Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts
Friday, November 22, 2013
Here to stay at new kuta beach - bali
There are several best accommodation options you can find within the resort and close by. Here is the list of some of the accommodations around Dreamland Beach:
THE DREAMLAND LUXURY VILLAS & SPA
JL.Raya Uluwatu Gang Kahuripan No.69 Br.Bakung Sari Ungasan-Kuta-Bali-Indonesia
Phone : +62 361 708199
Fax: +62 361 708168
Email: reservation@dreamland-villa.com
Live Messenger: dreamland_villa@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.dreamland-villa.com/
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Bingin (on the cliff edge at Bingin close to the car park and the southerly steps)
Phone: +62 361 7428249
Email: jbataillardbali@gmail.com
Chocky's Place
At the base of the cliff right on the beach at Bingin
Phone: +62 818 05444833
Email: info@chockysplace.com
Activity on pandawa beach - bali
As with any other beach , prepare to get wet. Take a dip and enjoy the other available water sports like canoeing and paragliding . Do not want to go into the water ? Just sitting on the beach under the trees or on the beach stalls and enjoy a fresh coconut with a snack of roasted corn.
Parts of Pandawa Beach are also used as farmland for the cultivation of seaweed . Take a walk and notice the different seaweed farms that are part of the community Pandawa been since the 1980s . Agriculture on this beach along with countries such as Denmark and the United States .
Aside from the usual beach activities , Pandawa Beach is also the site for the Hindu " Melasti " ceremony practiced by the Balinese community . Melasti is held every year around March , in collaboration with Nyepi , the Balinese Hindu New Year. The ceremony takes place three days before Nyepi and represents the cleansing and purification of mind and soul . This is quite a spectacular parade and worthy experience, you should visit Bali at the right time of year .
The way to pandawa beach - bali
Pandawa Beach is about 1 hour from Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. If you are starting from Kuta area, head towards the Garuda Kencana Wisnu Cultural Park, then take a left turn towards Nusa Dua or Bali Cliff. Keep an eye out for the sign reaching “Pandawa Beach.” When you reach a crossroad, take a left turn which will lead you along the coastal cliff road to Pandawa.
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Bali, Indonesia
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Tigerair opens direct flights to Hong Kong
Tigerair Mandala celebrates its inaugural flight by offering prizes for the passengers on board, including return tickets from Jakarta to Hong Kong.
Although Fanny did not win a prize, she was still entertained by an interesting live performance by magician Georges Hilaul.
"We want to create by offering a relatively low rate, so that more people can travel the route, a question" CEO of the airline, Paul Rombeek, said at a press conference last week in Hong Kong. Rombeek was one of about 50 guests aboard the inaugural flight Tigerair Mandala.
"Our Jakarta - Hong Kong route is our longest and farthest away, and we are the first Indonesian low-cost airline to fly between the two cities directly."
The airline will have four weekly flights from Jakarta to Hong Kong and three weekly flights from Hong Kong to Jakarta.
According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board data, the number of Indonesian travelers that enter Hong Kong reached 521,000 people in 2012, an increase of 15% compared to 2011.
Tigerair Mandala is also from the domestic cities (Jakarta, Denpasar, Pekanbaru, Medan, Padang, Surabaya and Yogyakarta) and four international fora (Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong).
Currently, the airline nine brand new Airbus A320 46 flights a day flying.
Earlier this month, Tigerair Mandala, formerly known as Mandala Airlines, officially renamed in line with Tiger Airways' re-branding as Tigerair.
The majority shareholder of the airline is prominent investment firm Saratoga Capital. Tigerair controls a 33 percent stake in the airline.
Indonesian travellers pick holiday destinations based on visa requirement
According to the survey of 7000 respondents from Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Korea, Thailand, India and China, 81 percent of Asians are in favor of an EU-style single visa arrangements relating to the ASEAN countries.
In addition to supporting a common visa policy system in Southeast Asia, a visa system of reciprocity between countries also received the support of a huge 87 percent of all participants, with as many as 90 percent of the participants from Indonesia to agree to that.
The results of the survey also shows that many Indonesian travelers say visa application processes complex with 13 percent of them say that they had made mistakes with applications and a further fifth say they had a visa application rejected.
"Indonesian travelers are often limited to visits many popular holiday destinations because of their passport. It can be frustrating for many, especially travel enthusiasts as it puts them off knowing that they must first apply for a visa before traveling. Based on our survey results, it is clear that most Indonesian travelers rather save yourself the trouble and choose a destination closer to home, that would allow them to plan their vacation at ease.
"In essence, passenger a fun and stress-free activity. The main purpose of the travel must be to beautiful places to visit in the world. However, for many Indonesian travelers abroad seems to be as holders of Indonesian passport a problem to apply to many countries. "are often required visa
"The application process is often long and could even face the possibility of rejection. Based on our survey results, the harder it is to apply for a visa, demotivated the more they have to visit the country. We are fortunate that Indonesia is a country of beautiful travel destination and travelers can choose between rich exotic beaches and beautiful volcanoes to culinary tour delicious. "
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Cruising Indonesia in style
Princess Cruises has included a 10-day trip in Indonesia as part of 15 Southeast Asia itineraries offered during the four-month November 2014 to February 2015 season.
