Bali

Christmas and New Year overseas - everything you need to know

December 20, 2019

Fijians celebrate Christmas with a huge lovo feast (cooked underground) and plates full of palusami (spiced mutton wrapped in taro leaves and cooked in coconut cream). Yummy!

Posted in Fiji, Bali, Vanuatu, Thailand, Fiji For Families and Vietnam

The best holiday destinations to travel in 2020

December 18, 2019

From authentic Thailand to Indonesian indulgence, we take a look at the best holiday destinations to travel in 2020.

Posted in Fiji, Bali, Vanuatu, Thailand and Vietnam

Life’s a Beach Club in Bali

November 20, 2019

Bali has well and truly adopted the Mediterranean Beach Club concept.

Beach Clubs are now scattered across the islands of Bali with guests dining on tapas, sharing seafood platters and lounging on sunbeds as they holiday in European style.

Posted in Bali and Couple holidays

How Asia is reinventing the resort industry

October 22, 2019

Resorts are constantly looking at ways to make customers feel more comfortable, more important, and happier. One of the major changes happening in hotels around the world is the move to transform the lobby area into an expanded living room.

Posted in Bring the Tribe, Bali, Thailand, Other destinations, Couple holidays and Vietnam

Things to do, and things not to do, in Bali

October 04, 2019

Last year almost 1.2 million Australians travelled to Indonesia for their holiday – most of them landing in Denpasar Airport for a Bali break. Bali is so close to Australia and it is still such a “good value” holiday destination that Australians can’t resist contacting Hoot Holidays to book a Bali adventure.

Posted in Bali and Couple holidays

The best of Seminyak: food, shopping and massages - Seminyak holidays

September 23, 2019

Seminyak is the home to glitz and glamour in Bali. You will find amazing food, designer high-end brands, and cool beach bars on just about every corner.

Posted in Bali and Couple holidays

How Bali became a world class shopping destination - Shopping in Bali

September 23, 2019

A decade ago shopping in Bali was all about the markets. In fact, there wasn’t much to choose from apart from markets.

Those ubiquitous and endless stalls specialised in Bintang singlets, football jumpers, cheap knock-off handbags, DVDs and CDs, and $5 c...

Posted in Bali and Couple holidays

Only got a day in Ubud? Here’s how to fit it all in - Ubud holiday guide

September 23, 2019

Only got a day in Ubud? Here’s how to fit it all in Ubud sits right in the heart of the island of Bali. It is Bali’s cultural compass and in 2010 prominent magazine Conde Nast Traveler voted it as Asia’s best city destination.