Vacation in the World: 2011

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Lokbaintan Floating Market Banjar South Kalimantan

Lokbaintan Floating Market is a market located on the banks of the River Martapura and operated since dawn. Floating Market in the Village Lokbaintan Lokbaintan, Tabuk River District, Banjar District, South Kalimantan, the main attraction for tourists and citizens of Banjarmasin and its surroundings.
Every Sunday and holidays, the market is always crowded with visitors, not only crowded by tourists who come to rent a boat kelotok in entourage, but also photography lovers and people who exercise use a mountain bike. For lovers of photography, for example, one of the favorites to capture the atmosphere of the market is to rise above the suspension bridge across the top of the market. They can shoot barter activities, buying and selling antarpedagang, or friendly behavior of traders and tourists from above.

Besides enjoying the atmosphere of the market, they also like the road from the village of River Lulut to the location of that market conditions are no longer smooth. Puddle and the pockmarked asphalt surface seems to add fun cycling.
In the market there are a variety of goods, especially of staple and cash crops, which traded a small boat (boats) that some of them are not equipped machines. The results are striking the earth is orange Siamese traded banjo, ketapi fruit, and bananas.

Gadang Clock Icon of Tourism in West Sumatra

Clock Tower 26 meter high tower, a large clock which is the icon of tourism in West Sumatra. In the past the Clock Tower serves as a watchtower during the Dutch occupation. The location of the Clock Tower was to be face to face with Bung Hatta Palace which is only about 300 meters.
Clock Tower which faces leads to the four corners of the compass is the only the tallest building in Bukittinggi. But today, many other buildings such as hotels and shopping malls that rival the height of the tower clock.

Clock Tower noted an evolution of form, especially the top of the tower. When first built by the Dutch government, the top of this building is decorated with typical circular domed building with a statue of a rooster europe. During the Japanese occupation, the dome was replaced with pagoda roof as a symbol of the triumph of the Yellow Race.

Just at the time of independence, the peak Clock Tower roof was replaced with the form indicating gadang bergonjong Minangkabau culture. Figures pointer Clock Tower characterized by roman numerals. Uniquely, the Roman number IV is written differently with the IIII.
Regions in the street canyon Sianok Panorama, Panorama which is about one kilometer. The beauty of the canyon Sianok often used as a tourist to enjoy the sunset. Satisfied enjoy the beauty of the city, a number of lodging by price range can be used as a place to stay visitors through the night.

Wonokitri Village is the Last Village Mount Bromo East Java

Wonokitri Village is the last village to enjoy the beauty of Mount Bromo in District Tosari, Pasuruan, East Java. Climbing is a favorite place for tourists to see the sunrise. Most foreign tourists to Penanjakan to see the volcanic seismic activity of Mount Bromo. Penanjakan a distance of 12 kilometers from Wonokitri, visitors are usually awakened at four o'clock in the morning, through the fog and cold. The clamor of activity came on the trip of Mount Bromo.

Donations in Penanjakan been filled by foreign tourists. Yellow light golden tinge despite the horizon point. Camera shots and video recordings kept rolled up until the sun off tourists. Volcanic ash of Mount Bromo never stop rising. Prapatan market whose existence right in the crossroads village was again busy in her warm morning sun.

Lake Batur Kintamani Bali

Lake Batur Kintamani region of Bali, once the region's outstanding rigidity stories locals to tourists. Local residents are friendly to tourists. No more lies, no it off the boat in the middle of the lake and then ask for additional pay, and enter Trunyan no levies.
Lake Batur changes can be realized because of the commitment between the community and local government. Not only that, the physical appearance underwent a change. Jetty at Lake Batur repaired be better. Similarly, the streets were updated. In addition, the boats were enhanced with new paint to attract tourists.

Canopy Bridge Bukit Bangkirai, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara, Kalimantan Timur

Eagle bondol (Haliastur indus) is just one charm in Bangkirai Hill Nature Recreation Area, Regency, East Kalimantan. Before climbing Mount Canopy Bridge Bangkirai visitors to tropical rain forest along the captivating voice accompanied garengpong, small animals like insects, a loud voice shouted, like "orchestra" of nature.

