The Island of the Gods is home to some of the most magical hotels and resorts in the world. From the clifftop villas of Uluwatu to the rice paddies resorts of Ubud, there is incredible accommodation in every corner of the island. Just as we thought it couldn’t get any better, a new and magical …
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Snorkeling, scuba diving, and free diving are some of the most popular activities for tourists in Bali. With so many destinations to choose from for incredible underwater experiences, tourists are spoiled for choice. One destination in particular is booming in popularity as it is home to an abundance of marine life. In order to protect …
The discussion around whether Bali needs a second commercial airport has been on the table for years. While President Joko Widodo had committed to building a second international airport on the island during this term in office, last year the project was deprioritized due to lack of progress. But now, leaders in Bali are looking …
Indonesia’s election year coming up in 2024, and the country is preparing for formal political campaigning to begin. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster and Deputy Governor Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, aka Cok Ace, have formally stepped aside and will begin their campaign for a second term in due course. The new Acting Governor of Bali, …
In light of the recent elevator tragedy at Ayu Terra Resort in Ubud, hotels in the area are being ordered to revise their health and safety strategy. On Friday 1st September an elevator carrying five staff members from the Ayu Terra Resort plummeted down the lift shaft after the cables snapped and brake mechanisms failed. …
Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration, Silmy Karim, last week confirmed the launch of the new Golden Visa policy. The visa category will allow for high-worth individuals, independent investors, and corporate investors to obtain a 5-10-year residency status in the country. While many have praised the new visa as a progressive way to bring more foreign …
Bali is a destination much admired for its incredible cultural heritage and deep spiritual nature. The faith and culture of Balinese people are very much a part of day-to-day life on the islands. With such a firm connection to their cultural identity, Bali is known to inspire many visits to learn more about their own …
Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has been speaking with reporters throughout the week from the ASEAN Summit in Jakarta. Minster Uno has revealed that more international flights to Indonesia will be launched in the near future, including to the country’s flagship tourism destination Bali. Speaking to the media, Minister Uno shared …
There are many different ways to travel around Bali, but one of the most popular ways for tourists to explore the island is to hire a moped. This gives tourists the freedom to explore everything that Bali has to offer at a pace that suits them and makes it even easier to get off the …
After a slow and steady recovery during 2022, Bali is back and on track to be busier than before the pandemic in no time at all. As I Gusti Ngurah Rai International share the latest travel data for August it is clear that demand for vacations on the island is only going to rise again …
As Bali moves closer to introducing the new tourism tax for all international arrivals, Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies has given his nod of approval for the new legislation. The new tourism tax will come into effect in early 2024. Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, told reporters in Jakarta …
Bali’s Uluwatu is one of the most in-demand destinations on the island right now. As a beach lovers paradise, as interest grows from international and domestic tourists alike, leaders are working to ensure that the destination continues to live up to expectations. The Badung Regency Government, the local authority responsible for destinations like Uluwatu, Canggu, …