Is Indonesia's Lombok the Next Bali?
2008-01-21 00:52:00
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.Long overshadowed by Bali, an Asian tourist Mecca, 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 provide an adequate lure to tou
More -Travel Tips & Useful Information
2008-01-13 20:27:00
INFORMATIONCustom RegulationsYou must have at least 6 (six) months validity of passport to enter Indonesia.Visa On Arrival (VOA) can be obtain at Mataram Airport.According to customs regulations, one adult is allowed to bring into Indonesia a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 1000 grams of tobacco, and reasonable amount of perfume.Photographic, video and filming equipment radios, typewriters, and cars are admitted provide they are recorded in your passport on entry and taken out of the country on departure.Narcotic, firearm and ammunition, TV set, and Chinese medicine are strictly prohibited.Fresh fruit, plants and animals must be passed by Quarantine Office.Travel
ling All Over LombokVisitor can explore the tiny island by using various kind of transp
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Visa and Documentation Information
2008-01-13 20:14:00
Tourist visas are only intended for tourists who are visiting Indonesia, NOT for expatriates intending to work and live for an extended period of time.Tourist visas will be needed by friends or family coming to visit you during your stay in Indonesia.The Indonesian Government has a tourist visa system with three different categories:Pay-for-visa-on-arrival (VOA) system for citizens of 52 nations: Argentina,Australia,Austria,Bahrain,Belgium,Brazil,Bulgaria,Cambodia,Canada,Cyprus,Denmark,Egypt,Estonia, Finland,France,Germany,Greece,Hungary,Iceland,India,Iran,Ireland,Italy,Japan,Kuwait,Laos, Liechtenstein,Luxembourg,Maldives,Malta,Mexico,Monaco,The Netherlands,New Zealand,Norway,Oman,People's Republic of China,Poland,Portugal,Qatar,Russia,Saudi Arabia,South Africa,South Korea,Spain,Switzerlan
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When To Visit Lombok
2008-01-03 22:23:00
Lombok, with its virgin beaches, the rugged looming Mount Rinjani and quaint fishing villages is a quintessential tourist paradise. Its proximity to Bali, a tourist hotspot, attracts millions of backpackers, who wish to get away from the crowd and indulge in a tranquil, luxuriant vacation. However, the main concern of most tourists is the best time to visit Lombok. Now the tourist season of any destination depends on the climatic and weather conditions of the region.Due to its proximity to the equator, the climate of Lombok is tropical. Winters are cool and pleasant and summers are tempered by refreshing rainfalls. The days are almost 12 hours long and the average daytime temperature varies from 27 C to 32 C. the dry season lasts from May to September while the wet season extends from Octo
What & Where to Eat
2008-01-03 22:20:00
Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy after India and the U.S with 18,108 islands of which 6000 are inhabited. There are five main islands Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan New Guinea and Sulawesi. The Lombok region a part of the South East Asian archipelago plays host to multitude attractions of myriad varieties. There are some exotic extravaganzas waiting to be explored by you slowly! The Spice garden follows you in your endeavor to get local, as local cuisine binds you to the ethnic traditions of the region.In Lombok there are many places dealing with oriental spices and their manifestations with along the international savory stores. Clove, nutmeg and mace are the spices that had been a gainer in trading for Indonesia earlier. World famous spices of Indonesia are Indonesian Hot curr
Puppet Shows in Lombok
2008-01-03 22:19:00
Lombok in Indonesia offers a wide array of entertainment in the form of Cultural shows, cinemas, theatres, comedy shows and puppet shows. The most interesting and popular among them is the puppet shows that are predominantly influenced by Javanese culture.These puppet shows known as Wayang Kulit are done with shadow puppets and depicts life with its incongruities and contradictions and teach the purpose and meaning of life. Mythological stories or legend are also staged in this form of performing art.Wayang Kulit with its origin in Central Java is one of the oldest and highly developed continuous story-telling traditions in the world. In the year 2003, the UNESCO declared the Wayang Puppets Theater of Indonesia as a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity"According to
Entertainment in Lombok
2008-01-03 22:18:00
The sandy beaches, mild breezes, crystal waters, and the colorful traditions of Lombok is a paradise for any visitors who tour Lombok. The pristine beaches with its long list of adventure sports is there for you in addition to the various entertainment factors that make your trip to this Indonesian part an ever memorable one. As no visit to any land is complete without any entertainment options, Lombok is making a conscious effort to polish its already developed entertainment options.Drive yourself crazyAfter enjoying a day full of activities and thrill you can enjoy the sunset at the beaches. As the night gradually comes to rule, Lombok dresses itself all anew. The colors and the vibrancy give a new look to Lombok.You can enjoy the beach bars and simply spend a couple of hours in complete
