls a run for their money. The …
Bali’s most important temple, known as the Mother Temple, is one of the most popular cultural landmarks on the island for tourists. Pura Agung Besakih will be increasing ticket prices for tourists in April 2024. Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Pura Agung Besakih Sacred Area Facilities Management Agency, I Gusti Lanang Muliarta, explained …