Bangkirai Hill is located approximately 58 kilometers from the city of Samarinda Balikpapan direction. To reach these attractions, visitors had to bring a private vehicle through the Soekarno-Hatta Road, or the Balikpapan-Samarinda highway. Arriving at the Kilometre 38, the journey continues through the winding roads of a width adequate for two passing cars. Travel approximately 20 kilometers to go through the road of the hollow and up and down. But the grove of trees to protect, get rid of a sense of saturated before finally arriving at the location.

To be able to pursue a canopy bridge that connects five large trees, visitors must climb a tree big bangkirai using a rope ladder. It was here needed its own guts. Because the bridge is only three feet wide dititi, but the height of 30 meters from ground level.

Thrilling at the same time charming. The sensation that is felt when visitors climbing the bridge, which is above the "ocean" that jungle. The bridge was also not allowed to pass more than 2 people simultaneously, because the consideration of wood construction strength and balance. As passed by the bridge alone is already swinging.

Total length of this bridge to reach 64 meters, consisting of 4 separate bridge sections, which is based on the strength of a tree trunk bangkirai. While climbing the bridge, visitors can throw a view to the green expanse of forest.
Bridge Hill Bangkirai canopy worked six constructors of the United States who are members of the Associated Construction Canopy, assisted by three local staff. The execution of the first conducted in January 1998. Construction is expected to last 15-20 years, in tune age bangkirai trees that support it.

Recorded 113 bird species are in this tourist area. Take for example, bird honey grove, looming black crested, fire kites, takur colorful, red woodpecker, black eagle, and eagle bondol.
End can also joked with long-tailed monkey. In a huddle, primates were seen hanging from one tree to another. Female macaques are often found holding her baby while swinging joy.
In this area, visitors can not only enjoy the panoramic view from the bridge canopy forests, but also to explore the tropical rain forest, enjoying the fruit garden, camping, and outbound. Management has provided a variety of tour packages.

Diving in Sabang Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam

Sabang Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam consists of five large and small islands, namely Pulau Weh (large), Rubiah, Klah, Seulako, and Rondo. Sightseeing dive favored by tourists, the beauty of the underwater panorama in the region inhabited island Rubiah hundreds of rare species of ornamental fish and coral reefs are unique. They often have average to Sabang, Darussalam, the tourists were enjoying a tourist attraction, among other objects of natural beauty seen diving under the sea like in the area Gapang.

Sabang targeting foreign tourists visiting the island, a distance of about 14 nautical miles from the city of Banda Aceh had reached about 15,000 people in 2011. Old Sabang foreign tourists visiting it on average three to four days in Sabang, there is even a month in a special wrestle Sabang Dive tourism.

Waterfall Moramo in Southeast Sulawesi

The waterfall is famous for its beauty Moramo wrapped in Cape Peropa forest wildlife, Southeast Sulawesi. It is said that the waterfall was a place of maidens Khayangan down to bathe. True or not that story would not have to mess around. At least, many "angels" of the earth that looks mingle there. Waterfall structure is rough and dull rocks so it is relatively harmless. If strong, could also try to climb the waterfall to the top (about 50 degrees) by treading the path edges. However, it is advisable to be careful because the contours difficult climb and slippery.

Sightseeing towering as high as 40 meters it is located in the Village Sumbersari, District Moramo, South Konawe. The distance is about 65 kilometers south of Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi Province. With motor vehicles, travel time of two hours.

If you're feeling adventurous, the trip was not tiring because many interesting sights along the road. Starting from along the Gulf coast Abeli Kendall entered the District, which is a fishing village. Small boats to ocean ships, both lean and drove in the middle of the bay, can be seen from the street.
Remove from Abeli, you will enter the District of North Moramo. Asphalt road and straight with a view of the population wooden houses, interspersed with grove of trees. Tersuguhkan beautiful rural atmosphere. Village Crossing and Eye Wawatu Wawatu, there are hills of stone and marble. On the left of the road, looks exotic stone hills that steep. Most residents of both villages it earns a meager living as a miner. Entering Sub Moramo, precisely in the Village Lapuko, began challenging journey. The road since entering Abeli paved smooth, turned into a gravel, stone, and soil. Practical vehicles can not be driven high and driving should be increased vigilance.

