NOW Bali Editorial Team
The Art of Harmony: A Curated Dining Experience at Alila Villas Uluwatu
Creating a memorable dining experience is about more than what is on the plate. It’s about engaging all of the senses, a collection of impressions triggered by sights, tastes, smells, all of which come together to create a moment, or moments, to remember. This is what ‘The Art of Harmony’, Alila Villas Uluwatu’s curated private
BaliSpirit Festival Makes its Long-Awaited Return This May
Bali’s annual events calendar has always been filled with colourful happenings that cater to a diverse market, with interests from all corners of the world. Since the pandemic hit, the island’s major annual events and festivals came to a standstill. As things are slowly returning to normal, one of Bali’s biggest annual festivals is set
Astera Villa Seminyak: An Exquisite Haven for Honeymooners
Immerse yourself in the ultimate romantic getaway with your loved ones as Astera Villa Seminyak welcomes you to their exquisite honeymoon accommodation in one of Bali’s most popular areas. Reignite the spark of your love life and create new, unforgettable memories in the elegantly designed villas with a series of romantic packages and surprises. Located
A Lovers Paradise: Sini Vie Villa Offers a Romantic Stay in Seminyak
Life has finally returned to the bustling neighbourhood of Seminyak! If you’re looking to embark on a romantic escape with your better half, Sini Vie Villa offers unique accommodation for all you lovers seeking to spend intimate moments on the island of the Gods. As one of the many properties managed by Ini Vie Hospitality,
Disciples Escoffier Indonesia: Developing Indonesia’s Culinary Scene
Indonesia, a country filled to the brim with food lovers, has recently welcomed a brand new association made especially for gourmands, Disciples Escoffier. With its headquarters in Jakarta and its first chapter in Bali, Disciples Escoffier Indonesia (DEI) is set to promote and improve the Food and Beverage industry across the nation, inviting those who
A Community Garden Thrives in Lembongan, Providing Food for the Unemployed
Separated by the sea, Nusa Lembongan has been even more on the fringe during the pandemic than mainland Bali. Idyllic island getaways, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan have always depended on visitors, with tourism the main source of income for the local community; sadly, up to 95% of the businesses on the island closed through
Celebrate All Things Bali: GO LOCAL Returns at W Bali – Seminyak
Following the successful first GO LOCAL event held at W Bali – Seminyak back in June 2021, the vibrant beachfront resort has announced the return of the event for its second year. GO LOCAL is a special event that celebrates and embraces all things local, from local produce and flavours, Balinese food and beverage, to
Beat the Heat and Splash into Tropical Temptation Beach Club’s Weekly Pool Parties
Since its opening in November 2021, Tropical Temptation Beach Club has been welcoming thousands of sun-seekers and music lovers to the shores of Melasti Beach, proving to be one of the most popular new beach club destinations in Bali. Keeping up with the hype, the beachfront venue has curated a series of exciting events to keep visitors
Arash Behzadi Piano Concert at Hotel Tugu Bali
On Friday, 29 April 2022, Hotel Tugu Bali will be hosting a very special cultural event: a piano concert by neo-classical pianist-composer, Arash Behzadi. Taking place in the dramatic Bale Agung lobby of the Hotel Tugu Bali, which has been home to many cultural performances in its day. Here, under the soaring 130-year old wooden
Six Senses Uluwatu Launches a Family-Focused Staycation Experience
Gearing up for summer — with actual summer holidays possible once again! — Six Senses Uluwatu has launched a staycation experience catered especially for travelling families. With a suite of free interactive children’s activities and additional experiences for the parents, their all new package is made to the whole family something to look forward to.
Eid Al-Fitr Hotel Promotions in Bali 2022: Lebaran Stays and Deals
The beginning of May will see the celebration of the Muslim holiday, Eid-al Fitr 1443 Hijiriah. Called Idul Fitri or Lebaran in Indonesia, this special time sees Bali as one of the country’s favourite holiday destinations. As such, hotels on the island prepare fantastic stay deals for incoming travellers and even residents looking for a
New Menu, Same Stunning Venue: John Hardy Seminyak’s Sunset Picnic Returns
Besides being known for its world-renowned jewellery collection and its bespokely designed venue, John Hardy Boutique & Gallery at Seminyak is raved for its exquisite food and beverage programme, from the signature Long Table Lunch to their innovative Jamu Bar. They now welcome the highly-anticipated return of the weekly Sunset Picnic, where guests can savour
Paon: A Balinese Cookbook Imbued with Culture and Ancestral Recipes
An insightful new cookbook will soon be published that goes beyond just flavours and taste. ‘Paon: Real Balinese Cooking’ takes its readers into the depths of culture and cuisine on the island of the gods, simultaneously exploring recipes and ritual, technique and tradition, ingredients and intuitive cooking. Paon is written by two Balinese locals who
