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Bali Discovery Tours
Komplek Pertokoan
Sanur Raya No. 27
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Sanur, Bali
Indonesia

++62 361 286 283 (T)
++62 361 286 284 (F)

After-Hours Number:
++62 81 238 19 724

 

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Two Major Roadways in Buleleng Regency of Bali Disrupted by Rains and Landslides (2/4/2012)
Some Bali Tour Operators Boycotting Tanah Lot and Uluwatu Temples in Protest Over ‘Excessive’ Hikes in Admission Fees (2/3/2012)
BII-Maybank Bali Marathon 2012 - Sunday, April 22, 2012 (2/3/2012)
Viennese Food and Classical Music at Maca Villas on Saturday, February 11, 2012 (2/3/2012)
A Land Dispute Threatens Construction of Bali’s Simpang Siur Underpass Project. (2/3/2012)
Air New Zealand to Resume Bali Service on a Seasonal Basis (2/3/2012)
Bali’s Range of Spa Services Now Extend to Baby Massage (2/3/2012)
Indonesia Ministry of Transportation to Issue Air Operating Certificate to Mandala Airlines in February in Preparation for April Start-Up (2/3/2012)
Bali Travel Agents Claim PT Angkasa Pura I Abusing its Authority in the Management of Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (2/3/2012)
Singapore Airline Profit Downturn: Another Worrying Sign that Worldwide Travel May be on a Downhill Slope? (2/3/2012)
Bali Hosts ‘Sound of Life’ Day to Celebrate CNN Hero of the Year the Ibu Robin Lim at Waterbom Park on Sunday, February 26, 2012 (2/2/2012)
7.65 million Foreign Tourist Visited Indonesia in 2011 – an Annual Increase of 9.24% (2/2/2012)
Indonesian Air Passenger Traffic Up 13% in 2011 (2/2/2012)
Merpati Nusantara the Airline Most Likely to Cancel a Flight (1/31/2012)
Bali Provincial Government Increases Allocations for Disaster Relief by 33% for 2012 (1/31/2012)
Tired of Violence and Crime, Kuta Traditional Community Member form Citizen Watch Patrols and Call on Kuta Nightspots to Close at 2:00 a.m. (1/30/2012)
Food, Hotel & Tourism Bali Exhibition March 1-3, 2012 at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (1/30/2012)
Bali Suffers a Week of Stormy Weather Causing Deaths, Damage, Power Outages, Flooding and Port Closures (1/29/2012)
Bank Indonesia Deputy and Udayana University Rector Say the Balinese are Getting the Short Shrift from Bali Tourism (1/29/2012)
Near Tragedy Averted as 5 Chinese Tourists Injured in Tanjung Benoa, Bali Boating Accident (1/29/2012)
Indonesia Considers a Super-Fast Rail Link that Would Connect Jakarta and Surabaya in Less than 3 Hours (1/29/2012)
Bali to Legislate Conservation of Rice Fields and Agricultural Lands (1/28/2012)
Komang Budiada of Kintamani Dies at Singaraja General Hospital Marking First Rabies Fatality for Bali in 2012 (1/28/2012)
Dharma Living Workshop in Bali February 4-5, 2012 (1/28/2012)
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali Completes Multi-million Dollar Renovation (1/27/2012)
Chinese Bureaucrats Accused of Thwarting Growth in PRC Arrivals to Bali (1/27/2012)
Declining Rabies Cases and Dog Bites Prompt Downgrading of Bali's Rabies Status (1/27/2012)
Bali's Badung Regency Preparing Regulations to Control Hygiene and Health Practice at Local Tattoo Parlors (1/27/2012)
Bali's Jalan Dhyana Pura Offers a Mecca of Night Spots Catering to Gay Travelers (1/27/2012)
Bali's Elephant Safari Park Participates in Elephant Safari Parade Auction to Help Save Asia's Largest Pachyderms (1/27/2012)
Schedule of Free International Films for Sanur Film Nights in Bali Through July 13, 2012 (1/27/2012)
Agriculturalist Predict a Coming Food Crisis for Bali if Island Does Not Rediscover and Revitalize its Agricultural Roots (1/26/2012)
Bali Spirit Festival Host Free Public Concert in Ubud, Saturday, February 18, 2012 to Encourage Open Dialogue on HIV/AIDS (1/26/2012)
Denpasar, Bali administration Increasing Licensing Fees for Business that Sell Alcoholic Beverages (1/26/2012)
