Resorts & Hotels In Bali

Bali is overflowing with all types of accommodation – beautiful tropical villas, luxurious resorts, private cottages and small low-rate hotels. One of the top rated places to stay on the island is Hotel Como Shambhala Estate located in Ubud. The posh residence features elegantly-designed interiors, swanky rooms overlooking picturesque gardens, high-class furnishing, and extra spa treatments and yoga classes. Another top-line tourist site is the St. Regis Bali Resort offering utmost relaxation in a combination of modern design and antique influence. The impressive accommodation spoiles guests in a restaurant, a bar, a hairdressing saloon and exclusive apartments looking over colorful gardens. Bvlgari Hotel is another sparking lodging, displaying a stunning collection of Balinese antiques and...

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Bali Beaches

Everything you need to know about Bali Beaches Bali beaches.... from palm fringed white sand on the east coast to the wilder black sand beaches on the west coast, with sleepy undisturbed coves in-between. Once the haunt of surfers, Bali's beaches now welcome visitors in search of paradise with superb hotels and excellent facilities. Check our beach guide. Beaches In Bali Legian At the Legian you can basically do whatever you wanna do – play paddle ball, football, get a massage, manicure, read, meditate, exercise… Here it is easy to differentiate the workers and the holidayers. The former has a lot more clothes on compared to the latter. The second group of people in the Legian all seems desperate for a golden tan, which isn’t difficult to get and in the nicest way possible in this lovely...

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Bali is Magical : Simply the World's Best Island for Tourism

Bali is magical. As probably the most famous island in Indonesia, Bali blends spectacular mountain scenery and beautiful beaches with warm and friendly people, a vibrant culture and out of this world resorts. Travel & Leisure Magazine has awarded Bali the World’s Best Island in 2009, while the Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel 2010 ranked Bali second place among the world’s Top Regions. Also known as the Land of the Gods, Bali appeals through its sheer natural beauty of looming volcanoes and lush terraced rice fields that exude peace and serenity. Bali enchants with its dramatic dances and colourful ceremonies, its arts and crafts, to its luxurious...

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Visiting Komodo National Park, The Komodo Island, Indonesia

Komodo Island is located in the Nusa Tenggara archipelago, Indonesia. Komodo is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature Finalist that has announced by New Open Word Foundation.  The Komodo dragon is a large species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo island , Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. Komodo Dragon is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3 metres (6.6 to 9.8 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms. Komodo Dragon, Komodo Island Indonesia In the wild their range has contracted due to human activities and Komodo Dragon are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. Komodo Dragon are protected...

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Surfing in Uluwatu, Bali

The name Uluwatu came from the word "Ulu" which means "land's end" and "watu" which means "rock". It's the most exotic temple in Bali, Indonesia. The inner sanctum of the pura is perched majestically on the edge of a steep cliff that towers above the legendary surf breaks of southern Bali. It's a must visit travel destination for surfers and if you only on a vacation, then the spectacular view will satisfied you. Getting trading pins from Bali can make a good collection of memories. Surfing Heaven Uluwatu is a well known destination among surfing enthusiasts. Most of the surf spots are only suitable for advanced or expert surfers. Elsewhere...

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Indonesia "The Ultimate in Diversity"

If you thrive in the natural world, traveling in Indonesia will delight you. Indonesia is a huge country – about the size of Japan, U.K., Germany, Spain, Italy, and Greece combined. Large parts of it are only semi-tamed and remain a tropical paradise. Indonesia offers the naturalist an almost infinite variety of flora and fauna such as the Titan Arum – the world’s tallest flower, the Rafflesia – the world’s biggest flower, the Borneo and Sumatran orangutan, the Komodo dragon, Sumatran tigers, Javanese one-horned rhinos, and much, much more.   Indonesia is a trekker’s heaven that allows you to enjoy breathtaking views from atop any...

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Borobudur Buddhist Temple

Have you ever heard about Borobudur Buddhist Temple in Indonesia? It's a unique 9th century temple which built as a single large stupa. A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, and used as a place of worship. Measuring in 123×123 m (403.5 × 403.5 ft), Borobudur temple is the largest Buddhist structure in the world. Architecture Borobudur Buddhist Temple has 2672 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Borobudur is constructed as a ten-terraces building, represents the ten levels of a Bodhisattva's life which he or she must develop to become a Buddha or an awakened one. The height...

