Bali

Destination guide

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

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

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

An elegant stay that seamlessly marries the best of Balinese and French cultures, albeit with a conscience.

A resort located well beyond the centre of town sounds increasingly like a good idea amid Ubud’s overtourism and standstill traffic.

The popular Indonesian island is clamping down on disrespectful tourists, and a new hotel is offering a five-star escape from the madding crowds.

Overdevelopment is rife on the south-west coast, but these satellite island stays offer a step back to more mellow times.

Sidemen on the east coast of the island offers a quieter, more immersive Bali for those who relish a slower mode of travel.

In three decades, the destination has been transformed from a tropical paradise into a centre of mass tourism.

You won’t see multi-storey hotels, corporate logos lining streets or Lycra-clad influencers in this quiet village.