Bali
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Bargain resort has everything you need in a Bali break
The decor might be a bit dated, but there are multiple pools, great food and it’s only $162 a night.
- John Borthwick
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- Opinion
- Travel tips
Bali, cruises, coach tours? It’s time to stop being snobs about travel
There’s a saying, “don’t yuck my yum”, that I think we could all apply to travel.
- Ben Groundwater
Looking for a cheaper holiday? Here’s where you can find it
Surging airfares and disruption to routes are leaving Asia’s beaches and hotels empty. One country in particular is offering exceptional bang for buck right now.
- Jimmy Thomson
- Opinion
- South-East Asia
I’ve always said ‘I hate Bali’. It’s time for a rethink
I’ve fallen into the trap of viewing the island negatively because my past couple of times there were less than wonderful. Perhaps I’m just not doing it right.
- Lee Tulloch
Nine sound recordist dies on family holiday in Bali
Chris “Ando” Andersen was holidaying with his wife, son and parents-in-law on the Indonesian island when an accident happened.
- Zach Hope and Rosanna Ryan
A world away from Kuta: New Bali resort’s big selling point? Sleep
This Indonesian resort promises the one essential thing we all need but increasingly can’t get at home.
- Julietta Jameson
‘Disappointed’: Plans for Sari Club lot, where Australians were murdered, charge forward in secret
Families, survivors and advocates from the 2002 Bali bombings are sceptical about the fast-moving plans from the local government.
- Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
Generations of Australians have flocked to this beach. Today, it is desolate
The destruction of this former paradise is not from over-tourism, though many will say this has happened too.
- Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
- Updated
- Australians abroad
Two Australian gunmen sentenced to 16 years’ jail over Bali villa murder of Melbourne dad
A third man, who was charged with assisting premeditated murder, was sentenced to 12 years’ jail.
- Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
The fabulous side of Bali still waiting to be discovered
Bali offers untold depth for the thinking traveller. But how many of us go deeper? These six experts live on the island and reckon we could do a lot better.
- Sue Williams