Friday 26 August 2011

Wakatobi Islands : The Divers Paradise

An expanse of deep blue sea. White sands. Crystal clear water. Pristine coral reefs. Stunning underwater scenery. These are the images that define the richness and the beauty of the Wakatobi Islands in Southeast Sulawesi, which have become a new paradise for sea lovers and divers. Wakatobi name is taken from the abbreviation of the islands that make up the archipelago , andhere they are: Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, Binongko. Wakatobi is one second-level region in the province of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. The capital of the district is located at Wangi-Wangi. This district lies between 5:00 to 6:25 south latitude and 123.34 - 124.64 east longitude. Wakatobi region to the north bordering the Banda Sea, the southern border with the Flores Sea, the east bordering the Flores Sea, and west bordering the Banda Sea. Wakatobi has a land area covering 823 km2 and the area of , marine waters covering an area of 18377.31 km2 estimated.


How to get there

To go to Wakatobi, you can choose to use a ship or aircraft. Using the ships are cheaper, but time consuming, from Makassar to Wakatobi it takes more than 10 hours. So, put on a plane is a more appropriate choice might make the trip even if you do not like a backpacker.Currently, flights to the wangi wangi Wakatobi's capital, is available every day.  Express airline, flights from Makassar to wangi wangi once a day, departing from Makassar approximately 8:00 pm. These flights using small aircraft laden 30 peoples and will transit in bau bau. Flights to Makassar can be done with any airline. But, try to be able to arrive several hours before the flight to Wakatobi depart. If you want to be safe, it would be better to choose the same flight with the airline. The cost of Jakarta to wangi wangi with Express Air around Rp 1.9 million rupiahs.


TRANSPORTATION TO WAKATOBI

1.BY AIR PLANE (every day with EXPRESS AIR)
  • JAKARTA - MAKASSAR - WAKATOBI
  • WAKATOBI - MAKASSAR - JAKARTA
  • KENDARI - WAKATOBI
  • WAKATOBI - KENDARI
2.BY NATIONAL SHIP (PELNI)
  • MAKASSAR – BAU2 - WAKATOBI
  • Once a Month at the First Week
3.BY WOODEN SHIP
  • (BAU – BAU) – WANGI-WANGI
  • Every day at 21.00 departures from Murhum Harbor at Bau – Bau Island.

Arriving at Wangi wangi, you can start looking for accommodation by taxi or motorcycle taxi. Taxis in Wangi-wangi usually not metered, so it's better first taxi price survey by asking some of the parties. If you would like wangi wangi tour, a taxi can also be rented all day at a cost of about Rp 250,000.



TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN ISLANDS IN WAKATOBI
*. WANGI WANGI - KALEDUPA
Every day at 08.00, 2 hours trip,Depart from Mola Harbor at Wangi – Wangi Island.

*. KALEDUPA – WANGI WANGI
Every day at 05.00, 2 hours trip, Depart from Buranga Harbor at Kaledupa Island.
*. WANGI WANGI – TOMIA
Every day at 08.00, 3 hours trip, Depart from Mola Harbor at Wangi – Wangi Island.
*. TOMIA – WANGI WANGI
Every day at 08.00, 3 hours trip, Depart from Usuku or Waha Harbor at Tomia Island.

*. WANGI-WANGI THROUGH TOMIA TO BINONGKO
Every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday at 10.00, 1 hour trip, Depart from Usuku Harbor.

For ease of transportation, it would be better to choose accommodation in Wangi wangi. No need to worry about spending another region, because there is a speedboat or a boat can take you to other Wakatobi region, such as the Hoga, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongo.

Where to stay :

There are a variety of lodging options. The most inexpensive is to stay at home people, it will cost about Rp 50,000 per night. Standard hotel has a cost of Rp 150,000 to Rp 300,000 per night. If you want more luxury, the resort used to choose a price of Rp 500,000 to Rp 1,500,000 per night. Done with the affairs of accommodation, you can begin to prepare the core event, enjoying the beautiful sea.

As elsewhere, there are two alternatives, snorkeling and diving. If you do not have the equipment, you can rent, including a guide and boat will be delivered to the diving site.To find a guide, the easiest to contact the WWF office Wakatobi. They have a network to a few people who can guide to the submarine. There are several guides that offer packages, diving equipment, ships and the inn at a price of Rp 1,000,000 per person per day. In condition, the minimum group is 4 people.

