The Mediterranean hosts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Italy's beach resorts attract more and more tourists year after year, for it is said the Italian beaches are like treasures to discover and behold. The beach resorts were home to many tourists during the summer season, today many now claim this their year round home. The wonders of sea air provide some of the healthiest fresh air, known for their regenerative properties; the sea air is a relief and a healthy escape from city life.Riccione (Emilia-Romagna) Italy is a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Tunisia. Its 7,600 km of coastline have some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, the Ligurian Sea, the Sardinian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the west the Sicilian Sea, and the Ionian Sea in the south and the Adriatic Sea in the east.
After exploring the cities, touring the lakes and walking in the mountains, the beaches are the perfect place to relax, unwind and reflect. Most of the year the beaches are sunny, and with 7,600 miles of shoreline bordering Italy and its islands, you can easily find waters where the temperatures are ideal for swimming. Miles upon miles of golden, sun drenched sand, in some places up to 1 km deep. The sea welcomes the sun seeker in comfort and style. An array of colours, which one can quickly identify by the rows of neatly laid out sun umbrellas and deck chairs, which seem to almost dot the entire seashore
At the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, lies one of the most interesting cities in eastern Andalusia. An impressive Andalusian legacy meets architectural gems from the Renaissance and the most modern facilities, typical of the 21st century.
Because it was the last city reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, Granada has an unmistakable Arab flavour. Its cuisine, crafts and urban layout are a consequence of the city's glorious history. Fountains, viewpoints and Cármenes, the villas surrounded by gardens typical of the city, add to Granada's unforgettable charm. Not in vain was one of its oldest districts, the Albaicín, declared a World Heritage Site, together with the Alhambra and the Generalife. An important cultural centre for centuries, both during Muslim and Christian rule, nowadays the city boasts an enviable calendar of cultural and leisure events. Music, cinema and theatre seasons and festivals are listed, along with permanent and temporary exhibitions ranging over all fields of knowledge. Old Renaissance palaces are home to seminars, conferences and debates, while the most innovative infrastructures are ready for the bigger events.
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city that incorporates in its urban street pattern Roman remains, medieval districts and the most beautiful examples of Modernism and 20th century avant-garde art. Not for nothing were the emblematic buildings of Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Luis Doménech i Montaner declared to be World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Of Roman origin, Barcelona's long history and economic dynamism have provided it with an impressive cultural heritage, shown in the conservation of its rich historic and artistic heritage and in the encouragement of the newest artistic trends. Its long cultural agenda will lead the visitor through museums, exhibitions, outdoor sculptures and an extensive calendar of music, theatre, and dance.
Popular culture also has a presence in this city, which does not forget deeply-rooted traditions, such as the Mercè Festival, or the holiday celebrations in the districts of Gràcia, Sants, or Poblenou, all excellent opportunities to get to know the more festive side of Barcelona.
Tradition and modernity are also responsible for shaping its innovative and imaginative cuisine, which is based on organically grown produce, fresh fish, sausages and olive oil. Home-made pastries, and sparkling wines will round off a merely superficial approach to Barcelona's culinary culture.
In order to attract tourists visit to Palembang, South Sumatra (South Sumatra), the Office of Tourism is producing special film about the excellent tourism in tis area.
Movies that are made that includes 21 tourism mainstay of Palembang.
Each tourism can be witnessed in the movie, such as the history of each of them about the history of development Ampera bridge, the capacity and the length of the road across the region with Ilir Ulu City Pempek this
The torism film of Palembang is important as an effort to promote the attractiveness of Palembang. Movies produced in three language versions, namely Indonesia, the UK, and China.Film was made with the concept of the campaign that the elements of history, art, and local culture.
In the year 2008, tourist visits to Palembang reach 2.9 million people who dominated domestic tourists. This year 2009, the number of tourists be targeted increase. Local government also endeavored to improve the various facilities and tourism facilities in the city's pledge, despite limited funds.
Travel Error can occur in anyone, even on the most experienced. Fodors.com discussion forum participants to share their experiences about what should and should not be done while in the trip.