After Lapuko, discomfort road offroad challenges that still added a hilly terrain and the forest-covered. Similar conditions experienced when entering the village of Sumbersari, location Moramo waterfall. For lovers of trekking, traveling from gate fees to the waterfall will be very enjoyable. In addition to clean air, distant cool, green forest grove game reserve Cape Peropa really spoil the eye. Arriving at the waterfall, visitors can quickly dispelled curiosity, with just a dip-dyed feet or directly jebar jebur enjoy the swift-water glide. Visitors can also bathe or swim in the quiet little lake berkedalaman one meter.

Nias Traditional Houses

Nias Island store local knowledge in construction and architecture of the house. Nias houses built with wood and foundation construction such as the stage proved to withstand earthquakes. It would depart from the ancestral experience Nias tribe who live in earthquake-prone land. The houses remained sturdy and work up to now despite hundreds of years old.

Traditional houses in South Nias rectangular elongated backwards. Its position coincides elongated and lined up neatly. In each village, a row of traditional houses were separated by 30 meters wide village road. This can be seen in the village of Orahili Fau, District Fanayama; Bawomataluo Village, Teluk Dalam subdistrict; Hilinawalo Mazino Village, District Mazino; and Botohilitano Village, South Nias.

Meanwhile, the traditional home of North Nias oval, as seen in the village of Sihare'o Siwahili in Gunungsitoli. Central Nias house more varied, ranging from rectangular, elongated, until rustikal. On average, the living room traditional house is left empty so impressed at large. In this space last interaction among members of the family or fellow villagers. When held a traditional ceremony or a funeral, the people gathered here.

Basically, the establishment of traditional Nias houses without using nails, just pegs. The roof of woven sago palm leaves. However, today there are citizens who replaced it with tin roofs. "Worried flammable and sago palm leaves are easily broken," said village residents Orahili Fau, District Fanayama, South Nias.

In many villages, spatial Nias village where traditional houses side by side with the beauty of big stones (megaliths). Of course the buildings would not be meaningful without the traditions and culture of the people who became her soul.

Waterfall Sipiso-piso in Sumatra Utara

Waterfall Sipiso piso in Sub-Brand, Karo District, Sumatra Utara.Airnya flows directly to Lake Toba, Tongging Village which is only 2 kilometers. Sightseeing is a mainstay of Karo Regency Hill Gundaling apart and plantation tours. Sipiso-piso waterfall located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. This waterfall falls from cliffs as high as 120 meters into the valley surrounded by hills and pine trees.

Name Sipiso-piso piso said to have originated from the word or a knife. Residents around to see the form that Menghujam waterfall is like a knife. When bathing in the bottom of the waterfall and feel the splash of water seemed like bombarded thousands of knives. It took an hour to down the street and a half hours to back up. Feeling tired and exhausted all paid off when I got in the bottom of the waterfall is so refreshing. Let sit for a moment, listen to the sound of water hitting the bottom of a cliff, it seemed to hit the face of clear beads. Cool beyond measure!

Invite one or two friends when down, just in case if something happened. Cautiously down this road because of all the iron railings lost due to act the way people who are not responsible. That was enough for them to eliminate fatigue. Green foliage, the sound of a waterfall sound combined wind, and the green hills backs capable of calming the mind.
After enjoying the coolness Sipiso-piso and do not forget the photos, the visitors gradually reduced. Towards dusk, visitors are already pulling away. You can spend the night in the village of Tongging, right in the mouth of Lake Toba. From Sipiso-piso, you have to down a winding road as far as 4 kilometers. Quiet, along this road your eyes are pampered by the beauty panorama of hills and valleys covered with pine. From a distance looks rows of pine trees growing on a ridge.

Tongging also be complementary nature tourism because here you can enjoy the shore of Lake Toba or hire all hooks for fishing. If your skin is sensitive, you should be careful because on the banks of this lake there are hundreds kerambah fish that feed residues are contaminating the lake water. It could be your skin itch attacked when playing in the lake.

Had lodging in Tongging less according to taste, meluncurlah to Berastagi to find hotels. Distance Tongging to Berastagi only 25 kilometers.
In many areas, natural attractions such as Sipiso-piso Waterfall is like the goose laying golden. Governments like to enjoy eggs, but never treat goose. Perhaps related officials forget that the goose could lay eggs regularly if nutritionally adequate and well maintained.

