List of Hotel in Bali
Hotel is one of the most important factors that must be planned when you're on vacation in Bali. And I will give information about hundreds of hotels you can choose while on holiday in Bali.
Nusa Dua Hotel
Located just minutes from the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport on the sunny shores of beautiful Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is 23 acres of sculpted gardens provide an oasis of space and tranquility in the heart of exotic Bali. The property features 381 rooms and suites in a resort hotel that invites you to immerse yourself in the splendor of one of the most vibrant cultures of the world.
Kuta Beach Club Hotel
Located in the middle of Kuta which is only a few minutes from Kuta Art market and Kuta beach. Kuta Beach Club Hotel is also just minutes away from Ngurah Rai international airport.
The Ritz-Carlton Bali Hotel
Location of Bali with a range of eight degrees south of the Equator is the emerald decoration Indian Ocean views. Bali regional variations with white sandy beaches, majestic volcanoes towering into the sky and the winding streams with natural tropical forests become an inspiration to present hotel services will not be forgotten.
Hotel Padma
With the hotel located right on Legian which presents the view at sunset. Provide a romantic view of the park specifically for the guests. Fulfilling the wishes of the guests who expect a comfortable vacation, world-class facilities and friendly service people of Balinese.
Hyatt Hotel
Our focus is to pursue brand best hotel service providers in all parts of the world by combining the harmony between the values of local culture and performance.
Hard Rock Hotel
With guaranteed lowest price level rooms than other hotels, the hotel will provide a lower price if you ordered from this site.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Reog Ponorogo
Reog Ponorogo
One of the original dance from Indonesian culture is Reog Ponorogo. Ponorogo is a small town which is about 4 hours journey by car from the city of Surabaya, the capital of East Java, where Ponorogo included in the East Java region. Reog Ponorogo is the dominant dance with mystical and mysticism.
Reog Ponorogo usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcision and the National days. Reog Ponorogo consists of a series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by brave men 6 - 8 with black clothes, with faces painted red. These dancers represent the brave lion figure. Next is a dance performed by a 6 - 8 Jaran Kepang. In traditional reog, dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed woman. This dance is called dance lesson braids, which should be distinguished from other dances are lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the funny scenes.
After the opening dance finished, the new core scenes show the contents of which depend on the conditions under which art is displayed reog. If marriage is associated with the display is love scene.
The scene in the art reog usually do not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of the group) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player's performances can be replaced by another player when the player is tired. The more overlooked in the performance of Reog Ponorogo art is to give satisfaction to the audience.
The final scene is a lion barong, where the actors wore masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg. This heavy mask carried by the dancers with their teeth. The ability to bring this mask than obtained with heavy exercise, is also believed to be obtained with such a spiritual exercise of fasting and asceticism.
One of the original dance from Indonesian culture is Reog Ponorogo. Ponorogo is a small town which is about 4 hours journey by car from the city of Surabaya, the capital of East Java, where Ponorogo included in the East Java region. Reog Ponorogo is the dominant dance with mystical and mysticism.
Reog Ponorogo usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcision and the National days. Reog Ponorogo consists of a series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by brave men 6 - 8 with black clothes, with faces painted red. These dancers represent the brave lion figure. Next is a dance performed by a 6 - 8 Jaran Kepang. In traditional reog, dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed woman. This dance is called dance lesson braids, which should be distinguished from other dances are lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the funny scenes.
After the opening dance finished, the new core scenes show the contents of which depend on the conditions under which art is displayed reog. If marriage is associated with the display is love scene.
The scene in the art reog usually do not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of the group) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player's performances can be replaced by another player when the player is tired. The more overlooked in the performance of Reog Ponorogo art is to give satisfaction to the audience.
The final scene is a lion barong, where the actors wore masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg. This heavy mask carried by the dancers with their teeth. The ability to bring this mask than obtained with heavy exercise, is also believed to be obtained with such a spiritual exercise of fasting and asceticism.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Senggigi Beach
Senggigi Beach, located on the north ward, is the most popular beaches and is famous for its beauty. Senggigi Beach is situated 12 kilometers from the northwest of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lombok, with coastal areas stretching nearly 10 km long white sand decorated with a very tempting you to sit on it and forget all the routines of your life by enjoying the fresh air to enjoy the sea view of blue-green shades and enjoy the beautiful sunset at Senggigi beach.
If you intend to stay in Senggigi Beach area there are many lodging choices can be made according to your needs. Ranging from five-star hotels, resorts, cheap hotel rates and rental lodging rooms. Some hotels that can be used as alternative option is Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage, and others.