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Diving Experience in Bunaken, Sulawesi

Bunaken is one of the most spectacular spots for diving and admiring marine life. Other places nearby are also ranked among the favorites by locals and international tourists Located near Sulawesi or Celebes, Indonesia, Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen Island, Lembeh Strait are perfect destinations for amateur and professional divers. Bunaken is an 8.08 km² island in the Bay of Manado, situated in the north of the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken forms part of the administrative city of Manado , capital of North Sulawesi. The marine Park around Bunaken is part of the  National Park that also includes the ocean around the island of ...

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North Sulawesi is Your Gateway to Diving, Travel, and Adventure in the Southwest Pacific

North Sulawesi is your gateway to diving, travel, and adventure in the southwest  Pacific. Be one of the of the lucky few to visit our unspoiled tropical islands. North Sulawesi has an abundance and variety of accommodation and facilities available to meet the needs of travelers from backpackers and budget class to four-star resorts. The natural wonders of North Sulawesi make it well suited to both organized and adventure travel. The full spectrum of scuba diving activities is available in North Sulawesi. The diving ranges from the magnificent coral gardens of Bunaken Marine Park and Bangka Strait to the walls of fishes and underwater...

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Baliem Valley of Wamena - Dani Tribes - West Papua Travel Guide

High up in the mountains of central Papua at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, hemmed in by steep green mountain walls, lies the stunningly beautiful Baliem valley, home of the Dani tribe. The Baliem Valley, also spelled Balim Valley and sometimes known as the Grand Valley, of the highlands of Western New Guinea, is occupied by the Dani people. The main town in the valley is Wamena. Baliem valley is 72 km. long, and 15 km to 31 km wide in places. It is cut by the Baliem river, which has its source in the northern Trikora mountain, cascading into the Grand Valley, to meander down and further rushing south dropping 1,500 meters to become...

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Raja Ampat Maritime Tour, Papua, Indonesia

Raja Ampat Maritime Tour was located in the Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia. For the divers and the lover of the underwater world, Papua was diving heaven that presented the astonishing wealth of the sea biota. Some that were famous were Raja Ampat Waters. This region was called as Coral Reef Paradise (coral reef heaven) by the world divers.   Raja Ampat Islands was not only regarded as the biggest marine park in Indonesia, but also was believed in had the biggest wealth of the sea biota in the world. The underwater nature panorama of Raja Ampat began known when a Netherlands Nationality skilled diver named Max Ammer...

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Visit Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Maluku, Indonesia, also known as the Moluccas or the Spice Islands, is a region of Indonesia consisting of approximately 1000 islands, that lies between Sulawesi and Papua. A place which is the transition zone between the Asian and Australian fauna and flora, and also between the Malay-based cultures of western Indonesia and those of Melanesia, Maluku, Indonesia, is a wonderful place to have a vacation in. In the era of the Dutch traders, the islands of Maluku, Indonesia, were the only place on earth where nutmeg, mace and several other valuable spices were grown. In fact, Maluku, Indonesia, first came to be on the world map as the place where...

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Traveling Indonesia Visit Taman Nasinonal Kepulauan Seribu - Thousand Islands

Taman Nasional Kepulauan Seribu with the meaning Thousands of Island. Thousand Island lies in the waters of Jakarta Bay which has 100 miles length and 108,000 ha width. There’re about 110 islands, in some large and small group of islands in the Thousand Island. Those islands divided into tourism islands, conservation, historical island, and island for community empowerment in accordance with the characteristics differences between each island. Thousand Island is a district under the government of DKI Jakarta Province and is headed by a regent which office is on Pramuka Island. As the capital district, Pramuka Island has a complete infrastructure...

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Visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) Jakarta, Start Your Trip There Since Morning!

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah/TMII (literally translated: “Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park”) is a recreation area and park which is the synopsis of virtual aspects of Indonesian life, representing the cultures, natures and heritages of Indonesian people. TMII located at an area called Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, with total width of 165 hectares. It was on 13th March 1970 in a meeting in the residence of President Soeharto (the 2nd President of Indonesia), Mrs. Siti Hartinah Soeharto, President Soeharto’s wife, proposed an idea of creating a way to raise the senses of nationality, devotion and proud of Indonesia among Indonesian people. The idea...

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MONAS - Monumen Nasional have become icon of Jakarta City, Indonesia

MONAS is the name of Monumen Nasional (National Monument).  Monas was located in the centre of the Jakarta City, Indonesia. Every day the holiday, Monas was always visited by many tourists. Here you could enjoy many tour kinds and the educational material. Tourists could climb onto the monument that soared as far as the Monas peak. And you could play sport with the friend and the family. Tourists could also enjoy the garden that was beautiful with various bushy and beautiful trees. Or tourists could enjoy water entertainment that was interesting. Monas was built be as high as 132 meters and have the shape of lingga yoni. All this building...

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