01. Carefully read the date and time before making a flight booking.
02. Do not rage and check where you sit in the flight.
03. Never delay a trip to a place that values are down rate.
04. Do not cancel your credit card-related booking tickets.
05. Consider the weather / season when you visit a place.
07. Do not think any hotel on the beach surely ok.
08. Always booking room for every night throughout your trip.
09. Do not ever think the hotel room rates will not be changed.
10. Always update your driving license.
11. Always carry a good map with you.
ount Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok. It rises to 3,726 m (12,224 ft), making it the third highest volcano in Indonesia. The first historical eruption occurred in September 1847. The most recent eruption of Mount Rinjani was on 1 October 2004.
The 6 km by 8.5 km oval-shaped caldera is filled partially by a crater lake known as Segara Anak ('Child of the Sea') and is approximately 2000m above sea level and estimated at being around 200m deep);the caldera also contains hot springs. The eruptions of 1994, 1995, and 1996 have formed a small cone, Gunung Baru (or 'New Mountain' - approximately 2300m above sea level) in the center of the caldera and lava flows from these eruptions have entered the lake.
The highlands are forest clad and mostly underdeveloped. The lowlands are highly cultivated. Rice, soybeans, coffee, tobacco, cotton, cinnamon, and vanilla are the major crops grown in the fertile soils of the island.
The volcano and the caldera are protected by a national park established in 1997. Tourism is increasingly popular [2] with trekkers able to visit the rim, make their way into the caldera or even to make the more arduous climb to the highest point; fatalities, however, are not uncommon.
If you're hungering for a taste of history, art and culture, you will get a good dose in Karangasem regency, in the eastern part of Bali, which is rich in examples of the island's cultural heritage.
Taman Soekasada or "The Water Palace" in Ujung is one of Bali's finest such cultural treasures.
It is, in short, an astounding architectural and cultural jewel not to be missed.
The 12-hectare water palace complex some 5 kilometers south of Amlapura, the capital of Karangasem, is ringed by an ornate fence.
The three big pavilions float on a serene lotus pond, connected by bridges, creating an intriguing and romantic atmosphere.
The palace was designed and constructed under the patronage and protection of Karangasem's last king, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karang Asem, in 1926.
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Playa del Carmen, on the Mexican Caribbean, is home to sandy beaches, Mayan archaeological sites and child-centered theme parks. Kids and adults enjoy clambering through Discovery Jungle Park's authentic rope bridges and exploring Xcaret's underground rivers, butterfly pavilion and aquarium.
Candidasa is located on the east coast of Bali about one and a half hours north of Sanur. It is basically a series of hotels, restaurants and shops that are spread along either side of the main road. Towards the north end of Candidasa where the road veers to the left there are more hotels and restaurants to be found continuing along the dirt road. The main road runs more or less parallel with the coast. There is not much beach, especially at high tide and concrete breakwaters run parallel to the shore for the length of the town.
Frolicking on the beach of a small secluded island might be the holiday dream of most work-drenched men and women.
Away from the noisy, clogged and polluted city streets, one can warm their tired feet on sun-baked sand, swim above coral reefs and laze in a bale bengong (stilted open-air wooden hut) with a good book while feeling the delicious sea breeze against their skin. Looking up, instead of a hazy gray sky, one can see the blue of the sky during the day or the twinkling stars at night.
Some 30 kilometers east of the tourist island of Bali, Gili Meno is the smallest of the three small sand islands northwest of Lombok, in West Nusa Tenggara.
The bigger Gili Trawangan is more famous and has been dubbed the party island by visitors for its lively night life. Gili Air is the biggest and most populated.
All three islands have no motor vehicles roaming the streets. Horse drawn carts called Cidomo and bicycles are the only means of transportation around.
Gili Meno is the smallest of the three Gili's and it is the quietest with fewer tourists. A great escape for honeymooners or someone who wants to get away from it all.
Special features of the island is the salt lake and spectacular dive sites such as, Meno Wall, Sea Turtle Point, and Blue Coral Point. The beach on eastern part of the island is very nice and there's snorkeling just offshore and further north.
On the island of Gili Meno, a new tourist attraction introduced by an Australian businessman who live in Bali, with hundreds of various tropical birds from many different rain forests of Indonesia. Bring over your camera to shoot some spectacular moment.
There are many options for an enjoyable holiday on the islands. You can rent snorkeling equipment, join a diving course, or just snorkeling off-the-shore to see the magnificent coral reefs and fishes.
