Brooke Moralejo of Belle Travel takes us to her Home Ground, sharing where she heads for an after-work wine, the local fashion label championing Balinese craftsmanship, and the one day of the year "where massive hand-made demon statues are carried through the streets to drive out evil spirits".
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a full-blown multi-day celebration, Bali serves up the kind of scenery that makes every moment look straight out of a movie.
Whether you're planning a romantic couples' retreat, a group getaway with your best mates, or a solo recharge surrounded by rice paddies and palm trees, there's an Airbnb for every kind of Bali adventure.
Bali might be best known for its beach clubs, Bintangs and blissed-out sunsets, but there's a whole lot more to the Island of the Gods than poolside lounging.
Whether you're in the mood for a champagne-soaked day party in Canggu or a laidback lunch with your toes in the sand, Bali's beach clubs know exactly how to dial up the good times.
Between the beach clubs, boutique stays and late-afternoon shopping detours, Seminyak has quietly built one of the island's most reliable dining scenes.
Because on an island where a casual morning coffee can turn into a three-hour breakfast overlooking rice paddies or the ocean, cafe hopping is practically a holiday activity in its own right.
If your idea of a holiday involves swapping back-to-back itineraries for slow mornings, sound baths and a suspiciously good massage every afternoon, Bali delivers in spades.
If you’re keen for a getaway that absolutely throttles you in humidity so that pool dips every hour are a must and where hospitality reigns supreme, the hotels of Bali offer up nothing but the best.
Bali’s bakery scene has quietly evolved into something serious and delicious with tiny artisan shops and sleek patisseries are popping up across the island, each turning simple dough into something memorable.
We’re talking afternoon dessert hours, free minibars, sunset cocktails, and room service that’ll deliver at any hour. These are Bali's best all-inclusive resorts, according to Urban List.
From swim lessons for 3-year-old Minnie in Uluwatu to lapping up the local food and embracing the beautiful local tradition of Nyepi Day (an entire 24 hours reserved for silence), Ellidy's love for the tropical island runs so deep it feels like a second home.
Decked out with day spas, multiple restaurants, swim-up pools, smart rooms with movie projectors and gyms, these five-star, Balinese-owned resorts give you little reason to venture out.
Sophie Marshall, founder of stunning scent and lifestyle label Gentle Habits, fell in love with Bali on a solo trip at 17 years old, where she hit the island's clubs. Now, her holidays look a little bit different, hitting the surf and seeking inspiration with her kids in tow.
Don’t get us wrong, we love Bali as much as the next person, but there’s a whole lot more to Indonesia that you’re missing. For a country made up of over 17,000 islands, it’s actually a bit of a disgrace that the majority of travellers go back to the same one over and over again.