Komodo National Park 2007-09-03 09:53:00 Komodo National
Park LOCATION :Komodo National Park lies in the Wallacea Region of Indonesia, identified by WWF and Conservation International as a global conservation priority area. The Park is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores at the border of the Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) and Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTP) provinces. It includes three major islands, Komodo, Rinca and Padar, and numerous smaller islands together totaling 603 km2 of land. The total size of Komodo National Park is presently 1,817 km2. Proposed extensions of 25 km2 of land (Banta Island) and 479 km2 of marine waters would bring the total surface area up to 2,321 km2. (Click on the map to enlarge - 70kHISTORY :Komodo National Park was established in 1980 and was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. The park was initially established to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), firs
Bunaken National Marine Park 2007-09-03 09:53:00 Bunaken NationalMarine
Park Bunaken National Marine ParkGeneral InformationThe Bunaken National Marine Park was formally established in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. The park covers a total surface area of 89,065 hectares, 97% of which is overlain by sparkling clear, warm tropical water. The remaining 3% of the park is terrestrial, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen. Although each of these islands has a special character, it is the aquatic ecosystem that attracts most naturalists.The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park are extremely deep (1566 m in Manado Bay), clear (up to 35-40 m visibility), refreshing in temperature (27-29 C) and harbor some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Pick any of group of interest - corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges - and the number of families, genera or species is bound to
Bromo Semeru Tengger National Park 2007-09-03 09:52:00 Bromo Semeru Tengger National
Park TN-BTS (Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park) area is awell known natural tourism objects and one of tourism destination places. Both for domestic and foreign tourists.Tourism objects that exist in TN-BTS area are:1. Tengger Cadera.The mayor atractivenees of TN-BTS is its unique and spectacular natural phenomena and those are easily enjoyed from a relative cloose positition.Tengger caldera (crater) in which 5 (five) mounts are located could be a special interesting thing in the tourism, including its history of formation.According to esher (1980 et al) formerly mount Tengger was a very big /large mountain whit a peak level of 4,00 meters above sea level. About one milion or one milion and a half years ago have head activities to from a very large caldera of 8-10 Km mount Tengger activities does not stop only to that , but its activities is still seen whit emergence of a new crater at
Batik Of Indonesia 2007-09-03 09:51:00 Batik
Of Indonesia
lthough the process of decorating cloth through the process of batik is found in several regions in Africa or India and even in some South East Asian countries, the batik of Indonesia is unique and unequalled.Indonesian Batik is made in several regions, but the center of the art is Central Java, in cities like Yogyakarta, Solo, Cirebon, Pekalongan and Indramayu.The pride of Indonesians to wear batik till the present day has preserve this art of textile.The beauty of Batik is a tribute to the patience, creativity of the woman of Java, the main island of Indonesia. Credit should be also given to men who prepare the cloth and handle the dyeing and finishing proceThe word "batik" is Indonesian in origin, even if the concept was known by Egyptians and Indians.It is known to be more than a millenium old, and there are evidences that cloth decorated through some form of resist technique was in use in the
Gamelan Of Indonesia 2007-09-03 09:50:00 Gamelan Of Indonesia
The most famous music of Indonesia must be that of the gamelan orchestra, whether of Java and Bali. One of the first westerners to comment on it was Sir Francis Drake, in 1580, who recorded in the log of the Golden Hind that he had heard music ' of a very strange kind, yet the sound was pleasant and delightful' . Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles sent back to London a set of gamelan instruments at the beginning of the 19th century and at the Grand Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris there were performances by Javanese players and dancers on a gamelan from Cirebon which had been presented to the Paris Conservatoire a couple of years before. It was these performances which Claude Debussy found so enthralling and which were to have considerable influence on some of his subsequent works.The majority of gamelan instruments are made of metal - usually bronze but occasionally iron. These divide into two
Angklung : A Bamboo Beat 2007-09-03 09:50:00 Angklung : A Bamboo
Beat Traditionally, Sundanese dance and music have grown alongside the strata of a strictly hierarchical society. Dances such as the ketak tilu and provocative jaipongan were for the entertainment of the masses, whereas the more refined song poetry (tembang Sunda) and certain forms of gamelan were the preserve of the aristocracy.These days the differences are fading as art forms follow social trends and feudal systems gradually disappear. Far from being diminished, however, Sundanese performing arts are flourishing, enhanced by an ever widening circle of influences.Whilst the differing forms of gamelan music may sound rather similar to the inexperienced ear, Sundanese music is usually distinguishable from its Javanese and Balinese cousins by the presence of a clear melody in the foreground. Gamelan degung, traditionally played for the aristocracy, is led by the haunting tones of the suling, a bam