Senggigi Beach is the famous place of tourism in Lombok. Located on the west coast island of Lombok. Senggigi Beach is not at Kuta Beach in Bali, but immediately we are here will feel like in the Kuta Beach, Bali. Coastal beaches are still beautiful, although there is still waste that still leaves into the rarely cleaned. Marine scenery is very beautiful down, and tourists can Snorkling because not too big.The ridge of rock exposed at low tide rise up to the midle of the sea caused the size of the waves was broken. There are also hotels with rates that vary from the expensive to the hotel's valuable economically.
Brick structure from the time of the ancient kingdom of Majapahit found by residents Klinterejo Village, District Sooko, Mojokerto regency, East Java, on Wednesday (21 / 1). The finding is a continuation of the brick structure were found years ago.
Brick structure in the sweep from the north to the south by Abdul Rohim found (55) when the chance to make bricks. Its position in the west or about one kilometer from the findings of the previous day.
According Rohim, some of the findings of a brick structure that has been previously reported to the village in August last year. Zainal Abidin, the Secretary Klinterejo Village, said, the findings in that location is reported to the Central Conservation heritage ancients East Java.
However, both Rohim and Zainal, said the findings so far have not been getting attention from the government. "I fear this is spelled out in violation of the law, become of the brick I leave it. However, we also need to create a brick this, "said Rohim.
The ring solar eclipse occurred in 26 January 2009. Although not all the stages, this event can be witnessed from the Indonesian territory sunset.
Areas that can witness the full ring eclipse is Banten, Lampung, South Sumatera, Bangka-Belitung, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, and Central Sulawesi. As in other areas can only be seen partially eclipse the sun with the sun disc closure of more than 50 percent.
"In Jakarta, the solar eclipse was observed with the closing of some 91 percent of the sun disc. Eclipse began 15.20-17.50 WIB (Indonesia Time West side).
Eclipse can also be witnessed in Bandung and its surrounding area at the time that is almost the same time. For other areas in Indonesia, the eclipse around that time plus-minus 10 minutes, which can be witnessed during the 1-6 minutes.
Solar eclipse occurs when the ring sun disc is not closed by a full month so that the plate looks like a ring around a month that appear dark.
On 26 January 2009, the distance from the earth, sun Astronomy Unit 0985 (SA), nearer than the average so far SA 1 or 150 million km. As a result, the diameter of the sun angle is greater than the average around 0.5 degrees.
The month is 401,915 km from the earth, which means more of the average 384,000 km so far. As a result, the diameter of a corner of the month is smaller than the average.
There are many tourism destination in Central Java. In addition to Temple and mountains, there are train tour packages. This tour can be found in Ambarawa, Central Java.
The train tour that has operated with a route-Ambarawa Bedono in Semarang District have good prospects for world tourism especially for Central Java tourism.
Behind of the Mentawai tribe, indigenous that inhabit Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra Province, there is the potential culture really unique, interesting and exotic. Various publications, both in the form of research, the documentary film, book publishing, and mass media exposure, almost never forget outto expose Mentawai people's lives. Sikerei, punen, uma, and tattoos are icons that rarely missed about the Mentawai.
In fact, foreign tourists coming to the Mentawai, in addition to surfing the Mentawai and to see the unique culture, which some now endangered.
Toraja Society bury the dead in the canyon walls or cave. Those who have died that made a statue of the deceased or Tau-called tau. Toraja grave attracts many tourists.
Mount Bromo is a tourist area which is very popular in East Java. The volcano is still active has a height of 2392 dpl. The tourists climbing to pursue sunrise.
The Church-old was always amazed to make an impression. The building is usually filled with sculpture and motifs has a gabled roof tower to heaven. But in Semarang have a church that is very unique design: The Church of Blenduk. The first Protestant church in Semarang was established in 1753 and has experienced several times restoration. Blenduk named because it's dome like a rounded belly of pregnant women.
Building Catholic franciscan used for schools and homes in suster.Ruangan was not too broad, the church looks magnificent from the outside. In fact the wall thickness of the Church Blenduk is three times to normal.
Java and a touch of foreign elements fill the church interior. Chairs rattan wood repose in a row over ancient ceramics. Meanwhile, a German organist located in one of the walls, but already I can not ring again.
The withdrawal classic church, Church Blenduk also has a garden. His name is srigunting Park. Perhaps, in the era of colonial past, this garden can not be entered any people, because it is a place where the line-deploy soldiers Netherlands.