Departing on Jan. 13, 2015, the trip will include stops in Jakarta, Bali, Komodo island and Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara aboard a ship called the Sapphire Princess. Tickets start at SG$1,629 (US$1,283).
The ship can accommodate up to 2,670 passengers and offers features such as a poolside theater and top-deck retreat.
The company has opened a new office in Singapore, its home base for catering to the Southeast Asia cruise market.
"Southeast Asia has so much potential to become as popular as Caribbean cruises because not only does it have the sun, sea and sand, but it also offers cultural and shopping experiences as well. The destinations from one port to another are also not far away," Princess Cruises director for Southeast Asia Farriek Tawfik said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Although not all ports in Indonesia are ready to accommodate the 116,000-ton ship, Tawfik said that plenty of plans are currently being implemented and the government has agreed to give all kinds of assistance.
"We will also improvise. In Komodo, for example, the ship will be anchored not far from the island, and we will use smaller boats to transfer passengers there," said Tawfik.
He added that they have plans to expand the itineraries to Sumatra and Sulawesi as well.
According to the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry, up to 112,882 visitors came to Indonesia on 214 cruise calls in 2012. This year, the ministry is expecting to increase those numbers to 147,134 people and 308 calls.
Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc and presently owns 17 ships and carries 1.3 million passengers each year. Its popular destinations include Alaska and Europe.
Sempu Island Nature Reserve and the beautiful Segara Anakan Secret Lagoon
Let all the comforts of the modern world behind, cross the strait between concrete structures and extraordinary forests, venture into a world of natural beauty, and look at some of the most enigmatic landscapes on the face of the earth: these are what the remote Sempu island offer.
Located on the south coast of Malang Regency in East Java and administratively located in the Tambak Rejo Village, Sumbermanjing Wetan Sub-District, this small island just off the coast of Sendang Biru Beach, about 80 km from Malang city or about 180 km from the capital of East Java, Surabaya. The 877 acre wooded island is a nature reserve under the management of natural resources Conservation Bureau of East Java (BBKSDA) and the Ministry of Forestry of Indonesia, and was actually designated as a nature reserve since 1928 in the Dutch colonial period.
One of the most fascinating features of the island is the Segara Anakan lagoon is about 2.5Km further south to the island. Hidden deep past the thick tropical forests, about 4 acres lagoon is truly a secluded paradise where white sand meets calm blue waters separated from the raging tides of the open ocean by a picturesque rocky wall around the area. The incoming tides penetrate only several caves above and below the surface, causing the water in the lagoon remains calm, and makes a perfect place to swim. The remoteness also exudes a sense of intimacy, where the beach is a private getaway, not unlike the setting for the 2000 Leonardo Di Caprio's movie "The Beach".
Thai Airways adds more flights to Denpasar
Thai Airways is adding more flights from Bangkok to Denpasar and improve the quality of its services as the route is celebrating 34 years of operation.
Thai Airways' most popular route from Bangkok to Denpasar is increased to seven flights per week to the increasing demand, which is usually derived from expats and Balinese meet.
The airway was only five flights a week to Bali during the first operation.
"They tourism benefits between the people of Indonesia, especially in Bali [local and expatriates], and Thailand, in line with ASEAN cooperation between the two countries", "Bali general manager Thai Airways', Phi-roon Sakulthong, said in a release last weekend made available to the Jakarta Post Travel.
Aside from adding the number of flights, the carrier has also upgraded its flight service quality.
The retrofit Boeing 777-200 aircraft have 30 business class seats and 279 economy class, all of which come with in-flight entertainment facilities.
Thai Airways have their first flight to the island in 1979, with an Airbus 300 aircraft.
Spider web rice fields in East Nusa Tenggara
The historical and cultural stories behind rice fields Flores are as intriguing as the spider form of his fields.
With the breathtaking three crater lakes of different colors peeking through the forest fog in Kelimutu of Liang Bua cave, where the remains of the "hobbit" Gay floresiensis was discovered 10 years ago, Flores in East Nusa Tenggara has much to offer. Travelers
For a more contemporary insight into local history, one can look at the traditional houses of the area and the rice fields that resembles the shape of giant cobwebs.
The rice fields in Cancar, which is close to Ruteng, the capital of East Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
The people of Manggarai Raya, which includes Flores, have a tradition of mapping rice fields and gardens called lingko. The word also refers to communal ownership of land to meet. Meet the needs of people
It is estimated that lingko began when the people of Flores switched to agriculture from hunting and various groups began to settle in the same area.
Consequently, a village formed, known as beo.
The residents of the surrounding forest beo put in arable land and the size of lingko depends on how many countries the locals can convert and the number of residents in the village.
The word lingko is said to be derived from the name of the plants that grow in the area of the river that flows through the country.
Each tribe in Manggarai has an elder who is referred to as tu'a teno and he manages the allocation of indigenous land. The main house (mbaru gendang), which is a circular building that looks a drum, is the place where the award is made.
