Bali
Opinion
Savvy traveller
My advice on drinking cheap spirits in Bali? Just don’t
Recent incidents in Laos and Fiji have stirred fears about alcohol safety in Bali, which has its own history of bar poisonings.
- by Jenny Hewett
Ten beautiful parts of Bali you won’t find crowds (or bogans)
Bali is on track to have its busiest tourism year on record, but 70 per cent of visitors flock to the hot spots of Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua.
- by Penny Watson
If you want to experience the real Bali, this is the way to do it
There are two ways of visiting Bali. You can flop at a beach resort, shuffle around souvenir shops and add nightclub bags to your eyes. Or you can do this.
- by Brian Johnston
The one day that Bali is still peaceful and silent
It’s Nyepi [Hindu New Year] and Bali is silent – airports closed, travel restricted, restaurants shuttered – a stark contrast to its usual heaving streets.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate
Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.
- by Traveller team
The ‘other’ Bali still exists, and it’s only an hour from the airport
The holiday isle’s east coast offers a step back in time for disillusioned visitors.
- by Craig Tansley
The 20 bucket-list restaurants you must try in Bali
Who needs a Michelin guide? There are plenty of star-worthy places in Bali that don’t need approval from France.
- by Penny Watson
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Hotel reviews
This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here
For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.
- by Julia Naughton
This wondrous Bali resort is a work of art
There are few resorts in Bali that manage to be both luxurious and authentically sustainable, but this one does.
- by Penny Watson
Give Bali a break: Nine amazing places you should visit instead
There are plenty of beach getaways that offer far more than the island we have all loved too much.
- by Craig Tansley
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