At the time of Batavia, which grew to Jakarta, the market is malem in Glodok, West Jakarta, Chinatown area that is still trying to survive to this day. Stories from the elders who once lived in this area, the night market is the place to meet the needs of Chinese Imlek. Starting from Tongkangan to Asemka, malem this market and then move to Pinangsia to the Stone Bridge. Was also to Roa Malaka to eventually take the place of stay in Pancoran, Glodok.
From cakes to the basket to other trinkets available at the night market. Not only that, tanjidor, barongsai brisk atmosphere. Consequently this area is always alive, business smoothly. Restaurants elite stand here, that most Chinese restaurants are no longer there, but his name remains in the hearts of tacky.
Just call Thurs Leng, Beng Hiong, Kwetiau Cow Siaw A Tjiap, Too Tay Lin, and Chung Hua. Welly Mantiri (Asun), the son Lioe Ma, the founder of Chung Hua Resto have a story about the night market in the 1950.
Some time ago he was told about Pancoran that at that time only two cars in the skip. Still scattered wide land where children can play football. The most impressive is for him every time the Imlek. Three days before the Imlek, Pancoran will be very busy with the night market. Residents and traders tumplek. Here, people make a circle of rope mines that can load 30-40 people. "They play tanjidor, there barongsai. Each circle different backgrounds," Asun added.
Unfortunately, at the end of 1980, this area desultory start to the "bomb" was great, riot in 1998. Now no longer have the night market. As seen in Pancoran, Glodok, about one week nearly as Imlek the night market, it was only morning to evening. More appropriate name might be the day the market only. How interesting if Imlek back the night market at a time of life is the Chinatown area.
Gili Trawangan is located in the west sea chili, with a length of 3 km and 2 km wide, Gili Trawangan has approximately 800 people. Gili Trawangan has a diverse wiasata facilities. The most population in the east of the island ini.Aktivitas most often done in this island is a scuba diving.Ada also some places where tourists can ride horse.In here does not have a motorcycle,common transportation are use of bicycles and horse-drawn carriage (cidomo) . If you are interested please come and enjoy it.
Pasir Panjang beach has long been a popular recreation place, overlooking the sea, lies, and some small islands in the surrounding areas, among others Lemukutan island, the island Kabung and Randayan Island. Small boats and speed boat can be hired here to go to these islands.
As a place of recreation, tourism has been equipped with various facilities and support in the vicinity of the beach has many hotels, cottages, shops, discotheque, and other facilities available for tourists.
This place is suitable for those who like sports pool, fishing, diving and water skiing or surfing. Pasir Panjang beach in the District of seventeen, only 17 km from the city center Singkawang.
Conditions have been signed in asphalt road and can be passed by four-wheel vehicles. Transportation to and from Pasir Panjang common form of vehicle, taxi, minibus and private vehicles.
Paving stones and white sand stretching along with blowing wind and waves deburan a safe area as bathing, Pasir Panjang atmosphere will feel at the time of sunrise and drowned in the firmament. Accompanied with Iron Mountain and trees add more charm and uniqueness of this tour.
Facilities are complete and you can feel comfortable while on holiday or travel to the beach is Pasir Panjang. Commercial lodging, the family swimming pool, a playground of children, stalls, food stalls and sports facilities such as motorcross, and road race . You can also directly to the fishing area of the sea.
Equator Monument is located in Jalan equator, North Pontianak, West Kalimantan province. The location is about 3 km from the center of Pontianak, the city Mempawah.
This monument to one of the icons of Pontianak city tour and a visit to the community, especially the tourists to the city of Pontianak.
History of the development of this monument can be found in the file that in the building.
The note stated that: Based on the data obtained in 1941 from V. and. W supervisor Wiese quoted by contributions from the chief of Geographie Van den Service in topographischen Nederlandsch Indies: Den Sten March 31, 1928, in Pontianak an international expedition led by an expert Geography Netherlands to determine the point / line milestone in equator the city of Pontianak in the construction as follows:
a. The first monument built in 1928 with the pole-shaped shaft.
b. 1930 strengthened by the pool-shaped circle and arrow.
c. Year rebuilt in 1938 with the completion of opzicter / ARCHITECH Silaban.Original monument can be seen on the inside.
d.1990, Equator is restored back to the dome of the protection of the monument and make copies of the original monument to the size of five times larger than the original monument. Opening of the date of September 21, 1991.
