The North Bali International Airport has been one of the hotly anticipated and contentious prospective projects Bali has ever seen. The project has been on and off the cards for nearly a decade, but Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is clear that this massive infrastructural development will be made a reality during his term in office. …
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West Bali National Park, also known as the “Wild West” of Bali, is one of the most untouched and under-visited areas on the island. Located approximately 4-5 hours’ drive from central Denpasar, for those tourists who wish to get off the beaten path and into unspoiled natural landscapes on vacation in Bali, this is surely …
Bali’s Bukit Peninsula is one of the most exciting areas of the province for tourists. From the rugged cliff-backed beaches of Kutuh to the high waves of Uluwatu, through to the serene shores of Nusa Dua, this part of Bali is just crying out to be explored. For many holidaymakers heading to Bali, the safe …
Airbnb has launched a collaboration with UNESCO to create the “Bali Cultural Guidebook” to help support tourists during their travels and help them explore lesser-visited cultural destinations. Airbnb and UNESCO have a significant influence on the tourism sector in Bali, and this initiative is hoped to highlight the positive impact the trade industry can have. …
One of the biggest draws for tourists traveling to Bali looking for a good time is the beach clubs. Home to the biggest beach club in the world, and many of the most luxurious venues too, tourists are spoilt for choice when it comes to where to party. While venues like Atlas, FINNS and Savaya …
Bali’s Nusa Islands are receiving more tourists than ever before. This is in part thanks to the increased accessibility of the islands. With multiple fast boat arrivals and departures daily, it has never been easier to explore Bali’s outlying islands. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our …
The Indonesian Government is under pressure from some communities in North Bali who want to see progress on election campaign promises to build a new international airport in the region. The North Bali International Airport project has been on and off the cards for nearly a decade. In light of recent floods in Bali, which …
The Bali Regional Drinking Water Company, Trita Mangutama, has confirmed that floods in Badung Regency have affected clean water services. Badung Regency is home to top tourist resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta. While Bali’s state of emergency declaration came to a close on the evening of Wednesday, 17th September, heavy rainfall and localised …
With the full impact of the devastation caused by recent floods in Bali still being calculated and with the risk of more heavy rain ever present, tourists on the island are being urged to leave plenty of travel time. All of Bali’s major and minor tourist attractions remain open and operational, but accessing them may …
Indonesia’s national tourism board, Wonderful Indonesia, is designed to highlight all of the most incredible travel destinations that the country has to offer. Since Bali is the country’s flagship tourism destination, Wonderful Indonesia is on a mission to highlight how the province can be used as a launchpad to explore more areas of the archipelago …
Leaders in Bali are calling for funds generated through the Bali Tourism Tax Levy to be spent on supporting the island’s waterway management system, known as the subak. This UNESCO-protected water management system has been used on the island for centuries, but rampant development over the last 50 years has hugely affected water flow, and …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has declared the current flooding and natural disasters seen around the province as a force majeure. Devastating floods affected six out of Bali’s nine regencies, with leaders confirming the rainfall was the worst seen in 70 years. The Head of the Communications and Legal Division at I Gusti …