Probolinggo Tourism 2007-09-03 09:46:00 Probolinggo Tourism
Probolinggo is one of area of East Java, which consist of Javanese, Maduranese, Pendalungan (descents of Java and Maduranese) and Tenggerese who still keep a strong hold of their tradition and custom for so many centuries. Probolinggo has boredered by a group of mountains that is Mount Semeru, mount Bromo, Mount Argopuro and notherly is the beach line. Probolinggo’s soil has highly fretile, because the land was formed out mechanical soil full of minerals derived from volcanic explosions.On this mountains surrounding Probolinggo are, we can find beautiful scenery with points of natural interests, its history and culture. Those three elements combine into funtastic and fascinating enchanment.Probolinggo is easy to reach as it is located on the provincial main route. the most convenient means of transportation is intercity bus. We can choose economy bus or executive bus.Madakaripura WaterfallMadak
Malang Tourism 2007-09-03 09:44:00 MalangTourism
Malang is one of clean and cool cities in East Java has, without any doubt, been famous since long time ago. Historical remmants scattered around Malang Showing that it hat played important roles in may eras and stretching out from 112° 17' 10,90° up to 112° 57' 0,00° east Longitude and extending from 7° 44' 55,11° up to 8° 26' 35,45° South Latitude.Malang regency border Blitar and Kediri Regencies on the West; Jombang, Mojokerto and Pasuruan Regencies on the North; Probolinggo and Lumajang Regencies on the East and Indian Ocean on the South. Singosari Temple, SingosariSingosari temple, also known as kendedes temple, was founded in honor to King Kertanegara, the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. It was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entr
Pasuruan Tourism 2007-09-03 09:43:00 Pasuruan Tourism
Pasuruan regency is one of tourism place in East Java, which has potency of nature, culture and tourism attraction that be able to expose the completely tourism enchantment (The East Java Natural Enchantment).Pasuruan is one of tourism object in East Java that has glamour nature and marvelous culture, such as panorama of mount Bromo seen from Penanjakan, or the fascinating of Tretes tourism area, the amazing of agro tourism area in Tutur, recreation area at Prigen, which presenting multifarious animals in Safari Park Indonesia II, the center of recreation and entertainment amusement of Taman Dayu, Fina Golf and there are still a lot of tourism object which is interesting to be visited.Pasuruan regency is located 60 km south of Surabaya. Beside its tourism object, Pasuruan also has industrial area and crafting which has its own characteristic, such as; small industry and crafting of embroidery in Bej
reoq ponorogo 2007-09-03 09:42:00 reoq ponorogo Ponorogo is most well known for the reog mask dance, which is said to have been created by one of the kings of Kediri in the 12th century. The performance re-enacts a legendary battle between Pujangga Anom, a minister from the court of Ponorogo, and Singa Barong, guardian spirit of the forest of Lodoyo. The former had aroused the anger of Singa Barong when he stole 150 tigers from the forest, apparently to be offered as a dowry payment for a princess of Kediri, whom the king of Ponorogo wished to marry.A typical reog troupe, then, usually consists of the principal characters; Singa Barong, wearing an enormous tiger head and peacock feather mask, and his adversary Pujangga Anom. They are accompanied by one or more masked clowns/acrobats, as well as a number of hobby horse dancers, who are said to represent the troops of Pujangga Anom.The people of Ponorogo have a reputation for being tough, both physica
Kawah Ijen Bondowoso 2007-09-03 09:39:00 Kawah Ijen Bondowoso Ijen Crater (Kawah Ijen) is a famous tourism object which has been known by the domestic and foreign tourists because of the beautiful and charming nature. Ijen Crater is a mountain which is still active now, it is 5,466 hectares, 2,386 meters high from the depth of the sea, with a 92 hectare tourism forest. An interesting attraction on that tourism forest is in its nature, such as : the beauty of the animal and plantation like mountain banana, jamuju, flower wood, pakis haji, etc, also the geological charm, with cool temperature between 2-18 degree celcius. In addition, the plant which dominates the crater lip is fasinium and the animals are wild pigs, wild cock, and many kinds of birds.To reach Ijen Crater from Surabaya, we can use the public transportation with the route as follow:- Surabaya - Bondowoso : 180 km with public bus- Bondowoso - Paltuding : 68 km with public transport- Paltuding - to the location : 2 km on foot
agro Wisata coffe Jambit kalisat Jember 2007-09-03 09:37:00 agro Wisata coffe Jambit kalisat Jember The opening of Arabica Coffee Grinding is started by a ritual ceremony. This ceremony is meant to bring safety and wealth for the society and the workers. The tourists can see the grinding process and the checking/ dividing process in PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII Kalisat/ Jampit and Blawan.