Bali when Celebration of Hari Raya Nyepi

Bali Island as the main tourist destinations in Indonesia will stop all activities during the day when the Nyepi Day. Top of the celebration of Hari Raya Nyepi all activity will cease. Ogoh-ogoh is a statue made in the figure of creepy because it describes Buta Kala. The parade was very interesting to watch. Almost in every area in Bali to do a parade ogoh-ogoh. Melasti or purification ceremony Nyepi means of worship is a series of very interesting for you to see.
Too many foreign tourists who deliberately come to Bali to experience the Nyepi day, and how an island "rest" for a full day. If you are interested to travel to Bali to see the celebration of Nyepi, make sure you arrive a few days before the peak of the celebration.Supplies will be paraded from the temple praying to the beach. This ceremony usually takes place two days before Nyepi. If you want to see the ceremony, you could come to some beaches are commonly used for traditional ceremonies in Bali.

But most of the beaches in Bali will be the procession. Public beaches are visited by tourists is the beach of Kuta and Sanur Beach. In some areas in Bali Melasti ceremony conducted in the morning. Sanur Beach is one of them. But there is also a procession in the evening near sundown as in the Kuta Beach. Other Beaches and Beach Candidasa Beach Bali klotok in the east.

The next day was the procession mecaru or tawur Kesanga followed by ngerupuk. The ceremony is a procession to expel pengerupukan Buta Kala or evil spirit so as not to disturb the people who will do Nyepi. The event will be lively with a parade ngerupuk ogoh-ogoh.

Each row will display the creations of its citizens ogoh-ogoh. When the parade, various ogoh-ogoh of any banjo can meet each other. There's even a parade ogoh-ogoh small children. Ogoh-ogoh parade you can see in Kuta or Denpasar town square. However, you can find in almost every area in Bali.
Streets deserted like a ghost town. In the evening darkness. Hindus will do Penyepian Catur Brata, ie do not use fire, no work, no travel, and do not enjoy the entertainment. If you do not have the contacts of the Balinese are a little difficult to really feel this moment.

However, if you are not the typical who can remain silent without doing anything, you can take Nyepi packages are usually offered by the hotel. When you used to do meditation or yoga, it was the right moment you use for reflection. Select lodging in areas that are not too crowded by tourists. The day after Nyepi, Balinese Hindus will celebrate Ngembak Geni. Typically Balinese people will visit relatives. Make sure you can see the sacred tradition of Med-Medan, a procession of hugs and kisses bulk. This unique tradition can only be found in Sesetan, Denpasar.

Maratua Island in Derawan Islands, Berau East Kalimantan

Maratua Island in Derawan Islands, Berau regency, East Kalimantan. Already there are two resorts on the island of Maratua. However, both are owned by foreign parties. Enough with two-meter diving, the underwater scenery is an attraction Derawan can be enjoyed. In addition, turtles and jellyfish brackish water main attraction. Turtle migration 25 years and back again to Maratua as a place to eat and lay eggs. If in another place just to lay eggs or feed.

Meanwhile, Kakaban is home of the brackish water jellyfish. According Tunjung, jellyfish this type only exist in Indonesia. His trademark is upside down, and when touched does not cause itching.

Wakatobi and Togean

Just as in the Wakatobi, SE Sulawesi, dive sites here is already famous throughout the world. However, according to Monica from Tomia Dive Centre, tourists from Indonesia is still small. In fact, as a tourist destination, Wakatobi actually been there since long.
The proof is the resort that has been established over 10 years. Unfortunately, only now beginning vigorous campaign to our own people. People Indonesia has not been met," he said. Therefore, the Wakatobi also participated in the exhibition Deep & Extreme 2011.One more dive tourism destinations in Indonesia who took part in the exhibition are Togean, Central Sulawesi. According to the Director Togean Dives Resort Jafar M Amin, Togean high tourism potential. He acknowledged still more foreigners than people who travel to Indonesia Togean.
People in Indonesia there are only 4 percent, selebihya from Europe, Australia, America, Japan, and Singapore.

