Spending Christmas in Bali? There definitely won't be snow, but if you can embrace the "Christmas on the Beach" vibes, you'll have a great time. Here is everything you need to know about how to celebrate here.Have brunch or dinner at a hotel or beach club. Pretty much all big resorts and beach clubs will have a Christmas day spread and many will have visits with Santa etc. Here in Sanur, The Hyatt has a big lunch but it is already sold out, so be sure to book early. Byrd House and Cafe Smorgas are other good options.If you’re staying at a large r[...]
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2 Staying in a villa in Bali is a lot of fun and can be really affordable. But if you're traveling with kids, you will want to look for a villa that is family friendly. I've teamed up with Villa Finder to give you a list of 10 amazing villas in Bali that are perfect for families! BONUS! Get USD$50 credit for concierge services* when you book a villa in Bali with Villa Finder using the code "ALISON"!What can Villa Finder Concierge do for you?Whether you're seeking a private chef, pool fencing or kids entertainment, a rejuvenating spa session, or an adventure-packed[...]
Bali is an amazing place to visit or live, but I do think it makes sense to know a bit about some of the health and medical information here. I get messages in my DMs every single day asking about Bali Belly, Dengue and rabies. In this email I’ll break down all I know from living here for nearly two years so you can have the information in your back pocket for your next visit. Two weeks after we moved to Bali my 3 year old daughter decided to do a belly flop into the bathtub, as though it was a deep pool. She split her chin wide open and definitely needed stitch[...]
You’ve booked your holiday to Bali and are prepped and ready with what you want to do. But arriving anywhere can be a bit hectic for the first time so this post will help make your arrival in Bali be the smoothest possible. There are a few things that you’ll want to have in place before you arrive to ensure that things go smoothly:Be sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months Purchase travel insuranceHave an outbound ticket from Bali booked (this is rarely checked, but you need it if they do). Use Onward[...]
Halfway between Sanur and Ubud is an unassuming village hiding one of the best tourist treks I’ve been to. It is called Hidden Canyon, probably because even the locals didn’t know about it until 8 or 9 years ago as it was covered in rubbish! /*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} It is easy to get to - it cost us l[...]