The Charm Of Changuu - Prison Island 2007-09-07 05:49:00 The Charm Of Changuu - PrisonIsland
६-सप्त-, 2007 Changuu Private Island Paradise, also known as Prison Island is an exquisite paradise with a private white sandy beach, dense forest, unspoiled placid waters and coral reef. This paradise in eastern Tanzania is also a haven for rare bird species and a unique group of permanent residents since 1919 known as the Aldabra Giant tortoises. This endangered species were a gift from the Seychelles government and have grown from an initial group of 4 to over 100. Some of the tortoises are believed to be over 100 years old. Changuu Island lies 8 kilometres to the northwest of Stone Town or Zanzibar town and is about 800m by 400m at the broadest part. This Five Star island' resort in the heart of the Indian Ocean is a quick 20 -30 minutes sail on a traditional dhow (fishing boat) The Island is perimetered with a beautiful coral reef which is like a fantasy to anyone who enjoys snorkelling. The lovely white beach is ideal for sunbath
Ambush of the unwary on the African Savannah 2007-09-07 05:48:00 Ambush of the unwary on the AfricanSavannah
Updated September 6, 2007 No other cat in Africa knows the value of team work like the African lion. A lion pride is often made up of one or two male lions and several female who are often related, pride sisters. These pride sisters often work together during hunts and even raise their young together. This team work is best seen during hunting. One or two lionesses will often crouch low in the grass waiting for the other members of the pride to drive a warthog, zebra or even wildebeest towards them. Other times lionesses will position themselves at different points of the intended preys path and takes turns in chasing the prey. This approach is often very effective in chasing prey that are very fast the likes of warthogs but have poor eye sight and hence are not able to see the lion ambush. The advantage is with the lionesses because although lions can accelerate quite fast even reaching speeds of 36mph they do not have stamina. This team Read more:Ambush
African Ostrich - A Giant In Its Own Right 2007-09-07 05:46:00 September 4, 2007 AfricanOstrich
- A Giant In Its Own Right
Africa is a land of giants and the male ostrich is a giant in its own right. Not only does it stand some 8ft about 2.4meters tall and weigh up to 330lb about 150kgs but they also have little when it comes to defense mechanisms. The ostrich’s large size prevents it from taking to the air as a means of escape. There therefore rely on their keen eyesight and great speed – about 45mph (72km/h) – to keep them out of danger. An ostrich will also use it’s great size to defend its young and they have been know to run over predators like jackals who prey on the young chicks and ostrich eggs. Being run over by an ostrich weighing 150kgs can leave small predators with internal injuries. Ostriches feed on the leaves, flowers and seeds of various plants, so a feeding ostrich needs to have its head close to the ground which makes eating and keeping a look out for predators a challenge. Ostrich tend to feed in groups with some k
Denpasar City Tour - 4 Hours 2007-09-07 05:36:00 Denpasar City Tour - 4 Hours
Your visit to Bali would not be completed without sighting city of Denpasar. Stops at one of the various air-conditioned Department stores, the traditional local market, the Bali Museum and the Art Center. Kunjungan anda ke Bali tidak akan lengkap tanpa mengunjungi kota Denpasar. Melihat-lihat department store, tradisional pasar lokal, Bali museum dan pusat seni (art centre) di Jantung kota Denpasar akan menjadi pengalaman yang unik dan berharga. Uluwatu, Sunset and Seafood Dinner Tour-6 HoursPura Luhur Uluwatu, the small sea temple of Uluwatu, is perched dramatically on the edge of a high cliff with world famous surf below and offers spectacular ocean views. Enjoy the spectacular sunset high atop the mystical cliffs of Jimbaran (Weather permit), and stop over the famous Jimbaran sea side dinner restaurant, serves traditional grilled and fresh seafood. (Dinner not included). Pura Luhur Uluwatu, pura kecil yang terletak di ujung bukit Jimbaran me Read more:Denpasar
