Sunday, February 26, 2006, 11:26 AM
Just lies 25 minutes from its celebrated sister Island of Bali by flight or 4 hours by public ferry from Padangbay harbor, Lombok has various attractions for those who are in search for a memorable holiday. In the northern coastline, the unspoilt beaches forested by thick palm trees dominate the landscape. Senggigi, the main tourist resort area in Lombok, for instance, is amazing and offers various range of accommodation categories, from non-star cottages to the international 5 star-rated ones such as Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort, Senggigi Beach Hotel, Holiday Inn and many others. Three-small-island, better known as Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan are also heaven for either beginner or professional divers. Their underwater beauties inspire a next vacation to Lombok. Driving further north, you can experience a unique way of life of the Sasak indigenous who live in the simple traditional houses in the rustic village of Segenter. This mountain tribe compound is not built for tourists, but is open widely to tourist, though. So they are not commercial as many other tourist places through out the island.
For hard trekkers, the highest and holiest mountain for both Baliness and Sasakness, Mt. Rinjani (3.726 m), is a perfect choice to escape from complicated daily routine. 3 days 2 nights hiking to the summit is quite a bit tiring, but to enjoy the fascinating sunrise from the summit is worthwhile. Spending a night by the lake shore of Segara Anak is also enjoyable and unforgettable.
Lombok is also gains more popularity amongst the young surfers for its various surf breaks along the southern coast of Kuta Beach. Many hotels In Kuta Beach, therefore, provides and arrange surfing trip to the surfing point around.
Aside from the natural attractions above, Lombok is also well known by its fine handicraft and jewelry such as traditional woven fabric, pottery, furniture, and sea pearls.
They are made in the best and finest quality by local people and that they can meet the export quality standard. This is also one of the reason why coming to Lombok.
We can eventually assure you that you can absolutely experience more than we can tell. See you around in Lombok !
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( 3 / 503 )Sunday, February 26, 2006, 10:54 AM
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Bali is densely populated island. Most of the population life in closely packed villages of 2.000 to 4.000 people on the fertile southern slopes of the island, along the ridges that carry the irrigation ditches. On these slopes it is usually only fifteen minutes walk from one village to another through open rice fields. On the northern coastal strips, the villages spread along the java sea. Traditionally the social organization of the islands was based on the village, with each village being completely self-sufficient, providing all the needs and function from birth through cremation. Recently, as in all industrializing countries, the cities and tourist centers are absorbing a portion of the population from the country-side and centralizing, to some extend, the flow of goods and service. The social organization of the villages is the one of the most unique aspects of the enchanting island. The village is very much communal unit, almost an extended family. ;)
The layout of a Balinese village and life of its member are closely tied to religion and the religious life of the people. The main community organization is the Banjar, which plans all ceremonies, including marriages, tooth-filling and cremations, as well as mediates disputes that may rise within the community. Every village has at least one Banjar, which have an average membership of 50 to 100 families. Each Banjar has central meeting places called the Bale Banjar, and the Drum tower of Kulkul made of wood to call the members of any meeting and any activities to be done in the village. [ add comment ] | permalink |
( 3 / 497 )Saturday, February 25, 2006, 01:35 PM
Central of Bali - Denpasar : the capital city of BALI, mostly the offices of government needs. Daily market
needs, shopping places, Bali Museum, Bali Art Center, Bajra Sandi Museum, and many more.
- Batubulan : Known for stone carving and Barong dance performance.
- Bona : center of palm-leave and bamboo handycrafts.
- Celuk : Center of gold & silverworks in the village and along the street of Celuk with its artshops
- Gianyar : the capital town of Gianyar district with old residence of the former Raja of Gianyar.
- Goa Gajah : ancient hermitage with a Ganesa statue inside the cave, often called the Elephant
cave.
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- Gunung Kawi : Ancient memorial of the Balinese rulers carved on a solid rock with beautiful
surroundings
- Mas : Well-known for special quality of woodcarving, painting, and stone carving made by
talented craftman.
- Mengwi : known for Royal Family temple of Taman Ayun
- Sangeh : forest of nugmeg trees with hundreds of monkeys inhabitants and Bukit Sari temple in
the middle of it
- Sanur : Exciting white sandy beach known as one of the main tourist resort, stunning sun rise,
restaurants – dining pleasure, bars, night life entertainment, handy-craft shops, recreation
parks, budget accommodations to 5 star luxury resort and villas choices to stay in
- Sukawati : Art Market with wide selection of Balinese artworks / handy-crafts with reasonable
prices
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- Ubud : Famous amidst visitors from various countries for Museum of Painting countryside living
and artist community
North of Bali
- Air Sanih : Tranquil beach with fresh spring pools beach and accommodations.
