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This Island Was Named the Most Beautiful in the World—and It Has Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and Tranquil Coves
There is nothing quite like a beach vacation—there's long swims in the water, reading in the shade, and watching the colors of the sunset reflect off the water. But for those chasing the best of the best, one dreamy coastline rose above them all. Online travel agency recently conducted a study to figure out which beach destinations are the best on the planet. To determine its rankings, it considered hundreds of millions of data points from its platform, including customer reviews, sales popularity, and each place's unique features. After reviewing all the data, it named Bali, Indonesia, the No. 1 island destination on the planet. Bali is actually made up of a few islands (out of thousands in Indonesia), but it is arguably one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the country, with its vibrant, local culture and gorgeous temples. During a trip here, visitors can also see and experience things like majestic waterfalls, volcanoes, calm coves, and rice terraces. There's also something in Bali for every kind of beach lover. Surfers like to flock to Uluwatu, Canggu, and Kuta to shred the tropical waves. The local surf culture is known for being relaxed and friendly, with surf camps like Goddess Retreats open to beginners who are hoping to just enjoy the waves and learn something new. Meanwhile, scuba divers often head to the north of the island to swim among manta rays, reef sharks, and turtles. Bali's most famous dive site, the USAT Liberty Shipwreck, is famous for its soft coral, angelfish, garden eels, and other underwater creatures. Whether you want to spend your holiday watching the waves crash off dramatic cliffs or snorkeling with colorful fish, Bali has the beach for you. Sustainability Tip To protect the stunning coastlines and vital coral reefs, visitors are reminded to dispose of their trash properly, avoid plastic whenever possible, and use reef-safe sunscreen. Other destinations that made the list include Phuket, Thailand; Malé, Maldives; Sanya, China; and Singapore. For the full list, visit
Independent Singapore
07-05-2025
- Independent Singapore
Power fully restored in Bali after subsea cable glitch caused blackout
INDONESIA: Electricity on Indonesia's resort island of Bali has been fully restored after an hours-long blackout that started on Friday, a state utility announced in a statement, according to VnExpress. Photo: Unsplash Early signs pointed to a breakdown in subsea cables as the reason for the outage, according to Darmawan Prasodjo, president and director of the state energy company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). It is known that Java and Bali get their power via cables connected under the sea. PLN informed everyone that some parts of Bali suffered from a power outage that began at 4 p.m. last Friday. Electricity restored in 2.5 hours Electricity was restored to most of the island in about two and a half hours, as reported by The Bali Sun. However, the incident left locals and tourists unsettled. This is a reminder for tourists to plan ahead before their vacation. Chaos also broke out on Bali's roads as traffic lights and traffic control systems failed, forcing drivers to negotiate intersections on their own. Police were deployed across key areas within minutes to help direct traffic, although some accidents were reported. Most important places like hospitals, hotels, big stores, and even the airport have their own generators. But as Friday evening was winding down and the sun started to set, you could hear the loud hum of all the backup power things kicking in all over the place. And once it got dark, with no streetlights on, just trying to drive or even walk around became super risky. Over half of Bali Province had its power restored by PLN in less than two and a half hours, but the most populated parts of the island, such as Denpasar and the beach resort of Nusa Dua, remained dark far into the evening. Some flights not affected Even with the blackout, some flights could arrive and leave due to the airport using backup power. There were some departures held up, though. The media was told by the person in charge, Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, that the electricity from the power company was restored at 5:12 p.m. local time. He also said they were slowly returning to normal and that all the airport facilities were up and running again. Bali is a popular tourist destination in Indonesia. Apparently, around 6.3 million people from other countries visited last year, according to local statistics. DestinAsian magazine just named it the most beautiful island in all of Asia in their yearly Reader's Choice Awards. Back in October, the folks who read Condé Nast Traveller magazine also gave Bali the same title in their own awards.
