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Doremi Preschool believes early childhood education should not only focus on learning letters and numbers, but also nurture children’s confidence, curiosity, and compassion.  Located in Renon, Denpasar, the preschool implements the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), which emphasises learning through playing, hands-on activities, and engaging themes such as “The Magic of Me and Us” and

Bali’s original winery, Hatten Wines, unveils Avara, a new premium wine collection produced from internationally recognised noble grape varieties cultivated in the soils of North Bali. Founded in 1994 by Ida Bagus Rai Budarsa, Hatten Wines is Bali’s first wine company and produces wines from locally-grown grapes. Gus Rai wanted to offer visitors a taste of Bali,

The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) 2026 is just around the corner, and with a jam-packed programme of panel discussions, author talks, book launches and literary lunches, it can be overwhelming to find the best sessions. For our readers, we’ve sifted through many of the great events and handpicked sessions worth highlighting for you

Liga.Tennis has opened new facilities in Uluwatu and Tanah Lot, bringing its Bali network to seven locations across Umalas, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Seminyak, Ubud, Uluwatu, and Tanah Lot. The new venues add more courts, coaching programmes, junior activities and recovery facilities to the network. Liga.Tennis Uluwatu features two covered tennis courts and four covered padel

Sport and style converge at W Bali – Seminyak with the arrival of Club Lacoste, a new collaboration with French fashion house Lacoste that introduces padel, retail and lifestyle experiences to the beachfront resort. The partnership marks Lacoste’s longest-running Club Lacoste collaboration in the Asia Pacific region. At the centre of the concept are two

Founder of Bumbu Bali Restaurant and Art Café Bumbu Bali, Chef Heinz von Holzen reveals his latest book. “MEGIBUNG: A Culinary Journey Through Balinese Families & Ceremonies” invites readers to explore the food traditions and cultural recipes of the island of the gods. Originally from Switzerland, Heinz first moved to Bali in 1990 as the

Wine and Indonesian cuisine are finding increasingly natural company at the dining table, and Sababay Winery is bringing that connection into focus with its refreshed Reserve Series. Comprising Reserve Red, Reserve White and Ludisia, the collection introduces a contemporary new look while staying true to the wines’ established character and the winery’s 15-year journey. The

Agave spirits are finding a growing audience in Indonesia, and La Piña Tequilana, from Spice Islands Distilling Co., offers a chance to discover the character of Blue Weber Agave beyond the familiar Margarita. Distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave in Jalisco, Mexico, the spirit brings the heritage of one of the world’s most celebrated agave-producing

Bali’s craft spirits scene continues to make its mark on the international stage, and East Indies London Dry Gin is leading the charge. The latest expression from Spice Islands Distilling Co. has earned a Double Gold Medal at the 2026 Asia World Spirits Competition (AWSC), adding another prestigious accolade to its growing collection and strengthening

Ubud is set to welcome a new chapter in luxury lifestyle hospitality with the arrival of Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, marking IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first Kimpton property in Indonesia. Set along Jalan Bisma, the 101-key hotel is designed to capture the creative spirit and cultural rhythm of its surroundings. Its name, Suntaya, reflects the