
Virgin Australia has introduced a new direct flight route from Canberra to Bali, with the inaugural flight taking off on Monday, June 22, 2026. This makes Virgin Australia the only Australian carrier to offer non-stop service to Bali from the nation's capital. The new route significantly reduces travel time to just over six hours, compared to approximately 12 hours for flights with stopovers. This service aims to provide more convenience for travelers from Canberra and regional New South Wales who previously had to connect through other major Australian cities. The return service will operate three times per week, adding over 40,000 seats annually between Australia and Bali. To celebrate the launch, Virgin Australia partnered with FINNS Beach Club, offering complimentary daybed vouchers to passengers on the first flight. A sale on return fares from Canberra to Bali Denpasar is also available from $449 Economy Lite until 11:59 PM AEST Friday, June 26, for selected travel dates between July 28, 2026, and May 24, 2027.
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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.

TV presenter Lisa Snowdon, 54, recently visited a wellness retreat in Bali following her separation from George Smart, her partner of 12 years. Snowdon shared on Instagram that wellness for her is about connection, including meeting people, engaging in conversations, physical activity, mindfulness, and occasional emotional release. She mentioned having a "good old cry" during her trip. Snowdon also stated that she feels stronger mentally and physically after participating in activities like pilates and hot Bikram yoga. Concerns about her relationship status arose when she was seen without her engagement ring and Smart was largely absent from her Instagram since January. The couple had previously dated two decades ago, rekindled their romance in 2014, and became engaged in 2016. Last year, Snowdon indicated she was not in a rush to marry, viewing marriage as a contract and preferring a relaxed approach.