
TransNusa has introduced a new direct scheduled flight service connecting Bali and Phuket, marking its fourth international route from Bali. The airline will operate this route four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using an Airbus A320 with 174 seats. Flight 8B 541 departs Bali's I Gusti Ngurah International Airport at 8:50 AM, arriving in Phuket at 11:50 AM. The return flight, 8B 542, leaves Phuket at 1:50 PM and lands in Bali at 6:50 PM. Tickets have been available since July 3, 2026, starting from US$167.60, and can be purchased through TransNusa's website or online travel advisors. This new service aims to boost tourism and strengthen economic ties between Indonesia and Thailand. TransNusa also plans to launch additional international and domestic routes before the end of 2026. The airline offers three fare bundles: SEAT 20kg checked baggage, 7kg hand-carry, SEAT-PLUS, and FLEXI-PRO 30kg checked baggage, seat selection, meals, drinks, priority boarding, unrestricted flight changes and refunds.
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Moon Gang, a new five-suite boutique hotel in Ubud, Bali, offers a distinct wellness retreat experience. Designed by Yasmine Ghoniem of YSG Studio and owned by Kirsten Millbank, the hotel is located among rice paddies on the Sari Organic Walk, accessible by scooter. Guests are ferried to the property from a shopfront called Mini Moon Gang on Ubud's main street. The hotel features a central courtyard pool and offers individual suite bookings or full property rental for up to 10 people. Each stay includes wellness activities tailored by local staff, such as full spectrum sauna sessions and yoga, healing, breathwork, and meditation led by Balinese yogi Gina. These activities take place on the rooftop of the in-house spa, established in partnership with Fields of Yarrow, a botanics-based skincare brand. Day spa treatments are available at an additional cost. The interiors, a blend of Balinese sanctuary, Japanese minimalism, and tropical design, feature handmade ceramic lights, glazed lava stone tiles, and hand-dyed curtains. Each bedroom includes an acrylic paint set, and a typewriter is available to borrow. Complimentary breakfast is provided by Dragonfly, a cafe opposite the property, with food also deliverable to suites or poolside. The Nongkrong Lounge serves as a communal space with a tea station, vinyl bar, and curated record selection by Indonesian DJ Munir Harry Septiandry. Moon Gang is approximately two hours from Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and can b
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Fivelements, a wellness retreat brand founded in Bali in 2010 and acquired by GOCO Hospitality in 2024, is expanding globally. The original Ubud retreat in Bali will reopen in late 2026 after a redesign, with a more extensive transformation planned for 2028. New locations include Fivelements Samui in Thailand, set to open in early 2027 as the brand's flagship with a longevity clinic. Further expansion includes Switzerland in 2029 and Kolašin, Montenegro, in 2030. A Spanish location is also in development, though no date has been announced. This expansion reflects a trend in high-end wellness towards integrated protocols and longer stays.