Bali Places of Interest 2007-09-07 05:15:00 1.Besakih TempleBali’s “mother temple,” Besakih is the largest temple in Bali. Situated over 900 meters up the slopes of Gunung Agung, it has been regarded as a holy place since pre-historic times. The first recorded mention of its existence is from an inscription that dates from the year 1007 AD. Since the 15th century, it has been regarded as the central temple for the entire island. Each traditional kingdom has its own temple within the compound, and so do each of the caste groups. There is a total of 18 separate sanctuaries. To the Balinese, a visit to the temple sanctuaries at Besakih is a special pilgrimage. During full moons, the entire compound of Besakih celebrates the visits of the gods with an enormous throng of visiting pilgrims. 2.Goa GajahLiterally meaning 'Elephant Cave', Goa Gajah was an ancient monastery of Hindu and Buddhist monks who used to meditate in the cave. Believed to be built in the early 11th century, its face is elaborately carved and Read more:Places
, Interest
Bunaken Island 2007-09-07 05:08:00 North Sulawesi coasts are legendary for its coral reefs. Bunaken Island
is the chief attraction of the province offering much of the best coral just under the surface. One of the world’s most beautiful coral environments is situated here. The seagardens are easily accessible to snorkelers and non-divers can experience much of Bunaken’s wonder through a glass-bottom boat. For divers, this island prepare 13 sites featuring steep and caved coral walls descending to 50m. Mantehage island propose divers with 5 sites. Shark and Barracuda are hanging arround here. Tanjung Pisok Cape reveals Blue Ribbon Eels and Barracuda. Manado Tua Island propose 4 sites. Hammerhead sharks have been seen around here, in addition to the more common reef sharks. Bitung and Lembeh Strait lures with unusual species lurk in the dephts such as sea-horses, snake eels, octopus, scorpion fishes and a Japanese freighter. Sangihe-Talaud Islands offer a set of underwater volcanoes with different seas
DIVING AT BUNAKEN SEA 2007-09-07 04:57:00 SIGHTSEEING MANADO CITYCity-tour by coach, drive along the principal streets of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, featuring Chinese Temple, seafront street and shopping center. Shopping is included. TOUR OF TOMOHON BY HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGETour by horse-drawn carriage, takes in the traditional market of Tomohon, Kaaten village with its ancient Dutch houses and fabrication of coco-wooden furniture, waruga-megalithic grave of Mnahasa. BOTANIC WALK Promenade on extraordinary garden full of flowers and herbs, followed by an excellent barbeque lunch. SNORKELLING AT BUNAKEN SEA GARDEN Boat-ride to Bunaken island, enjoy the beauty of coral reefs and fishes of world class sea garden. For non-swimmer, glass-bottom boat is available. Lunch at sea side local restaurant. DIVING AT BUNAKEN SEA GARDENFor diving, you will be transfered to a profesional dive center then boat-ride to Bunaken island. Two dives a day at different places. Lunch at sea side local restaur
Bunaken Islands: 2007-09-07 04:53:00 DIVING MANADO (NORTH SULAWESI) & SURROUNDING ISLANDSThe small islands in Manado Bay offer pristine coral walls covered with incredible amounts and varieties of soft coral. Visibility ranges from 12-25 meters, but this is due to plankton, which sustains the area's rich fish life. The reefs here are basically untouched. The marine life here is excellent and the surfaces of the walls are crowded with hard and soft coral. Huge schools of Pyramid Butterfly Fish, Black Triggerfish, Barracuda, rays, Moray eels and sea snakes are common. DIVE SITES: Bunaken Islands
:The bay of Manado is located at the very top of the island of Sulawesi. Less than 30 minutes by boat from the docks of the picturesque Christian Harbor lay the Bunaken Sea Gardens, one of Indonesia's finest sea parks and one of the world's best scuba diving experiences. While tourism interests have now started to encroach on the simplicity of Manado, the reality of the Bunaken is impossible to damage. Most div
Menjangan Island - Bali Dive Site 2007-09-07 04:49:00 Menjangan Island
- Bali Dive Site Menjangan became Bali's first internationally known dive spot in 1978. The island in the Barat National Park is surrounded by coral reefs that drop down as deep as 60 meters in places. This spot is most renowned for is wall diving where huge gorgonians can be found clinging to the coral crevices. Pygmy seahorses and morays are often spotted in the cracks and under overhangs along the walls here. Other marine inhabitants include batfish, titan triggerfish and fuseliers. Visibility is usually good here often beyond 20 meters.Menjangan island is surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches. Coral formations close to the shore are good for scuba diving and snorkelling.The island of Menjangan is surrounded by a coral reef, characterised by deep drop offs of up to 60 metres and by complex rock formations. These distinctive features have given rise to a great number of large and small caves, festooned with sponge and soft corals and often inh