Pearl of Papua Tourist Destinations Raja Ampat

Pearl of Papua provides a liveaboard for tourist destinations Raja Ampat. The point of the more remote dive location, the more unique biota underwater. Beberepa point dive in Indonesia that are popular in the world even in places difficult to reach. Therefore, some divers are foreigners who have vacation time is longer than the people of Indonesia.
Meanwhile, users have started a lot of liveaboard divers, divers from Indonesia. Indonesian divers usually chartered by the group so that prices can be cheaper. Besides Pearl of Papua in the exhibition there are also several booths that offer liveaboard in some other tourist destinations. In the exhibition Deep & Extreme Indonesia 2011 there were 125 exhibitors from home and abroad. The participants related to marine tourism, adventure tourism, and ecotourism. Some of the participants provides a variety of diving and sports equipment.

Night Tour of the Old City Jakarta

Night Tour of the old city was struck by the remnants of the fort VOC. Exploring the Old City from various museums, streets, and historic buildings in the middle of the night. High wall of brick began to appear on the side of the road. Then, the group aimed to walk to a ruined. Apparently the site was once the spice warehouse VOC. Side walls of the ruins is a fortress Batavia. Fortress is a lot that has been evicted residents to become habitable land. On top of the castle which is about two meters width, serves as a place of colonial soldiers patrols. In the middle of the night was seen fortress made of red bricks.

Red brick was locally made from Tangerang. If noted there is a slightly yellow-colored brick, was made in the Netherlands. It's made of andesite stone commonly used for ship ballast. Unfortunately, the VOC sturdy fort that is now only ruins unkempt.Sunda Kelapa harbor at night is very different. During the day, and then ply the workers and the ships was so crowded and dense. While the evening, the ships were so calm like being asleep. First Port of Sunda Kelapa hit by a tsunami in 1883 when Krakatoa erupted. Dutch finally make a new port, Port of Tanjung Priok.

The journey continues to the last stop of Diamond City Bridge, the bridge is always changing names. Starting from the Bridge as England, Juliana Bridge, to the Chicken Market Bridge. The bridge can not be removed. In the colonial period, ships would enter the port can pass the bridge.
At times below ours, many artifacts cannons and skull may also be ethnic Chinese during the massacre 1740. The cannon is in the , also found here .. Right at the Bridge City Diamond had addressed at one time in the morning. In this last location of the entourage went home.

In the midst of the darkness of night, they traveled since nine o'clock start at the Museum Bank Mandiri. Tired's for sure. Because the total travel completely taken by foot lasted for four hours. But fatigue paid off with the knowledge of history.

Package tour the Old City at night, many are also the general public who request a personal tour or group outside the program for free.

Pengotan villages in the area of Mount Batur Bali

Pengotan villages in the area of Mount Batur, Bangli regency. Adventurous explore indigenous culture of Bali. Pengotan Village worth a visit because it included one of the village of Bali Aga or Bali Kuna. Village Community Pengotan were the original inhabitants of Bali and is only entitled to elect saints regulate traditional order in the village.

From the traditional order was raging, a variety of unique cultures and rituals not found in other villages, such as mass weddings which could involve 70 pairs and only done twice in one year or without a mass funeral procession cremation.

There is also a sacred barong kepet and became a symbol of the god for the citizens Pengotan. Barong is only used and new can be seen the general population in certain ceremonies that are not scheduled for sure. According to the Indigenous Village Board Pengotan, I Ketut Suarno, various rituals that adjust the calendar of Bali. Mass wedding held on sasih (months) kedasa (March-April) and Kapat (August-September). Meanwhile, a funeral mass took place in sasih Kesanga (February).

"According to custom demands, the rituals do not have an exact date. Sometimes it is a constraint when there are tourists who want to come here, "said Ketut Suarno. Although currently there are no traditional ceremonies, Village Pengotan still interesting to visit.
Not difficult to reach the village, a distance of 70 kilometers from Ngurah Rai International Airport or about 50 km from Denpasar it. From Denpasar, the trip can be taken about 1.5 hours by four-wheel vehicles.

There are two routes to choose from. If you want fast, you can skip the east through the City of Herzliya. Or if you want while shopping for art stuff, you can skip the Ubud area.
When entering into Pengotan Village, a traditional village atmosphere was felt. Villages with a population of 699 heads of families in this village along the main road 600 meters and 5 meters wide. This road leads straight to the Pura Agung Pengotan upgrading, the main temple in the village.

