In an unusual instance, a British-owned hotel in Bali has reportedly requested its guests to bring in some extra alcohol.
After the re-election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as Indonesian president last month, the nation's liquor importation laws have been further tightened.
Indonesia's Bali Shuts Down For Day of Silence
Bali's normally packed beaches were deserted Thursday as the holiday haven shut down for a day of silence to mark the Hindu new year.
Bali's normally packed beaches were deserted Thursday as the holiday haven shut down for a day of silence to mark the Hindu new year.
And now, the booze stocks are so low and prices so high that a particular hotel has resorted to asking guests to import alcohol, promising reimbursement.
The hotel is apparently asking quests for namely top-shelf spirits and wine.
Tourists Warned of Rabies Outbreak in Bali Island
Bali island in Indonesia, a popular tourist destination, is reporting a rabies outbreak. Travellers are being advised to avoid all contact with dogs, cats, monkeys and other animals.
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"It's not because they can't get access to suppliers, it's more to do with ... the procedure for clearing wine through customs has been tightened up considerably," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Ross Taylor, the national vice-president of the Australia Indonesia Business Council as telling Radio 6PR.
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