- Banjar village : Hot spring bathing-place with pool on the northern coast.
- Bedugul : beautiful Lake-temple Beratan with harmonious mountain panorama, flowers and
vegetables plantations
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( 3 / 502 )Saturday, February 25, 2006, 10:01 AM
Diving is an adventurous experience, that will capture your interest and imagination. The countless array of beautiful fish and exotic plant life will amaze you as explore the last great frontier on earth. The challenge of diving and discovering the “World Under The Sea“ is a fun healthy sport. You will be fascinated by the wonders of the world beneath the waters. While harmoniously gliding with the quite rhythm of the sea you can feel at once with your beautiful aquatic surroundings. INTRODUCTORY LESSON with POOL SESSION
This is a particulary good option if you have no experience in the water. One introductory in the pool followed by a dive in the open water, for those who feel a little more comfortable in the water, we can take you straight out to the open water, giving you the necessary skills lesson during the first shallow dive. These included all equipment, transportation , Dive instructor and cold soft drink.
PADI TRAINING FACILITIES
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As PADI Dive center in Bali, we strive to make your Diving Course here an enjoyable and pleasant experience. Those we have equiped our classroom, the full PADI integrated teaching system, including the complete video system, over head projector and full PADI materials. Earning the C-card is a three step process. First, you’ll participate in classroom and home study session/ Second . You’ll learn and practice essential diving skills in pool. Third you’ll apply your new skill and knowledge by making training dives in the sea, for 4 open Water Dives. If you are planning in doing a day or two of diving in Bali why not take your PADI advanced Open Water Course or try one of the specialities offered. Night diving on the US Liberty wreck should not be missed further your diving knowledge with advance, Medic first Aid , Rescue and Dive Master Courses plus night Dive, Navigation, Multilevel, Deep, Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist or wreck diving.
Here are some RECOMMENDED DIVING Sites in Bali for you to experience.
* NUSA DUA
Located close to Nusa Dua Resort, various species of sponges and fishes with richly colored corals that will satisfy event the most seasoned diver.
* SANUR
This dive is at Sanur Tourist Beach and for dives 2 to 18 meters depth. A stunning underwater environment, including table and trophy shaped corals and sponges, colorful fishes in profusion around the reef.
* TULAMBEN / WRECK DIVE
It is 110 km North east of Bali, at a beautiful solitary beach, with an exotic array of marine and underwater plant life. This dive is ideal for divers of all levels.
* GILI TEPEKONG AND GILI BIAHA
Located about 60 km, north east of Denpasar. This pictureresque bay is surrounded by majestic cliffs and hills. Ideal diving at 3 to 20 meters depth. The waters are strewn with a `full growth of corals and fishes which will surely guarantee an impressive underwater adventure.
* AMED
It is located 100 km east of Bali (Karangasem regency) and it is close to Tulamben dive site. This rich and varied dive site host a wide variety of fish and coral species. Your dive from the off shore towards the eastern point of the bay, or you can get a local outrigger
* MENJANGAN ISLAND
It is 140 km North-west of Bali from Kuta, 2 hours and 45 minutes drive. Additionally takes 25 minutes by boat to the Island of Menjangan. The underwater is stunning and filled with magnificent display, that will please any diver, and this spot is considered on of Bali.
* NUSA LEMBONGAN / NUSA PENIDA
One hour cruising by motorboat from Sanur, You will be surprised by the white sandy bottom and crystal clear water, assorted fish and under water life found in this spot.
Note : Package PRICES for DIVING :
· Nusa Dua and Sanur diving package is only one dive (1 full tank), and weight belt, snorkeling equipment, lunch box excluded.
· Other diving places, 2 dives (2 full tanks) and weight belt, snorkeling equipment, lunch box included.
All include transportation on sea and land.
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( 3 / 476 )Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 08:59 AM
There will be a "NYEPI DAY" / Silent Day for a day and a night on Thursday 30 March in all Bali region. On that day 30 March, No activities allowed. No travelling, no movement of transportation, no working, no lighting, no smoking, no sound, no cooking. Bali to become silent one day one night and no polution. No flight arrival and departure unless on emergency case only is allowed. The Nyepi Day is actually the celebration of the Bainese New Year. One day before Silent day on Wednesday 29 March in the evening starts at 7pm, there will be a parade of Ogoh ogoh in the form of giants / evil spirit to be brought as a parade around the village area. The ogoh ogoh is made of bambo skeleton in the form of evil spirit wrapped in colourful papers. It is used to chase the evil spirit away from the house compound / village.
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