The wait is finally over. Indonesia AirAsia’s new Melbourne-Bali service is now up and running. The launch of the new direct Bali flight route was announced last year, and the inaugural service touched down in Denpasar on 21st March 2026. The new Indonesia AirAsia service will be connecting Melbourne tourists to Bali with even greater …
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It’s safe to say that the world feels a little bit scary and unstable right now. We understand that when everything feels pretty shaky, it can be hard to find trustworthy sources of information to help you make informed travel decisions. Tourist safety is our number one priority here at The Bali Sun, and we’re not …
Have you ever wondered where people who live in the holiday destinations you yearn to visit go on holiday? Well, in Bali, this is a good question. With Indonesia home to 17,000 islands, Indonesians have plenty of their own country to explore, but there is one small island off Bali that locals have recently loved …
Bali has just welcomed a new luxury centre to the scene. The new Secret Garden Spring complex can be found in the heart of Kuta along Sunset Road. The new lifestyle destination is not only super luxurious but is home to a fantastic range of facilities for both locals and tourists to enjoy. Secret Garden …
There is a lot of talk happening in Bali right now about policy changes that could affect Airbnb listings. For more than five years, leaders in Bali have been working to crack down on accommodation providers operating outside the law, including some listings on Airbnb. For leaders in Bali, the presence of Airbnb has long …
Bali has returned to its usual hustle and bustle after Nyepi on Thursday, 19th March. Despite a couple of people who disobeyed the rules, Nyepi 2026 was observed without a hitch. Now all focus is on Eid al-Fitr, which will be celebrated this weekend, across Indonesia and by muslims around the world. Speaking to reporters …
Bali is about to feel busy! While the island has fallen silent to observe Nyepi, when the province powers back up again, it is full steam ahead for Eid al-Fitr. This is the biggest festival of the Islamic calendar, and millions of Indonesian families are traveling across the country to celebrate the festival. Bali is …
It is the most beautiful day of the year here in Bali. Don’t worry, The Bali Sun readers, we are all at home, screen-free and observing this holy day of silence, but we thought it only right to share a final update with our readers in case they’ve just arrived on the island and are …
The most beautiful day of the year is almost upon us here in Bali. Tonight, the island will begin to fall still and silent as the gongs ring out across communities, marking the beginning of the holy day of silence. But before Nyepi can begin, the monstrous Ogoh Ogoh must clear the energy of the …
By the end of 2026, Bali will have welcomed more than 7.5 million international tourists, in addition to millions more domestic holidaymakers. With so many people visiting the island, security teams work around the clock to keep everyone safe and are now taking measures to new levels. While the vast majority of Bali’s millions of …
Tourists in Bali this week will notice that things feel a little different…a little more reverent, a little more sacred, and a little more celebratory. This is because on Thursday, 19th March, Bali will observe Nyepi Day, also known as the holy day of silence. Just days later on Saturday 21st March all of Indonesia …
Bali Airport is feeling a little busier than it has for a couple of months this week. While the airport is still supporting passengers impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, there is an air of celebration about the terminals as special events and pop-ups are being hosted to honour both Nyepi and Eid …