Goa Gajah, The Elephant Cave 2007-09-07 04:46:00 Goa Gajah, The Elephant Cave Located in a short distance of former princedom Bedulu or Beda-Hulu, this unique ancient and mysterious site is fantastically carved into the rock-face which possibly date around 11th century.The origins of the name Goa Gajah are uncertain. Some claim that the name comes from the world 'Lwa Gajah' recorded in ancient Javanese writings saying the cave was the home of an important Buddhist priest. Another opinion suggests that the name originates from the statue of Gannesha which is located in the western corner of the cave, part of the statue being an elephant's trunk.Whether it was originally a Buddhist or Hindu hermitage cannot be answered with certainty, for there are both Hindu and Buddhist sculptures inside or outside the cave. Perhaps monks of both religions had hermitages close to one another. In pre-Majapahit Java and Bali, the two religions, both influenced by Tantric beliefs and practices, had begun to amalgamate into what is ca
West Bali National Park 2007-09-07 04:29:00 West Bali National
Park The area of Taman Nasional Bali Barat (West Bali National Park
) situated at the Edge of north Bali Island is the stretch of green ground along the 150 km road that link Gilimanuk and Denpasar or Gilimanuk and Singaraja. It is located between district of Gerokgak in Buleleng regency and district of Melaya in Jembrana regency. It is reachable from Gilimanuk as the main entrance to West Bali, and from Denpasar. This 77,000-hectare park was established in 1941.Lush forests still grow on Bali's southern and western slopes. West Bali National Park (covers 50,000 hectare on the western tip of the island. It also includes another 7,000 hectares of coral reef and coastal water. Considering in the small size of the island as a whole, the National Park is a major commitment towards attempting to preserve the wildlife found on Bali. The forest in this area has been determined as " Nature Park" - later on known as Taman Perlindungan Alam Bali - based on the
Rambut Siwi Temple 2007-09-07 04:26:00 Rambut Siwi Temple
. Is one a cliff top overlooking a breathtaking panorama of paddy fields on one side and the black sand beach on the other. Two caves overlook the sea, each with a view of the fisherman’s boats and seabirds hovering above. The temple itself was built by Dang Hyang Nirartha. According to legend, he made a gift of his hair to the temple. Hence the name Rambut Siwi, which literally means "Hair Worship!"The complex of Pura Rambut Siwi consists of three temple enclosures, which are Pura Luhur, Pura Penataran and Pura Melanting. The entrance of this temple is guarded by beautifully carved wild boar and dragon statue. The Pura Luhur where Danghyang Nirartha’s hair is kept is the first temple the visitors will encounter as they enter the temple complex. Pura Luhur is the largest and most important temple in this complex. A majestic candi bentar or split gate on the southern wall of the inner courtyard opens onto the cliff, offering dramatic views of the
Hiking Mount Batukaru 2007-09-07 04:23:00 Hiking Mount Batukaru This 2,278 meter peak towers over the local landscape, and strongly influences local spiritual beliefs. All local temples have a shrine dedicated to the spirit of the “coconut shell” mountain, and high on its slopes is the public (Kayangan Jagat) temple of Pura luhur Watukaru.Hiking to the summit of Batukaru is a 6 - 7 hour trip to the summit, and 5 hours to return। A medium to high level of fitness is required - it can be very steep in parts of the climb. A day return trip should be started around 6 am to allow time to return in daylight. Alternatively, an over night stay at the summit in tents or under the stars can make the trip a more enjoyable experience.सुम्बेर:अद्वेंतुरा travelThe trek to the summit for the most part is shaded by tropical rainforest and the trail is narrow and unsealed. You will climb from 700 m ascending to 2200 m, you will pass small mountain temples on the way, that can only be ente Read more:Hiking
