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From an exciting Christmas Market to family barbecues by the pool, The Westin Ubud is pulling out all the stops to celebrate both Christmas and the year-end. Here we share the exciting festivities they have planned and their package for a serene stay for those looking to draw 2020 to a close in Bali. The […]

As we are nearing the end of the year and the festive season is upon us, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali welcomes you to an unforgettable year-end getaway brimming with cheerful joy and enthusiasm. Unwind in a refreshing end-of-year retreat with an array of carefully curated activities from family-friendly festivities to phenomenal dining experiences. […]

After closing its doors for several months due to the pandemic, prominent Ubud resort, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is ready to welcome guests back to their luxurious accommodation as they announce their reopening, starting from 10 December 2020. With a name inspired by the entrance to a traditional Hindu temple, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is […]

Spirits in Bali have been lifted at the start of December, and now more spirits will be raised as Cascades Restaurant in Ubud brings us their ‘Pink Gin Pool Party’, an afternoon of canapés and cocktails to raise funds for the environmental movement Plastic Exchange. Cascades Restaurant, which re-opened earlier this year, is the stunning […]

Everyone’s favourite holiday season is here! If you’re spending Christmas in Bali this 2020, you’ll be happy to hear that hotels and restaurants are putting on amazing feasts and spreads. Whether you’re after a Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day Lunch or Brunch or something entirely different, look no further, our list covers all areas of the island. [This list is constantly updated]. – Updated for Christmas in Bali […]

There exists a sweet spot for those who search for some solitude, but aren’t entirely after complete isolation. This ‘sweet spot’ is somewhere that holds within it an atmosphere of calm and serenity, but at the same time, with just a few minutes, the thrills of civilisation can be enjoyed  – but only when sought […]

Indonesia has cordoned off international borders since the lockdown, with plans of reopening still not entirely clear, though 1 January 2020 is the predicted date. Even though international gateways remain shut, the numbers of foreign arrivals in Bali are proving otherwise. The island has been granting entry for overseas travellers — since when and how? […]

A glimmer of hope and positivity befalls Bali: Hotel Tugu Bali announces that they will be holding an incredibly rare performance by Joey Alexander, a 17-year-old, Indonesian artist and composer. The concert is titled Homecoming, as the young artist was born in Bali. Joey is a three-time Grammy nominated jazz pianist, and despite his age is internationally recognised […]

Bali Safari Park has welcomed a new member to their animal family. A baby hyena was born at the park last month on October 8, about a year since the clan of striped hyenas arrived to reside on the island. The occasion marks the fifth hyena to grace the Safari Park, and the first of […]

Marriott International in Indonesia, alongside its 55 hotels in the archipelago, hosted the first Virtual Run To Give Indonesia for the whole month of October. The charity event raised nearly IDR 850 million, which was donated to Marriott Associates who have been affected by the Corona virus – particularly the pandemic-led redundancies. In Bali, funds […]