Along the coast, lined up restaurants that provide various types of specialty of Lombok and other types of dishes. During their stay at Senggigi beach Lombok, do not forget to taste the Ayam Taliwang and Plecing Kangkung.
If you want around Senggigi beach, but do not want to get tired, you can ride “Cidomo” a typical Lombok transport pulled by a horse. Or you can also surround the beach on foot.
If you intend to stay in Senggigi Beach area there are many lodging choices can be made according to your needs. Ranging from five-star hotels, resorts, cheap hotel rates and rental lodging rooms. Some hotels that can be used as alternative option is Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage, and others.
Along the coast, lined up restaurants that provide various types of specialty of Lombok and other types of dishes. During their stay at Senggigi beach Lombok, do not forget to taste the Ayam Taliwang and Plecing Kangkung.
If you want around Senggigi beach, but do not want to get tired, you can ride “Cidomo” a typical Lombok transport pulled by a horse. Or you can also surround the beach on foot.
Friday, August 28, 2009
5 tips to get your unique holidays gifts
5 tips to get your unique holidays gifts
There are so many unique holidays gifts of Bali you can buy for those who you love in back home. Start from the craft bags, clothes, t-shirts, rings and others all of which come from Bali. However, if you bid less clever then you will get a price that is too expensive for your souvenirs. Well, below are some tips you can use when shopping unique holidays gifts at the souvenir markets in Bali.
1. You should come with a guide or at least with a friend who can speak Bali language. For as such, the communication between you and the seller will be more open. This will facilitate the bidding process.
2. No doubt to see one by one of unique holidays gifts which sought before deciding to buy the goods you want. Because many options that should be seen to comply with your wishes.
3. Do not be too choosy especially if it doesn't buy the souvenirs. According to some sellers, most of sellers don't like choosy tourists but not to buy goods.
4. Make a price offer souvenirs to half of the price offered by traders. If lucky, you can get the unique holidays gifts with the half-price.
5. Use Rupiah to deal, as much cheaper than using your foreign currency.
There are so many unique holidays gifts of Bali you can buy for those who you love in back home. Start from the craft bags, clothes, t-shirts, rings and others all of which come from Bali. However, if you bid less clever then you will get a price that is too expensive for your souvenirs. Well, below are some tips you can use when shopping unique holidays gifts at the souvenir markets in Bali.
1. You should come with a guide or at least with a friend who can speak Bali language. For as such, the communication between you and the seller will be more open. This will facilitate the bidding process.
2. No doubt to see one by one of unique holidays gifts which sought before deciding to buy the goods you want. Because many options that should be seen to comply with your wishes.
3. Do not be too choosy especially if it doesn't buy the souvenirs. According to some sellers, most of sellers don't like choosy tourists but not to buy goods.
4. Make a price offer souvenirs to half of the price offered by traders. If lucky, you can get the unique holidays gifts with the half-price.
5. Use Rupiah to deal, as much cheaper than using your foreign currency.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Benoa Cape the centre of pleasant water sports
Benoa Cape the centre of pleasant water sports
Water sports is one package of the water tour that is offered to the tourists who go on holiday in Bali by taking the location in the area of the Benoa Cape close to the Nusa Dua tour region. The white sand coast with the calm wave and do not have the sea flow, make the Benoa Cape the only place for this water sport. All the games here safe and you get the insurance if matters that are not wanted happening.
There are several games is offered such as :
Parasailing. You will use the parachute umbrella and is attracted by speed boat go round the Benoa Cape coast. This game time of one round approximately 4 minutes in air. The height of the rope that connect between the parachute and speed boat approximately 80 metre.
Jetski. Jetski cannot be here driven by you personally, must be accompanied by the instructor, because in this coast is gotten by boats and other watersport activities . This game time is 15 minutes.
Banana Boat. Use the single rubber boat, you will be pulled by speed boat go round the coast in time 15 minutes.
Flying Fish. This is the newest game in Bali. 3 banana boat is made one with the addition rubber boat in front and kind of wing nearby on right and left side. Flying Fish is played maximal by 3 people, that is 2 passengers on the right left and 1 instructor in the middle of. Your position can stand as driving the motorcycle. Flying Fish this will be pulled by speed boat have a speed being high enough with the route to oppose the wind direction. Therefore, flying fish will fly on water approximately 2 metre or more depend on the wind speed. Precisely like the kite. Don't pass to try this game.