The shape of indigenous land take is philosophically related to mbaru niang - traditional houses which can still be found in Wae Rebo and Ruteng Pu'u.
These homes have main pillars (siri bongkok) in the middle, surrounded by eight external support posts (siri leles). The main pillar is where offerings are placed for ancestors, and this is why it is considered very scared. In some areas of Flores, these sacrifices called mori kraeng.
Seeking solitude at the Blue Lagoon, Bali
My efforts to create a favorable conversation about the Blue Lagoon beach in Padang Bai, Bali, yield is usually met with doubtful questions.
"It is right next to the port, it will not get noisy with all the activities and ferries? Will not be populated by passing visitors?"
It is fair enough that these doubts were raised. Blue Lagoon is located just 100 meters from the port of Padang Bai - one of the busiest in Bali apart from Gilimanuk port on the western part of the island and the port of Benoa in the south.
Located in the eastern part of the island, Padang Bai is the main hub of Bali connect the island to other areas in the east, such as Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores and Sumba.
Ships, such as ferries and boats inevitably noisy, and this is exacerbated by the pollution in the form of waste from fish trade because Padang Bai is also a lively fishing village.
All these man-made factors theoretically make areas near Padang Bai undesirable. But this is hardly the case, thanks to the natural barriers enclosing the harbor.
On both sides of the stand tall cliffs that most of the clutter and noise made by the port blocking.
The Blue Lagoon beach, located on the eastern part of the port, with the same characteristics. Surrounding rocks serve as natural barriers to the 100-meter-long coastline.
The difference between Blue Lagoon and Bias Tugal is a bit like choosing between shoes and sandals. Bias Tugal offers cheaper options, difficult access, rustic huts selling cheap food and an acceptable toilet shack.
Blue Lagoon, on the other hand, enjoy well-built infrastructure such as concrete terraces, stairs to the beach, a decent parking, sun beds, restaurants, beach showers and modern flush toilets.
Despite this, Blue Lagoon is hardly an expensive place to get a tan or go snorkeling.
Beers cost the same as many cheap beach-side bars in Kuta and Seminyak, sunbeds are available for rent all day long for only Rp 25,000 (U.S. $ 2.50), renting snorkeling equipment costs Rp 50,000, and go for off-shore snorkeling with a ship cost around U.S. $ 30 - snorkeling equipment rental included.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Garuda's travel fair to offer unforgettable trips
Now in its firth year, three-day event a plethora of packages offering more than 70 exhibiting participants including arts and heritage centers, resorts and spas, cruise and ocean lines, golf courses, international and national tourism organizations, tour operators and wholesalers, and travel agencies .
This year's theme - An excellent gift from Garuda Indonesia for a memorable trip - was elected national carrier Garuda Indonesia's commitment to promoting at best from the moment the passengers make flight reservations support until their arrival at the destination.
Garuda Indonesia Travel Fair, which is supported by the Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry attracted 51,300 visitors last year and hopes to draw around 55,000 visitors this year.
Garuda Indonesia officially launched its First Class service in June, weeks after the airline won two prestigious awards and was named the eighth best airline in the world at the 2013 Paris Air Show.
To cater to more markets, it plans to open 17 new domestic routes and five international routes including Medan-Padang itself, Batam, Pekanbaru in Riau Islands; Denpasar Bandung, Jakarta-Tanjung Pinang, Surabaya-Singapore, Denpasar Brisbane, Perth-Jakarta, and Jakarta-Osaka.
Manado, outside its waters
Ten years ago, the capital of North Sulawesi known for its marine park in Bunaken Island. But these days the list of routes within reach of the city has grown with the addition of names like Tomohon, Manado Tondano and even the city itself.
The city is known as the city of the blessing especially after the establishment of the second largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world after the one in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since the majority of the residents are either Christian, Catholic or is Advent Christians, Manado also known as the City of Churches.
Visitors sometimes find it confusing to distinguish between Manado and Minahasa. Manado is the capital of the province, while Minahasa refers to the name of the wider region as well as the majority group of people in the province of North Sulawesi.
Manado today developed into a city with shopping malls and modern concept restaurants and lounges. But one can still enjoy views of the ocean and the mountains, without traveling far from the downtown area.
A famous attraction in Manado is larger Tomohon, a charming small town accessible by car or public transport. The trip to Tomohon itself is quite a nice one.
What to See
The Jesus Christ statue can already be seen while traveling from Manado Sam Ratulangi Airport. To get a good idea of whether to take the statue visitors usually go to the Citraland residential area where it is located.
From there, the next stop Manado city of Tomohon to propel Mahawu mountain, up which is a good choice for a nice walk with easy access to the peak.
If a more serious hiker, you can Klabat Mountain, which is the highest in the province, the best choice.
While Mount Lokon is still likely to be closed due to recent outbreaks, Klabat Berg is no longer considered active. Before climbing, one can first relax by enjoying the hot springs, which can be found near the mountains easily.
Besides hiking and diving, there are to do in Manado, such as exploring the history and architecture. Enough activities.
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