On either side of the street stood a wall to enclose the homes residents. The fence that surrounds a courtyard inhabited by a large family. Angkul-angkul or traditional Balinese gates into the doors to get into the house and yard that contains a small temple that. Pengotan Villagers call this spatial terms Jajar Puppet.

Staying in tents

Experience a vacation in the village of Pengotan enriched by Baliwoso Camping Site, a lodging camp concept. Guests will spend the night in a tent measuring 4 meters x 7 meters.

This inn is located about 1 km from the village center Pengotan. To reach the inn, guests pass through the fields owned by villagers. The entrance can only be passed by one car and no street lights.

Arriving at the location of the inn, guests will be pampered beauty of various plants. The air feels cool because this location is located at an altitude of 800 meters to 1,100 meters above sea level.
There are 10 tents that are built among the trees that shade. Each tent can be used 8-10 people at a rate Rp 700,000 per person per night. Baliwoso can accommodate a maximum of 200 guests.

When going to sleep at night, only the cricket-sounding voice. Be prepared also because cold air will get into the tent and make your body shiver, especially if the rainy season.

"Our main aim to invite guests to feel all the experiences into Pengotan Village residents," said Fauzi Fadjri, Sales and Marketing Coordinator PT Tri Woso Agro, Baliwoso manager. During the stay, guests have a variety of activities that are adapted from the daily activities of residents Pengotan.

Staff Baliwoso that most people in the village of Pengotan will accompany guests on the move in the village, such as making arts crafts, play traditional musical instrument, or gardening.
As students of international schools in Bali, Sunrise School, staying for two days in mid-March, also never stop the move. They are busy practicing dance of Bali, making Penjor (Balinese decoration), take the honey, to visit the Elementary School I Pengotan to play and learn with students at the school.

During the stay, the Sunrise School students accompanied by children who are still in school Pengotan Village elementary school. "In addition to learning the Balinese culture, my students can also interact with the earth," said Sunrise School teacher, Hetty Bradley.

Hetty expression does not seem excessive because all guests Baliwoso invited to cherish the environment as much as anyone Pengotan, for example prior to checkout, there is one condition that must be met. You are required to plant one tree seedlings.

Well, have you prepared to be "citizens" Pengotan Village?

Karma Jimbaran Luxury Resort in Bali

Karma Jimbaran is a luxury boutique resort located in one of the most exclusive places on the island of Bali. Karma Jimbaran is located on the southern island of Bali, or rather in Jimbaran. Peace atmosphere in a luxurious resort environment to be a dream.

Karma Jimbaran is one worthy of a destination resort on the weekends and long holidays. Bringing family or relatives to resort to building the villa that combines a touch of modern tropical Balinese architecture and is certainly going to play back again your memory about Bali. Apart from the villa roof made of reeds, typical Balinese architecture that will be plural found in 40 villas with 135 rooms at the Karma Jimbaran is angkul-angkul, the front gate with two carved doors.

Karma Jimbaran could be reached in about 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport provides a type villa with facilities of one to six bedrooms are furnished with living room, kitchen, and a swimming pool in each villa. Finding the meaning of solidarity is more than just a place to spend a long weekend and get rid of fatigue, Karma Jimbaran is built to strengthen the unity of the guest with relatives-relatives.
Not only that, Karma Lounge, a restaurant in this resort, also mix various types of cuisine as well as tapas, plural foods served in small portions as an appetizer or consumed outside mealtimes.
If you happen to stop at the Karma Jimbaran on Tuesday, togetherness can also be downloaded at Magibung performance, which in Balinese language means 'eating together'. Uniquely, the Karma Lounge serves tapas-style menu of the famous Balinese cuisine is rich in herbs and spices while accompanied by music and dance of Bali dish. Karma Jimbaran is also not ignore the mirth of children. The resort provides a vehicle for educational play The Three Monkeys Kids Club.
Kids club offers various activities and games, such as making masks, monopolistic competition, painting on canvas, making animals out of paper, making cymbals juice, paint pots, making kites, and learn to cook.
Karma Jimbaran not neglect relaxation to make room for the souls that are full with a lot of fatigue. Ordering with coconut oil, body scrub with chocolate, coffee, or coconut, as well as ritual bath Bali and Japan will make you want to relax.
Kuta Market that sells a variety of Balinese souvenirs. In addition to close to the Market Kuta, Jimbaran Karma is also not far from the boutiques on the famous Seminyak area with cosmopolitan boutiques. No need to wait for tomorrow to glue together while relaxing yourself.

