| Regional Tourist Destinations in Lombok Below are some areas that are worth a visit when you vacation in Lombok: 1. Suranadi. Here there are hotels complete with heated pool and tennis court. There's also the oldest Hindu temple, located 17 km if the drive from Mataram. 2. Lingsar. Temple with a sacred fish in the pond, the location of 9 km with a drive from the city of Mataram. 3. Narmada. Botanical Garden of Lombok, with a swimming pool, and there are Hindu temples, Hindus are often used to pray, location 12 km drive from the city of Mataram. 4. Batu Bolong. Terdapat stone temple upon a rock that juts into the sea, and if good weather could see Mount Agung on Bali island, and nice to see the sights at sunset. Location 8 km drive from the city of Mataram. To enter the area, then we are obliged to wear yellow ribbons of fabric (can be rented on site), which fitted waist. Beautiful scenery here, the sea water broke through the rock between the holes, making a sound gemerosak. Unfortunately when I come here, the weather was still cloudy after the rain, but beautiful scenery. The sun peeked between the clouds, and light reflected off the water fall in the sea. 5. Senggigi. Natural beach of white sand, clean, surrounded by hotels, guesthouses and bungalows. Very beautiful, especially if time is sunrise or sunset. Location 10 km drive from the city of Mataram. On the beach a lot of souvenir hawkers, in the form of freshwater pearl cultivation of the colorful, ranging from the price of 25.000, - Also read Lombok shirt hawkers and Senggigi, Lombok and distinctive carvings in wood, can be a place of fruit, masks and others. 6. Sire Beach. Marine park with exotic coral and fish that swim more here. Located 36 km drive from the city of Mataram. 7. Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. Island paradise in the north of Lombok, surrounded by marine park. Here many people diving and surfing. In this island has many hotels and inns, so they can stay here, the beach is still original. To reach this location can use a motor boat. 8. Sukarare. Village where people weave, this is where if you want to buy the traditional woven cloth of Lombok, and see how the weavers do their jobs. Location 25 km drive from the city of Mataram. 9. Rambitan / Sade. Native Village of Lombok, Sasak tribe with traditional houses, the location 50 km drive from the city of Mataram. 10. Kuta / Tanjung Aan. Mandalika beach with the sparkling lights, where we can swim, there are hotels and restaurants. Every year there are celebrations capture / view Nyale, location 56 km drive from the city of Mataram. 11. Mataram. Mataram is the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province. While Ampenan an old port city (now moved to the sheet). City Ampenan distinctively ancient architecture, which when cleaned and maintained properly, will become a popular tourist destination. In the town of Mataram (which has become an integral part of city and town Ampenan Inbound) we can culinary tourism, with eating food that his trademark Lombok is spicy. In Jakarta we've seen restaurants Taliwang, which turned out to Taliwang is the name of a region, which was initially a lot of typical food vendors in the area ini.Makanan typical Lombok Lombok, among others: Plecing kale, chicken plecingan, range chicken (very spicy chicken marinade) , sambal beberok. Plecing cuisine proved to be a name, so well known that given a dish spinach / cooked flavor Plecing, Plecing cooked chicken (chicken flavored spicy, silenced, baked / fried, then given a more spicy flavor.) Beberok sambal is sambal made from slices of eggplant purple, red onion slices, sliced tomatoes and peppers, served alongside other dishes Lombok. Typical drinks are coconut honey, made up of water a young head, and his youth in suwir coconut and honey-suwir Ehmm sedaaap. To buy souvenirs typical Lombok woven fabric, could be in Cilinaya Shopping Centre. 12. nbound. It is a business city, there are agricultural market, bird market, and Mayura springs and temples Meru, the largest temple in Lombok. Inbound reputedly once been the former kingdom, but the former kingdom (site) was unrecognizable. If you'd like by-the food, then it could buy fried chicken leg, salted eggs and a variety of sweets from the seaweed. 13. Senaru Sendanggile Waterfall Village, Kecamatan Bayan, which is a gate ascent of Mount Rinjani (3,726 meters). In Pusuk there are hundreds of monkeys who is always faithful waiting alongside a road to be fed by passing motorists crossing the winding streets in pusuk-kelok.jalan does look like a peak area that offers a different sensation for the rider and tourists asing.hutan lush protected and natural sound accompany the monkeys that line the roadside. Wonder if called Pusuk Pass .. do not forget to bring bananas if berkujung ke gile Pusuk.Air Spring Waterfall originated from the spring leg of mountain Rinjani, the water clear and clean, the scenery around the mountain area could see the tops of mountains Senaru rinjani if there are no clouds or overcast , incredibly amazing. 14. Mount Rinjani National Park is a mountain located on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Mountain which is the second highest volcano in Indonesia with an altitude of 3726 m above sea level and is located at latitude 8a º 25 'latitude and 116Â º 28' BT is a favorite for mountain climbers Indonesia for its beautiful scenery. This mountain is part of Mount Rinjani National Park which has an area of approximately 41,330 ha and this will be proposed the addition to be 76 000 ha to the west and east.
