‘Save the date’: Bali picks a later moment to reopen to international tourism
Exotic, full of nature and at times simply heavenly: Bali is a top destination, but the island stays closed. Because of rising corona infections. Indonesia wants to go ahead with the planned reopening later this summer.
Bali had hoped to open to foreign tourists this month, after long preparation of a corona-free corridor.
Ubud, Sanur and Nusa Dua were designated green zones in advance. A large-scale vaccination campaign is under way.
President Joko Widodo was optimistic, but infections are rising again. The reopening plans announced earlier have therefore been withdrawn.
A later moment for Bali’s reopening
“We were aiming at the end of July, the beginning of August, but we have to be aware of where we are in this recent peak in infections”, says Sandiaga Uno, according to the international news agency Reuters.
The target was July, but according to Balinese officials August is now more likely. And even then the start of August is still ambitious in the light of the current figures.
Uno, the minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, hints that patience is needed once again. “We will wait until the situation offers more opportunity.”
All in all, further delays are always lurking.
Sights on Bali
Bali is known for its tropical mood. Take a natural shower at the Pengibul waterfall. Visit the beach club La Brisa Bali of marvel at the rice terraces of Tegalalang.
And an infinity pool above the Indian Ocean deserves a place on your saved list. The scooter is not to be missed on the island either. And take in this self-service frozen yoghurt parlour with countless toppings as well.
Update: see moving images of the waterfalls on Instagram.
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