
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali has partnered with MIKI HOUSE, a Japanese luxury children's lifestyle brand, to introduce an exclusive family stay package. This limited-time accommodation experience, launching August 11, 2026, is designed for families traveling with young children and features premium MIKI HOUSE baby amenities. These amenities include a 100% cotton bath poncho, a bib and rattle set, and a gentle baby skincare collection with baby soap, milk lotion, and cream. Go Kondo, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, stated that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to providing exceptional comfort and thoughtful care for families. The package complements the resort's existing family offerings, such as Ritz Kids experiences and child-friendly amenities. The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, located on a 12.7-hectare beachfront and cliff-top setting, offers 313 oceanfront suites and villas, five restaurants and bars, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa.
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A funeral has been held for a Perth father who died following an assault in Bali. Investigations into his death are ongoing.

An Australian man, 27, has been deported from Indonesia and banned for 10 years after allegedly engaging in an outdoor sex act in Bali. He was arrested at Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport on August 25 following accusations that he and a woman were intimate in a residential driveway in North Kuta. The man departed Bali on a Brisbane-bound Batik Air flight on Tuesday night. Ngurah Rai Immigration Office head Muhamad Novyandri stated the deportation aligns with efforts to maintain order among tourists. Police confirmed their claim of an “immoral act” was supported by CCTV footage and a local woman who witnessed the alleged incident. The woman involved has not been identified but is believed to be a foreign citizen who had been drinking with the Australian. Locals conducted a cleansing ceremony at the site. Public acts of indecency and sex outside marriage are illegal in Indonesia, with potential jail time for foreigners. Immigration directorate general Hendarsam Marantoko encouraged public reporting of alleged immigration violations and criminal acts by foreigners.

Bejana by Petty Elliott will host a Sababay Wine Dinner on September 18, 2026, in Bali, pairing Indonesian cuisine with wines made in Bali. Chef Petty Elliott's contemporary Indonesian dishes, which use regional ingredients and traditional techniques, will be matched with Sababay Winery's New Latitude Wines. Sababay Winery, founded in 2010, works with grape growers in northern Bali to produce wines that reflect the island's tropical climate and empower local farming communities. Raymond Siek, Director of Culinary, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, noted that the dinner will showcase how Indonesian food and local wines complement each other. The menu includes Hidangan Awal Nusantara with Sababay's Ascaro, Kuah Jukut Kelor, Bunga Kantang with Sababay Reserve White, and Cita Rasa featuring Rendang Sapi Tok, Sate Lilit Ikan, Ayam Kecap, and Opor Tahu with Sababay Reserve Red. The meal concludes with Klepon Soufflé paired with Moscato de Bali. The dinner is priced at IDR 1,300,000++ per person, including wine pairing, and reservations can be made at bejanaindonesianrestaurant.com.