Friday, November 23, 2012

Bali, Indonesia

Dreamland Beach


Bali located between Java and Lombok. Denpasar is the provincial capital located in the south of the island. The majority of Balinese are Hindu. Bali has several attractions that could be your vacation options.


Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach
Beaches number one in Bali that must be visited. Kuta has many good waves, so many surfers playing on the beach. The beach was very crowded visited by foreign tourists, you can swim, sunbathe, surf and run along the beach.

Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot
The place is located in the village Beraban, 13 km south-west of Tabanan. Tanah Lot Temple has a view of the sunset in the afternoon and be one of the attractions of Bali.

Bedugul

Bedugul
Bedugul tourist area, which is located in Tabanan regency, offers a soothing atmosphere of the hills and the beauty of the lake Tamablingan. This place also offers the atmosphere of the hills with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius plus a beautiful lake. To enjoy the beauty of the lake here, enough to rent a speed boat you can drive around the lake.

 Ubud


Ubud Traditional Market

Ubud
Ubud is located in Gianyar regency, offers arts and cultural tour for visitors. Providing Bali art crafts ranging from wood carvings, gold and silver handicrafts, paintings and other art. Local cultural life of Bali is still maintained strong here. In Ubud area much used as a place to learn the art of the main foreign tourists.
They live here and every day is filled with learning interaction with local residents. Some scenes from the film 'Eat, Pray, Love' starring Julia Roberts also made in the area of Ubud.

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu
Uluwatu is located at the southern tip of Bali island and towards the Indian Ocean, is a charming tourist attractions. The first objective is Uluwatu Temple that stands firmly upon the rock that juts into the sea with a height of about 50 meters. In the afternoon enjoying the beautiful sunset, you can watch the famous Balinese dance performances up to foreign countries, the Kecak dance. Additionally at Uluwatu beach area with large waves is very challenging to surf sports lovers. Each year the event is always held at the international level
adjacent around Uluwatu beaches.

Mount Batur Kintamani

Kintamani

Kintamani, which is located in Bangli district, is one of the favorite tourist attractions, both domestic and abroad. Kintamani offers a fresh atmosphere of the hills with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius, much like air in Bedugul. The main attraction of the Kintamani region is the view of Mount and Batur Lake. Mount Batur is still an active mountain and the second highest after Mount Agung at Besakih.


Sea Walker at Tanjung Benoa

Dreamland Beach
Located in the region Pecatu (Uluwatu). Beach is so beautiful and not too crowded as Kuta beach. Of course with this situation you will be more comfortable and able to enjoy the atmosphere of the famous beach as the surf places. By traveling less than 30 minutes from Kuta towards Jimbaran  and Pecatu, you will get here. Dreamland beach area is currently being developed as a tourist area of Bali Pecatu Resorts complete with 18-hole golf courses, international schools, international hospitals, shopping malls and other tourist facilities.
Sukawati Art Market

Sukawati Art Market

By taking a one hour drive from Kuta, you will arrive at this art market that offers a variety of art at a price much cheaper than other places. It may be regarded as "malioboro" in Bali. Scented Bali handicrafts are sold here. Starting Bali patterned shirt, bed sheets, photo frames, wallets and goods other daily necessities are sold here. Interestingly, for you that hobby on bargaining, your skills can be applied.

Tanjung Benoa
Parasailing at Tanjung Benoa
Nusa Dua - Tanjung Benoa
Nusa Dua and BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Center) is known as the central star hotels in Bali. Hotels like Westin, Ayodya resort (formerly Bali Hilton International), Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua Beach and Nikko Hotel here. Meanwhile, Tanjung Benoa is known as a center for water attractions ranging from parasailing, banana boat, Jet Ski, Rolling Donut, Flying Fish, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle island and other water sports can be enjoyed here. The beach here is quiet and there are no waves so it is safe for a family vacation with your children.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Visit Komodo Island, West Manggarai, Flores, Indonesia

 Komodo.JPG

Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons (komodo). The island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government of Indonesia.



Komodo National Park has been designated as a New Seven Wonders of Nature in mid-May 2012 version of the New7Wonders organization. Komodo are ancient animals that only exist in Indonesia, therefore we should be proud of having the island of Komodo. Besides Komodo island, the another six New Seven Wonders of Nature is Halong Bay (Vietnam), Amazon (Latin America), Jeju Island (South Korea), Table Mountain (South Africa), Iguazu Falls (Latin America), Puerto Princea Underground River (Philippines).


Just as one package, each of tourists visiting Komodo Island will definitely be taken also ventured to the island of Rinca. In Rinca Island, tourists will be invited to explore the tracks along the 2-8 km to visit the original habitat of the Komodo dragon. So even on the Komodo Island. The length and duration of the trip depends on the track choice of tourists.


For those who are easily tired or time is limited, can choose the shortest track. But for those who like adventure challenge and had a great time, the longest track could be an option. In the Komodo natural habitat, visitors should not be walking around alone, but must be accompanied by a ranger (tour guide
trained to handle dragons). Travelers also highly discouraged out of the group.


Diving at Komodo Island Video on Youtube:





 

For those of you who are not satisfied just walking arround in this place, you can also dive. Komodo Island is not inferior to other marine attractions in Indonesia. The sea here also have high biodiversity. This is because on Komodo Island meeting between the two waters, the waters north of the warm and the cold southern waters. Various species of coral reefs thrive in these waters. You will not regret diving in the sea of Komodo Island National Park.