This Weeks Top Bali Travel and Real Estate News

     

Don't just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey.

We go beyond the headlines to provide actionable insights that can directly benefit your Bali travels, Bali real estate ventures, health, and even your tech know-how.

 Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise.

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Selamat Tahun Baru - Happy New Year to our Family, Friends, Clients & Associates around the World

To all Family, Friends, Clients & Associates in Bali and around the world, our team at PT. Bali Affordable Lifestyles International, PT Bali Luxury Villas, Best Bali Real Estate, and the Owners family Azizah, Xander, Darus, and Lawrence extend our warmest wishes for a very Happy New Year to you and your loved ones.

May this New Year bring you peace, happiness, and countless blessings!

May you "Thrive in 2025"

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How to join 14,000 other Aussies and retire to Bali.

Read our expert advice on visas Dave Smith, The Nightly

Want to join 14,000 other Aussies and retire to Bali? Read our expert advice on visas.
Say goodbye to suburbia, move to a tropical island and spend your golden years sipping coconuts by the pool in your luxury villa or condo.

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5 Things to Do Before Trump Takes Office

If you're living in the US, you might want to prepare for tariffs raising the price of just about everything in 2025. And yes, you should be using a VPN and end-to-end encryption, too.

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Donald Trump returns to the White House on Jan. 20, and some of his campaign promises could shake things up in the tech world.

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Bali one of Most Searched Travel Destinations by Indians on Google 2024

In 2024, Indian travelers have shown great interest in various destinations, both within India and abroad, for their unique offerings. Explore more about most searched travel destinations by Indians on Google in 2024.

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Bali Police: US Citizens Top List of Foreign Offenders in Bali

Denpasar. US citizens were the most frequent foreign offenders in Bali in 2024, with 34 Americans implicated in crimes ranging from drug offenses to general criminal acts, Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya said Monday.

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Bali's tallest broadcasting tower opens to public 

The 115-metre-tall broadcasting and observation tower is expected to become a new iconic landmark in the northern part of Bali. - PT Hutama Karya (Persero)

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Seminyak coast offers a feast for body and soul

Drawing on Bali’s local bounty and Buckminster Fuller’s philosophy, the resort’s new restaurant Dome is nurturing mind, body and community

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A Leap into the Future: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

A few days later, the family visited the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Giza Pyramids.

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Tourists Should Book Entry Tickets In Advance For This Top Bali Attraction

Bali’s most famous attractions are going to be busy over the next few weeks, and there are a few ways in which travelers can help navigate some potential chaos.

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Tourist’s 2024 Spending Habits In Bali Revealed

Leading tourism researchers in Bali have been crunching all of the data that 2024 has had to offer.

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5 Best Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Bali 2025, Hidden Gems

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Celebrating New Year's Eve in Bali has become a common dream for travelers and tourists. As a dominant thrust in Indonesia’s tourism, Bali excels in countless fields, with authentic delicacies, a broad spectrum of entertainment sources, and pronounced hospitality being some of the reasons vacationers book repeat trips to the Land of the Gods.

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Indian travel blogger shows what ₹1,000 gets you in Bali: 'Budget traveller’s dream'

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan


A viral video showed an Indian traveller using ₹1,000 in Bali to buy meals, drinks, and more, highlighting the island’s affordability.




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Bali’s Kuta And Sanur Beaches Captivate Tourists, Turning Rainy Holidays Into Magic


The iconic beaches of Kuta and Sanur are drawing both domestic and international travelers this holiday season, each offering distinct experiences during the Christmas and New Year festivities.

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Bali’s Best Travel Hacks Save Time And Money For First Time Visitors

If you are traveling to Bali for the first time in 2025 or just getting ready to fly to the island to celebrate the new year, you are in for a treat!

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Bali Beaches Shine This Holiday Season Despite Rainy Weather

Badung, Bali. Kuta and Sanur Beaches in Bali are attracting both domestic and international tourists during the Christmas and New Year holidays, albeit with differing experiences. 

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Rupiah Depreciation Likely to Continue Into 2025, Says Bank Mandiri Economist

Jakarta. Indonesia's rupiah is expected to face continued depreciation into early 2025, according to Dian Ayu Yustina, Head of Macroeconomic and Financial Market Research at Bank Mandiri. According to Dian, ongoing uncertainty in the global economy, particularly due to the upcoming US presidential inauguration in January 2025, could further pressure currency markets.

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Year-End Floods Submerge Several Areas in Kuta, Bali

Year-End Floods Submerge Several Areas in Kuta, Bali. Image Source: JPNN

A number of highways and residents’ houses in the Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, were submerged in floodwaters due to high rainfall on Sunday, the 22nd of December.

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Tourist’s 2024 Spending Habits In Bali Revealed

Leading tourism researchers in Bali have been crunching all of the data that 2024 has had to offer.

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Foreign nationals' arrivals to Indonesia continue to increase

Tangerang (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Immigration Office reported that the arrivals of foreign nationals in the country have been increasing.

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Bali International Hospital to Operate Early 2025,

Bali International Hospital (BIH) in the Sanur Health Special Economic Zone, Bali, will be operational in early 2025.

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_____________________________Welcome to Bali!

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