Snorkling is swimming while seeing underwater scenery. The condition especially you must be able to swim. You will see pretty small fish and the beautiful coral reef under sea.
Scuba Diving. You will be given complete diving equipment, beginning with clothes, the oxygen tank etc.. Diving must not swimming, it would be better if you could not swimming, because more easy than swimming. One tourist will be accompanied by one instructor under water, so need not worry. Beforehand, you would in-brief previously about methods of diving. The depth for the beginner between 3 metre - 7 metre in water for 40 minutes.
Water sports is one package of the water tour that is offered to the tourists who go on holiday in Bali by taking the location in the area of the Benoa Cape close to the Nusa Dua tour region. The white sand coast with the calm wave and do not have the sea flow, make the Benoa Cape the only place for this water sport. All the games here safe and you get the insurance if matters that are not wanted happening.
There are several games is offered such as :
Parasailing. You will use the parachute umbrella and is attracted by speed boat go round the Benoa Cape coast. This game time of one round approximately 4 minutes in air. The height of the rope that connect between the parachute and speed boat approximately 80 metre.
Jetski. Jetski cannot be here driven by you personally, must be accompanied by the instructor, because in this coast is gotten by boats and other watersport activities . This game time is 15 minutes.
Banana Boat. Use the single rubber boat, you will be pulled by speed boat go round the coast in time 15 minutes.
Flying Fish. This is the newest game in Bali. 3 banana boat is made one with the addition rubber boat in front and kind of wing nearby on right and left side. Flying Fish is played maximal by 3 people, that is 2 passengers on the right left and 1 instructor in the middle of. Your position can stand as driving the motorcycle. Flying Fish this will be pulled by speed boat have a speed being high enough with the route to oppose the wind direction. Therefore, flying fish will fly on water approximately 2 metre or more depend on the wind speed. Precisely like the kite. Don't pass to try this game.
Snorkling is swimming while seeing underwater scenery. The condition especially you must be able to swim. You will see pretty small fish and the beautiful coral reef under sea.
Scuba Diving. You will be given complete diving equipment, beginning with clothes, the oxygen tank etc.. Diving must not swimming, it would be better if you could not swimming, because more easy than swimming. One tourist will be accompanied by one instructor under water, so need not worry. Beforehand, you would in-brief previously about methods of diving. The depth for the beginner between 3 metre - 7 metre in water for 40 minutes.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Suramadu bridge, an effort to enforce tourist visitation on Madura
Suramadu bridge, an effort to enforce tourist visitation on Madura
After successful Suramadu bridge inaugurated by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on June 10th 2009, access from Java to Madura island and vice versa will become smooth and fast. As information that, to go to the island of Madura island must use the ferry took about 1 hour to traverse 3 miles distance of the Madura strait. So for now and so on, travel time will be shorter because cross from the island of Java to Madura island only takes 10 minutes if using Suramadu bridge. Tourism traffic on the island of Madura will be quickly developed, due to the more smooth and easy to travel to the island of Madura. Since inaugurated by SBY as president of Indonesian Republic, the people are very enthusiastic to try through Suramadu bridge and they are happy to create any photo in there with Suramadu bridge or Madura Strait as a background. In short word, Suramadu bridge is a new hottest local tourist destination in the East Java this year.
Many objects of tourism on the island of Madura coast that has not been managed well. If the tourism object is built well and managed in a correct manner, then finally the beaches of Madura island tourism will become an alternative tourist destination in East Java.
There are several beaches on the island of Madura, the Siring Kemuning beach in the district of Bangkalan, Slopeng beach in the district of Sumenep and Camplong beach in district of Sampang are tourism objects that has built in several years later but many other beaches on the island of Madura is not touchable by the local tourism departement.
At present, the foreign tourists who want to visit tourist destination such as any beach objects on the island of Madura not feel it necessary to consider the difficulty of tourist accommodation because they can stay in a five-star hotel in Surabaya, capital of East Java province, the second largest city in Indonesia. Distance to Surabaya and Madura island only for 15 minutes!
After successful Suramadu bridge inaugurated by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on June 10th 2009, access from Java to Madura island and vice versa will become smooth and fast. As information that, to go to the island of Madura island must use the ferry took about 1 hour to traverse 3 miles distance of the Madura strait. So for now and so on, travel time will be shorter because cross from the island of Java to Madura island only takes 10 minutes if using Suramadu bridge. Tourism traffic on the island of Madura will be quickly developed, due to the more smooth and easy to travel to the island of Madura. Since inaugurated by SBY as president of Indonesian Republic, the people are very enthusiastic to try through Suramadu bridge and they are happy to create any photo in there with Suramadu bridge or Madura Strait as a background. In short word, Suramadu bridge is a new hottest local tourist destination in the East Java this year.