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Lombok Parks & Gardens
2008-01-03 22:14:00
Are you in search of a great escape to the Indonesian land that paces up your thrill for adventure? Are you looking out for a blissful retreat within a calm, scenic and cultural setting? Do you intend to relax peacefully or breathe the fresh air surrounding you in a tranquil garden? Then in that case a visit to Lombok that boasts of scenic adventures to eco tourism is surely going to catch up your glance. Leisurely walk along the Lombok Parks
& Gardens
where a tourist can grasp the startling diversity, verdant greenery to the diverse avifauna that are evenly spread along the area.Among the Lombok Parks & Gardens, the Narmada or the Summer Garden Palace is the native parkland modeled on the basis of Mount Rinjani's pinnacle. It was acclaimed as the resting place of the King of Lombok. The a
Nightlife in Lombok
2008-01-03 22:10:00
Lombok has many attractions, a vibrant nightlife being a top draw, among a host of others. Dotted with innumerable clubs and dining joints, you have a plenty to choose from. Senggigi is a gastronome's paradise. Dig into delectable Chinese and Indonesian cuisine as you lend your ears to soulful music and engaging performances. Bustling Senggigi registers huge tourist footfalls all round the year. Hordes of backpackers from Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara troop to quaint Lombok to savor the exciting nightlife. Hit the Papaya Café or the Happy Café for a whale of a time. The Marina Pub also scores huge brownie points with visitors. You can boogie the night away at any one of the innumerable plush pubs of Lombok. Psychedelic lights and foot tapping music adds to the electrifying atmosphere
Traditional Massage in Lombok
2008-01-03 22:05:00
Over the ages, Lombok has become a favorite haunt of the tourists for its spectacular golden beaches, scenic landscapes and tranquil ambience. Apart from its natural attractions, Lombok also offers a rejuvenating experience with its traditional Balinese Massage
or Indonesian massage! While you sojourn to Lombok and treat yourself to its spellbinding beauty, also indulge in its exotic spa experience. You can drive your ailments and keep them at bay by applying the healing technique of Balinese massage.The traditional massage or the Balinese massage comprises of long strokes, stretching, acupressure, skin rolling, palm and thumb pressure techniques and aromatherapy to reduce and relieve tension, ease stress, improve the flow of blood and enhance the oxygen and 'qi' (energy) in the body.Balin
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Water Sports in Lombok
2008-01-03 21:59:00
Lombok is a paradise for the water sport enthusiasts as it offers a wide array of aqua -activities for the tourists. Encashing its position near the Lombok Strait, the island has several cushy white sandy beaches along with the beautiful landscape its endowed with. The turquoise sea with little waves combing the shore by its feather touch gives an elegant view. Lombok is not yet much evolved as a tourist destination and that what gives its waters such immaculate and pristine quality.Imagine being at one of the Gili Islands in Lombok. Gili in the regional language signify ' small'. The islands around Lombok all have this prefix added to their names. The most popular of it is the Gili Trangwan , whose pallid beaches provides excellent snorkeling opportunities to the tourists.Diving is anothe
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Adventure Sports in Lombok
2008-01-03 21:54:00
Adventure sports with its exotic range of enthusiasm provide an excellent opportunity to explore the incredible land of Lombok. Within a very limited expense you can get unlimited pleasure. With no extra effort you can experience heavenly bliss on earth.The warm weather of the land, the white beaches, hilly terrain and the breath taking scenery of Lombok attracts tourists all the year round. The adventure sports of Lombok include primarily cycling, snorkeling and trekking.Best timeThe place attracts tourists all throughout the year but the best time to visit the place is during the summers when thee in no rain. The months from April to October is considered the best time to be in Lombok. This time is considered the best as the water bodies during this part of the year is devoid of any comm
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Lombok Museums
2008-01-03 21:51:00