Tawang mangú is about 40 km east of Solo. This region is located at the foot of Mount Lawu height of about 1200 meters from the sea surface.this is known as a place with the cool mountain air, beautiful nature, several swimming pools, hotels, bungalows and restaurant.The Way to Tawang mangú through the field rice and a cane plantation. One of the interesting places to visit in this area is a waterfall Grojogan Sewu at 65 meters.
Travel by rail electric train (KRL) from Bekasi and Bogor to Jakarta purpose would be reduced during the New Year holiday which falls on Imlek Monday (26 / 1) future.
Instead, it will be exported to Ancol KRL Tour on Monday (26 / 1). KRL will depart from Bogor, Bekasi and Serpong, to 08.30 hours. KRL Express goes directly Ancol train station.
From here, passengers are picked up by the bus entrance Ancol environment. Fare is Rp 22,500 including a ticket to enter Ancol. Passengers will be picked up again to run in the Tour KRL at 17:00.
Head of PR-I PTKA Regional Operations Jakarta to Akhmad Sujadi Warta Kota, said a reduction in the number of trips ranged around 40 percent. "We will use the pattern as a Saturday, because most of the employees and workers, in particular the private sector are eliminated," he said.
Every Saturday and Sunday, said Sujadi, KRL Express does not run, while the economic and KRL AC KRL economy is still running. Meanwhile, ticket KA Argo Lawu which will depart on Friday (23 / 1) yesterday sold to 85 percent.
While the regular train to all the major remaining 50 seats. , As yesterday, which has six rail transport will be added in eight to ten on each car journey.
The addition of classes in the economic, business, and the executive. This is to anticipate the presence of take-off passengers at the New Year Imlek close to the weekend.
Enliven the Chinese New Year 2560, the Sea World Indonesia case with an excellent range of attractions and Liong barongsai main aquarium the next 25-26 January, at 13:30.
Meanwhile, 24-26 January, Sea World angpau split, chocolate and gifts to attract visitors. On January 26, 2009, there are attractions Barongsai Emperor sky or Barongsai Liu Pei and artist Tina Show teenagers.
"Tina Liong Show with me and will launch the album barongsai Tina Imlek Show.
This activity will be included in the Indonesian Record Museum, "said President Director of PT Sea World Indonesia, Yongki E Salim, on Wednesday (21 / 1) Sea World is also the organization of Imlek Bazar. Marketing Manager PT Sea World Indonesia, Indra Dharmawan, adding that the sale Bazar widgets, jajanan typical Imlek, bowls and hockey, that is the test of fortune in Buffalo Year. "There are also telling House," he said.
Together with the Imlek, Sea World Aquarium Plant me launch air or see-through aquarium. Aquarium this Holoquarium mark the first aquarium air in Indonesia. Yongki said Holoquarium is the latest facilities edutaiment Sea World. In Holoquarium, visitors can interact on the biota of the sea.
"With Holoquarium, interaction with the marine biota in the aquarium can be achieved," he said.
The board of regents Buleleng can be a great tourist attraction when it rains plans to invest money to develop Lake Buyan in an "eco-tourism heaven."
Buleleng Regent Putu Bagiada and investors from PT Anantara said both parties were willing to invest money in the development of Lake Buyan in a "Buyan Ecotourism Heaven", the area of the new name as the plan is approved.
"We want the restoration of this area to its original grandeur, with its original culture and its original look," said Bagiada at the Bali governor office Friday.
"This is the concept behind our plan to Lake Buyan in Buyan Ecotourism Heaven."
Located in the district Sukasada, Lake Buyan is a triplet of the lakes located in a large caldera. A large wild forest separates Lake Buyan Lake Tamblingan from its west, while the east is Lake Beratan.
So far, only the area around Lake Beratan has become a tourist destination. The proximity with Eka Karya, the island's largest botanical garden, Beratan Lake is a favorite weekend getaway for residents of the southern Bali urban cities.
Lake Beratan also host Ulun Danu, one of the main temples of water on the island.
The three lakes are becoming shallower over the years due to sedimentation and were declared a priority for environmental mitigation by the State Ministry of Environment last year.
Much of the blame for the sedimentation is focused on the construction of villas in the areas. Environmental groups say that the villas take away water absorption area, making mud to carry along the lakes.
The local agricultural practices, using chemical fertilizers, are also responsible for ruining the quality of the lake water.
