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Canggu Bali
Ubud’s latest five-star retreat overlooks a striking infinity pool and sculpted rice terrace.

We road-tested six Bali resorts so you can find your perfect fit

Whether your ideal Bali holiday includes free-flow cocktails, spa treatments, top-notch dining or experiencing its ancient culture, we’ve got you covered.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
Poolside at Anantara Ubud.

Find the ‘real’ Bali at this tranquil, immersive retreat

​Ubud gets larger and more raucous, but the rhythm of Balinese country life continues if you look in the right place.

  • Brian Johnston
Chilling out at the beach bar – what comes next on the flight is the issue.

How I learnt to deal with Bali’s nightmare flights

Roughly two hours into the flight, fists begin flying. There’s hitting, shouting and shoving. I can’t repeat the language.

  • Sheriden Rhodes
llumina light show at Kingfisher Bay Resort on K’gari.

Ten phenomenal immersive travel ideas for a holiday with depth

Fancy a spiritual journey in Bali or a deep dive into the history of Washington DC? These experiences are for those who crave a holiday with depth, where every moment is a chance to learn, grow, and be transformed.

  • Traveller Team
Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape.

The resorts, hotels and destinations leading the way on sustainable travel

As informed tourists increasingly prefer to tread lightly on holiday, we profile the places and experiences leading the way on sustainability and conservation.

  • Traveller Team
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Finns Beach Club in Canggu, Bali.

How one Bali resort is cleaning up ‘world’s best beach club’

Bali’s tourism operators hope robots may help to clean up the island’s garbage-strewn beaches.

  • Christine Retschlag
Australians have made more than 800,000 trips to Bali so far this year.

What you need to know about the new entry requirements for Bali

On my last visit, gaining entry to Bali required four separate steps – creating bottlenecks of confused tourists at the airport. As of Monday, things have changed.

  • Jenny Hewett
If you ride on the back of motorbike ride-shares Gojek or Grab, you need motorbike insurance.

The head-turning item I take to Bali to ensure I get home in one piece

On the Island of the Gods, these simple steps will give you the best chance of returning home unscathed.

  • Jenny Hewett
Anantara Ubud.

A special experience changed my mind about Bali

Ubud is overrun by tourists, but you can still connect with authentic Balinese life if you look in the right places.

  • Brian Johnston
Mandira Beach Resort & Spa, Legian, Bali.

This ’80s Bali resort blends nostalgia with bargain-priced luxury

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa in Legian is one of the best and most affordable in Bali.

  • Jenny Hewett

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