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Curated travel stories, luxury hospitality debuts, cultural insights, and inspiring island journeys from across Bali.
Bali Identified By UN As At Risk Of Devastating El Niño In 2026: Here’s What Tourists Need To Know
Kintamani has been especially chilly this week, and how many of us have heard a strained “Aku dingiiiiiin” as we walk about in the early morning…just us?!
Visa-Free Bali Travel Could Be About To Make A Comeback: What Tourists Need To Know
Huge news coming in from Jakarta right now that visa-free travel could be about to return for Bali’s top international arrivals. With the long school holidays just around the corner, this could be game-changing news for tourists from Australia and New Zealand traveling to Bali...
Bali’s Ubud Will Be More Walkable For Tourists By End Of 2026
We know, here at Regional Travel Monitors, we’ve asked on multiple occasions. It looks like all our requests are about to be answered, as the Bali Provincial Government has confirmed Ubud’s sidewalks will be fixed in 2026.
Bali Tourists Arrivals Down, But Hotel Occupancy Is Up? ‘Contradictory’ Tourism Situation Explained
The Bali Central Statistics Agency has been talking to the media about all the latest travel data, and it makes for very interesting reading. We here at Regional Travel Monitors are here to break it all down for tourists, travelers, and international residents in Bali.
AVLI: Where Dinners Become Festive Amid a Greek Yard
At modern Greek restaurant AVLI in Uluwatu, dinner rarely stays still for long. What begins with shared plates and conversation gradually unfolds into something more spirited, where music, movement, and moments between tables become part of the experience itself.
Reconnecting Through Ritual at Tejas Spa Suweta
Amidst the verdant landscapes and gentle rhythms of Ubud, wellness takes on a more intentional form at Tejas Spa Suweta. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery and the quiet charm of Bali’s cultural heart, the spa invites guests to slow down, reset, and reconnect through thought...
An Evening of Myths, Rituals, and Fantasy Awaits at Miss Fish Bali’s MATSURI Festival
Step into a realm of Japanese mythology, ritual, and fantasy as Miss Fish Bali presents its signature annual event – the MATSURI Festival, set to take place from 11 to 13 June 2026.
Discover Nusa Lembongan & Nusa Ceningan in Three Days: An Island Hopping Itinerary
Off the southeast coast of mainland Bali, one will find the conjoined island escapes of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, which we still consider to be underrated destinations on the Bali travel trail – even for residents!
Dine, Share & Win a Holiday: Ganesha Celebrates 23 years of Indian Cuisines
Ganesha ek Sanskriti, now part of the fast-growing Ganesha Dining Group in Indonesia, first opened in Jakarta on 12 June 2003. Now the authentic Indian restaurant brand has over twenty outlets across the country, with eight here in Bali. To celebrate their ‘founding month, and...
Bali’s Nuanu Creative City To Become More Open And Accessible For Tourists
Nuanu Creative City is described by its founders as a city of the future “where culture, nature, and innovation thrive together, blending divine inspiration with harmonious living.”
New North Bali Attraction To Become North Bali’s Next Most Famous Tourist Landmark
Here at Regional Travel Monitors, we are big fans of North Bali and recommend this region of the island to just about anyone who will listen to us talk about it for long enough!
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Earns Back-to-Back Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year Awards
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua has once again been recognised at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2026 with its second consecutive Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year – Indonesia award. Hospital Director Hermes Santosa and Medical Director IGM Wijaya Putra accepted the award in Singapore, re...