If you are planning to invest in Bali real estate or retire to the island full- or part-time, you’ve likely fallen in love with our emerald-green rice terraces, lush tropical microclimates, and vibrant coastal lifestyles. But behind the scenes, nature is preparing a major shift. Global climate models, alongside Indonesia’s Meteorological Agency (BMKG), are tracking a significant climate...
The Future of Wellness is Here: Sanur Named Indonesia's Medical Tourism Hub! 🇮🇩✨ Huge updates on the new Special Economic Zone at Serangan Island inside! SANUR Center of Financial Wellness and Medical TourismApril 4th 2026 According to Gemini AI As of May 2026, the Indonesian government is actively accelerating the development of the **Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone...
A pre-festival press and public gathering to welcome the 19th edition of BALINALE – Bali Film Festival was held at the Bali Beach Garden Terrace of The Meru Sanur on Thursday, 20 April 2026. On hand at the event was a broad sampling of “Sanurians” together with the Secretary of the City of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Eddy Mulya, accompanied by the Head of Tourism and the Creative...
Indonesia has identified three key areas for tourism in 2026: gastronomy, maritime, and wellness tourism. Across these three themes, Bali offers so much to tourists, from incredible spas to once-in-a-lifetime underwater encounters to multi-award-winning restaurants. As Bali celebrated the Food, Hotel and Tourism Bali (FHTB) Exhibition this week, leaders are now set to work on new ways to...
Bali is working to pioneer sustainable tourism as standard. The island’s traditional philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, the harmony between people, planet, and the spiritual realms, still governs many aspects of day-to-day life. As tourism continues to grow, leaders are seeking new ways to manage the sector that benefit local businesses, communities, and the land. This week, the Denpasar...
Nusa Dua is one of Bali’s most established and luxurious tourism resorts. Formally managed as the ITDC The Nusa Dua, the resort complex area also includes the stunning Peninsula Esland and iconic Water Blow. It is in this pocket of Nusa Dua where some major investments are being made to level up the experience for all visitors. Tourists heading over to The Nusa Dua’s Peninsula Island...
Bali’s beaches are the island’s most in-demand tourist destinations. It’s easy to see why. Not only is Bali the number one tourist destination in the world for 2026, as named by TripAdvisor, but the island’s beaches are consistently named amongst the best in the world, too. Tourists visiting Bali for the first time can easily be swept up in the allure of the island’s coastal areas, but the...
Public transport, or the lack thereof, has been an issue in Bali for decades. Not only does the lack of a reliable and expansive public transportation network impact local communities, but it also limits tourists’ access to the island. Sanur, Bali’s oldest tourism resort, has recently introduced a shuttle bus service that is proving to be a game-changer. The question now is whether the model can be...
Whether planning a total cultural immersion in Bali or a fly-and-flop-style vacation, visiting some of the island’s temples is a must for all Bali visitors. While there are thousands of temples in Bali, some hold a little more history and spiritual significance than others, and one such place is Tanah Lot Temple. Tanah Lot Temple is a hugely important temple for Balinese Hindus and is a...
Bali travelers are rightly always on the lookout for a new destination to explore and stunning natural wonders to enjoy. We are proud to know all the best hidden gems and secret travel hotspots that tourists can’t skip. We make a point of not gatekeeping! If you’re a respectful traveler, you’re invited to explore as much of Indonesia as you possibly can…that’s what the national tourism...
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