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Indonesia’s Bali Island Begins to Reopen After 3-Month Coronavirus Lockdown

(DENPASAR, Indonesia) — Indonesia’s resort island of Bali reopened after a three-month virus lockdown Thursday, allowing local people and stranded foreign tourists to resume public activities before foreign arrivals resume in September. Normally bustling beaches and streets on the idyllic Southeast Asian island emptied in early April except for special patrols to ensure health protocols […]

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Agriculture & Tourism: Friends or Foes?

During a Webinar held on Tuesday, 30 June 2020, a retired, former Deputy of the Ministry of Tourism and the Creative Economy, Professor Dr. Ir. I Gede Pitana MSc, depicted the relationship between tourism and agriculture as a love-hate connection (benci-rindu). Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic effects, many people who once worked in tourism have become “instant farmers” with […]

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Qatar Airways Reconnects Bali to 150 Cities

Qatar Airways has resumed daily flight services between Doha, Qatar and Bali, effective 01 July 2020. Qatar’s extensive global network – via its hub-and-spoke network, links Doha to 150 international Airports across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. In a statement issued by Qatar Airways, the recommencement of Bali flights represents an essential step in the Airline’s phased restoration […]

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Bali Safari Park Awaiting Green Light to Reopen to the Public

The Bali Safari and Marine Park (BSMP), located just north of Denpasar on Jalan Bypass Ida Bagus Mantram, is targeting to reopen in Mid-July, subject to government approval. During the pandemic shut down period, the BSMP management has been busy rethinking every aspect of a park visit, creating new operating procedures designed to eliminate the risk of COVID-19 infection. […]

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Pegipegi Poll: Indonesians Eager to Travel

A survey conducted by the Indonesian Online booking platform, Pegipegi.com, is providing insights on how the domestic market will come back to life once government travel restrictions are lifted, borders reopened, and airlines recommence full schedules. As reported by Kompas.com, a Pegipegi.com survey of 900 respondents who replied between 08 June and 12 June 2020 showed the 67% […]

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‘New’ Bumbu Bali Restaurant Open

Bumbu Bali – the award-winning home of genuine Balinese cuisine was founded in 1996 when the Swiss-born founder-owner, Heinz von Holzen, took his admiration of Balinese cuisine, which had already resulted in a popular Balinese cookbook, and decided to open a restaurant dedicated to the Island’s cuisine. Heinz working together with his Balinese wife, Puji, Bumbu Bali […]

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Pejeng Kangin Ikat Weaving – by David Metcalf

Ikat Revival: How Covid-19 Brought About the Rebirth of a Traditional Weaving Village

(original post here: https://nowbali.co.id/pejeng-kangin-ikat-weaving-revival/) The weavers of Bali are dusting off their looms in a small traditional village just outside Ubud. In Pejeng Kangin, a long-forgotten artisan craft is coming back.   This is just one of three recent village initiatives. It all started when David Metcalf, a local expat originally from New Zealand, went to […]

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Big Savings on Air Asia for Those Prepared to Purchase Tickets Now!

(News from Bali Discovery) AirAsia has announced its “BIG Sale” offering 600 free seats and highly discounted seats to members of the general public wanting to travel to domestic destinations in Indonesia and overseas ports-of-call served by AirAsia.  Quoted by NusaBali, the CEO of AirAsia Indonesia, Veranita Yosephine, said on Saturday, March 7, 2020, “We have taken several strategic steps to meet the […]

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Roll-On and Roll-Off with a Ticket Bought Online

(News from Bali Discovery) Beginning in March 2020, the PT ASDP – Indonesia’s State-owned Ferry and Ferry Port Operator will provide an online ticket reservation systems on its Ketapang-Gilamanuk service connecting East Java and West Bali. NusaBali reports that the new online ticket service is gradually being introduced with PT ASDP, hoping those traveling between the two ports […]

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Bali’s Fastest Day Afloat!

(News from Bali Discovery) Bali Hai Cruises – the Island of Bali’s most experienced day-cruise operator have just launched its latest cruise product to complement its program of luxury excursion to Nusa Lembongan Island.  The Nusa Penida Adventure Cruise is a high-adrenalin full-day tour onboard the Bali Hai Ocean Raft – the 24-passenger fastest boat in Bali. “The Raft” accommodates a […]

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March Madness at The Mulia

(News from Bali Discovery) Reflecting the increasing number of attractive last-minute deals available from Bali’s Hotel, The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas are extending a special deal those traveling to Bali in March 2020. By booking any stay for any room category for a stay in March 2020, guests at Mulia Bali will receive an automatic upgrade to the […]

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Things to Do and See in Bali: 4 Must-Visit Surfing Destinations

The best surfing spots in Bali are mostly located on the southern coasts and around the Bukit peninsula. These fun playgrounds are strictly for advanced surfers as they’re mostly comprised of serious reef breaks and greater curls compared to the more popular and leisurely sandy breaks of Kuta and Legian. One of the best places […]

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Bali Travel Tips and Advice – 3 Shopping Destinations to Visit in Bali

When we think about tourism in Indonesia, the first thing that may probably come to mind is Bali. For one, Bali hosts a lot of tourist destinations that will leave you coming back for more. Or maybe the fact that it is a country that follows the principles of eat, pray and love leaving you […]

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3 Unique Bali Indonesia Hotels Resorts To Die For

As a travel enthusiast, perhaps you can boast to the whole wide world that you have stayed in various types of accommodations in the course of your journeys. Budget hotels, luxury suites, camping out – name it, you may have all settled into them before. But, did you know that there are actually unique hotels […]

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Bali Tourism Board: The Best Places In Bali To Go On A Retreat

Apart from being the only Hindu-majority region in a predominantly Muslim country, the island of Bali has an enchanting mixture of local animist traditions and practices, Tantric Buddhism, ancestor worship and more. With a truly lovely countryside and friendly people, Bali is hailed as one of the best places to  rejuvenate the mind, body and […]

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Bali Tourist Destinations

As one of the areas for the number one tourist destination in Indonesia, Bali has many tourist objects cans That be a choice for holiday purposes and. The Following brief information about the great Sights and interesting in the Island of the God Bali is a paradise place in Indonesia for the purpose of tourist […]

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Bali Tourism Board

Welcome to the the Bali Tourism Board, the voice of Bali's tourism industry! As one of the prime tourist destinations of the world, the extraordinarily unique island of Bali virtually ensures a great holiday for backpackers and VIPs alike! From hostels to award-winning world-class resorts, Bali has it all! Come and experience Bali's one-of-a-kind culture and the natural hospitality of her people.