Top Traveling in Indonesia: 2016

Santolo Beach

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Beach santolo some places the village cikelet , south navel garut city. Distance between go through time zone 3.5 hour. Endore by passing through 88 km.This is beach enough of the bandung city and region location a tour beach santolo. Existence beach santolo is plance fisherman traditional which about to go through with territory a tour which is beautiful .also place for fisherman donation fish boat , or boat which there is pameungpeuk. Beach and sea biota ,which activity a tour be able see. There is rented articles boat which except tourist for beach wave who sufficient exemplary. We could comsume sea food which fresh with presentation who sufficient .facilities who necessity tourist adequate have like as losmen, kosk souvenir or memento with price very inexpensive . Traffic lane out of garut city of beach santolo very insane and so beautiful ,we have to througt stripe be spread out garden tea and forest who still is good. Seat of emotions because we in making route mount an garden tea who misty thick with distance between 10 m. On this island shores in the form of coral so you have to wear shoes for walking. The view here is not less interesting to the main beach. You can see the waves hit the coast of the sea off the reef. Marine biota are caught between a rock cavities also be incredibly interesting and funny. With white sand accompanied by waves thundering quiet is its advantage for Santolo Beach. If visitors get bored with white sand, visitors can cross the estuary by boat with a price less than 2,000 per person. On the other hand Santolo beach, you can enjoy the beautiful rows of rocks.

In addition we can enjoy fresh seafood dishes with a simple dish. Traveler necessary facilities reasonably available as rentals, stalls for souvenirs are also available at affordable prices for travelers.

For tourists who want to spend the night, do not worry Because around the beach are available many lodging for the night. The rent was telatif affordable, around Rp. 100,000, - to Rp. 200.000, - per day. There are also specialty bamboo house that is located on the beach. Non-weekend price of Rp 75.000, - while the price of weekend Rp 100.000, -. The place is quite comfortable with a bathroom, overlooking the beautiful beaches Lesbian Santolo, and the bed in the form of spring bed.

In addition to eksotikkan Santolo beach, on the coast are also many who sell sea fish at affordable prices. Sea fish prices vary, around Rp. 20.000, - per head. There, the tourists can directly eat fish or burn themselves.

Commodity sea most numerous in Turkish Santolo is cob, layur, and squid. If you want to buy sea fish in a condition that is still fresh in the morning to go to the fish auction, ask the price of the fish and ask the same dimasakin sell.

For those of you who are want to adventure seeking a more exotic atmosphere to new places, try visited Santolo Beach, Garut. Garut is not only famous for its The Best Garut Tour Guide HDG Team Trip Planner & Event organizer, Cipanas Garut or Talaga Bodas but one of popular beach in Garut district is Santolo Beach / Pantai Santolo. Located in Cikelet, south of Garut city center or so-called southern Garut, mileage within 3.5 hour drive or about 88 km.This beach is well known in the city of Bandung and is a tourist destination. Santolo Beach region is a gathering of traditional fishermen who will be developed into a beautiful tourist destination. It is also an area for fishing activities as a dock (port) fishing vessel or boat that is in Pameungpeuk. Enjoying coastal panorama and marine tourism is an activity that can be done. There are also charter boats that serve the tourists to enjoy the pounding surf south coast which

is quite challenging. In addition we can enjoy fresh seafood dishes with a simple dish. Facilities required by tourists is available such as inns, souvenir stalls at affordable prices. For those who ever visited Santolo beach, Pemeungpeuk South Garut, may be said that Santolo beach more beautiful than Kuta Beach Bali. The impression arises when people looked up from behind the mangrove trees that grow in the beautiful seaside scenery covering Sentolo Beach. From the highway, people can not see the beach, as it is covered by mangrove forest. But after barging through mangrove forests growing along the coast, then people see how Santolo, indeed more beautiful than Kuta Bali. The seawater is light. The waves roll soaring, repeatedly hit the beach. The sound of waves broke the silence as well as eliminating fatigue, and stress. If you want to try out the beauty of Santolo Beach pelase contact the Best Garut Tour

Normal service through Garut Kota - Cikajang - Cikelet and Pameungpeuk, can be reached by using the public terminal Cicaheul Vehicle (disposable Bis) or terminal Leuwipanjang with ELF Vehicles (minibuses), pay Rp. 35.000, - and a 4-5 hour drive friends already got Pameungpeuk (Turkish Santolo).

As for the use of private vehicles (Cars) will be spent fuel (gasoline) around Rp. 75,000, - to Rp 100,000, - only, while disposable Motor (Pertamax fuel discharged only Rp. 25.000, - to 30,000, - only).

Using Ciwidey These - Cisewu - Bungbulang - Pameungpeuk mileage pretty far and there is no public transportation, but the sights around nicer, estimated mileage that through this route about 200-250 km and 7 hours of travel.

Beach Beauty Santolo, Garut, not least with the beach in Bali. Even at the beach there is a unique phenomenon that only occurs in two places from around the world, namely France and Indonesia. On this beach instead of sea water flowing into the river rather than vice versa. Believe?

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Raja Ampat Beach

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The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater biota. According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, around 75 percent of the world's species live here. When divers first arrive here their excitement is palpable. It's common to hear people praise God as they take in the remarkable scenery. Others prefer to remain in silence taking in the overwhelming sight of so many islands with crystal clear water that softly brushes over the white sandy beaches.