Martello Castle in Kepulauan Seribu Jakarta

Thousand Islands National Park is very representative of marine nature conservation area in Indonesia is located approximately 45 km north of Jakarta. Thousand Islands save big historical story that became the forerunner to the fate of communities nationwide for hundreds of years. In hundreds of years ago, the islands were formed on top of coral colonies of coral animals are already dead. There are 78 large-small island with a height of not more than three meters above sea level., And it is a group of islands reefs.

The colony was initially grown on the shallow sea floor, and the upper layer of the surface and experienced weathering. Then on top of the rock land, growing pioneer species of shrubs, trees and there was some kind of land. The land is on islands are not the same as land which consists of land. Likewise, the wealth of plants.

Kelor Island, Cipir Island, and the island of Onrust is islands unity united by history starting from the early days of the arrival of the Dutch, the Dutch colonial era, Japanese occupation, until the time of independence. In addition to these three islands, Angel Island and Island Edam was condensed to Dutch colonial history.

The island was first visited Kelor Island. The fort is located on the island of Kelor. Martello Castle stands proudly looking at the sea from all sides. There are three Martello castle in the Thousand Islands is the Island Kelor, Onrust Island and Angel Island. However, Martello fort on the island that still Kelor truly intact. Even on the island of Onrust, you will not be able to see the castle, the only remaining foundation course.
Martello towers for military purposes is a circle that is usually equipped with a weapon that can maneuver 360 degrees to shoot enemies.
Anti-cannon fort. Red bricks that make up the fort is more powerful than the existing brick material. This brick local ingredients from Tangerang. Martello Actually this is only part of it. The fort was destroyed by the tsunami caused by the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883.

Many political prisoners are sentenced to death on the island or the island of Onrust Cipir, then buried on the island of Kelor. Even natives who fall sick and die on the island of Onrust and Kelor Island. They end up on the island of Kelor. Just as the name suggests, the island is very small. Moringa leaf width, so a phrase sounds.

Some of the concrete breakwater seemed stuck on the bank. The island is certain to abrasion. So getting here, Martello increasingly come into contact with the sea. Sadly, half of the size of the island is lost. But there is one thing unique. The uninhabited island was inhabited by wild cats. Where did these cats get food?

Village Tourism in Yogyakarta

Village tourism in DIY generally has its own uniqueness, in addition to the natural that can not be found elsewhere in Indonesia. Village tourism in this province for an increasing number of independent and become the economic powerhouse of the local community. Thus the welfare of the people in rural tourism is also increasing.

Most tourists who come to the DIY feel satisfied if it has not yet visited several tourist villages in this province amount of 65 villages. The uniqueness of rural tourism has to offer in this area not only the natural potential of the beautiful scenery and cool, but also genuine community atmosphere is friendly and simple.

Arts and culture and customs that are still served the local community, also provide attraction for tourists. Tourists who come to the DIY can enjoy several tourist villages, among them Kembangarum village, Turi district, village of Sambi, District Kaliurang Pakem in the region, and the Village Petingsari, Cangkringan subdistrict, Sleman regency.

Although the number of tourist villages in Sleman district more than the other districts in DIY, and have a more complete diversity, but in Bantul, Gunung Kidul and Kulon Progo also found that rural tourism has its own uniqueness and worth a visit.

Indonesia Tropical Nature and Beautiful Sights

Indonesia increasingly popular in the land of the White Bear makes people thirsty tourist information in the archipelago. The beauty of it covered the beauty of the sea in Bunaken Manado, North Sumatra, then to Bali and the Komodo. After visiting Prambanan Temple, Borobudur and sauntered in Malioboro, they continue their final destinations in Jakarta.