With the package, you can dive in some of the best places Wakatobi, including Hoga, Waha, Tomia and elsewhere. In particular dive site, you can find fish that size is quite large Napoleon wrasse, including sea hares, various starfish and a definite diversity of coral.

What to see :

This national park has 25 pieces of coral reef with a circumference of the coast of the islands along the 600 km. More than 112 coral species from 13 families including Acropora formosa, A. hyacinthus, Psammocora profundasafla, Pavona cactus, Leptoseris yabei, Fungia molucensis, Lobophyllia robusta, Merulina ampliata, Platygyra versifora, Euphyllia glabrescens, Tubastraea frondes, Stylophora pistillata, throchelliophorum Sarcophyton, and Sinularia spp.

Richness of fish species that have this national park as many as 93 species of food fish and ornamental fish trade among argus spots (Cephalopholus argus), takhasang (naso unicornis), pogo-pogo (Balistoides viridescens), napoleon (Cheilinus undulatus), red fish (Lutjanus biguttatus ), rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus), Amphiprion melanopus, Chaetodon specullum, Chelmon rostratus, Heniochus acuminatus, Lutjanus monostigma, Caesio caerularea, and others.

In addition to diving and snorkeling, you can also enjoy the attractions of dolphins with Dolphin Watching or see panoramic sunrise and sunset at Hoga, one of the best panoramic view of sunset and sunrise. Seaweed cultivation can also be seen in certain places, especially around Kaledupa and wangi wangi.At night, dark sky also offers a sprinkling of stars. For those who like astronomy, Wakatobi could also be an alternative. In some areas, can still be found Bajo village in the middle of the ocean, despite the growing number of little moment.

If you really want to surrounding in Wakatobi, at least it took a week to be quite satisfied. Because the trip one island to another must be done by speedboat with a specific schedule that sometimes unreliable. Could have hired a special speedboat, but the pricing is expensive.

Just take a look for this video :



For more information you can visit :
Info Wakatobi

Sunday 21 August 2011

Bangka Belitung Islands : exsotism from the tin island

Parai Tenggiri Beach is a wonderful natural panorama and very amazing who visit here. Parai Tenggiri beach is  located in Sungai liat, about 40 km from Airport Depati Amir, Pangkal Pinang . The beach is quite flat and have a gentle wave. It allows the tourists to swim and play water along the beach. White sand and the green sea water. Parai Tenggiri beach is the most popular and exclusive beaches in the province of Bangka. At night tourist can relax while enjoying delicious drink and meal while enjoying the sea waves that hit the rock. Acces to get here is via a bridge with lamp lighting along the edge of the right and the left hand.


Another speciality of this beach is the large of rocks along the beach yard, with a variety of unique shapes, which can not be found in other areas. This makes the rocks on this beach scene even more special, and often invites admiration of visitors, the more value-added beauty of this beach.  From the top of the cliffs, visitors can sit back to enjoy the beauty of the South China Sea and a shady little choppy. At night, visitors can freely enjoy a night on the beach, the beauty colored lights of the sailing ships .


How to get there :

Just a 50 min. flight from Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta) to Airport Pangkal pinang.Flights available with Garuda, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air and Batavia Air.To reach this beach, from the airport, visitors can use various types of vehicles which can be rented at the airport Depati Amir. If you want to use public transportation, from Pangkal Pinang, visitors can ride public transportation kind of colt, majoring in Pangkal Pinang -Sungai Liat and  will pay +/- IDR 10.000. From Sungai Liat , the trip can be continued by using a motor rickshaw to the Parai Tenggiri beach  . To use this motor tricycles, visitors have to pay around IDR 50000.00 for the routes go-home. (august 2008). To enter  Parai Tenggiri Beach area, ticket prices charged to visitors for IDR 25,000.00 per person. This ticket, can later be exchanged for food or drinks in restaurants, at the seaside.

What to see in The island of Bangka Belitung :

In addition to the exotic and beautiful of Parai Tenggiri Beach we can still visit another attractions in bangka belitung islands

1.Indonesia Tin Museum
Indonesia Tin Museum is located on the street Janderal Ahmad Yani no. 17, in Indonesia. Before becoming a museum of this house is a dwelling house company , employees BTW (Banka Tin Winning). The museum is a place of talks with leaders of the Dutch Republic and UNCI prior negotiations, Roem Royen. Now this house is an Indonesia Tin Museum (August 2, 1997) and here will be known how the historical development of tin in Indonesia.