Get Around

Commonly, divers will join a tour and live in a diving resort during their stay in the Raja Ampat Islands. To access diving spots, please contact and use the professional diving organizers, who can be conveniently found in Sorong. You may rent a small boat if you wish to stop and make personal discoveries along the line of the beaches. You can also trek around the islands to find hidden beauties, like waterfalls and ancient caves.

Get There

If you are flying from Jakarta, you can take a six hour flight to Sorong with a stopover in Manado. Alternatively, you can join a diving tour in Bali and fly from there. Flying from Jakarta/Bali to Sorong, with connecting flights in Makassar or Manado are offered by various airlines.

There are also daily ferries available between Sorong and Waisai, capital of the Raja Ampat district on the island of Waigeo. The journey takes between 1.5-2 hours. There are also speedboats for rent at Sorong.

The sparsely populated Raja Ampat Islands comprise around 1000 islands just off Sorong. With their sublime scenery of steep, jungle-covered islands, scorching white-sand beaches, hidden lagoons, spooky caves, weird mushroom-shaped islets and pellucid luminous turquoise waters, Raja Ampat has to be one of the most beautiful island chains in Southeast Asia.

Pure, unadulterated beauty isn’t just what draws people here, though. Raja Ampat has good birdwatching, with a couple of species of birds of paradise present, and what many call the best diving in the world. Little known until the last few years, Raja Ampat’s diversity of marine life and its huge, largely pristine coral reef systems are a diver’s dream come true – and fantastic for snorkellers too. It’s like swimming in a tropical aquarium. In fact, the waters are so clear and fish so numerous that you hardly even need don a mask. We saw six sharks swimming around below us merely by peering out the window of an overwater hut! So great is the quantity and variety of marine life here that scientists have described Raja Ampat as a biological hotspot and believe that the reef systems here act to restock reefs throughout the South Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The four biggest islands are Waigeo (with the small but fast-growing regional capital, Waisai), Batanta, Salawati and Misool. The Dampier Strait between Waigeo and Batanta has many outstanding dive sites, so most accommodation options are on Waigeo, Batanta or three smaller islands between them: Kri, Gam and Mansuar.

Home for the next ten days is a luxury liveaboard confidently named the WAOW, an acronym for “Water Adventure Ocean Wide” – though they should have just gone for “OMG!”. Anchored off Sorong, she resembles the love child of the Black Pearl and an oligarch’s mega-yacht: 190ft of stunning Borneo ironwood and canvas sails pimped up with five-star comfort and state of the art scuba kit. Mooring alongside I can feel the hairs on the back of my neck prickling.

A nut-brown, tattooed figure grabs me by the elbow and pulls me on deck. “Bienvenue!” he says, welcoming the other guests, all of whom happen to be Swiss or French. I start to worry my schoolboy Francais won’t survive the trip but fortunately Jay and wife Kay, our cruise directors, are fluent in seven languages from English to Thai. We meet the crew and our dive guide, Hawe – 5ft nothing of bouffant hair and giggling enthusiasm – and have the three essentials pointed out: there’ll be 3-4 dives per day, free wine with dinner and “please don’t fall overboard”.

After a morning watching dolphins dancing in our wake we reach Blue Magic, our first dive site. Splashing in off the side I’m reminded of why I learnt to dive in the first place. The reefs here simply look like reefs should look – pulsing with fish and irridescent with colour. Having blown gigabytes of camera memory within a couple of days, I’m soon searching for a Safari style “Big Five”: giant mantas, grey reef sharks, the not-so-big pygmy seahorses, schools of barracuda and the “walking” epaulette shark which drags itself across the ocean floor on its fins. Amazingly, these are ticked off by day five, a testament to Hawe’s eagle eyes and Raja’s sheer vitality.

Back on board, time passes in a lazy sequence of mealtime bells, dive briefings and hammock snoozing. Exploring the ship’s library I find Alfred Russell Wallace’s The Malay Archipelago which

describes the very same “jutting limestone pinnacles and azure depths” that drift by outside. I realise that little has changed here since the 1850s. Thanks to its remote location there are barely half a dozen small scale dive resorts, with most visitors cruising through on a liveaboard like ours. Eventually the Francophone atmosphere begins to rub off and I’m soon saying “plongeur” rather than “dive” and have adopted “requin!” for “shark!”. Somehow the language of Monsieur Cousteau seems appropriate I’m not much of a morning person, but I did manage to drag myself out of bed at 5am one morning to see some birds of paradise near Sawinggrai Village. These birds (red bird of paradise) are only found in this little corner of Indonesia and are notable for their red wings and unnatural looking tail wires. After a short walk through the jungle we arrived at a clearing where we waited quietly for the birds to appear. We ended up seeing lots of them although they were quite difficult to capture on camera.

As soon as we hopped off the boat and onto the jetty at Pulau Arborek we were greeted by a group of local kids dressed in traditional attire. They performed a song and dance and then we walked into the village with the rest of the locals. I’m not usually a big “village tourism” kind of guy but it all felt pretty genuine. We ate lunch on the beach and had some free time to explore the island. The village is extremely tidy and the island is surrounded by some stunning water (the snorkeling just off the beach is recommended).

Raja Ampat, is a regency and groups of islands that located in the tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, precisely in West Papua province. Raja Ampat has 610 islands, which is only 35 islands that have been inhabited, the rest areun inhabited and even nameless. The famous islands in Raja Ampat are Misool island, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo island.

