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Jumat, 20 April 2012

Tourism activity in the Tabanan

Tourism activity in the Tabanan

When I hear the name of the Tabanan regency is located on the island of Bali, maybe your mind immediately went to a very famous tourist attraction that is Tanah Lot. Tabanan regency itself is located in west Bali.

To achieve Tabanan, most convenient way is to rent a car to the district. Or, rent a bike and explore their own Tabanan. Another way is to take the bus from Terminal Ubung, Denpasar, to Tabanan.

Well, in addition to Tanah Lot, there are also some attractions that are rarely visited by tourists from Indonesia. Tourist objects are actually a lot of foreign tourists visited. Unfortunately, a tourist from Indonesia are still limited to just visit Tanah Lot.

Here are some of the attractions.

Surfing on Echo Beach

Several years ago, access to Echo Beach is still difficult. Even the foreign surfers call it a secluded paradise. High waves become prey of surfers.

However, if you are not fond of surfing, just enjoy sitting on the beach is fine. Especially now that many cafes and restaurants with table umbrella on the beach. Want a more efficient, able to hang out outside the coastal area to eat snacks such as fried foods. Only then sunbathing on the beach.

Sunset is a great time. The atmosphere is very pretty with a beach full of towering rock. No wonder a nickname for Echo Beach is wearing the "Hard to Find, Hard to Forget".

That was then, now access to Echo Beach quite easily. Actually located adjacent to the Canggu beach. Villas and resorts, as well as shops selling surfing equipment already widely established in the area of ​​Echo Beach.

The streets in the middle of rice fields Jatiluwih, Tabanan

Tabanan district in west Bali. One of the famous sights are Jatiluwih. Unfortunately, there are still few tourists who come to Jatiluwih.

Jatiluwih is a village famous for its traditional Balinese rice field terraces. The village is located on Mount Batukaru. Cold air and fields as far as the eye could see would make the heart feel calm. You can go down and take a walk in the rice field.

Do not forget when traveling to Jatiluwih, a time to stop by the market to buy rice Penebel a picnic pack. Then enjoy the rice wrappers Arriving in Jatiluwih. Rice packs feels good in the cool and exotic panorama of rice fields.

Hot bath in hot water Angseri

There are several hot springs which are managed as a tourist place in Tabanan. One is the hot water Angseri. Well, if this one is not yet widely known by foreign tourists or tourists from outside the island of Indonesia balo.

Most visitors to soak in hot water Angseri are local people, especially locals. Hot tubs in enclosed spaces. Each room can seat up to six adults.

For use indoors, visitors cost you around Rp 10,000. The price of admission is separate from around Rp 2,000. In addition, there is also an open water pond where the water flows from a waterfall.

Observing Butterflies in the Garden of Butterflies of Bali

This place is rarely visited by tourists, except for the people living in Bali. However, many foreign tourists who visit this place. Especially, tourists who come with their families, including children.

The park is located in a room protected by nets. Visitors can see butterflies flying free. Even in the morning to watch the butterflies that are sucking the juice of flowers.

Butterflies in the garden came from various regions in Indonesia. Each month, there are butterflies that can reach thousands. It fits into the educational attractions, especially for children. The butterfly garden is located in the Village Wanasari. Entrance fee of Rp 15,000.

Cultural tourism in the Pura Luhur Batukaru

Bali is an island of thousand temples. There are many temples in Bali, one of which is Pura Luhur Batukaru located in Mount Batukaru, Tabanan, Bali. Foreign tourists who travel to Jatiluwih, sometimes also stopped at this temple.

Neither the tourists who do trekking on Mount Batukaru. The cool air and the splendor of Pura Luhur Batukaru, presents a magical atmosphere for the visitors. These temples have been built in the 11th century. It lies at an altitude and sometimes obscured by fog typical of the mountains.

Travel to Bali for Beginners

Travel to Bali for Beginners

A friend once said that is not ritually pure if not ever travel to Bali, especially for an Indonesian nationality. In fact, there is always a first experience for every place.

If you are planning a trip to Bali for the first time, here are some practical tips on planning a tour in Bali.

What rises to Bali?

Very easy to choose modes of transportation to Bali. There are many ways to Bali. The easiest course on a plane.