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Jumat, 13 Mei 2011
Wisata di Pulau Lombok
Kamis, 12 Mei 2011
Diversity of Surfing and Scuba Diving in Indonesia
Indonesia is a paradise for divers because of the warm and crystal clear water. The underwater has clear visibility and one could find plenty of colorful reefs, beautiful corals and variety of fishes.
As there are only two seasons in Indonesia, rainy and dry season, the annual temperature of sea water varies between 20˚C to 32˚C, which is very adequate for the scuba divers. One could experience the descending tidal waves, which rises for 1-3 meters. Furthermore, the influencing winds and equatorial weather pattern offers a superb experience for the experienced divers.
Indonesian scuba diving offer great opportunity to discover the exotic underwater marine life such as mimic octopus, leaf scorpions, wonderpus, frog fish, barracuda, tuna, eagle rays, mantas, stonefish, sharks and other water animals. Indonesian scuba diving is famous for beautiful marine species such as pigmy seahorses, dottybacks, basslets, gobies, blennies and bobtail squids.
The Komodo National Park provides wonderful and entirely different scuba diving experience for tourists through the year. Indonesian reserves are also the best place to view exotic marine life and the bio-diversity.
Surfing is the most popular sport of Indonesia due to its ideal equatorial climate. The average annual humidity in Indonesia is approximately 80%, and it usually rains accompanying thunderstorms and strong winds. The waves directly hit the coastlines from the south and southwest direction. The best time for surfing in Indonesia is the dry winter months.
There are nine popular surfing destinations in Indonesia such as Lombok, West Bali, Java, East Indonesia, Sumbawa, East Bali, Mentawai and Sumatra. The Bingin beach is most famous for surf camp of Bali, which is always overcrowded by worldwide the travelers. It has a very sober and calm climate with beautiful beaches for surfers. Apart from surfing, Bali is also renowned for huge volcanoes lush green jungles and tropical beaches. Nias, which is close to Lagundi, is a perfect spot for deep hollow tides that rises up to 15 foot. It is a perfect left reek break, which works brilliantly if it is accompanied with high tides (above 4 foot).
The most famous wave in Bali is the Uluwatu wave, meant for experienced surfers only. One could experience multiple waves with varying tides and swells along this wave. The most dangerous wave is the Padang wave which is also meant for experienced surfers. These waves are hollow because there is no water in the reef.
Indonesia offers best surfing locations and exclusive facilities for tourists.
Exploring Lombok’s Underwater
Three small islands, surrounded by coral, The Gilis, off Lombok’s west coast, are fast becoming one of her main draw cards. Dive centers with all the high tech equipment and professional instructors ensure that visiting divers at all levels of experience and ability can dive in waters that have more varieties of fish than anywhere in the world – and that includes The Great Barrier Reef and Red Sea.
The islands are very relaxed and laid-back, with countless little beachside cafes playing reggae and serving up banana pancakes, and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace. The white sand beaches are without a doubt better than anywhere on Bali or Lombok.
The Gili islands have excellent diving, with an impressive array of sea creatures and plant life to be seen, such as green and hawksbill turtles, manta rays, bumphead parrotfish and more. Visibility is commonly in the 15-20m range. However, due to the exposed position of the Gilis, currents can be quite strong and drift diving is the norm.
Now appears to head the list as the most popular island – it has long had a reputation as the ‘party‘ island mainly through a concentrated and central foreshore area of restaurants, dive operations and hotels including some luxury boutique choices.
High standards, great instructors, new gear, good boats, saltwater pool for training.
Still the quietest island is a place to escape to and although it has a smaller list of accommodation options those that it has are tending towards a more up-market clientele. Snorkeling off beaches of pure white sand the coral is superb.
Has the largest local population and while it has more of a lived-in feeling than the other two islands for some that is quite possibly its attraction. On Gili Air it’s possible to likewise enjoy the marine possibilities but also one can absorb some of the local culture missing on the other islands.In addition to the Gilis there are many other dive and snorkel possibilities such as an area now being promoted on the rugged south coast where the experienced can now dive among hammerheads and rays.
Snorkeling on Gili Islands – Lombok IndonesiaYou can rent masks and fins off the beach, or contact any of the numerous dive shops to arrange snorkeling or diving at choice spots nearby. It’s possible to snorkel right off the beach, but pay attention to the currents, which can be quite strong even near the shore.
The best snorkeling is at Coral Beach Bungalow (North side of Gili Trawangan) – turtles abound in this area! At low tide it is hard to get out without reef shoes.
Gili Air – Lombok Indonesia
Gili Air is the nearest Gili to Lombok. It is also the most populated and you will find more trees there than the other Gili’s (Gili Trawangan and Gili meno island). The local inhabitants are: Sasak, Mandar, Bugis and Makassar. You can find their unique culture that is different from Lombok and wonderful beaches. Many of the older generation still make their living as boatmen, fisherman and farming coconuts.
There are only a few number of luxury upmarket hotels (rooms with air conditioning, swimming pool, TV etc) on Gili Air. Most of places to stay are located in south, west and east side of the island. The island remains quiet and relaxing making it popular with honeymoon couples and travelers seeking a quiet retreat.