2. Lengkuas Island
Lengkuas Island is an island adjacent to Cape Coast Kelayang attraction. Distance from Cape Coast Kelayang toward the island with the boat engine takes 30 minutes. This object are located in the Sub-roofed. The island is famous for its lighthouse which is still standing, built in 1882 by the Dutch colonial government. Until now the lighthouse is mesih function well as a guide ship traffic passing through or out of the island of Belitung.

3. Tanjung Tinggi Beach
Tanjung Tinggi Beach is the beach at wedge by two peninsulas. Tanjung Tinggi Beach , which is approximately 2 km from Tanjung Kelayang beach , is a beach that can generate a "mystery". Visitors to the region as if it were filled with fantasy. The beach is shaped cove approximately 100 m long, clean white sand with scattered rocks composed of granite beautifully. At the end of the east, there is a pile of rocks that one gap to form a "tunnel" that can be passed. The air in the stone hallway was very cool, seemed the room air-cooled. Opposite this beach also has built "The Villa Lor in high point" with complete facilities which is the forerunner of the largest resort in Bangka Belitung.

Where to stay :

1.Parai beach resort and spa
A place that deserves to become the primary choice for those who want maximum service. With the concept of 4 star hotel service, Parai Beach Resort & Spa will provide the best moments for its guests.Parai Beach Resort & Spa, has 60 rooms with 4 different types. Standard Room, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Beach Front, and Suite Room.Convenience provided is also supported by the completeness of other facilities. For each room is also available complete with air conditioning, television and mini bar.This place not only provide 24-hour room service, but also Parai Beach overlooking the beautiful beaches Tenggiri with a fresh breeze, clear blue sea water, and clean white sand beaches.Parai Beach Resort Kawasan Wisata Pantai Parai Tenggiri Sungailiat Tel: (0717) 94888, 94555 Fax: (0717) 94000


2.Istana Pool Villas & Spa
Steps from an exclusive beachfront along Parai Tenggiri Beach, Istana Pool Villas Resort & Spa offers spacious villas with private pools. Featuring water sports facilities, it has free Wi-Fi and parking.The villas at Resort Istana offer privacy and comfort with a patio and lounge and dining areas. They have a flat-screen TV, DVD player and an attached bathroom with a bathtub.Guests can enjoy relaxing massages at the spa or head into the ocean for diving and snorkeling activities. Staff at Istana Pool Villas can provide business and concierge services. Istana Pool Villas Resort & Spa is a 50-minute drive from Dipati Amir Airport and offers airport transfer service.
Tel; (0717) 92888


For more detail  information , please visit :
http://www.visitbangkabelitung.com

Saturday 20 August 2011

The Most Top 10 Famous lost city in the world

A city becomes a lost town and away from civilization when its inhabitants abandoned due to wars, migration, or natural disasters. When the city was rediscovered, the city became one of the destinations and made a world heritage. There are many lost town that is now a bustling tourist in this hemisphere. Here they are The most top 10 ten Famous lost city in the world.

1. Memphis, Egypt
In this city you can still see the buildings of the pyramid which had stood since the reign of Pharaoh in 3100 BC. Pyramids itself is a family tomb for kings commonly referred to as the Pyramid of Giza. Although never defeated by the Persian Empire and Roman Empire, a few buildings remaining Giza Pyramids as one of the most interesting attraction for tourists in the world. Memphis or Nome is the capital of Ancient Egypt which is also the administrative center of civilization in the past. The city is very easy to find because it is located along the mid to lower Nile River in northeastern Africa or in the south of Cairo (20 miles).

2. Pompeii, Italy
Pompeii is a city of ancient relics in Roman times who was standing near Naples, Campania, Italy. Pompeii was destroyed and disappeared for 1,600 years by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. In this city you will be presented by the sight of the rubble that remained outstanding and where the life of the ancient Roman Empire once stood here. This place is also one of UNESCO World Heritage Site that you must visit while in the this Pizza country .

3. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Cambodia has a strong history of the Khmer Empire that once ruled the entire Indochina Peninsula in the 11th and 14th centuries. Around the capital of the empire there has been a series of unique buildings that used to Angkor Wat is the largest pre-industrial city and famous temple in the world. Because of its location in the vicinity of forests and agricultural lands near Siem Reap, Angkor Wat temple ruins partly overgrown with large trees that are rooted much. Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site to a packed about one million visitors per year.

4. El Dorado, Colombia
One of the most famous city of all cities in Colombia is the legendary El Dorado. El Dorado is a mythical kingdom that is found in forest areas of Colombia, South America. The city is led by a strong king and rich in gold and other jewelry. Aside from being a legendary city, the name El Dorado international airport is also used as Bogota, Colombia with IATA code Bog.

5. The Lost City Of Z, Brazil
The Lost City of Z or is missing, supposedly located right in the Brazilian Amazon rain forest is far enough. Several buildings of modern civilization, such as bridges and temples, once a feature of this place. Despite having a fairly interesting story and admirable, but unfortunately The Lost City is also known as Z Kuhikugu could not be found with certainty.

6. Troy, Turkey
Just like the story in the film Troy, the legendary city, this modern Turkey you will find there a history of hundreds of years old. Troy is one of the royal buildings that were found and first excavated from the ruins in the 1870's.

7. The City of the Caesars, the United
The city is also known as the mythical Wandering City (Wandering City) and City of Patagonia at the southern tip of South America. This city has never been found, and until recently regarded as an amazing legend.

8. Petra, Jordan
Who would have thought of building the kingdom could stand on a rocky mountain wall in the 18th century? If you're curious, could soon visit to Petra in the lowlands of Wadi Araba, or in the mountains around the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan. Around the building of Al-Khazneh, Petra, you can watch some of the camels that are running or even fall asleep at the crowds of tourists. Petra is known as Stone City Wall with its original inhabitants called Nabatean tribe.

9. Machu Pichu, Peru
If you are on vacation to Peru, Machu Pichu try to stop a well-known as Old Town or "the lost Inca city". From the top of the higher hills, you can enjoy the view of Machu Pichu that looks so charming. Machu Picchu is a location of the former Kingdom of Incan ruins high in the mountains and grandmother Urubamba, Peru which has a height of about 2350 m above sea level. Machu Picchu located in the northwest of Cusco with a journey of about 70 km.

10. Atlantis
Remember the story of a famous philosopher Plato who describes the progress of European civilization of Atlantis has been defeated? That said, the old city of Atlantis is lost due to natural disasters that befall him. Plato also noted that Atlantis lay beyond the pillars of Hercules and drowned when they lost to conquer Greece. Although not known with certainty, the location of Atlantis is believed to be in Turkey, Malta, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Troy, Al-Andalus, Sardinia, Antarctica, Sweden, Mexico, Indonesia, England, near Cyprus, the Azores Islands, Bolivia, the Black Sea, Ireland, Estremadura (Portugal), Isla de la Juventud, the Middle East, Crete and Santorini, Bahama Bank and the Caribbean, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde and North Sea

Friday 19 August 2011

Bali : Nusa Dua Beach

Vacation to Bali giving a lot of interesting options to try out new experiences, ranging cultural tours, nightlife, shopping, local and international products, to feel the thrill of water sports (watersports) in Nusa Dua Beach.
Nusa Dua beach store a variety of natural beauty with white sand and huge waves and tranquil blue sea. The beach is easily reached via the Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Legian and Sanur and has become a major tourist destination of Bali  who want to feel the tension of watersport. Various types of watersports offered by the management. On average each manager give the rates nearly equal to one kind of watersports. Such as parasailing, you can simply spend around Rp65.000 for the sensation of flying a parachute pulled jetski during one round.

From a height of up to 95 meters, you can see the beauty of Nusa Dua beach and luxury hotels are lined up around the beach.If you have been to Nusa Dua with some friends or relatives, feel togetherness play banana boat. 'Boat' banana-shaped with a capacity of four to five people will be pulled by speed boat about 15 minutes.


Surf fishing that will create your adrenal at sea. Feel Watersport also snorkel to see firsthand the beauty of the coral reefs of Nusa Dua above sea level. With a price of around Rp85 thousand per person, you can already feel the water sports that has become a new trend for the tourists. If you want more fishing adrenaline, select watersport diving for sea dive Nusa Dua. There, you can dive into the depths "of 10 meters and look closely at the coral reef, fish, and a variety of marine life at the rate of about Rp250 thousand.