Promo tickets for under Rp 400,000 each way has a lot to offer. All Indonesian airlines have offered these cheap tickets. Make sure you order ahead of time, even a year before to get a cheap ticket.

Other path is through the land, you can ride the bus to Bali, especially if you live on the island of Java, West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara. The price varies depending on distance. From Jakarta to Bali usually around Rp 300,000.

When the best time to come to Bali?

Throughout the year a good time to travel to Bali. This is because Bali offers a variety of activities and attractions. In times of rain, you may visit the museum and arts center.

However, if you target the marine and coastal or mountain, then select in the dry seasons or months of low rainfall, approximately between April and September.

In addition, you should consider visiting a solid season or high season and peak season. In this period, prices will rise, especially for airfare, car rental and accommodation. The price increase could reach 25 percent. Solid season visit is in June-August and November to January.

Not only prices rising, this time was crowded with tourists Bali will be crowded. So get ready for the road conditions are more crowded and more crowded tourist attraction.

Stay in?

Well, before you seek out accommodation in Bali, ask first, the area in Bali where you want to visit. Typically, for the first time tourists to Bali will go directly to the south of Bali who was in Bali tourist centers.

Southern region is famous Kuta area. In Kuta many of the inn. Adjust the budget you have. If you are looking for cheap lodging under Rp 300,000 per night, you can look it up in the surrounding area Poppies Gang (1 and 2), Three Brothers Road, Jalan Raya Tuban, Gang Puspa Ayu, until Lily Sari Street.

Log into the small alleys of the main road like Jalan Raya Kuta and Tuban Highway, then you will find small hotels are cheap guesthouse style. Some even like a boarding-lodging at a price to under $ 100,000.

Want more luxury?

Star hotels can be found in the area of ​​Jalan Kartika Plaza, Jalan Legian, Kuta and Jalan Raya. The villas offer privacy can be found in the area of ​​Jalan Seminyak as Draupadi.

Finding hotel should be based on the recommendation acquaintance could ever stay at the hotel before. Or, if you are desperate to find a new hotel on arrival in Bali, just ask the taxi driver where to stay as he could recommend.

Must stay in Kuta?

If you are not too happy with the crowd and the typical frenetic Kuta, you can choose other destinations in Bali. Try the Sanur, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua is more calm.

All three are adjacent to the beach. Only the hotels in Nusa Dua relatively expensive because of the concept resort area. You can also choose to stay in Ubud area that seemed natural. But there was no beach in this area. Only, in Ubud Gianyar regency.

Gianyar has many interesting attractions, such as zoos, safari parks, cultural tours, mountain, up the coast. Another option is the area of ​​Lovina, Singaraja, prices here are cheap, both hotel and food. But the distance away from the airport, about three hours.

In eastern Bali, is the dominant attraction in Ubud Candidasa district with beaches that are relatively less crowded. Many cheap hotels and expensive resorts in the region. Another option is to Nusa Lembongan.

While the West Bali, you can try to stay in the area of ​​Canggu well known as a place to surf or around Tanah Lot. If you are lover of mountains and cool air, the area around Mount Jatiluwih or Batukaru could be an option. This area was relatively quiet.

What rises in Bali?

Public transport like public transport or called in Bali with bemo, relatively difficult. Fleet and watch a little uncertain. If you are familiar with Bali, and the bus ride bemo Trans Sarbagita can indeed be an option.

But if this is your first experience to Bali, you should rent a car. Variety of options to rent a car. The cheapest range from Rp 200,000 is included drivers, but not including gasoline. Price depends on type of car rented.

It is better you hire a car and driver services, in addition to saving time is not lost on the way, you can get advice on the choices of restaurants and tourist attractions.

Keep in mind, car rental with driver in Bali only for 10 hours. If you use more than 10 hours, then the tenant an additional charge per hour. To find a rental car is very easy, you can do through online reservations.

Another way is to find a rental car at the airport or some place to stay. Every rental car is usually set prices not much different. But you'll want to pass up a little survey to get the best price.

Another option is to rent a motorcycle, but the hassle if you do not know the way. It could also ride motorcycles. Negotiate the price to take you around all day. Motorcycles suitable option if you are traveling alone.

