When February rolls in, the energy feels different. New restaurants, cafés, and bars are opening at a pace that feels almost unstoppable. These are our curated picks of the best new restaurants in Jakarta, new restaurants in Bali, new restaurants in Bandung, new restaurants in Surabaya, and new restaurants in Yogyakarta.

February is also the month of love, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, romantic dining promotions are starting to roll in. These are some of our selected Valentine’s Day promotions in Jakarta, Valentine's Day in Bandung, and Valentine's Day in Yogyakarta. Keep checking back, as we’ll be regularly updating the list with more tempting offers.

Across the world, nature has carved coastlines, reefs, and hidden coves into unmistakable heart shapes. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or once-in-a-lifetime journeys, these are five Natural Heart-Shaped Wonders, where romance is written in land, water, and light.

Sanur may move at a gentler pace than Seminyak or Canggu, but its Indonesian food scene is rich with depth and flavor. This coastal town offers some of Bali’s most rewarding local dining experiences. This curated guide highlights the best Indonesian restaurants in Sanur.

Bali is evolving faster than at any point in its modern tourism history, and nowhere is that transformation more visible than in Canggu. Canggu has become the island’s most in-demand lifestyle hub. Now, the area is preparing for its biggest shift yet with the announcement of its first full-scale shopping mall. This is everything we know so far Canggu Hills Shopping Centre.

Before Bali became synonymous with beaches and boutique resorts, the island expressed its spirituality through movement. Tari Pendet began not as a performance, but as a sacred offering dance, rooted in ritual and devotion. Over time, it evolved into a global symbol of Balinese identity. Read more about Bali’s Ancient Dance of Welcome: Tari Pendet.

The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Health Quarantine Authority (BBKK Soetta) has intensified surveillance of international travellers. This measure is aimed at preventing the potential spread of the Nipah virus. 

Indonesia AirAsia has announced that they will be increasing their flight services from Adelaide to Bali, going from four times a week to daily flights. This will take effect from March 22nd. This service will use the A320-200 aircraft that seats 180 passengers.