2026

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 to visit on vacation more than any other. It should be noted that, due to major...

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 Spring has celebrated its soft launch this week, and visitors are already praising...

Newcastle Airport connects directly to Singapore through Jetstar’s innovative Bali extension, revolutionizing tourism from Australia’s Hunter region. Starting March 29, 2026, four weekly flights operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, featuring a seamless same-plane stop in Denpasar before reaching Singapore. This development profoundly impacts tourism by...

The village Pecalang helps secure the 1447 Hijriah Eid al-Fitr prayer at Lumintang Square, Denpasar, Bali, Saturday (21/3/2026). ANTARA/Ni Putu Putri Muliantari DENPASAR - Muslims in Denpasar echoed the spirit of religious moderation in the implementation of the 1447 Hijriah Eid prayer which took place in the Lumintang Square, Saturday, March 21. The Khatib of the prayer, Masrur, emphasized the...

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 been a contentious issue. While the platform is legal in...

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 one of the most popular destinations for domestic tourists in Indonesia,...

Don't just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey. Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise. This Weeks Bali News Bali Airport announces 24-hour operational suspension during Nyepi   I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has...

Indonesia’s central bank tightened foreign-exchange regulations as policymakers in South-east Asia’s biggest economy try to soften the impact of the Middle East war on inflation and the rupiah. Bank Indonesia (BI) also kept its benchmark BI-Rate at 4.75 per cent on Tuesday (Mar 17), as predicted by all 30 economists in a Bloomberg survey. The rate has been steady since October, and the central...

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 will observe Eid al-Fitr as a national public holiday.  All of these...

Traffic congestion is part and parcel of visiting Bali, but this week in particular, tourists should be aware that it could get pretty intense. Though Bali will fall still and silent on Thursday for Nyepi, the most important day of the year, the number of travelers will increase significantly in the days before and after, due to Eid al-Fitr, which will be celebrated on Saturday. Bali is set...