Could be an option to take a taxi to take you from airport to hotel or vice versa. Taxi in Bali is relatively safe, including local taxis Bali. Choose a metered taxi. You can also take advantage of the shuttle car facilities at the hotel.

Where to eat?

Want an expensive or cheap, like a typical local cuisine of Indonesia or foreign cuisine, all you can find in Bali.

However, be careful if you are looking for kosher cuisine. The most secure, look for a restaurant like Padang restaurants, cafes meatballs, and so forth. For restaurants, you can ask in advance for halal menus.

Area and Jalan Jalan Raya Tuban Teuku Umar including renowned for culinary tour of the archipelago and halal food. Also try Balinese food Jinggo a rice-like cat ala nasi Yogyakarta.

It's just rice, beans tempe, shredded chicken, and sauce. It is definitely acceptable and the price was cheap, only about Rp 2,000. But not enough rice to eat one if Jinggo.

How about stepping on offerings?

Sajen offerings or other offerings of flowers and coconut in a container (cymbals cider) usually placed at the entrance and the areas that often traveled. Often the question arises what if accidentally stepped on.

Actually it does not matter if you accidentally stepped on it. If you stepped in front of a store owner or keeper or where it is placed sajen, simply say "sorry".

We recommend that when walking, avoid getting over it, lest you accidentally stepped on it instead. Similarly, when you visit the temples or places that are considered sacred by local people.

Respect and follow the local customs. Use decent clothes. If you wear shorts, wear gloves or a cloth. Some places also require you to wear a sarong and senteng.

Do not walk in front of the person who is praying or taking pictures with flash during the ceremony were going on. For women, do not get into when you're coming months.

Culinary Tips Before Travelling

Culinary Tips Before Travelling

Vacation is not complete if it did not taste-tasting culinary alias. Try a variety of unique and delicious menu would be a target when you are traveling in an interesting place. Well, if you intend to culinary tour, note the following:

Allergy
Before you eat a food that looks foreign in your eyes, make sure you know the food is made from any material. If you have a history of allergies to certain foods, you need to affirm the waiter about the ingredients contained in these dishes. Neither the halal from the menu.

Kosher
As with allergies, make sure you eat menu does not contain ingredients that are forbidden. Especially if you travel abroad, such as Europe and the United States, are generally not kosher menus available. The safest way is to eat at the vegetarian restaurant. In Indonesia there are some areas that many do not serve kosher food. Make sure you are looking for shops or restaurants that read 'Halal'. One safe option is to eat at the Padang.

Eat Local Foods
Make sure you try the local cuisine. Find out from local people what is the uniqueness of cuisine the area. This can help tourism and local revenues. Complete with information that provides a restaurant where the menu.

Which restaurant is delicious?
Often when I want to try the restaurant, we will not hesitate to offer a sense menu. Therefore, before you travel, do minimal research on the Internet. Find out which restaurants are recommended. If you have not done research before, just look for crowded restaurants. If it is certain that many visitors had a good cooking.

Price Match
Display looks fancy restaurant, the menu prices do not necessarily expensive. Nor vice versa. For the price, do not be ashamed to see the menu first. Do not sit, just stand up and ask for the menu to the waiter. Just tell the waiter that you want to know in advance what the menu is presented. Then, peep the prices listed on the menu.

Travelling to the Ancol

Travelling to the Ancol
Although many people often choose the Ancol Dreamland Park, Jakarta, as a destination for tourism, it turns out there are sometimes less successful when traveling to Ancol. Sometimes it happens just because of trivial matters.

Call it like not to know transport to Ancol or so guests crowded around so lazy. Here are tips you need to know before traveling to Ancol, especially if this is your first experience.

Arrival time. Pick the right time for sightseeing. Weekends are peak crowds. Especially in the summer school holidays. If possible choose a time when traveling off-season visits. Know your vehicle is also where you will visit. Some of the rides you should not go when the rainy season.

So that you are happy to travel, come from the morning. However, you must also consider the operational hours of the vehicles in Ancol. While waiting for rides in Ancol opening hours, just come to the beaches that are scattered in Ancol.

Clothing worn. Wear shorts and a cotton shirt, so you move more freely and enjoy the ride while playing. Wear long pants and long sleeve shirt or dress just makes you work harder to move freely and even become sweaty. Should also bring sunglasses and a hat to block themselves from the scorching sun.