Tropical nature, beautiful sights, until about a meal culinary television viewers and readers of Russian. The reporters generally dream-a dream making out with the warmth of the sun on the beach with crystal clear sea. Bali is very famous in Russia. Therefore, we want to make coverage of Bali, Bunaken, Komodo, and other famous sights.

This opportunity to dig a lot of information about tourism in Indonesia to complement the tourist information which is managed kantornya.Calon Russian travelers can easily get information on tours to Indonesia simply by accessing the tourist sites Ria Novosti.
The number of Russian tourists to Indonesia last year to reach 80,000 people or an increase of 15 percent over the previous year. Uniquely, the Russian tourists visiting Indonesia is still in the pockets of people who are very thick. This is different from Russian tourists to Egypt and Turkey are very diverse with a total of 2 million people a year.

Various tourist destinations archipelago is expected to be a window of knowledge and then be able to improve the flow of Russian tourists in the future. "If Russia-Indonesia direct flight realized, optimistic figure may be exceeded 100,000 tourists this year," he said following the journey of the Russian journalist.Famtrip activities or the introduction of a tourist destination is one of the important activities of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism from year to year. Famtrip reporters this time in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow.

Nusa Tenggara Barat Adoption Concept Nusa Dua Tourism

Provincial Government of Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) adopted the concept of tourism development of Nusa Dua Bali, to optimize the potential of the southern island of Lombok. The development of tourism in the southern island of Lombok it also will be managed by PT Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) as area management elite tourism in Nusa Dua.

Adopt the concept of the development of Nusa Dua, the BTDC which will build the basic infrastructure and then took the same investors as partners in Nusa Dua, the program development in the southern tourist resort island of Lombok which is now called Mandalika tourist area. PT BTDC is a state-owned companies that develop tourism in Bali, and was successful enough in the planning and development of Nusa Dua tourist resort which now has established 25 units with a total hotel rooms close to 4,000 units.

Originally Mandalika tourist area it would be worked by a company in Dubai, Emaar Properties, LLC, which then reportedly canceled invest in it because of the integrated tourism affected by global financial crisis at the end of 2008.
In fact, the Government of Indonesia represented by PT BTDC and the Government of Dubai, represented by Emaar Properties LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop an integrated tourism area in Lombok Island, March 19, 2008.

Land investment will be used Emaar Properties LLC and PT BTDC is an area of 1250 hectares located in the village of Kuta, Central Lombok District.

Emaar Properties plans to invest Rp 21 trillion in the period of 15 years in three periods, each period of five years with an investment of Rp 7 trillion. Because Emaar dropped its plan, then the BTDC change Mandalika tourism development concept, with the concept that resembles the planning and development of tourism area of Nusa Dua.

Majdi said, there have been changes in the concept of tourism development Mandalika, which was previously only involves a single investor "giant", now would involve a lot of investors or strategic partners. "The differences in the concept of past and present, lies in the pattern of involvement of investors. Plan will all be addressed before investors start of provision of basic infrastructure to the arrangement of attractions and supporting facilities," he said.

While the new pattern, said Majdi, BTDC seeking strategic partners and jointly build basic infrastructure, such as the provision of underground electricity and roads, and mengkapling tourism development area in three zones. "Tourism development zones were then sold or leased a few tens of years, as in Nusa Dua. There will be an elite building in the region," he said.

According to Majdi, BTDC concept in tourism development Mandalika ie divide it in three clusters, in order to exploit the potential of an area of 1250 hectares.

The first cluster of the zoning I covered an area of 275 hectares had been allocated for the development of "residence" or elite residential areas, which may be sold to the public. The second cluster or zoning II covers an area of 350 hectares for the construction of the area hotels, villas and various resorts with an exclusive arrangement.

While the zone III area of 625 hectares also for hospitality and other elite villas and buildings. In fact, there will be two golf courses. "This concept BTDC and each zone has its own characteristics, like the one in Nusa Dua, Bali," he said.

Majdi admit, the provincial government of Central Lombok regency NTB together will continue to encourage the realization of the planning and development of tourist areas Mandalika it.
Attempted, in this year was the signing of cooperation agreements and then follow it up BTDC accordance with prevailing regulations. "We hope that as soon as possible, and according to existing international network BTDC are interested in building a five star hotel. Of course we guard continues to be realized in the not too long," he said.

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