When in Nusa Dua do not forget to visit Turtle Island (Turtle Island). The island as a turtle breeding center offers the feel of a benign view of fauna such as snakes, birds, and bats. This tour is suitable when you bring a family member so they can take pictures together in the middle of the fauna.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel

Nusa Dua beach offers several options to stay, one of the best place is  Nusa Dua Beach Hotel. The hotels that are excellent in the area of Nusa dua beach , Nusa Dua beach hotel has a variety of support facilities for tourists, including a spa, fitness center and swimming pool.
Location Nusa Dua Beach Hotel is quite taken a few minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Hotels that have been visited by kings and queens and presidents and prime ministers of other countries it has a total of 381 rooms.
Feel also the hotel's culinary tour with this five-star class. With five restaurants and four bars, you can feel the culinary Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, from western cuisine, Indonesia, and Bali, with an international class in every restaurant.

You can taste food with high taste and surrounded by the natural feel of a beautiful beach. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel also provides rental needs such as meetings and wedding receptions.

With advanced technology facilitated, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa provides seven meeting rooms for rent. While traveling, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel offers facilities for your office to hold meetings.
Built on an area of 9 hectares with lush gardens, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa has rooms and suites offer views of tropical garden carefully from the terrace. It was a sight that you will not get, except in Nusa Dua Beach.

To keep enjoying watersports on the beach of Nusa Dua, you need to not worry. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa provides a special booth for visitors who want to feel the sensation of each type of water sports.

The greatest waterfalls around the world


waterfall is a place where fast flowing water drops from a height through a steep or cliff. It is considered one of the most beautiful natural phenomena and the following five spectacular waterfalls that you can enjoy during  vacation.


1. Huangguoshu Waterfalls

Also known as Yellow Fruit Tree Waterfall, the waterfall is one of the largest waterfall in China and East Asia that lies on the River Baihe in Anshun, Guizhou Province. This waterfall has a height of 77.8 meters and a width of 101 meters with the main waterfall which has 67 meters wide and 83.3 meters high. Water curtain cave named "Shuiliandong" can also be found behind the waterfall. This allows visitors to not only see but also hear and touch the waterfall. Huangguoshu Waterfall is one of several waterfalls in the world that can be seen from the top, bottom, front, rear, left and right.


2. Angel fall or Kerepakupai Meru

Kerepakupai Meru is a waterfall in Venezuela which is the highest waterfall in the world with a height of 979 meters and the plunge of 807 feet.
Drops of water in a large-scale falling from the edge of the mountain Auyantepui in Canaima National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolivar State, Venezuela. Before falling into Kerep River, which flows into the River Churun, son of Carro River water will evaporate or be taken away as a fine mist by the wind.



3. Bridalveil Waterfall

Bridalveil waterfall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Ahwahneechee tribes believe that the Bridalveil waterfall is home to a vengeful spirit named Pohono guarding the entrance to the valley, and if the person who left the valley looking directly into the waterfall then they will be cursed. Being here, when the wind was blowing hard, the falls would seem to fall to the side and when the flow is small then the water will not reach the ground.





4. Waterfall Dettifoss

Waterfall Dettifoss Jokulsargljufur located in National Park, Northeast Iceland, not far from the Myvatn. It was in the river Jokulsa River that flows from a Fjollum Vatnajokull glacier and collects water from a large territory in northeastern Iceland. This waterfall has a width of 100 meters and a height of 44 meters where the water falls into gorge Jokulsargljufur. It is the largest waterfall in Europe in terms of discharge volume with an average water flow of 200 cubic meters per second. If you want to visit this waterfall, on the eastern edge there is an information panel which is managed by National Parks staff Vatnajokull to track down the best viewpoint.



5. Cascata delle Marmore

Cascata delle Marmore is man-made waterfall created by the ancient Romans. With a total height of 165 meters, making it one of the highest in Europe and the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. This waterfall has three parts. Located about 7.7 kilometers from Terni, a provincial capital of Umbria region, Italy, this waterfall is part of the Velino river, after flowing through the lake Piediluco. Alran water here flows into the valley formed by the river Nera. The flow of water set according to the published schedule. This is to meet the needs of tourists and electricity companies.