The area of Raja Ampat is often touted as the best reef areas in the world. The marine biota has beauty that can easily captivated by the tourists.

The origin name of Raja Ampat,according to local myth, is coming from a woman who found seven eggs. Four grains of which hatch into four princes who separated and each became the king who ruled in Waigeo, Salawati, East Misool and West Misool. Meanwhile, three other eggs became a ghost, a woman, and a stone. The names of the kings are:

War became king in Waigeo
Bethany became king in Salawati
Dohar became king in Lilinta
Mohamad became king in Waigama

Raja Ampat islands are the potential place to be the greatest tourism object relating their marine spots. Raja Ampat Islands, according to various sources, is one of the 10 best waters for diving sites around the world. In fact, it may also be recognized as number one for the completeness of underwater flora and fauna at this time. According to Conservation International, marine surveys suggest that the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth. The diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly to be the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.

The area's massive coral colonies along with relatively high sea surface temperatures, also suggest that its reefs may be relatively resistant to threats like coral bleaching and coral disease, which now jeopardize the survival of other coral ecosystems around the world. The Raja Ampat islands are remote and relatively undisturbed by humans.

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Komodo Island

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If you’re planning a trip to Indonesia, you should really look at putting a trip out to Komodo Island on your ‘to do’ list. It’s a part of Indonesia that feels a bit forgotten, away from the party-fuelled streets of Kuta and the resorts dotting the coastline of Bali. In truth, I’d begun to feel a bit tired of the Bali scene, feeling like I’d done all there was to do and seen all there was to see in Indonesia, but I was wrong! My trip out to Komodo National Park changed my view of Indonesia altogether, reminding me there’s just so much beauty to be discovered and explored. So, to help you visit for yourself, here’s my guide on everything you need to know about visiting Komodo Island and a few dreamy photos to inspire you to get out there and have an incredible adventure. The short answer to this is simple; it is absolutely, freaking beautiful! I could not get over the perfect blue water, dramatic mountains and gorgeous weather. Everywhere we went I just kept wanting to jump into the water and spend the day swimming. Komodo offers up a tropical paradise of dreamy islands, strung together by the Flores Sea. You’ll find it a total haven from the busy, party-wild streets of Bali, but with that same ‘anything goes’ vibe Indonesia is so well-loved for. Not only this, but Komodo Island is home to the infamous Komodo Dragon; equal parts terrifying and mesmerising.

Komodo Island is just one of the 17,508 islands that form Indonesia and is also part of the Komodo National Park. One way to get there is to fly from a major airport, like Jakarta or Denpasar, to Lebuan Bajo. From here, you can jump on a boat and set sail for Komodo Island. A boat is the only way to navigate these islands, unless you’re uber-rich and have access to a helicopter. Trust me, the boat ride is fantastic! It takes around 2 hours or so to get from Lebuan Bajo to Komodo Island, so you can do it as a day-trip, but I’d recommend you spend a few days sailing the area, if you can, as there’s so much to see and do. You’ll want to take it slow, jumping off the boat when you can and just really enjoying yourself in general

Our visit to Komodo Island was only a day trip, with us spending a couple of hours on Komodo Island up close with the Komodo Dragons. We arrived by boat and saw our first dragon as we were walking off the jetty, with the absolute beast of a creature having a nice nap on the beach. We were greeted by a group of rangers, who divided us up into groups of no more than 5 people and were assigned two rangers, one to walk ahead of us and one to walk behind. The rangers are armed only with a long wooden stick, which they use to bop the dragons on the nose if they get too close as the nose is the most sensitive part of the dragons.

There are a few different hikes you can do on the island, of varying lengths and difficulties. As it was such a hot day, our group opted for the short hike. We didn’t see any dragons during the walk, but we did see plenty of them down toward the beach. It’s hard to describe how you feel when you see them, because they do look quite docile but you know how quick they can move and how deadly they are if they get you. I felt weird when I saw them, but I never felt unsafe because there were so many rangers around us.

The National Park is a conservation area and protected, so it makes sense there’s an entrance fee on Komodo Island. The fees are subject to change, so it’s best to check when you arrive in Labuan Bajo, but it only costs a few dollars per person and a little extra for a ranger. All up, you’d be looking at around $10-$15AU per person to enter the park, be guided around and protected by a ranger. You can pay the fees when you arrive in Labuan Bajo at the National Parks’ office or when you arrive on the island. We visited in August and it was scorching hot, though it wasn’t anywhere near as hot as it can

get! I’d definitely recommend you take a lot of water with you, to stay hydrated during your visit. This is even more important if you’re doing one of the long hikes or visiting in the height of summer. You will absolutely need to pack a hat and slather on sunscreen. I used my little electronic fan to stay cool, which helped a lot, and just wore shorts and a t-shirt. You should wear closed-in shoes with socks, not just for the hike, but because it’s a bit unnerving having your toes out on display around the dragons, looking like delicious little sausages. I laugh realizing that it is unusual for these 20-30 year old backpackers to see a family with such young kids going on a ‘roughing it’ type of trip. We don’t really think twice about it, but I suppose most parents would.

I’m glad we are short-circuited parents that way.We’ll be sleeping on the boat, snorkeling, hiking, climbing mountains and, of course, trekking to see the Komodo dragons. Even the crew members where a little surprised, but open and accepting. My children earned their chops with our crew when they saw how well Miss I (age 2) snorkeled by herself with no floatation devices and when G (age 4) bravely jumped off the side of the boat, falling two meters down into the ocean with his Spider-man floaty. After lazying around on Gili Air for 10 days, we yearned for a bit more adventure. We booked a 4 day sailing trip with Kencana Tours. The following is our experience written day by day.

