Curated Guides, Places & Experiences
Volume 2026
We’ve gone ahead and tracked down the ultimate spots for Christmas in Bali so you can skip the stress of holiday planning. As much as we adore the festive season on the island, juggling beach club reservations, shopping for the perfect tropical gifts, and trying to figure out exactly where to celebrate Christmas in Bali can quickly turn holiday cheer into a logistical headache.
The 19 best adults-only resorts in Bali for 2026, with each resort's minimum age, nightly price, private-pool villas and all-inclusive-style packages.
Planning New Year’s in Bali 2027? From beachfront countdown parties and late-night DJ sets to elegant New Year’s Eve dinners, Bali knows how to close out the year in style. We’ve rounded up the best places to eat, drink, dance and count down to midnight, from Seminyak and Canggu to Uluwatu, Ubud and Nusa Dua.
Alila Ubud's Bali Bliss Retreat turns a stay above the Ayung River valley into a full wellness journey, pairing guided yoga and a sacred Melukat water purification ceremony with Shirodhara spa therapies and farm-to-table Indonesian dining at Plantation Restaurant.
The 49 best restaurants in and around Ubud for 2026: fine dining, central Ubud dinners, sunset views and local warungs, with what to order and prices.
The 21 best bamboo houses in Bali for 2026, from rice-terrace bamboo resorts near Ubud to cliffside bamboo villas in Sidemen.
The 22 best day spas in Bali for 2026: jungle spas in Ubud, classic Seminyak day spas, Canggu bathhouses and ocean-view spas, with massage prices.
Perth specialty coffee roaster Micrology has opened Micrology Canggu on Jalan Padang Linjong, pairing single-origin pour-overs and an unfussy brunch menu with a custom-built DJ booth, a live-painted island mural and The Coffee Run, daily morning DJ sets from 9:00 am to midday.
Pravi Spa & Wellness opened at Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection, in September 2026, drawing on Sebatu’s sacred springs and Balinese spiritual traditions with a guided descent into the sanctuary, penglukatan purification rituals, sunrise yoga, apothecary classes and sound healing.
From cliffside parties in Uluwatu and house and techno in Canggu to polished nights in Seminyak and live music in Ubud, here are 15 of the best nightclubs in Bali. Each pick covers a different area, music style and party scene, so you can find the night that suits you.
Maya Sanur is teaming up with ASICS and Fieldway for RUNAWAY 2026, a lifestyle-led series of wellness, dining and community experiences ahead of the Maybank Marathon 2026, running from sunset yoga at the Ceremonial Plaza to a carb-loading session at Rue and a three-kilometre Shake Out Run through Sanur.
Planning New Year’s in Bali 2027? From beachfront countdown parties and late-night DJ sets to elegant New Year’s Eve dinners, Bali knows how to close out the year in style. We’ve rounded up the best places to eat, drink, dance and count down to midnight, from Seminyak and Canggu to Uluwatu, Ubud and Nusa Dua.
Alila Ubud's Bali Bliss Retreat turns a stay above the Ayung River valley into a full wellness journey, pairing guided yoga and a sacred Melukat water purification ceremony with Shirodhara spa therapies and farm-to-table Indonesian dining at Plantation Restaurant.
The best new restaurants, cafes and bars in Bali for October 2026: the latest openings in Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu, Ubud and Sanur, with prices.
Tory Burch has brought Splash, its Summer 2026 collection inspired by crystal-clear water, late sunsets and the spirit of getting away, to Bali with an exclusive private viewing at ICON Bali.
DaLa Spa has added a new location in Ubud, opening at Alaya Suites Ubud as the latest addition to its growing wellness portfolio. The new spa offers a contemporary interpretation of Indonesian spa traditions, combining locally inspired ingredients and rituals with a more modern approach to relaxation.
Set within Alaya Resort Ubud, Brasserie brings together breakfast, lunch and dinner under one roof. With its location near the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, it is well placed for travellers looking to eat, pause and take in Ubud at their own pace.
Travellers seeking an authentic, culturally rich way to mark Independence Day Bali will find a beautifully curated celebration in the island's lush cultural capital. This August 17th, Alaya Ubud opens its doors to an immersive afternoon designed to honor Indonesia through taste, tradition, and togetherness.