Wear comfortable shoes like sneakers, flip flops, or sandals of the mountain. Do not wear shoes that can make it difficult to walk and move freely. Do not dare wear high heels.

Find promo. Look for information about the promo price in Ancol. Ancol are issued on a promo price of school holidays. Chances are you spend less money than if you travel without a promo price.

Polar group. To be more expensive, come with a gang or group if you want to travel to Ancol. Some rides provide group ticket prices are much cheaper price. In addition, the Ancol is a more exciting sights when enjoyed in a gang.

Bring change of clothes. Some of the rides at Ancol related to water or sweat. Call it like a game at the World Fantasy rafting or some of the attractions at Ocean Dream Ocean. Therefore, do not forget to bring a change of clothes the next time you wear wet clothes. For Atlantis, surely you must bring a change of clothes and bathing suits.

Take advantage of transportation facilities. Ancol provides a variety of transportation within the Ancol. Call it like rent a bicycle and bus. Take advantage of the facility to reach the point of your vehicle. Bus to the Ancol and can get around you are riding for free.

If possible, you do not need to bring a personal vehicle. Especially if you are visiting in a solid season visit, so prone to congestion. Simply go up the Ancol Jakarta Trans. Then continue with the use of transportation facilities in Ancol.

Bring the necessary items. Do not bring unnecessary items when traveling in Ancol. Carry much luggage and do not bother to make us free. Just enough to bring a bag with items such as wallets, change of clothes, towels, water bottles, and packed. Do not forget to bring your camera to capture the moment trip.

The places can be visited. There are plenty of places to visit in Ancol. Starting from such culinary seafood lunch at Bandar Jakarta. Shopping at Ancol Art Market. Various triggers adrenaline ride rides at Fantasy World. Main water in Atlantis or know of marine animals in the Ocean Dream Ocean. Or, swim at the beaches in Ancol.

Child Safe Tips Vacation to Beaches

Child Safe Tips Vacation to Beaches

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Bring the baby to the beach would be nice vacation. However, surely there are some extra things to watch out for the little guy for fun.

Check out his review below, as quoted from CNtraveler:

How to quickly clean the sand

Playing on the beach of course your child's legs and body will be contaminated with sand. To clean it, do not sprinkle with water, enough baluri little body with the powder and the sand will easily fall out of his body. After that, rinse with water.

Bring beach toys

Do not forget to bring beach toys, like balls, tires pool or other games. If forgotten, you can ask for a small sand bucket and shovel to the hotel manager so that the children can play to build sand castles.

Keep your parachute pants

The wind is always blowing on the beach. To protect the baby's body from excessive sand in the wind, cover his body with the feet and parachute pants. Sand stuck to the pants is also easy to clean.

Use sunscreen

Do not let the sun burn the skin of the child. Apply sunscreen before going to the beach on the hands and feet. For the face, you should use a sunscreen in powder form because it is safer when exposed to your child's eyes and mouth.

Explore the Chilean Cultural Tourism

Explore the Chilean Cultural Tourism

Vina del Mar is one of the most popular resort in Chile, which offers beautiful beaches with friendly locals as tourists. What is interesting about this destination?

Regions Vine del Mar is situated on the coast of the Pacific Ocean just a few miles to the north of Valparaiso. In addition to superb beach, there are also several museums, cultural attractions and historical buildings. You'll even find an old castle. Here are some of the best sites when you visit the Vina del Mar, as quoted Thetravelerszone.

Artequin Museum

Artequín Museum is one of the newest attractions of the city, which opened for business in 2008. The museum has an interesting collection for those who view it from different ages. There are also some wonderful interactive collection that allows visitors to participate in the demonstration as well as some impressive reproduction of famous works of arts.

Caleta Abarca

Caleta Abarca beautiful is known as one of the many goals in Vina del Mar travel. This beach is located near the city center making it very easy to reach by foot. There are also some beautiful parks and in the summer, this place is pretty crowded.

Parque Quinta Vergara

Parque Quinta Vergara is a remarkable green space with the beauty of the place; colorful flowers as well as lanes for walkers. Inside the park you will find fantastic Vergara Palace, which houses the Museum of Fine Arts historic.

