NOW Bali Editorial Team
New Year’s Eve in Bali 2026: Parties and Celebrations
It’s going to be another special celebration of New Year’s Eve in Bali – hotels, restaurants and venues have prepared exciting occasions from dinners to countdown parties just for the occasion. To help you celebrate NYE in Bali 2026 and ring in 2027 with style, we’ve listed the best NYE events by area across the
Nyepi 2026: Where To Stay During Bali’s Day of Silence
Whilst local Balinese Hindus stay home to follow their religious rites and obligations, other residents find this time perfect for a Nyepi staycation. Hotels and resorts around the island offer special packages during this period, as Bali comes to a complete standstill. If you’re looking to ‘escape the silence’ this Nyepi 2026, we’ve put together
Christmas in Bali 2026: Lunches, Dinners, Celebrations
Everyone’s favourite holiday season is here! If you’re spending Christmas in Bali this 2026, you’ll be happy to hear that hotels and restaurants are putting on amazing feasts and spreads. Whether you’re after a Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day Lunch or Brunch or something entirely different, look no further, our list covers all areas of the island. Kuta & Legian – Seminyak –
Discover the Beauty of Lombok at Sira Beach Golf & Country Club – HOUSE Sira Lombok
On the northwest shores of Bali’s more rugged neighbour of Lombok, Singgasana Hotels & Resorts unveils its newest destination, Sira Beach Golf & Country Club – HOUSE Sira Lombok, merging island-style hospitality and championship-level golf into one enviable experience. Taking its name from the pristine Pantai Sira coastline, Sira Beach Golf & Country Club –
Room4Dessert Launches Season 20: Fight Club Round 2.0 Menu
Savour the innovative and complex flavours of the newest tasting menu at Room4Dessert as they jump back in the ring with Season 20: Fight Club Round 2.0. Extending the spirit of the original Fight Club menu – a quiet refusal to follow the “rules” of what dessert, dining, or even a tasting menu should be
Fiery Saturdays: Waatu Launches Otsumami Sessions
Savour a new weekend indulgence as The Ungasan’s beloved open-flame grill restaurant, Waatu, introduces Otsumami Sessions – a new Saturday ritual combining Japanese-inspired flavours with a vibrant poolside ambience. Every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm, Waatu presents an all-you-can-eat Otsumami experience, priced at IDR 550,000++ per person. The new dining offer invites guests
Unique Indoor Activities for When It’s Raining in Bali
Unfortunately for many sun-seeking vacationers, October to January in Bali is notorious for its wet weather. As the rainy season kicks in, the beaches become a little less appealing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your time here on the island. So, what to do in Bali when it rains? You’ll
New Restaurants in Bali 2025: Latest Openings [Updated]
The island’s world-class food and beverage scene continues to grow and innovate, adding to the already fantastic variety of venues in which to eat, drink and enjoy. Brand new venues – be it a late-night speakeasy, the latest fine-dining destination or a comfy new café – are still popping up across Bali and herewith we
Explore the Islands, Culture & Stories of Flores with Crowne Plaza Labuan Bajo
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Labuan Bajo, marking the brand’s second Crowne Plaza property in Indonesia, introducing travellers to the perfect gateway to discover Flores. Located mere minutes from Komodo International Airport, the brand-new hotel offers a complimentary transfer to one of Indonesia’s most captivating destinations, where adventure, culture,
Ring in a Clifftop Festive Season at The Ungasan
This year-end holiday, The Ungasan Clifftop Resort invites guests to slow down, gather, and celebrate the festive season up on the resort’s dramatic clifftop perch. The resort has unveiled its 2025/2026 festive programme, offering a combination of world-class amenities and warm Balinese hospitality across its stunning villas, the iconic Sundays Beach Club, and the refined
Four Ways to Effectively ‘Go Green’ in Bali
With Bali’s Suwung Landfill scheduled to close at the end of December 2025 (pending decision), this is the perfect opportunity for households and businesses in Bali to adopt better waste disposal practices, if they haven’t done so already. January and February see the peak of the rainy season, and with it, the consequences of poor
KŌRO Bali: An Epicurean Escape in Nyanyi
A culinary destination unfolds along the black sand shores of Nyanyi Beach. Here, among coastal calm and verdant scenery, KŌRO Bali invites guests to embark on a flavourful journey that brings three distinct cultures into the kitchen, that of Bali, Japan and Italy. KŌRO Bali straddles a quiet coastline, a design-forward venue that exudes the
Ankhusa Restaurant Ubud Presents Festive Feasts for Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Nestled amidst the lush tropical forests of Ubud, the charming Ankhusa Restaurant Ubud, located in Aksari Resort Ubud, has prepared enticing festive feasts to accommodate your year-end celebrations. To celebrate Christmas, the restaurant welcomes guests to immerse themselves in the warmth and joy of the holiday season with “Merry Feastmas”, an exclusive Christmas set dinner
