NOW Bali Editorial Team
Japanese Tradition Inspired New Year Offerings at HOSHINOYA Bali
One of Bali’s best kept secrets, HOSHINOYA Bali is a secluded escape in Ubud that beautifully fuses Balinese culture and Japanese aesthetics. It’s a destination for tranquility that channels the zen of Japanese traditions to create an atmosphere quite unlike anywhere else in Bali. This festive season, HOSHINOYA Bali is presenting some of Japan’s bespoke
Dine with a View: Ubud’s Wild Air Restaurant Unveils New Menu
Imagine dining in a tranquil setting surrounded by the lush greenery of Ubud, breathing the fresh air of the highlands and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Well, you don’t have to imagine it because it’s something you can experience at Wild Air Restaurant in Ubud. Located within the stunning Kaamala Resort Ubud, which
New in Town: NOW! Bali’s Guide to the Island’s Newest Hotspots
You might have your island favourites, spots you’ve been going to for years – and are likely to continue going to – but sometimes curiosity kicks in and you want to see what’s new in Bali: from the newest restaurants, freshest bars and exciting new hotel openings. That’s why NOW! Bali shares this curated list
A Cultured Bali Weekend: Join these Immersive Cultural Events (10-12 Dec)
Following on from our ‘A Creative Bali Weekend’ (4-5 Dec) article last week, this week we invite you to explore the more culture-focused happenings around the island. Of course, art and culture often intersect, and many of some of week’s events continue to be relevant to this week and the week’s ahead. So don’t forget
Marriott International Donates AUD 5,336 to Bali Children Foundation
After a month-long fundraising campaign organised by the Marriott International hotels in Indonesia, the hospitality group donated IDR 56,031,255 (or AUD 5,366) to one of the island’s most respected charitable organisations, Bali Children Foundation. The fundraising was a continuation of Marriott Asia Pacific’s annual program, ‘Run to Give’, which normally invites participants to join an
The John Hardy Kapal Bamboo Boutique: A Unique Retail and Workshop Experience
Since its humble beginnings in 1975, John Hardy has become one of the most globally successful jewellery brands to have come out of Bali, their popularity and reputation heard around the world as some of the world’s biggest A-List celebrities have graced their international campaigns. Founded by Canadian artist John Hardy, who was heavily inspired
Glow Up for the New Year with Lumina Aesthetics Clinic’s Top 5 Beauty Treatment Trends
As the New Year approaches, the opportunity arises for new beginnings and you’ll want to welcome the New Year with a positive outlook. It doesn’t have to be as comprehensive as achieving your New Year’s resolutions, it can be just as simple as starting the year feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, and Lumina Aesthetics Clinic is
Tropical Temptation Beach Club: An All-Day Destination on Melasti Beach, Ungasan
An all-day destination has opened up on Bali’s south coast. Lining the white sand shores of Melasti Beach, a stunning beachfront that sits at the bottom of one of the most dramatic headlands of the island, Tropical Temptation Beach Club – previously known as Cattamaran Beach Club – is ready to welcome leisure seekers across
Dijiwa Sanctuaries Unveils Three New and Unique Dining Concepts in Bali
The brand-new hospitality management company, Dijiwa Sanctuaries, proudly announces the unveiling of three exquisite new restaurant concepts in Bali: The Botanist Restaurant and Table Talk in Ubud, and Bketo in Seminyak. Each restaurant boasts its own unique menus, captivating décor and enchanting ambience that offers guests equally wonderful dining experiences. As a newcomer in the
A Peek into the Experiences Offered at Japanese Hidden Gem, HOSHINOYA Bali
Tucked amidst the lush jungles of Ubud is a hidden Japanese-inspired gem known as HOSHINOYA Bali, a tranquil and verdant sanctuary where traditional Balinese culture meets Japanese aesthetics. Crowned as the No.2 Resort in Bali by Condé Nast Traveler Readers, the resort welcomes guests to embark on a well-being journey at their stunning resort. Privacy
Experience Indonesia’s Bocuse d’Or Competition Dishes with this Exclusive Dinner at Mozaic Ubud
Food connoisseurs around the island shall rejoice in excitement as the Indonesian Academy of Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most esteemed culinary competition, proudly announces a series of Bocuse d’Or dinners in celebration of the Indonesian team’s recent participation as one of the finalists of Bocuse d’Or 2021. Established in 1987 by Chef Paul Bocuse in
Bejana, The Ritz-Carlton Bali’s Signature Indonesian Restaurant, Reopens
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, located on the clifftops above Sawangan Beach, Nusa Dua, celebrates the reopening of one of their prized dining venues, Bejana. The restaurant once again brings diners its authentic-yet-premium offerings of Indonesian cuisine every Friday to Sunday for dinner. Found at the resort’s upper cliff, Bejana sprawls both an indoor and outdoor space.
Unlimited Dim Sum Lunch Launched at Kempinski Bali’s Bai Yun Restaurant
Having gained quick popularity on the island, The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s newest restaurant, Bai Yun, adds yet another good reason to visit with the launch of their ‘Dim Sum and More’ lunch program. Bai Yun has seen a healthy stream of diners already since it opened in May 2021. Meaning ‘white cloud’ in Mandarin, this