By the end of the stunning photography, you’ll be wanting to fly to Bali, take a boat to Lombok and jump on board to see the beauty of Indonesian islands. It was 4 grand days of sailing among pristine, “holy crap this is so freakin’ amazing” scenery. It’s not that I’m a great photographer, it’s that the subjects were so dang beautiful:To say it was awesome in the truest definition of the word is an understatement. This was our first travels of Indonesia beyond Bali and we fell in love

With over 17,000 islands, Indonesia has plenty to explore.

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Ora Beach

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Ora Beach is a quiet and tranquil beach where you are not going to find a lot of power water activities. What you will find is a pristine beach that opens up onto the beautiful waters that Indonesia is famous for. Many people enjoy snorkeling, swimming, sailing, sail boarding or simply floating on a raft. You can rent beach chairs and tents and some of the local resorts will also provide you with drink or food service but this isn’t a “tourist beach.” The area has worked hard to try and preserve as much local flair and natural beauty as possible. There aren’t many children at play here, this is a beach that has become a place where adults rest and recuperate. The natural surroundings invite relaxation and contemplation; Ora Beach is truly a good choice to restore your soul.You can reach Ora Beach by flying into the Ambon airport and then coming over to the Seram island. Last month, I went from Jakarta to Maluku by using Garuda Indonesia airlines. Got the ticket from Traveloka.com and in my opinion Garuda Indonesia has an excellent service. It took 3,5 hours until I arrived in Pattimura Airport. Then, I continued my journey to the Seram island. Seram is the largest of all the islands in the Maluku area and what is most surprising about Ora Beach is that for being located in the largest and most populous area – it has retained its natural beauty. That isn’t a fluke, not only is Ora Beach important to the locals but its main draw is to the Eco Tourist.

Here, you can find everything you need to enjoy a vacation, but you won’t lose your ability to explore the natural wonders of the Indonesia isles in exchange. There are more contemporary resort style places to stay nearby, but Ora Beach is also lined with small, private wooden cabins that let the cool ocean breeze in to relive the humidity and feature simplicity as their main amenity. The best way to reach Ora Beach in maluku is to hire a private car from the airport at Ambon Pattimura. You can also choose to rent your own and drive if you are feeling adventurous, but make sure to call ahead to your concierge to let them know you will need parking reserved for your car. Ora Beach is located right near Telahu Port, which is about a ½ hour from Pattimura. There are also public transportation options but those are usually not well suited to tourists. Before you leave Ambon Pattimura Airport it is a good idea to take care of all of your currency and exchange needs. While you can do that in Telahu, there aren’t any banking machines around.

There are many different places you can stay that are next to or right on Ora Beach that will range from more traditional hotel or resort accommodations to private cabin huts. You should always call and talk to the concierge about what is available where you are staying in regards to phone and Internet service, as well as food service. In Telahu you can find numerous cafes and small restaurants where you can enjoy Indonesian foods, as well as foods from international menus.

Overall, Ora beach is a beautiful place in the East of Indonesia. This is a perfect place for a couple, family or just enjoying holiday with your friends. Happy holiday.

Ora beach perfect for eco-tourism and honeymoon. A row of wooden huts line the white sandy beaches overlooking the clear waters of the Gulf of Sawai, and with a background of limestone cliffs and majestic mountains, covered in lush, tropical gardens. Ceram famous for abundant bird life. Of the 117 species found on the island, 14 of which are endemic Ceram.

When the weather is sunny Ora Beach scenery is very beautiful even at night. Imagine, you are sitting on the dock and enjoy the flickering lights of stars in the sky that shone like pearls. Do not forget to bring a camera to capture the beauty of the night sky at this Ora Beach.

The beauty is not finished until there, at the bottom of the sea is clear hundreds of coral reefs is truly amazing. Not to mention the small fish dancing around coral reefs. No need to dive, from the terrace only room inn you can enjoy the spectacular view.

Satisfied with the beauty of the beach, around the resort there are the hills that you can explore. The chirping of birds and the cool air is guaranteed to make you reluctant to go from there.

Ora beach resort, there are wood which is the only lodging on the beach Ora. Interestingly, at the beach resort is not located on land, but directly over the sea. So, when you open the room door in the morning, the sea water as if to invite you to play along.

Trip

The first step is to find a flight to Ambon Pattimura Airport with flights available from Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar and other cities throughout Indonesia.

Arriving at the airport, you can rent a car to continue the journey to Port Tulehu. The journey will take about 30 minutes.

From Port Tulehu, followed by ship Ferry to Masohi, Ceram. The journey takes between 1.5 to 2 hours drive. After that, two hours by car down a steep and winding forest to reach the small fishing village named Saleman. And from this village, you will catch a boat to Ora Beach Resort which only takes about 10 minutes.

Lodging

Ora Beach Resort is a family-owned resort in a secluded part of the island of Seram, and only accessible by water. Resort is located between the Gulf of Sawai, steep cliffs, forests and villages peak Salesman. Resort consists of 5 bungalows, 6 standard rooms and restaurant.

If you pay a visit to the heaven, be sure to bring enough money from Ambon, because there is no ATM or bank on the island.

Indonesia is extraordinary, natural beauty so abundant. What are you waiting for ? schedule your vacation there soon.