Museo Francisco Fonck

Museo Francisco Fonck offer a collection that focuses on Easter Island, and some interesting cultural rituals. In addition, the museum also displays objects related to the history of Chile. There is also derived from the Moai of Easter Island, located in the park museum.

Museum of Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Museum)

Fine Arts Museum is known locally as the Museum of Bellas Artes. In this museum there are 16 features a wide selection of art works of the century who came from Italy through the ages until the 20th century. There are also lots of local artwork.

Museo Palacio Rioja

The museum is located at the former family residence Rioja. This allows visitors to get an authentic look at how life in the area for the rich during the 1900s. There are household items and furniture on display, most of the directly imported from Europe.

Playa del Sol

Playa del Sol is a soft sandy beach and one of the most beautiful in Chile. The place is located next to the Pacific Ocean, on the outskirts of Vina del Mar travel. The beach is ideal for hiking and biking to walk along the beach.

Castillo Wulff

Castillo Wulff was originally established in memory of Gustavo Wulff in 1880. Over the years, Wulff made some changes to the castle and now has some impressive towers. This place offers spectacular views over the Pacific Ocean and the inside of the castle has a collection of art that is constantly changing.

Playa Renaca

Playa Renaca is one of the suburbs north of Vina del Mar travel. This is a summer tourist destination popular with many restaurant and hotel offers to the tourists.

Beautiful Beaches Caribbean Treasure

Beautiful Beaches Caribbean Treasure

Caribbean Sea has long been one of the best regions in the world when talking beach tourism. In fact, the islands of this region filled with some of the popular and spectacular beaches.

Here are some popular beaches in the Caribbean and amazing, as quoted Thetravelerszone, Sunday (01/04/2012).

Canouan, the Grenadines

This is a beautiful and secluded beaches are covered with soft white sand. Erletak location in the Grenadines, a small island in the beautiful Canouan. Grenadines is a sea of ​​pearl beaches in the south of St. Vincent. Canouan is the ideal place to visit any time of year with fantastic beaches and crystal-clear water.

Palm Beach, Aruba

This is one of the most popular beaches around the island, especially during the winter. With its white sand beaches, this beach is an excellent place for sailing, fishing, and swimming. It's one of the best beaches in the Caribbean and probably one of the best in the world.

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

Beautiful beaches in the Cayman has the longest beach about seven miles. The area is filled with world-class condominium in the coastal zone. This is a great place for water sports with shades of green and blue.

Luquillo Beach, Puerto Rico

Luquillo beach is located about 30 miles east of the historic city, the capital of San Juan. This beach is a favorite of locals because of palm trees and soft white sand. You will also find a picnic area on the beach and the area for camping. There are also colorful coral reefs surrounding a lagoon.

Grand Anse Beach, Grenada

It's hard to choose the best beaches in Grenada because there are nearly 50 beaches around the island is stunning. However, Grand Anse stands out because of their large size and beautiful white sand. There is plenty of room here to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the beach and sea.

Seven Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica

This beach is located in north-western area of ​​Jamaica and is filled with many adults are staying at a luxury resort. There are also some areas for people without any clothes on beautiful sandy beaches of this area.

Shoal Bay in Anguilla

Shoal Bay is the most famous beach in Anguilla. Beaches, colorful fish and corals attracting snorkeling enthusiasts from around the world to come. In the meantime, there are also tracks that you can take it down to a stretch of sand called Katouche Beach. This is another area that has been made for snorkeling and a picnic under a shady tree in the sand.

Gold Coast, Barbados

Gold Coast in Barbados is home to some of the best Caribbean beaches. Some of the most popular public beach here, is the Paradise Beach, Paynes Bay, Brighton Beach, and Beach Brandon.

Dominican Republic

Two of the Dominican Republic's most popular beach areas in Punta Cana and Playa Dorada. They are located in a beautiful location with many beaches. Punta Cana is located approximately 20 kilometers of beautiful white sand and lush palm trees while the Playa Dorada beach known for its soft sand beige and white.

Trunk Bay, St. John

Trunk Bay is a popular destination for cruise ships. This destination is famous for its underwater snorkeling trail that takes you along the colorful reef full of tropical fish.