Many objects of tourism on the island of Madura coast that has not been managed well. If the tourism object is built well and managed in a correct manner, then finally the beaches of Madura island tourism will become an alternative tourist destination in East Java.
There are several beaches on the island of Madura, the Siring Kemuning beach in the district of Bangkalan, Slopeng beach in the district of Sumenep and Camplong beach in district of Sampang are tourism objects that has built in several years later but many other beaches on the island of Madura is not touchable by the local tourism departement.
At present, the foreign tourists who want to visit tourist destination such as any beach objects on the island of Madura not feel it necessary to consider the difficulty of tourist accommodation because they can stay in a five-star hotel in Surabaya, capital of East Java province, the second largest city in Indonesia. Distance to Surabaya and Madura island only for 15 minutes!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Overview of The Jakarta fair
Overview of The Jakarta fair
In order to enliven the 2009 Jakarta Fair Kemayoran (JFK) and to entertain the visitors, the organizing committee has prepared a number of exciting programs. This year is the 42th anniversary of the Jakarta Fair. One of these programs is the 2009 Jakarta Fair Carnival which will be held at the 2009 JFK Arena. This year`s exhibitors will take part in the annual event. The contestants of the competition include enterprises, local governments, sponsors, and art studios that will showcase cultural performances such as ondel - ondel and barongsai. The Jakarta Fair organizing committee is giving away attractive prizes such as trophy, cash money, placates for three winners.
The carnival will start at the Gambir Expo Stage and then head to the Open Space, passing in front of the D and A Hall before turning to the front of the Gedung Pusat Niaga (GPN) and then march to the front of the B and C Hall. After that, they proceed to the Main Stage and then return to the Gambir Expo.
This Carnival starts on the second week of the Jakarta Fair on every Monday an Wednesday from 16.30 until 17.30. Treat your family to this grand event.
Before there was Jakarta Fair, during the colonial time, there were many night markets scattered around the city. The Dutch administration, at that time, brought these markets together to one place and called it Pasar Gambir or Gambir Market. Decades later, then Governor Ali Sadikin (Bang Ali) moved this night market to Monas. After that, Bang Ali changed the name of Pasar Gambir to Djakarta Fair. This was join collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, which was under the lead of Syamsudin Mangan.
Djakarta Fair 1968
The first Djakarta fair was held in the Monas area on June 5th until July 18th, 1968. It was opened by the late then President Soeharto. It was considered a success as it was able to attract 1.4 million visitors.
One of the things that differentiate the Djakarta Fair and the night markets at that time was the fact that it was authorized by the local government through the law Perda no. 8 Year 1968. The law states that the Djakarta Fair was an annual event which was held to celebrate the capital city`s anniversary on June 22th. DKI Jakarta`s local government also formed a foundation that organized the fair and appointed Pekan Raja Jakarta as the official body that organized the Jakarta Fair.
Jakarta fair Now
Throughout the years the Jakarta Fair has shown improvements not only in terms of revenue or number visitors but also in terms of number of participants and variety of products offered. The buyers do not only come from Indonesia but also from abroad. Since 2004 up to now, foreign participants have been taking part in the exhibition. They come from neighboring Asian countries such as Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, and also countries from the Middle East such as Iran, Iraq as well as European countries like France and The Netherlands.
Until 1992 the Jakarta Fair was held on a 7 hectares land in the Monas area. In 1993 the fair was moved to the Kemayoran area, where it is 4.4 hectares larger than the previous arena. It has been there ever since. The size gives enough space for the increasing exhibitors and buyers to interact well. It also includes an amusement ground.
On the 2004, PT Jakarta International Expo took over the management of the Jakarta Fair. For the last six years, value of revenue, numbers of visitors and participants have shown a significant increase.
In order to enliven the 2009 Jakarta Fair Kemayoran (JFK) and to entertain the visitors, the organizing committee has prepared a number of exciting programs. This year is the 42th anniversary of the Jakarta Fair. One of these programs is the 2009 Jakarta Fair Carnival which will be held at the 2009 JFK Arena. This year`s exhibitors will take part in the annual event. The contestants of the competition include enterprises, local governments, sponsors, and art studios that will showcase cultural performances such as ondel - ondel and barongsai. The Jakarta Fair organizing committee is giving away attractive prizes such as trophy, cash money, placates for three winners.