The artifacts displayed in the historical museums of Lombok determine the cultural assortment and prevailing richness of the East Indonesian province. Lombok Museums is famed to reveal evidence of well-preserved prehistoric artifacts along with its decorative arts. Take a magnificent tour to the State Museum of West Nusa Tenggara that upkeeps the cultural inheritance along with its values for the native heritage. Besides maintaining the contemporary architecture inspired by Berugak several other customary value were followed by the natives, the exhibits of which can be sighted at the Lombok Museums.Get to see priceless compilation of ancient work of art of the West Nusa Tenggara province, which is based in the South Ampenan area, lying towards the centre point of Mataram City. Wall paintin
Shopping in Lombok
2008-01-03 21:43:00
Lovely Lombok, a scenic tourist destination, housed in Indonesia, scores brownie points with hordes of tourists who troop to sample a slice of what this wondrous locale has to offer. It is a potpourri of gorgeous beaches, vibrant culture, a rocking nightlife, plethora of shopping addresses, making it one of the oft frequented backpackers' destination. Cap off your sun basking with shopping in Lombok, that vouches to be an unforgettable experience.Take a walk down the bustling Sweta bazaar and Cakranegara and lay your hands on beautiful collector's item, signature Lombok. Revamp the décor of your house with magnificent showpieces from Senggigi. You can also lend an old world charm to your abode by adorning its interiors with marvelous decorative items, dating back to earlier eras. Connoiss
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Lombok Popular Destinations
2008-01-03 21:34:00
Lombok a popular tourist destination of Indonesia is a series of small islands that attracts visitors by its natural beauty. Its untouched pristine beaches, volcano, Mount Rinjani and countless breathtaking landscapes add more glitters to this quiet destination of Indonesia.Lombok has many popular destinations along with many sunbathing, snorkeling and diving sites. Popular destinations of Lombok comprises of many places ranges from islands to beach to city. The three Gili Islands that include Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan are located on northwest coast of Lombok and are the major center of attractions for visitors of Bali and Lombok.Ampenan city is located on the western side of the island. It is the main attraction of the tourists among the popular destinations of Lombok. As one
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Indonesia welcomes Germans first in 2008
2008-01-03 04:22:00
German couple Michel and Jennifer Franchon Bernard did not expect they would be greeted by a crew of friendly airport staff members and a Sundanese jaipongan dance troupe upon arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on New Year's Day."What a surprise. We are very happy. We never dreamed of this happening. I couldn't even sleep because of the holiday," Michel said.Michel and his wife are visiting Indonesia
for a two-week vacation. They said they would spend their first week in Jakarta and another week in Bali and Lombok.Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II picked the couple as the first air passengers to land at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for the new year.The couple, along with 256 others, arrived in Jakarta on a Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore, which landed at 10
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Visit Indonesia Year 2008 officially launched
2008-01-01 01:30:00
Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched Visit Indonesia
Year 2008 on Wednesday, with the main aim of luring up to 7 million foreign tourists and booking US$6.4 billion in foreign exchange income. The government held its first Visit Indonesia program in 1991, which was not particularly successful, increasing the number of foreign tourists by merely 400,000 from the year earlier, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). BPS data show that in 1991, around 2.5 million foreign tourists visited the country, from 2.1 million in the previous year. (The Jakarta Post)
5 things travelers aren’t grateful for
2007-12-28 21:01:00
Air travel is affordable. The nation’s roads have never been safer. And hotels offer more amenities than ever.Given all that, you would think travelers would be a grateful lot.They aren’t.Check out the latest customer surveys, and it’s clear that people are profoundly ungrateful when it comes to their travels. They give the airline industry worse grades than the Internal Revenue Service, they complain about traffic, and they gripe about high room rates.So at a time of the year when everyone else seems to be giving thanks, the contrarian in me wonders: What are we not thankful about?Inconsiderate travelersThey cut in line. They talk loudly on their cell phones. They travel with bratty children in tow. Where do these rude passengers come from? “They shout into their cell phones and t
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5 worst things that can happen to a traveler
2007-12-28 20:58:00
