Bali’s Kuta Beach is indisputably one of the most famous destinations in all of Southeast Asia. As one of the region’s oldest and most established travel hotspots, it is fair to say that in recent years it has started to show signs of its age. Over the last 12 months, extensive efforts have been made to level up this iconic resort to welcome a new generation of holidaymakers.  From...

Tourists visit Kuta Beach in Badung, Bali. (March 26, 2026). ANTARA FOTO/Nyoman Hendra Wibowo/bar Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is diversifying its target markets by shifting its focus toward Asia and Oceania, a move designed to mitigate the impact of ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts on the travel sector. “We are refocusing our efforts on Asia and Oceania. These are...

Bali is deploying a new Immigration Task Force Team to help keep tourists safe and crack down on illegal and unruly behavior. The new team, known as the Dharma Dewata Task Force, has been officially inaugurated by the Directorate General of Immigration at the Puputan Margarana Niti Mandala Renon Field in Denpasar this week.  The new task force comprises hundreds of immigration officers....

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 New Water Taxi Routes To Connect Tourists Directly To Canggu Bali’s water taxi initiative has been on the cards for some...

Kuta Beach has been one of the most famous beach resorts in Bali. Known for its incredible surf, family-friendly hotel resorts, and vast expanse of sand, Kuta has earned its place as the destination of choice for millions of tourists every year.  We say vast expanses of sand, actually, that is not quite the whole picture. Kuta, like many other areas of Indonesia coastline, is experiencing...

Bali is a resilient place. The people and the culture of this island, as well as the landscape itself, have faced unimaginable adversity over the centuries and have stood strong in the face of strife time after time. As geopolitical tensions are rattling the world’s tourism sector, Bali is proving to be as in demand as ever.  Demand for travel to Bali not only remains high but is...

Bali Police have renewed their commitment to keeping tourists safe after embassies issued travel warnings to holidaymakers last week. The South Korean Embassy issued travel warnings to citizens following reports of crime against tourists in top resort destinations. The South Korean Embassy in Indonesia issued urgent travel advice for citizens last week. The embassy announced, “Due to...

Secretary of Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) Bangbang Surono (third from right) and Australian Ambassador for Counter-terrorism Gemma Higgins (third from left) attend a bilateral meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. ANTARA/HO-BNPT RI Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) sought stronger cooperation with Australia in combating online radicalization and...

By Captain Lawrence Host of Bali's Daily weather report. On my morning Bali Weather Forecast, brought to you by Bali Travel and Real Estate News, I’ve spent the last several weeks discussing a phenomenon that is, quite frankly, unsettling. Something weird is happening with our weather—something I haven’t seen once in my 29 years of living and working on this island. I always teach...

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's volcanic ash is forcing widespread bali flights disrupted across Asia's busiest routes in April 2026, affecting thousands despite the airport remaining open. Bali Flights Disrupted as Volcanic Ash Grounds International Routes Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's ash clouds are forcing widespread flight cancellations to Bali despite I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport...