The Bali Sun This week, Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, received an audience with the US Ambassador to Indonesia, Peter Haymond, at his offices in Denpasar. The pair discussed international relations, public safety, business, and tourism. Bali is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists in 2026, and an increasing number of these visitors are American.  During his...

The Bali Sun Tourists traveling to Bali will invariably need a taxi or private driver. The taxi and transportation sector in Bali has faced a series of issues over the last ten years. With the widespread adoption of online taxi apps like Grab and GoJek, many local taxi drivers have felt pushed out of the market, creating issues for both drivers and tourists.  Right before the...

Travel Tour World Known for its pristine beaches, serene temples, vibrant culture, and lush landscapes, Bali has been crowned 1 Honeymoon Destination for 2026 in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. The Indonesian island continues to enchant couples with its perfect blend of luxury, romance, and adventure. This recognition further solidifies Bali’s status as a top...

The Bali Sun Bali is an incredible destination. This tiny province offers everything you could ask for in a travel destination…and then some. Indonesia, as a nation, is home to a wealth of travel opportunities, and leaders are looking to connect Bali tourists with the neighbouring province of East Java. East Java is home to some exceptional cultural landmarks and natural wonders....

By: Your PT. Bali Luxury Villas Sanur  Management Team Get ready, because one of Bali’s most spectacular and visible cultural events is fast approaching. The annual Ogoh-Ogoh parade in Sanur is a breathtaking display of community, artistry, and spiritual cleansing. We know many of our guests are eager to experience the energy of Pengerupukan (Nyepi Eve). Since...

Travel Tour World The Bali travel advisory update 2026 has drawn global attention as authorities urge travellers to exercise caution while visiting Indonesia’s most famous island. Bali remains open to tourists. Flights are operating normally. Hotels and resorts continue to welcome guests. However, officials stress the importance of awareness, preparation and responsible travel.This...

As tensions in the Middle East are rising and conflict is accelerating at an alarming rate, Bali remains a safe destination for foreigners. Safety is one of the most important considerations for international travelers. In terms of the impact of major geopolitical conflict, Indonesia is often recognised alongside countries like Switzerland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina as one of the...

The Bali Sun Tourists traveling to and from Bali in the coming days are being urged to keep a close eye on updates from airlines and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. As a result of the US and Israel conflict in Iran, hundreds of thousands of tourists, international residents, and business travelers have been affected by the closure of international airspace.  Bali...

The Bali Sun Bali’s Gianyar Regency is best known to tourists for being home to Ubud, aka Bali’s arts and culture capital. Many tourists don’t realise that Gianyar Regency is also home to a stunning stretch of coastline. Made up of mostly black sand beaches, the Gianayr Regency coast is seriously underrated, but we have seen the first glimmers that all that is about to change. Earlier...

The Bali Sun Sanur is Bali’s oldest tourism resort, but it is seriously feeling like the most modern of all the vacation destinations along the southern coast. Sanur has been transformed into Indonesia’s Special Economic Zone for Medical Tourism, and this change of function has opened the door to a whole new chapter of travel and tourism in the coastal hotspot for tourists of every...