Where to stay when you do Ora Beach trip?

When you’re about to opt for an accommodation for your Ora Beach trip, most likely, you will be offered these three options of accommodation. I was confused with them at first, cus they all look the same to me. Hihi. With my (obviously) blunt consideration, I ‘helped’ The Frogs to decide that we’re goin to stay in Roneela Cottage. Simple reason: that’s the only accommodation equipped with air conditioning. Nuff said. *flipping hair To avoid any confusion, here I help you guys to decide where to stay when you do Ora Beach trip based on each accommodation’s characteristic below. When you stay in this accommodation, you can use most of its great facilities at all times. From chilling out at the pier to snorkeling to canoe-ing and even feeding fish from your own balcony (a friend said the fish is big and awesome there). Take endless amount of pictures cus it’s indeed a picturesque place.

For you who like live music, though, Ora Beach Resort is not the place for you. It is lack of entertainment system. No karaoke although karaoke is local’s most enjoyed leisure activity. And for you who is a princess ~~like me~~, air conditioning is not available in Ora Beach Resort. This is the star of the trip, also the first stop right from Saleman Village. When you see a picture with 8 villas on clear blue water and cliffs soaring at the back of it (like the pic above), most likely, it’s Ora Beach Resort. Many say it’s a little Maldives and as someone who hasn’t been to Maldives, of course I say

Goodness about Ora Beach lies on its location and its soft corals beneath their own beach. There is also a designated dining villa and a pier as well as canoe to be used freely around the area.

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Pandawa Beach

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Among all beaches I’ve ever been in Bali, I think the Pandawa Beach is the best! It has whitest sand and blue emerald water that will catch your heart (as well as your melancholic side). It’s just a resemble of paradise I have ever seen in many box office cinemas, and I cannot get enough once arrived and step on its white smooth sand (with eyes stuck at the green and deep blue aquatic sight).

The newly found beach located in Kutuh village, in the southern part of Bali island. Hence, the Pandawa Beach also known as Kutuh Beach. It is not so hard to find this beach. The beach is in line with other beaches in Bukit Peninsula, like Balangan, Dreamland, Padang Padang, Suluban, and others.

The access to this beach is easy to find. Just drive down an enormous “marble quarry” (that surprisingly man-made) ravine in central Bukit. You will find huge statues of Pandawas sit in a deep man-made basin in the ravine wall. Here you will catch an unforgettable sight of the white sand beach from afar.

Just like mentioned above, along the way before you reach the beach, you will find 5 huge white statues of Pandawa Brothers, the protagonist of Mahabharata story. They are Yudhistira (the eldest), Bima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sadewa. You will find these statues as interesting object of photographs and maybe you will catch there for a while. However, I did . I like to consume as much appetizers as possible just to save the best part, the main course, for last.

More stunning sight was slowly unveiled as we drove further. Finally we reached the parking area (that can be considered empty) and parked alongside several cars and motorbikes. You will be charged only for vehicles, not humans . We just walked a little to reach the very beach. Maybe about 20-25 meters ahead, thru a conblocked pathway ends up with low stairs. Not even forget to took photos.

Just a few steps ahead and we found some lounges under white umbrellas, where a few foreigners was enjoying their books (as well as heavenly atmosphere of this beach). I think we were some kind of disturbance for them because we can’t help to hold our tongues. We were so excited and maybe a lil’ bit “overwhelmed” with that beauty. Well, really sorry mister!

What I noticed about this beach topography: unlike other beaches in Bukit Peninsula, its not surrounded by rock and cliffs. The scenery shows extensive white sand to the end of horizon

Waves can be high here and you cannot swim the deep blue water in the left side of entrance way. People will surf here. However, water in the right side is rather green and swimmable plus really inviting. You can see thru the water into the sand under. Some of tourists did swim, but most of them only spent their times lounge and read a good book. That’s what I called heaven on earth.

Anyway, this area considered as “secret” tourist destination, however, it is not that underdeveloped. You can find some small stalls and cafes along the beach, and you can rent beach lounger as well. But you may not find any accommodation near the beach, thank God. Do not worry, you still can find resorts and hotels with beach scenery offerings in Desa Kutuh area, like Banyu Biru, Nusa Dua Retreat, or Villa Nagasutra.

Wanted to take a shot sitting here but didn’t because I don’t know where that puddle of water came from. Many birds flew by by the way.

David is already outside waiting for us when I’m done preparing. We head to Pantai Pandawa right away with my sleeveless maxi dress. Sunburnt okay. I didn’t bring anything to cover my body

On the southernmost edge of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, high above the Indian Ocean and the white sands of Pandawa Beach, yet less than 30 minutes from the airport, lies the magnificent Pandawa Cliff Estate, designed by internationally acclaimed Bali architect, Popo Danes.Together, the estate’s four villas, The Pala, Villa Rose, Villa Marie and Villa Markisa offer a total of 21 bedrooms. This, coupled with the superbly landscaped cliff-top gardens, extensive decked areas, huge team of professioanal yet personable staff and purpose-designed guest facilities, make Pandawa Cliff Estate a wedding and special event venue par excellence. The villas also share a sports centre with full size tennis court, squash court, gym and spa. Whether you're searching for hotels in Pandawa Beach on business, or hunting for a family getaway, Pandawa Beach hotel options are only a click away. Find hotels in Pandawa Beach with the location, star-rating and facilities you need. Narrow your search results even further by star