Garuda Indonesia Reduces Flights to Amsterdam While Increasing Asia-Pacific Flight to Tokyo, Taipei and Kuala Lumpur (1/25/2012)
Trans Nusa Jet Bursts Tire In Ende, Flores on Kupang to Bali Flight. (1/25/2012)
Opening Round in Ubud's '2012 Texas Chili Cook-off Gets Underway in Bali on February 19, 2012 (1/23/2012)
Garuda Seeks Permission to Create Dedicated Terminal at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (1/23/2012)
Readers write to Bali Update and www.balidiscovery.com About the Design of the Airport; Lawrence Blair’s Tribute to His Feather Friend Dicky, Traffic and Medical Care in Bali (1/22/2012)
Route Changes Announced for 6th BIZNET Bali International Triathlon (1/22/2012)
Bangli Regent Calls for Community Action to Restore the Tattered Image of Kintamani’s Volcanic Destination (1/22/2012)
Bali Officials Investigating Possible Violations by Villa Complex at Lake Baratan at Candikunung, Batiriti. (1/22/2012)
Anticipating Long Lines During Renovations at Airport and Growing Passenger Numbers, Lion Air to Create City Check in in Bali (1/22/2012)
Governor and Legislators Slam Public Statements by Legislators Claiming New Bali Airport will Lack Balinese Architectural Finishes as Misinformed. (1/22/2012)
Public Service Announcement LED Sign Board at Bali's Simpamg Siur Intersection in Kuta to be Moved to Donwtown Denpasar (1/22/2012)
Asia Highest Bridge: Tukad Bangkung Bridge in Bali (1/22/2012)
Tearful Hugs Greet Returning Indonesian Crew From Costa Concordia at Bali Airport (1/22/2012)
Samuele Baudoino Joins Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay as Italian Chef De Cuisine (1/22/2012)
Exhibition of Painting by 7 Indonesian Artists at TAKSU Gallery Through February 16, 2012 (1/22/2012)
Cape Discovery Wine Launch in Bali (1/22/2012)
Virgin Australia Offer Business Class Across Australia and to Bali (1/21/2012)
Michelin Chef Marcello Fabbri in Residence at St. Regis Bali February 18-22, 2012 (1/21/2012)
Inna Putri Bali Closing, Promising to Reopen in 2013 with New Concept Property (1/21/2012)
Westin Bali Puts Kids First as They Welcome in 2012 (1/20/2012)
Legend of the Seas Becomes the Largest Ship to Visit Bali’s Port of Benoa (1/20/2012)
Skepticism Grows that Indonesia Unable to Implement Fuel Price Hike Policy on April 1, 2012 (1/20/2012)
Fearing Delays and Malfeasance, Governor and Legislators Call on Adhi Karya to Build Bali Underpass Project On Time and in Strict Conformance with Engineering Plans. (1/20/2012)
Rabies Infections Down by More than 76% in Bali, but Four Villages Still Rated as Centers of Active Contagion (1/19/2012)
Jumeirah Hotel and Resorts Opening in Bali at Jimbaran Bay (1/19/2012)
53 Balinese Crew on Wrecked Costa Concordia Reported Safe (1/19/2012)
Health Officials Warn Bali Residents to be On Guard for Dengue Fever (1/15/2012)
Hotel and Condotel Market in Bali Becoming Increasingly Competitive (1/15/2012)
Cathay Pacific and Delta Airlines Seeking a 10.88% Share of Garuda and Seats on Board of Directors and Commissioners (1/15/2012)
Bali Legislator Say New Bali Airport Violates Both the Law and the Airport Authorities Pledge to Create an Airport with Balinese Architectural Finishes. (1/15/2012)
South Bali Community Calls for Ring Road at Tanjung Benoa in Anticipation of More Traffic from Benoa to Nusa Dua Toll Way (1/15/2012)
The 3-Dimensions of asie.one (1/15/2012)
InterContinental Bali Resort Wins ‘Tsunami Ready” Certification (1/15/2012)
Governor Announces 18 “Local” holidays for 2012 in Addition to 13 National Holidays (1/15/2012)
Hotel Mulia Bali Resort Under Investigation by Nation Police and National Prosecutor's Office. Legislator Claim Island’s Law Enforcement in Disarray. (1/15/2012)
As Airport Redevelopment Continues, Bali’s Domestic Airport Overloaded by 340% (1/15/2012)
Peter Foster Joins InterContinental Bali Resort as Director of Sales & Marketing (1/15/2012)