Most accommodations are locally owned and managed, while a few of the upmarket hotels own and managed by foreign investors. You can go from one island to another by joining the gili island‘s hoping boat (depart twice a day). It has the population of about 1,000. The island offers excellent snorkeling and scuba diving off its east coast, and turtles can be seen along the coral reef. People here are more friendly than on Gili Trawangan.
Activities
Snorkeling and diving are the highlight of the activities. Snorkeling area are located in the south-east (opposite-facing the Lombok Golf Kosaido) and along to the north-east).
You can just jump into the water to see the colorful fishes and coral reef. In the western part of Gili Air when the moon is high (low tide), you can’t swim off the beach. You need to walk to the south or east side.
There are few quality scuba diving operations on all the islands. There are now 3 PADI Dive Centres – Manta dive (offers SSI training as well), Blue Marlin and Dream Divers. Also offers great dive site, Hahn’s Reef, where strange critters and muck diving are the norm, it is also a superb training site for beginners.
The other great spot for diving and snorkeling is Gili Air Wall where you can see anything from turtles to pygmy sea horses, quite amazing.
To get around the isle, the only means of transport are Cidomos, horse-drawn carriages. Bicycle rentals are available too. Expect higher prices for most things there since all food and goods must be brought over from the mainland.
So, Welcome to The three Gili islands – Lombok Indonesia, the perfect place to vacation and honeymoon.
Geting there for more information on Gili air island.
Rabu, 11 Mei 2011
Why Take A Tobago Vacation?
There is no doubt you will find picture postcard beaches with beautiful coral reefs containing some incredible wildlife including Manta Rays and giant Turtles. Relax under coconut palms at Englishman’s Bay and go snorkelling from Buccoo on your beach holiday in Tobago. After a day of playing with kids on the soft white sands of Pigeon Point beach, relax with a rum punch in Store Bay and watch the sun set on your Tobago beach holidays.
Tobago is situated in the South Caribbean Sea being just 8 miles wide and 26 miles long, just north east of the island of Trinidad, and South East of Grenada. It is blessed with great weather and it doesn’t suffer from hurricanes being south of the hurricane belt. This makes it small enough that you can explore all the island in a couple of days, but not so small as to be claustrophobic.
When you explore Tobago you will find the locals are incredibly friendly, and you feel very safe. As you travel around Tobago you will find lovely uncommercialized little hamlets and villages with a background of either dense forest, calm blue Caribbean Sea or steep hillsides.
You won’t get dozens of five star glitzy resorts, nor will you get nightlife, so if that is what you want a Tobago vacation is not for you.
The pace of life in Tobago is a cross between slow and even slower!! Tobago is a place to chill out, so just arrive, sit back and relax!!
People who have taken a Tobago vacation will tell you that even as they step off the plane, they can feel the stress just slip away almost immediately. All you will see are huge broad smiles from the taxi driver to your hotel receptionist. On the way you will see the turquoise blue Caribbean, then either a cold Carib beer or a rum punch on arrival at your destination, where the best thing of all is that Tobago makes you feel welcome.
A Tobago vacation is a one off, this is unlike anywhere else in the world, and the number of repeat visitors is evidence of that.
We tried various beaches all around the island and discovered that each one of them had their own advantages. The beach at Englishman’s Bay, for instance, was almost completely deserted, protected against the open sea by a narrow bay. Pigeon Point, where one has to pay entrance fee, was the most crowded, least romantic, but still most famous beach. Pirate Bay, near charming Charlotteville in the north, is a small beach, with the best snorkelling close by.
Since distances in Tobago are so small, it is also easy to combine a visit to one of the beaches with other activities. We several times did two dives in the morning and early afternoon, and spent some more hours on the beach afterwards. Or visited the island of Little Tobago or the Forest Reserve, after which we relaxed on another strip of sand. It seemed quite unbelievable that such quiet, archetypal tropical beaches were so readily available everywhere.
Vacation and honeymoon in an exotic Caribbean beach
Caribbean islands which is famous for its beautiful beach tourism. Almost all areas in these islands have a coastline and and the most famous beach on Saona Island in the Dominican Republic. This beach has a wonderful panoramic beach, with tropical climate and white sand, quiet beaches suitable for diving or swimming. Various other attractions in the Caribbean coast is the Grand Anse Beach St. George’s Grenada, Tobago beaches rich in marine plankton, and Puerto Cruz beach on Margarita Island, Venezuela. All these beaches have similar characteristics, a wave of calm, white sand, uneven pigmentation of marine plankton and make the water blue and has a palm tree lined beaches on the outer line.
[one]Caribbean Islands also has other attractions besides the beach. There is a Virgin Island which has a mix of beach tourism in the old city tour. You can find various kinds of interesting things in the Virgin Islands, ranging from culinary tour as Bush Tea is derived from local native plants, fauna and tour the old town between river flow.
Not quite up there, you can see the various flora and fauna typical of the Caribbean. For example Crocodile Cuba that does not exist in other areas.
Not quite up there, you can see the various flora and fauna typical of the Caribbean. For example Crocodile Cuba that does not exist in other areas.
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