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Pantai Anyer

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Anyer is a beach town in Banten. It is located at Anyer, 38 km from Serang City. The beach is facing the West, so we can see the view of Mt. Rakata (the remaining / child of Mt. Krakatau that exploded in 1833) and the sunset. A beautiful sea sight with all activities such as Jet Ski, Speed Boat, Para Sailing and other aquatic sport, those types of activities can be found here, as well as sunset view from the beach and an old lighthouse at Cikoneng. A lot of hotels from jasmine to international 5 stars can be tourist best choices to stay. Anyer is a popular beach resort for Jakarta. Anyer beach has many unique enchantments. Its white sands amaze many tourists. They are so pure; we can feel the softness of the sands. The deep blue sea attracts many divers around the world because its various sea lives are so completely perfect. The sea breeze can make visitors' mind fresh, out of stress and enjoy. And the last enchantments that can make Anyer beach as the most favorite place to visit is the view of the legendary Krakatau Mountain and its historical lighthouse.

It is located in the west coast of Java about 120km from Jakarta. Sanghyang, 10 km off Anyer beach, is an easy diving destination for Jakartan divers who can only spare a weekend. This volcanic island offers white carbonate-sand beach and a wealth of underwater life, while Anyer offers a gorgeous sunset.

Carita Anyer Beach Condominium is a vacation home located in Carita in the region of Banten and featuring a garden with a terrace. The property features views of the sea and is 32.2 km from Anyer. Free private parking is available on site.

The kitchen features a microwave, a refrigerator and a stovetop and there is a private bathroom. A TV is provided.

Ski equipment is available at the property and the area is popular for skiing. Guests can enjoy various activities in the area, including diving and fishing.

The town was a considerable port in the 19th century,but was completely destroyed by the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa. The present settlement still houses the Cikoneng Lighthouse built by Dutch government two years later as a memorial for the townspeople killed by the eruption.It was also the starting point of the Great Post Road, built by the Dutch in the nineteenth century, which ran around 1,000 kilometers (620 mi) to the eastern tip of Java. Off the coast of Anyer is the island Pulau Sangiang, an uninhabited island with vast areas of untouched jungle. The area is also known for coral formations swarming with tropical fish.

Anyer Beach is a tourist attraction with hot swimming water, a hotel and rental of resting sheds, boats, four-wheeled motorcycles, water scooter and a banana boat.

Plans around 2011 proposed that the Sunda Strait Bridge, an ambitious megaproject scheduled to start in 2014, would stretch from Anyer across the Sunda Strait to Lampung in South Sumatra. We all do it. Spend our days dreaming of picturesque getaways, that is. It would be difficult not to. Especially when everyday life starts to feel hectic and overwhelming. Suddenly a beautiful beach view becomes the ultimate break. You deserve to get away from it all. To ditch those responsibilities at work and embrace a vacation full of sunshine and laughter. The best place to make it happen? Anyer. This Indonesian town is known for its incredible beach, stunning sunsets, and laid-back vibe. Leave your worries behind and spend some time in Anyer. Here are some of the things you can do during your very own spectacular getaway. Head To The Beach. There is no better way to enjoy your vacation than by heading to the beach. Anyer Beach is a popular spot for both tourists and locals to visit. It boasts breathtaking views (you will love the soft white sand and dark blue water) as well as countless beach activities. One of the most popular things to do in the area is to go snorkelling or diving. This is because Anyer is known for its coral formations and many species of tropical fish. Lessons are available for both. The fun does not end there. There are also banana boats to ride, as well as water scooters and jet skis. Other activities include Para Sailing, swimming, and beach volleyball. Or you can just lie out and work on your tan. The choice is yours. Just make sure you stay at the Aston Anyer Beach Hotel. A helpful travel tip?

Check Out The Local Restaurants. You want your vacation to be incredible. It can be. All it takes are some standout meals. Thankfully finding great food is easy in Anyer. The beachfront area has many different restaurants and cafes to enjoy. There are also plenty of fantastic restaurants in town. So you can take your pick! Try asking locals or speak to the concierge at your hotel for restaurant recommendations. Or you can try out one of the following. Midori Japanese, Kembang Sari Restoran, and Pondok Lesehan Ikan Bakar BM are all well known spots. Each has their own unique dishes on offer. However, they all have one thing in common: amazing food.

Enjoy All Of The Incredible Sights. Some travel destinations are more popular than others. Well there is a reason that so many travellers love to visit Anyer. The views! There is of course the amazing beach to see. It has gorgeous white sand, breathtaking blue water, and an endless landscape. That is only the beginning. Anyer is actually quite close to Serang City. (There are only about 38 km separating Anyer from Serang City.) That means visitors to the area can actually see Mount Rakata in the distance. It is the perfect addition to an already beautiful sight. So, let the incredible town of Anyer, Indonesia inspire you. This is your chance to live life fully. Take pictures, fall in love with nature, and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.

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Explore the tourist attractions in Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta like treading an endless road. Endless.

When we're tired of visiting tourist places are too crowded, we still have many options for exploring new places are probably still unknown to people.

Along the coast, including the new tourist attraction was opened by the district government Gunungkidul, can be seen from the road leading to the beach which is in the form of a cast block. And if you look around this beach will look neat palm trees lined along the beach took beautify the elegance of this beach, absolutely - absolutely beautiful beach.