What’s the worst thing that can happen when you’re traveling?A traffic accident? Terrorist hijacking? Hotel fire?Travel is risky, of course. But there’s just no way of knowing when your number will be up, and your plane will go down.There are other worst-case scenarios that aren’t as random. I’m talking about preventable incidents that might — and probably will — happen to you on your next trip. Things you can anticipate. Things you should anticipate.Here are the five worst, along with my suggestions for sidestepping them:1. In the air: a creeping delayHave you ever sat in a terminal — or worse, on a plane — and been assured by a bored voice on the public address system that your flight will leave “any minute”? Then, half an hour later, there’s another announcement
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12 lessons learned from a life on the road
2007-12-28 20:55:00
Traveling is hard work. Here's how to make the best of itRule No. 1: Travel is no funReally. If you think it’s all about smiling stewardesses attending to your every whim, friendly hotels offering fawning service, and romantic sunsets on the beach, it’s time for a reality check.javascript:void(0)Publish PostYour stewardess will probably stop smiling when you refer to her as one, because no one calls a flight attendant a stewardess and gets away with it today. Your hotel? They’ll be pleasant until you check out. The moment you complain about that surprise $20-a-day resort fee or the $5 charge for receiving a fax, then the grin on the manager’s face will tighten into a grimace of icy resolve. You’ll hear insincere apologies, but you will probably still pay.And the sunsets on the be
Lombok Sight SeeingTours
2007-12-21 04:16:00
The Wonders Of The Sea Nanggu Island TourAn exciting Full Day excursion discovering deserte south west coast of Lombok . Driving through beautiful scenery of green paddy fields and verdant hills on the way to Lembar harbor where we boar the outrigger motorized boat for a short sail to Gili with its golden white sandy beach and fantastic under water garden off shores, an ideal place for snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing or just lazing around and enjoy the art of doing nothing.Sasak Artistic & Fantastic Souther CoastGetting to know Sasak people with their cultures, tradition and arts is a life time experience, this tours start with a visit to Banyumulek pottery making village, see the local women at work at Sukarara for both Ikat and Songket hand woven fabric, beeswax Batik maybe seen on the
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A Whole Year Lombok Cultural Perfomance
2007-12-21 03:12:00
Put a side every 1st and 3rd Saturday on the month to watch “LOMBOK CULTURAL PERFORMANCE at CENTRE STAGE ART MARKET, here you can watch most of Lombok dances and culture which are really shown In the past. these cultural performance is sponsored by Department of Tourism Art and Culture of West Lombok. Ogoh Ogoh Paradeone day before the Hindu new year, the Hindu people in Lombok have a Tawur Kesanga ritual which mean to purify Bhuana Agung (macrocosmos) and Bhuana Alit (microcosmos) as well as naturalize negative power from Bhuta Kala. The Tawur Kesanga ritual is usually held in West Lombok and Mataram city during Tileming Sasih Kesanga. The Tawur Kesanga ritual usually begins with the Ogoh ogoh parade. An Ogoh ogoh is statue to visualize Bhuta Kala. This statue is to give more focus to p
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Rinjani National Park
2007-12-21 02:27:00
There over 20 villages surround Mt. Rinjani and there are many routes up the mountain,but the main access is from Senaru in the north and Sembalun Lawang to the east. The challenging three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru to the crater rim (Plawangan), down to the stunning crater lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. Those heading for the summit usually prefer to start in Sembalun Lawang.A model for ecotourism in Indonesia, the community-based activities are focused on the Rinjani Trek Centre in Senaru, the most popular starting point for the tough trek. Developed with New Zealand Government assistance since 1999, the Rinjani Trek Centre embodies under one roof (satu atap) the unique partnership of the National
Park, tourism industry and
How To Get There (Lombok)?
2007-12-21 00:47:00
Lombok is very easily accessible both by air and sea. Since Lombok gain its popularity, many airlines recently start flying to and/or from Mataram in addition to the already existing state owned airlines, Merpati and Garuda. Lombok is mostly reached by visitor from Bali as there are so many connections from many countries. In spite of the connections available in Bali, Lombok can also be reached from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore served by Merpati Airlines and Silk Air respectively.BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIRIt’s easy to get to Lombok from Bali!. Buy tickets direct from the airlines counter at the domestic airport or contact us.. in both Bali and LombokMerpati AirlinesFlies direct between Bali and Lombok, with four flights daily.Price : US$ 43/Ticket/Way.Trigana Air and Trans Nusa Air ServiceFlie
Lombok & Gili Island Maps
2007-12-21 00:40:00
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