The carnival will start at the Gambir Expo Stage and then head to the Open Space, passing in front of the D and A Hall before turning to the front of the Gedung Pusat Niaga (GPN) and then march to the front of the B and C Hall. After that, they proceed to the Main Stage and then return to the Gambir Expo.
This Carnival starts on the second week of the Jakarta Fair on every Monday an Wednesday from 16.30 until 17.30. Treat your family to this grand event.
Before there was Jakarta Fair, during the colonial time, there were many night markets scattered around the city. The Dutch administration, at that time, brought these markets together to one place and called it Pasar Gambir or Gambir Market. Decades later, then Governor Ali Sadikin (Bang Ali) moved this night market to Monas. After that, Bang Ali changed the name of Pasar Gambir to Djakarta Fair. This was join collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, which was under the lead of Syamsudin Mangan.
Djakarta Fair 1968
The first Djakarta fair was held in the Monas area on June 5th until July 18th, 1968. It was opened by the late then President Soeharto. It was considered a success as it was able to attract 1.4 million visitors.
One of the things that differentiate the Djakarta Fair and the night markets at that time was the fact that it was authorized by the local government through the law Perda no. 8 Year 1968. The law states that the Djakarta Fair was an annual event which was held to celebrate the capital city`s anniversary on June 22th. DKI Jakarta`s local government also formed a foundation that organized the fair and appointed Pekan Raja Jakarta as the official body that organized the Jakarta Fair.
Jakarta fair Now
Throughout the years the Jakarta Fair has shown improvements not only in terms of revenue or number visitors but also in terms of number of participants and variety of products offered. The buyers do not only come from Indonesia but also from abroad. Since 2004 up to now, foreign participants have been taking part in the exhibition. They come from neighboring Asian countries such as Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, and also countries from the Middle East such as Iran, Iraq as well as European countries like France and The Netherlands.
Until 1992 the Jakarta Fair was held on a 7 hectares land in the Monas area. In 1993 the fair was moved to the Kemayoran area, where it is 4.4 hectares larger than the previous arena. It has been there ever since. The size gives enough space for the increasing exhibitors and buyers to interact well. It also includes an amusement ground.
On the 2004, PT Jakarta International Expo took over the management of the Jakarta Fair. For the last six years, value of revenue, numbers of visitors and participants have shown a significant increase.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Sukowati, the right place to buy souvenirs
Sukowati, the right place to buy souvenirs
If you like shopping this place is the place you must visit. Market Sukawati market traditionally an "legendary" is located about 20 km to the east of Denpasar city. In this market there are divers kinds of handicrafts, Bali’s batik, Bali’s t-shirts, paintings and all kinds of Balinese wood carving. Located on the edge of the road between Denpasar to Ubud, the place which is very easy to find.
If you shop in this market, you must have the courage to do the bidding in the purchase of goods generally offered may unduly expensive when compared with the quality. However, not infrequently, many tourists are satisfied with the price of goods in accordance with the quality of goods.
In addition to the goods, in this market also sells many kind of variety Balinese snack . If you love to snack, it is not wrong to try some Balinese snack with cheap enough price.
In the holiday season, this market is visited by many tourists who come from both Indonesia and abroad. If you make a visit to the tourist attractions in the eastern part of Denpasar, Bali, it is advisable to stop in this place, just buy a souvenir Bali for your family and friends back home.
If you like shopping this place is the place you must visit. Market Sukawati market traditionally an "legendary" is located about 20 km to the east of Denpasar city. In this market there are divers kinds of handicrafts, Bali’s batik, Bali’s t-shirts, paintings and all kinds of Balinese wood carving. Located on the edge of the road between Denpasar to Ubud, the place which is very easy to find.
If you shop in this market, you must have the courage to do the bidding in the purchase of goods generally offered may unduly expensive when compared with the quality. However, not infrequently, many tourists are satisfied with the price of goods in accordance with the quality of goods.
In addition to the goods, in this market also sells many kind of variety Balinese snack . If you love to snack, it is not wrong to try some Balinese snack with cheap enough price.
In the holiday season, this market is visited by many tourists who come from both Indonesia and abroad. If you make a visit to the tourist attractions in the eastern part of Denpasar, Bali, it is advisable to stop in this place, just buy a souvenir Bali for your family and friends back home.
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