Indonesia Travel - Hotels, Attractions, Sightseeing Tours, Information
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The floating emerald islands of the Indonesian archipelago have for
centuries lured everyone from missionaries to pirates, mining companies and
backpackers to their sandalwood and spice breezes, their Bali Hai lifestyle
and their magnificent beaches, mountains and volcanoes.
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Jayakarta Beach Resort & Spa Lombok
The Jayakarta Beach Resort & Spa is situated on 5 hectares of landscape gardens
right on the beautiful beach of Meninting, Senggigi, about 10 minutes drive from
the Lombok's Selaparang Airport. Here one can watch the sunset and see
traditional fishing boats pass by on their way for their catch. A large unique
shaped swimming pool invites one for a swim and the pool bar will provide one
with refreshing coolers.
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Bali the "Island of the Gods" is fast
developing a reputation as a sought after golfing destination. It's not
surprising, that golfers are coming from all parts of the world, to play on
Bali's, three top class 18-hole championship golf courses.
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However, the myth of paradise is often marred by deep racial divides,
religious warring, high-handed autocracy, government corruption, economic
mismanagement and natural disasters. The latest rounds of violence have made
Indonesia a problematic destination for Western travellers.
Refreshingly though, much of the country remains barely touched by mass
tourism. Despite great improvements in communications and transport
connections, Indonesia's thousands of islands and multitude of cultures
still offer adventure that is hard to find in the developed world. And
despite the hammering Bali tourism has taken due to the tragic 2002 bombing
of the Sari nightclub, all of Indonesia's remarkable sights remain to be
explored and enjoyed.
Travel to Bali - Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a
painted backdrop: rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps,
volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and
the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Travel to Lombok - This unique isle lies to the east of one of the
sharpest fissures in nature, the so-called Wallace Line that cuts through the
Indonesian archipelago and divides the flora and fauna of Asia and that of
Australia, Papua, New Zealand and other Pacific islands. Long overshadowed by
Bali, Lombok is located some 670 miles east of Jakarta. Its 2 million
inhabitants hope its exceptional combination of spectacular unspoiled scenery,
wonderful beaches and exotic mosaic of Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu and Christian
cultures will lure tourists seeking a tropical escape not obscured by sprawling
resorts, fast-food chains or shopping malls. Hotels Lombok -
Last Minute Hotels Lombok
Indonesia Tourist Attractions
Indonesia, the land of smiles, is a place to discover beautiful panaromic
natural heritage. Being the worlds largest archipelago, foreign tourists and
travelers are given the perfect opportunity to explore islands
breathe-taking feature, each with unique cultural diversity. More...
Area: 1.91 million sq km Population: 234.89 million Capital City: Jakarta (pop 9.3 million) People: There are around 300 ethnic and tribal groups. Language: Indonesian, Javanese, English, Sundanese Religion: 88% Muslim, 8% Christian, 2% Hindu
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +7 (Sumatra, Java and West & Central
Kalimantan), GMT/UTC +8 (Bali, Nusa Tenggara, South & East Kalimantan and
Sulawesi), GMT/UTC +9 (Papua and Maluku) Dialling Code: 62 Electricity: 127/230V ,50Hz Weights & measures: Metric
When to Go
Though travel in the wet season is possible in most parts of Indonesia,
it can be a deterrent to some activities and travel on mud-clogged roads in
less developed areas is difficult. In general, the best time to visit is in
the dry season between May and October.
Before concerns of about terrorism
became so pervasive the Christmas holiday period brought a wave of migratory
Australians, with an even bigger tourist wave during the European summer
holidays. The main Indonesian holiday period is the end of Ramadan, when
resorts can be full and prices are increased.
With the downturn in tourism, many establishments have been closed, with
others offering good deals to encourage travellers to return to the country.
Events
With such a multiplicity of ethnic groups, Indonesia has a surfeit of
cultural events throughout the year. On Sumba, mock battles that hark
back to the era of internecine warfare are held in February and March. The
day before Balinese Caka New Year (March-April) temple icons are
taken to the sea to be bathed and drummers drive evil spirits back to the
spirit world. During the Balinese festival of Galungan (moving dates)
even the gods descend to earth and join in the revelry. There's a dramatic
Easter Parade on the island of Larantuka, whip duels in Ruteng,
Flores in August and Torajan funereal feasts in central Sulawesi,
held mainly between August and October. As most Indonesians are Muslim, many
festivals are affected by the lunar calendar; dates are subsequently 10 or
11 days earlier each year.
Bali the "Island of the Gods"
Indonesia Tourist Attractions
