NOW Bali Editorial Team
Hard Rock Hotel’s Centrestage Revamped to Bring Legendary Live Entertainment Back to Kuta
Keeping up with the developing trends of the Bali entertainment scene, Hard Rock Hotel Bali has revamped its renowned live music venue, Centerstage, in addition to the all new Kids Waterpark. Centerstage has been refreshed to bring a more modest and elegant ambiance, while maintaining its iconic centre bar. The improvements consist of three major
Direct Flights from London to Bali Made Available on Garuda Indonesia
Beginning on 22 January 2019, national airline Garuda Indonesia has begun direct flights from London to Bali. Garuda has previously offered direct flights between the two capitals, London-Jakarta, three times a week. However the airline has opted to re-route their outbound leg from London and go direct to Indonesia’s tourism capital of Bali. Direct flights
Lumbung Restaurant’s First Anniversary: Pay 1% for Lunch Promotion
This February is the first anniversary of Indonesian restaurant Lumbung, in Desa Visesa Ubud. To celebrate they’re sharing 2 special deals for you to take part in, including paying 1% for lunch and Rp.1 for afternoon tea! Lumbung Restaurant hangs between two gorge-walls, above a flowing river, surrounded by lush vegetation. With a menu concepted
Escape to COMO Uma Ubud this Lunar New Year for Peace and Tranquility
Nestled amongst paddy fields in the hills of the Tjampuhan Valley, COMO Uma Ubud is a destination for rest and relaxation. This Lunar New Year, they invite you to escape into the wilderness, surround yourself with nature and take part in transformative, holistic wellness activities. Whilst certainly enjoying the spoils of Bali’s lush vegetation, COMO
NOW! Bali’s Guidelines for Better Living
one: waste management 1. How Much Waste Do You Produce In A Year? FACT: Each person can produce waste up to 0.7 kg per day Bali produces over 500 tons of waste every day A person can use up to 700 plastic bags per year We assume that the waste problem is over when we
Kids Supporting Kids Through Solemen Bali
The Christmas season is traditionally linked to giving and receiving and charities experience a welcome shot of goodwill funding at this time of the year. Adults and children alike are stepping up to the plate and what is especially heart-warming is a trend of kids supporting kids and giving selflessly to diffabled (differently abled) and
Bali, 40 Years Ago
We have had ten years of NOW! Bali, but I have had 40 years of visiting this magical island. My first steps on Bali were taken in January 1979, exactly forty years ago and it was a very different place. There was no development, no modern hotels, not many restaurants, no bars to speak of,
A Rebuilt Karma Reef Gili Meno Announces Opening After Lombok Earthquake
After the devastating earthquake that hit Lombok in 2018, many buildings, homes and lives on both mainland Lombok and also the northeast Gili Islands were heavily affected. Now, after an uphill battle for recovery, Karma Reef Gili Meno states its reopening. Like with anything, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. That is precisely the
Australia Day Brunch at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Sofitel’s always-epic Sunday brunch at Cucina restaurant will be celebrating Australia Day one day late, on the 27th January. Starting from 11am-3pm, Cucina will be serving up their delicious live seafood and carving stations, an homage to the Australian barbecue tradition. On top of that, they will be serving an array of decadent Australian wines, special
Away Spa at W Bali: The Space Age Spa
The soothing sounds of a trickling river with crickets chirping in the background or golden beach vistas are not everyone’s definition of indulgence. Some may be in search for the newest and coolest experiences out there. At W Bali Seminyak, your spa experience is powered by urban aesthetics and future-forward concepts – it’s like stepping
Ted Baker Opens Pop Up Shop at Beachwalk Bali
Continuing the wonderful world of Ted Baker’s pop-up stores, Ted has revealed his new store at Beachwalk Shopping Center in Bali. This time, Ted shows off his accessories counter as ‘Pick of the Bunch’, a fresh selection comprising only Ted’s very best picks for the island. While the Sweet Shoppe pop-up at Central department store
Herb Library’s Sustainable, Flexitarian Menu Offers Ubud Diners A Healthy Dining Destination
Opened in December 2016, Herb Library has been serving a steady flow of satisfied customers with its healthy menu. The restaurant not only serves purely raw or ‘living’ food, but also offers a rather different, plant-based all day dining menu for the herbivores with sustainably and responsibly sourced fish and chicken options for the omnivores.
Mixologist in Action (M.I.A) at Woobar
Amplifying the cocktail culture in W Bali, Woobar Bali presents MIA: Mixologist in Action. On Fridays from 4-7pm, the resort’s head mixologist, Villa, and his team will highlight the day, uplifting mixology experience to the next level. For people who don’t normally frequent bars, figuring out what to drink can be intimidating. This is where