Along the coast have similar characteristics to Kuta Beach in Bali. Besides having a long coastline, white sand stretching also meets the seaside. According to the story there, giving the word "All" is due this beach has the longest coastline among the beaches in Gunung Kidul.

In addition to the quiet beach atmosphere, as a new tourist sites along the coast are also still really beautiful, natural and clean. On the Beach Along there are also historic sites that Banyusepuh. As the name implies meaning washed with water, then this place that had a spring that used to bathe or wash. Use of this place is said to be used by the trustees to bathe inheritance. The site is now a puddle of dry overgrown, so if they do not ask their existence to locals then the tourists is hard to find these sites.

In some places there are also huts where local people live and planting around the site. You will see two hills on the slopes used for farming by local masyaratkat like planting corn, soybeans and others. When low tide, the rocks will appear dibibir beach is a habitat of a variety of marine life. The visitors can find shellfish, small fish, starfish, seaweed, sea urchins and seaweed on the sidelines of the reef.

Along the coast that are in Tanjungsari, Gunung Kidul including beaches still new and not too crowded. Despite the fact that, this beach including beach which has a long coastline. Probably the longest in Gunung Kidul

Because of the length of shoreline Along the beach, there are some people who call this beach as Kuta Beach past. As we know, Kuta (Bali) is the beach which has the longest coastline in Bali, Indonesia may also

Along the coast is different from Kuta Beach. This beach does not have a festive and glittering nightlife like in Kuta. Along the beach is a beach is always lonely every night to come. There is no cafe or bar. There are no villas or place of any

Along the coast is also not a famous beach. Although in reality, this beach has a charm which can then compete with any shore. With a long coastline along the white sand, the beach is rightly an option for those who like a picnic to the beach. For you who live in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas, do not have far to Eastern Indonesia to enjoy the beauty of the white sandy beach. Karna Gunung Kidul also have much choice. One of them is this Along Beach

As other beaches in Gunung Kidul, Turkish Throughout also surrounded by coral hills were black and grim. Waves on the beach is not too grim but sudak enough to run selanjar board. Many activities can we do in Beach Along

The locals use the time when low tide to hunt seaweed, shellfish and other sea creatures for their own consumption or can be processed and resold. Residents provide refreshments local seafood found around the edge of the beach under the huts roofed with dried leaves very exotic.

You will also see the two slopes of the hill people use for farming such as planting corn, soybeans and others where no community in the area to build huts for their own residence.

Corals will appear on the shoreline which is the habitat of a diversity of marine life when the sea water was receding. The visitors can find small fish, shellfish, anggang sea urchins, starfish and seaweed contained in holes or depressions in the rock.

If we want to explore further Along the beach, we'll find a historic site that is Banyusepuh. The site is in the form of springs that supposedly once used by the trustees to wash heritage. However, the existence of this site would not we know if we do not ask the locals because the place now the only remaining dry puddle overgrown weeds

According to its name because it has the longest coastline among among other coastal beaches in Gunung Kidul district. The beach is in line with Sundak beach, Kukup, Baron offering a view of the beauty of the beach with white sand stretching along the coast add to the beauty of this beach. This beach including a new tourist attraction was opened by the district government Gunungkidul visible from the road leading to the beach which is in the form of a cast block. However, if you navigate to the view around this beach will look neat palm trees lined along the beach took beautify the elegance of this beach. When low tide you will be able to see the corals appear dibibir sloping beach is a habitat of a variety of marine life. The visitors can find shellfish, small fish, starfish, sea anggang, sea urchins and seaweed contained in hollows or holes in the rock. In a state that is usually the sea receded local residents use the time to hunt get seaweed, shellfish and other for their own consumption or further processed and

resold. Some huts are roofed with dried leaves standing in some places around the coast provides a variety of foods and beverages that provide a variety of seafood. In some places there are also huts where local people live and planting around the site. You will see two hills on the slopes used for farming by local masyaratkat like planting corn, soybeans and others. On the Beach Along there are also historic sites that Banyusepuh. As the name implies meaning washed with water, then this place that had a spring that used to bathe or wash. Use of this place is said to be used by the trustees to bathe inheritance. The site is now a puddle of dry overgrown, so if they do not ask their existence to locals then the tourists is hard to find these sites.

In this place, we can also get souvenirs made from sea shells. Some residents who live on the coast make various handicrafts made from shells. The craft can be shaped chariot, barong, scarecrows, tongs.

If you can look for shells themselves on the beach then you can collect your own findings and process it further. Arriving home, you can start your discovery of the shell process by immersing in a 90% alcohol mixed with tobacco or mint. After a day soaked overnight, scrub the shells gently removes the outer layer that will be in the form of chalk so that only a middle layer only. Rubbing will next create the shell of womanly glow.

locations

Along the coast is located in Kemadang, Tanjungsari, Gunung Kidul Regency, Yogyakarta. The beach is located about 1 km east coast and west coast Kukup Drini.

Access

Title - Piyingan - Patuk - Sambipitu - Air Force air base in Ivory - Siyono - Wonosari - Baron Road - Tanjungsari - Baron Per3an entrance area to the East Coast - The entrance to the East Kukup beach - Beach Along.

Ticket price

Tickets 8 beach tour packages: Baron, Kukup, Throughout, Drini, Krakal, Sundak, Pulang Syawal and Poktunggal Rp. 4.000, -. (January 2014)

Amenities

Facilities available at the beach Along quite complete which includes restaurants and some places can be rented for overnight lodging at this beach.

