Bali Holidays 2023/2024

Southern Bali is home to the world renowned beaches of Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua and Jimbaran as well as smaller beaches such as Uluwatu and Canggu. Seminyak is at the very heart of chic and cool Bali. Its lively bars and restaurants, fashionable boutiques and inimitable style make it key to Bali's emergence as a lifestyle destination. Whether you choose a luxury pool villa resort such as Samaya Seminyak or a small pool villa property such as The Elysian, you are sure to be delighted by the innate beauty and excellent service.

Jimbaran is another great option for travellers - with plenty of restaurants, resorts and golden sand beaches to choose from, this is surely one of Bali's best beaches. Nusa Dua is home to the larger resorts of Bali and Uluwatu is at the southernmost point of the island and the towering cliffs here offer wonderful views.

The charming beach area of Sanur is far less developed for those seeking a relaxed pace of life but still have access to a variety of restaurants and small shops.

For a more remote experience head to the Tabanan Regency in the south-west. Your journey from the airport takes you through a montage of village life, rice paddies and rural living to a stunning volcanic sand beach with terraced rice paddies and soaring volcanic mountains behind you. This is the real face of Bali and the luxurious Soori Bali perfectly compliments the charm of this region. Bali's West coast is also home to the picturesque temple complex of Tanah Lot. The famous rock formation has been shaped by the tide over centuries and is also home to a famous pilgrimage temple.

Bali's beautiful North and West coasts are two of the most rewarding areas of the island in which to travel. Unspoiled and remote, they show the true Bali along with its stunning coastline, small fishing villages and friendly inhabitants. There are definitely fewer hotels and resorts along this stretch of coastline than in bustling South Bali. Travellers will be rewarded with breath-taking views, volcanic sand beaches and true tranquillity.

Islands such as Menjangan Island on the North West tip of the island are particularly renowned for some of Bali’s best snorkeling and diving and this area is also home to Bali Barat National Park, where you can stay in an atmospheric luxury eco-retreat and snorkel right from the deserted beach. The National Park boasts a high level of bio-diversity with no fewer than 175 plant species and a wide variety of animals such as wild boar, deer, monkeys and macaques, the Flying Fox and the amazing Water Monitor. Magnificent coral gardens and dramatic reef walls are home to a vast range of marine life. Further along the coast Lovina, a cluster of fishing villages, famous for snorkelling, legendary sunsets and dolphin watching, is home to the charming Villa Damai, a charming boutique retreat.

Slightly further east the remote location of Spa Village Resort Tembok, Bali, a two and a half hour road transfer from the airport transports you to tranquil, local life in the blink of an eye. With soaring volcanic peaks and black sand beaches washed by the deep blue Bali Sea this is the perfect place to unwind and gain an authentic insight into the local life.

Bali is one of those destinations that we recommend staying in a few different areas of the island to experience the lively beaches, stunning scenery and ancient culture. For a first visit we’d suggest combining a stay in the bohemian town of Ubud with somewhere like Seminyak, on the beach in the south. You could also consider exploring the highland around Munduk or less developed Sideman in the east.

If you have a British passport, you don’t need a visa for visits of up to 30 days.

We’d recommend anything from 10 – 14 days in Bali, however if you are considering adding on time in Lombok, Sumba or Java you could easily spend more time.