Wednesday 17 August 2011

Ten tips to get a good picture

Holiday would be incomplete without having fun with the camera. This seems to have become liabilities, wherever you go on vacation. In addition to immortalize yourself, take pictures also often used to capture the sights. For those of you who are still confused how to take good pictures, here are ten tips that can guide you in taking pictures during the holidays.

1. When we will take the pictures , do not even think this is good or bad , just use your feeling. Usually the feeling will give better results than your initial allegations.

2. If you are going to take pictures of people, do not use anymore the old tradition of counting "1,2,3, smile ...". Will look more natural when they do not know you are being aimed at him. So do it with candid.

3. If the sky was so beautiful, take a picture from the bottom and shoot your object (not necessarily human) against the background of the sky. Conversely, while it is cloudy and overcast, do not let the sky be a part of your photo. Avoid the sky as to avoid trouble. But take this picture when the sky darkened and rain, you'd be surprised how amazing the results.


4. Never remove photos from your camera, until you have to transfer it to a computer screen or PC. Selection of where the image is good, can only be done from a fairly wide-screen, not on such a small screen on the camera.

5. Everything looks good on photo paper, so do not be afraid to take pictures at random. The more random, you will be more creative.

6. Need inspiration in the target image? Frequently watch movies.

7. While on vacation do not bother yourself with the equipment 'war' of photography such as extra lights, tripods and more. All you need is a camera, eyes and fingers.

8. In photography there was never any benchmark you have to follow all the existing tips. Then make its own rules, its own style and be yourself is the secret key.

9. Especially for users nondigital camera, take lots of rolls of film. Elsewhere may be more expensive than in your town. If there is a residual film can always be stored in the freezer when you've arrived back at home.

anyway , storing such a film can stand up to a year or two you know! But do not forget, when removed from the freezer, do not immediately open, leave it until about an hour until the film reaches room temperature.

10. Results of your photos there may be a bit short though, is allowed for in the retouch in Photoshop. Who knows after you correct the result will be more cool than the original

Important gadgets for your travel companions

If you loved the tour events, gadgets are something that can not be abandoned. The existence of this little thing can make your trip. Try to maximize the functionality of electronic items that were taken so that you do not need to take it concurrently. This will also avoid you from the risks of dangerous, what more if your destination is not as safe as expected.Nowadays so many electronic items are very useful during your trip , and these are the most important gadget you have to bring in :



GPS

Highly required to carry this thing, especially if you are traveling by car. This stuff can get you out of trouble, such as loss of direction, find the nearest gas station, find an alternative path, and so on. There could also use a GPS application found on your mobile phone. Most smart phones have many equipped with GPS functionality.



MP3/MP4

Objects that are not likely to leave behind while struggling journey. Especially within long. During the trip these things become the best friend who can rely on. Mobile phones with certain types can also replace the function of MP3/MP4.

Calculator translators

Very useful when traveling abroad if you do not have enough time to practice the language of the country you are visiting. Moreover these objects can be carried in hand. If no, you can use the Google translator with the help of your cell phone connected to the internet.




Laptops / iPad

Although you are not traveling related affairs office, it never hurts to carry a laptop or if your tablet PC. Both can keep you in touch with family or relatives. Internet services are available to give you the ease and flexibility to acquire what is needed.

Tuesday 9 August 2011

SAIL WAKATOBI BELITONG 2011

SAIL WAKATOBI Belitong 2011

Activity theme:

"CLEAN OCEAN FOR THE FUTURE"

 Activities Objectives:

    Mobilising the potential use of cohesion in the region to improve the welfare of the community.
    Making Wakatobi and the Pacific Islands as a tourist destination nationally and internationally.
    Creating The Best Sailing Passage.
    Makes the potential of marine and fisheries in the Wakatobi and the Pacific Islands as a source of livelihood of the people and sustainable regional development.

Target Activities:

    As a model of accelerated development of cross-cutting areas;
    As a strategic promotional event of cultural, tourism and investment;
     Expected to have a continuing impact that encourage development of national economy, particularly the local area economy.