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Sawarna Beach

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The tourism village of Sawarna is the entry point to this natural wonder. As you enter the village, you will be greeted by lush green paddy fields, serene village ambience, and refreshing breezes. Sawarna

Beach is located at Gendol, Bayah District, Lebak Regency, in the province of Banten, Jakarta's neighbour to the capital's west. Sawarna Beach offers a host of natural wonders such asits rushing river, lush forest, rocky hills, caves, and more. The beautiful landscape is also shrouded in the myth of “Nyi Roro Kidul”, the mythical Queen of the South Seas, besides being replete with the history of coal exploitation in the nearby areas of Bayah and Lebak. Overlooking the vast open Indian Ocean, featuring crystal clear blue water and stretches of white sandy beach, shaded by beautiful rows of sheltering trees, the Sawarna Beach is without a doubt one of the most beautiful beaches in the province of Banten. The beauty of Sawarna beach is truly captivating. Those who enjoy surfing will also find the waves at Sawarna quite challenging. Its barreling waves have managed to attract surfers from all over the globe including those from USA, Australia, Japan, and Korea.

Beneath the surface, the underwater beauty of Sawarna also makes it a perfect place for snorkeling. Here, you can find most colorful coral reefs and various species of tropical fish. Some of the best spots for snorkeling are at Ciantir Beach, Tanjung Layar Beach, Karang Bokor Beach, Karang Seupang Beach, Karang Traraje Beach, and Legon Pari Bay. Aside from its stunning beaches, Sawarna also offers fascinating adventure opportunities in some of its spectacular caves, such as the Lalay Cave, the Sikadir Cave, Cimaul Cave, Singalong Cave, and Pasir Tangkil Cave. The caves at Sawarna are Karst caves that were formed during the early Miocene period.

Get There

To reach Sawarna Beach, you can take the route from Serang to Pandeglang-Malimping-Bayah-Sawarna, or alternatively Rangkasbitung-Cileles-Gunung Kencana-Malimping-Bayah-Sawarna. From the capital city of Jakarta, you can take the toll road from Tomang to Serang. From Serang, you can head to Saketi, in Pandeglang.

Another alternative is to take the public bus from Jakarta to Pelabuhan Ratu in Sukabumi. From Pelabuhan Ratu, there are mini buses that can take you straight to Sawarna which charges around Rp 35,000. These minibuses follow the route Pelabuhan Ratu-Cikuray-Cibeber-Bayah.

From the city of Bogor, in West Java, you can also reach Sawarna via Cilograng to Pelabuhan Ratu which is approximately about 145 km. This is the route used by public buses from Bogor. From Pelabuhan Ratu you can take another bus to Bayah Terminal. From Bayah there are jeeps that can take you to Sawarna through a bit of relatively rough roads. Do remember that these jeeps only operate until 05:00 pm, so you need to be there beforehand. Sawarna is a village in the district Bayah, in the regency of Lebak. Lebak is a large regency that mostly consists of jungle. To get from Sawarna to the regency capital Rangkasbitung, in the north of the regency, requires travelling more than 100 km. Sawarna is about 40 km to the west from the more well-known beach town of Pelabuhan Ratu. I arrived at Sawarna beach stiff and exhausted after a heavy seven hour car ride from Jakarta. I desperately needed to stretch and snap my bones back into their proper place. In fact, what I really needed was a massage, but that just wasn’t going to happen, so I settled for arching my back while breathing in the crisp sea air.

It was still at least an hour until dawn, so we decided to drop off our bags at the hostel. Thirty minutes later we turned to Sawarna beach to watch a beautiful sunrise. After such a long all night car journey this was just a magical way to start the day. The sunrise was spectacular, and as we sat motionless and exhausted, we watched the sky go through shades of purple, red, orange and yellow, before eventually settling on blue. We spent the next few hours exploring Sawarna beach and simply relaxing; listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and rolling up the beach. If you come here you can’t miss the fact that Sawarna beach is popular with surfers and before we left a couple of locals decided to try their luck with the morning waves. The countryside surrounding Sawarna beach is as beautiful as the unspoiled beach itself. Emerald green paddy fields spread out across the rolling hills and are cut up by patches of forest. There are caves to explore, rutted country paths to wander along and plenty of friendly people and smiling children to talk to. Coming to places like Sawarna beach gives you a great sense of the beauty of rural Java. There are three alternative access to reach Sawarna beach. The first track is from Serang to Malimping and then go to Sawarna Bayah. While the second track is from Serang to Rangkas Bitung to Kencana Mountain and Malimping until Bayah. Or the third alternative track from Bogor to Pelabuhan Ratu and then go to Sawarna. The approximately travel time is about 7 to 8 hours from Jakarta City by car.

To reach Sawarna from Jakarta, travelers can go to Karang Hawuh in Pelabuhan Ratu, which can be reach about 6 hours from Jakarta by car and then continue the track from Karang Hawuh to Sawarna with about 2 hours drive. It is a very long track, because we have to go through some steep mountain road and damage winding roads as well.

For information, if you want accommodation or homestay, rate per night ranges start from $7.5 to $15. While car care, charged for $2. To entering Sawarna beach, you must cross a suspension bridge and walk by foot about 1.5 km. The journey to Sawarna is definitely an extraordinary and a tough journey. But then it all paid off, once you see how magnificent and gorgeous Sawarna is. There are two recommended places that you must visit if you come to Sawarna

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