Tanjung Benoa 2007-09-07 03:53:00 Tanjung Benoa Located north of Nusa Dua, this is a beautiful white sand beach area where visitors can enjoy many types of water recreation and sports such as snorkeling, parasailing, diving, boating, sailing, glass bottom boating and more. This area is an extension of Nusa Dua Resort, with easy access to its luxurious hotels and other tourism facilities.The beach is renowned for its calm clear waters, ideal for swimming and snorkelling, whilst the outer reefs are great for surfing. Being fairly isolated and some 30 to 40 minutes drive to Kuta, the region is removed from the frantic pace of Kuta and subsequently free from the crowds.Whilst the atmosphere is relaxed, you will not be short of things to do and the Galleria shopping complex will keep you occupied for hours.Once upon a time, the Balinese giant and master builder Kebo Iwa decided that the Tanjung Benoa marshes should be transformed into rice fields, so he went to the Bukit and picked up two scoops of earth. Wh
ANGKLUNG: A Bamboo Beat 2007-12-14 05:37:00 Traditionally, Sundanese dance and music have grown alongside the strata of a strictly hierarchical society. Dances such as the ketak tilu and provocative jaipongan were for the entertainment of the masses, whereas the more refined song poetry (tembang Sunda) and certain forms of gamelan were the preserve of the aristocracy.These days the differences are fading as art forms follow social trends and feudal systems gradually disappear. Far from being diminished, however, Sundanese performing arts are flourishing, enhanced by an ever widening circle of influences.Whilst the differing forms of gamelan music may sound rather similar to the inexperienced ear, Sundanese music is usually distinguishable from its Javanese and Balinese cousins by the presence of a clear melody in the foreground. Gamelan degung, traditionally played for the aristocracy, is led by the haunting tones of the suling, a bamboo flute Read more:Bamboo
US$800 Million Tourism Investment for Lombok 2007-12-14 05:26:00 Dubai Business Group Pledges to Build Resorts and a Giant Mosque to Lure Middle East Passengers to Lombok. (8/4/2007) Taj Hamaad, an Advisor to the Dubai-based Group Emaar International Properties, have confirmed that they will invest US$800 million in a new tourism resort development in Lombok, an island just east of Bali.According to Hamaad, technical agreements and final a final memorandum of understanding (MOA) are now being hammered out prior to ground-breaking ceremonies planned for later this year.Among the technical issues being resolved between Hamaad, Minister of Culture and Tourism
Jero Wacik and the President's special envoy for eastern Indonesia Alwi Shihab are tax issues, investment licenses and land leases.The Emaar Group has world-wide investments
Indonesian island an unspoiled alternative to Bali 2007-12-14 05:24:00 As the tropical monsoon clouds roll in, obscuring the towering volcanos along the Bali coastline, the pristine neighboring island of Lombok seems a world away from Indonesia's premier tourist destination. In fact, it almost is. This unique isle lays 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. Recent developments on the island have seen an increase in accommodations of an international standard, such as the Oberoi, the Sheraton Sengiggi, the Holiday Inn and the Novotel hotels. Officials say the lack of air links has been the main factor hampering tourist growth. ''If they could only get direct flights from places like Perth and Kuala Lumpur, Lombok could position itself as the second beach resort in Indonesia,'' Kaul said. Singapore's Silk Air oper
Mentawai Island: the secret to a swell time 2007-12-14 05:22:00 "THIS is surfing paradise," I thought as I flicked easily off a wave, which seemed to be descending into the setting sun.Then I spotted noted big wave rider Tim Taplin and his dad Pete - and didn't feel quite so cocky.Tim, 20, has threaded more tube rides at the aptly-named Macaronis break, off the Indonesian islands, than the rest of our group combined. As I watched in awe, his dad and his mates towed each other into mountainous outer-reef breaks with all the enthusiasm of five-year-olds on monkey bars.Australian South Coast legends, Tim and his dad were enjoying a father-son odyssey aboard chartered yacht The Barrenjoey.Seconds after he had conquered one large peak during a memorable late afternoon surf, Pete was sledding behind the jetski, waving at me descending from my relatively pedestrian backhand turn.But what the heck … as we paddled out, colourful tropical fish splashed at our surfboards to counterbal Read more:Island
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