Concept Activities:

    LOCAL NAME SAIL AREA EACH YEAR showed peculiarities SBG HOSTS;
    Collaboration PROGRAM MINISTRY / AGENCY WITH PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT / KAB / CITY (HOST);
    ROUTINE ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN THE MINISTRY / INSTITUTION centered in WAKATOBI & Belitong;
    STAGE IS FOR ALL MINISTRY, AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENT & PRIVATE;
    SOURCE OF FUNDING: Budget, Budget & PRIVATE;
    Draft ACTIVITIES: OPERATING BHAKTI (CIVIC MISSION) ROUTING USING AND SAIL YACHT RALLY INDONESIA.

ACTIVITIES MAIN SAIL WAKATOBI Belitong 2011:

    Baskara OPERATION JAYA BHAKTI SURYA INTERNATIONAL CIVIC AND MISSION
    YACHT RALLY AND RACE
    SEMINAR ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
    CROSS YOUTH AND YOUTH nautical NUSANTARA
    SME EXHIBITION AND FISHERIES AND MARINE
    TOP EVENTS THAT attended by President of Indonesia, in WAKATOBI AND Belitong


OFFICIAL LINK : http://www.sailwakatobi-belitong2011.com

Sunday 7 August 2011

Thousand islands : Panoramic scene from the north of Jakarta

Its natural beauty makes Kepulauan Seribu as one of the tourism destination which you can visit.The beautiful view and beaches are as other beaches in other indonesia's archipelagos, but in simple way tao reach it , you only need to cross Kepulauan seribu to enjoy all the beauty which Bali and Lombok have. No one knows how many islands are in this archipelago , the only thing for sure is that you can see the beauty and great experiences . The wind blowing , oceans wave as well as the waving palm trees would be your companies bye the time you step on this island. Unforgettable delightful island resorts with luxurious traditional style cottages. The right place for relaxing, refreshing, set in a clear blue sea, filled with myriad of tropical fish among multi colour corrals.

For real lovers of sea, sand and sun. Kepulauan Seribu or Thousand Island consist of around 340 islets, including sand bars, accessible ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours by speedboat off Marina Ancol-Jakarta Bay. Here are some of Island Resorts, the beautiful places for your vacation. Escape to a fresh and clear environment, enjoy the nature both physically and mentally and enjoy the benefits of leisure.


HOW TO GET THERE :

KERAPU BOAT
Departure from Marina Beach Ancol at 08.00 morning , +/- IDR : Rp 30.000 - Rp 50.000 for one trip per person , 1,5 hours travel time . Notes : unreservation ticket, better to come early morning at 06:00 because the seats are limited for 25 person.

SEPA ISLAND SPEEDBOAT
Departure from dock 19 at 08:00 morning , +/- IDR : Rp 400.000,- per person , arrived on coconut island (pulau kelapa) and island hoping (pulau harapan)with travel time 1,5 hours . For reservation contact person is Mr Tono (0818718245).


What island we have to visit ?

1. HOPPING ISLAND (Pulau Harapan)
You can choose this panoramic island to make first step on Kepulauan Seribu. In this island you can do any activities on the beach such as snorkeling , swimming on the white clear water ,or just take a snapshot and other activities. There so many inns in this island , but unlikely hotels room . This island provide an inns as a rent home resident . Its usually have three rooms , 1 kitchen ,and 1 bathroom , and have an air conditioner also . It has cost +\- IDR : 400.000/night. contact person : Mr Rambo (085921277879)
If you went by speed boat and arrived in Coconuts island (pulau kelapa) , you can go to Hopping island by BECAK ( traditional transportation ) and crossing the bridge within.

2. Netherlands island (Pulau Belanda)
To get in this island you have to accros the sea with a large wave , so put on your life jacket for safety, this island is rather far from Hopping island. and the most interesting is you have to swim to reach this island at least for 15 meters along. Then you will be provide the beauty panoramic from this island .


3. Silver Island (Pulau Perak)
The clear sea water, calm , blue and green , with white soft sand , will spoil up your eyes , Its amazing places to release strees , or you can enjoyed the fresh coconuts water from the tree .




another amazing island in kepulauan seribu you have to visit are :
1. Bidadari island
2. Ayer island
3. Tidung island
4. Pramuka island
5. Rambut island
and many more .. enjoy your vacation on this island :)


Tips :
- Think safety first in every activities
- Use sunblock every daylight on the beach
- Bring cash money



 
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