Woven Mat, Place Mats and Baskets Made in Bali Enjoying Strong Worldwide Demand (1/13/2012)
‘Godfather of Australian Cuisine’ Tony Bilson at Bali InterContinental Resort February 17-19, 2012 (1/13/2012)
Garuda Indonesia Books US$2.2 Billion Profit Against System Wide Improvements in 2011 (1/13/2012)
Pertamina Official Says Lack of Legal Framework and Insufficient Pertamax Outlets Make April 1, 2012 Deadline for End to Subsidized Gas Problematic. (1/13/2012)
Value of Bali Exports Predicted to Continue Their Decline in 2012 Due to Global Economic Crisis (1/13/2012)
AirAsia Ends European and Indian Flights Citing Fuel Costs, European Taxes and Declining Demand (1/13/2012)
Mediation Continues in Governor Pastika’s US$16.6 Million Suit Against Bali Post (1/13/2012)
Vagabondish.com List of 5 Bizarre Things to Do in Bali (1/13/2012)
Cnngo.com’s List of Bali’s Best 5 Hidden Beaches (1/13/2012)
Cubana Bar and Grill Opens in Kerobokan as Bali’s First Cuban-Style Night Spot (1/13/2012)
Book Your Bali Holiday with www.balidiscovery.com or Advertise Your Bali Products on Bali Update. Help Bali Update Continue to Spread the New on Bali Tourism to the World. (1/8/2012)
Minister of Transportation Bends the Rules to Give Mandala Airline Until April 2012 to Resume Flight Operations (1/8/2012)
Bali’s Tourism Stakeholders Bullish that Foreign Tourism will Grow by about 10% in 2012 (1/8/2012)
Radar Bali: Citadine Hotel Under Construction in Kuta Violates Set Back Rules for Construction Next to River ways (1/8/2012)
Lion Air and Sriwijaya Air: Indonesian Airlines Most Likely to Suffer Departure Delays (1/8/2012)
Cruise Ship to Call at Northern Port of Celukan Bawang, Recapturing a Past Era of Bali Sea Tourism (1/8/2012)
Property Ownership Still Taboo for Foreigners in Indonesia, But 60 Year Leasehold by Non-Indonesians to Soon be Possible (1/8/2012)
Changes Afoot at Simpang Siur Intersections as Work Gets Underway on Bali’s First Underpass (1/8/2012)
Minister of Transportation Expected to Soon Announce Tariff Increases of Between 20-51% on Ferry Services to Bali from Java and Lombok (1/6/2012)
Buoyed by Strong Performance in 2011, Indonesia Predicts 8 million Visitors in 2012 (1/6/2012)
Art Infinitum – Six Photographers Exhibit at Tony Raka Gallery in Ubud, Bali January 13 – February 3, 2012 (1/6/2012)
Provincial Officials Check Tattoo Parlors for Good Health Practice While Waiting for More Data from Australia on HIV infection Allegedly Acquired While Getting a Tattoo in Bali (1/6/2012)
Bali Targets US$2 Billion in Investment in 2012 (1/6/2012)
Dr. Lawrence Blair Reflects on the Passing of a Favorite Companion – Dicky – a West Papuan Black Capped Lorikeet and the Passing of the Years of Our Lives (1/6/2012)
Bali Government Launches Program for Poverty Eradication in Island’s Poorest Villages (1/6/2012)
Australia Worrying that Rabies from Bali and the Rest of Indonesia will Spread to Australia’s Northern Territory (1/6/2012)
Indonesia to Promote Bali and Nine Other Cities for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Incentives (MICE) (1/6/2012)
Lonely Planet Author of Guide to Bali - Ryan Ver Berkmoes Talks About Writing Travel Guides and His Favorite Island (1/6/2012)
Bali’s Sarbagita Bus System Overwhelmed with Passengers on New Years Day 2012. (1/6/2012)
Bali Court Sentences South African Woman to 16 Years in Prison for Smuggling Drugs into Bali (1/6/2012)
Join the Bali Community Choir for Sounds of the Holiday Season at the Wicked Parrot Restaurant in Sanur, Bali on Thursday, December 22, 2011 (12/19/2011)
Two Chirstmas Concerts Not to be Mised in Bali December 28 and 29, 2011. (12/11/2011)
Join a Festive Program of Yuletide Music, Dance and Drama in Sanur on Friday, December 16, 2011 (12/9/2011)
Bid on Line or Book a Ticket for Bali’s First Wine Auction on Sunday, December 11, 2011. (12/4/2011)
Jane Chen & Company Present an Evening of Contemporary Dance on Friday, December 9, 2011 (12/2/2011)