When asked about what would change if Anantara would be given the mandate to develop Lake Buyan, Anantara Commissioner Liliah Sukoco said that the company's main concern was the area's natural beauty.
"I understand the concern about further environmental damage as a private company manage an environmental spot, but you must understand that in order to maintain this lake, the local economy must be improved," she said.
She said Anantara plans for the development of the 60-acre area in and around Lake Buyan, which could absorb up to 1,000 workers, and that one of the company was planning to dredging the land under the lake bed to absorb more water and soil.
"But these are only plans, we are still awaiting the recommendation of the Governor, before we decide how we want to go," she said.
Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika has no statement on Friday the presentation, saying only that he would consider the proposal.
"We will look at the potential benefits of PT Anantara plans," he said. (source:jakartapost).
This temple found by Raffles in 1804 and is a holdover from the era of Hindu culture Sailendra dynasty century-9 (year 927 BC).
This temple complex has similarities with the Dieng temple in Wonosobo. This temple is located at an altitude of about 1,200 m above sea level so that the air temperature is cold here (in the range of 19-27 ° C)
Location 9 temples scattered on the slopes of Mount Ungaran has beautiful natural scenery. Around the location, there are pine forest that is neat and springs that contain sulfur.
Administratively, the island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the most western tip of Nusa Tenggara Timur province, bordered by East Nusa Tenggara.
Kampoeng Kopi Banaran that integrates with a coffee plantation in District Bawen, Semarang growing. In addition to coffee plantations on the track there are also stay home.
Kampoeng Banaran is an agro tour that visited many of the tourists who love nature and panoramic views and fanatical coffee drinker. This place is located in the street-Semarang Salatiga.Visitors can enjoy a cup of Robusta coffee, coffee with the various aroma and presented and processed directly by coffee experts from the factory Banaran.
Kampung Banaran also provides a playground for children, including a swimming pool, outbond place, if you are interested please come to Kampung Banaran and enjoy it.
The rather good scenery, and also the access that is not too difficult to reach kedung ombo make it be attractive for local tourists. Fishing is one of the main goal of people come to Kedung Ombo. There, we can also enjoy fresh fish restaurants in the float restaurant.
If you are interested, please come to Kedung Ombo.
In addition to various objects along the flow of Ciliwung, Bogor is also a place of alternative tourism, which is relatively "new". This new destination is believed able to knock the heart and can add insight to live closer to nature.
Exciting places offered this time is Culture Village Sindangbarang (KBS) and Village Tourism Industry Cikaret (KWC). Coincidence, both the location not far apart from one another, there is a path in the journey to the south of Bogor. Around 15 kilometers from the center of the Rainy City, right at the foot of Mount Salak.
To achieve both, must through the crossing Pancasan in South Bogor, go to Jalan Raya Bogor-Ciapus, roads across the district and village Cikaret South Eurih. Do not be surprised if the roads are quite narrow and compact vehicles and housing.
KBS is a complex cultural tourism Sunda Bogor, located in the Village of Sands Eurih, Tamansari District, Bogor Regency. Here, it can be seen from the close at the same time stay in the house style of architecture traditional Sundanese.
Although small, the island is quiet but has a natural wealth that this extraordinary, enthralling some successful people like Lady Diana and Mick Jagger for the holiday. Moyo Island, a small island located in the northern island of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara Province. See the beautiful beaches, sea and natural, that it offers tranquility for the beauty of the outdoors and under the sea.
To reach the island of Moyo is straightforward. Travel by car can go from Sumbawa Besar to Ai Bari, a coastal village located about 20 km north of Sumbawa Besar. Or if do not want to be bothered, and Tambora Hotel Kencana Beach Hotel in Sumbawa Besar, can set the way to this island. Ai Bari is in Samawa means the salt water, is a poor fishing village facilities, but the people of Samawa, Bajo and Bugis who inhabit this region, very friendly.
To get to Moyo, take a bemo from beside Seketang Market in Sumbawa Besar to Air Bari , a small port settlement to the northeast. From Air Bari, we can charter a boat to Moyo.
Busy catering kitchen Design Cuisine from Virginia who is present at the lunch hour appointment the president Barack Obama has begun to approach its peak. Seafood Stew This dish is selected as the opener to honor Abraham Lincoln, which is the inspiration of this theme day appointment. Is not difficult to prepare this dish is tasty, if you also want to try it at home!
Dieng Plateau is the highest plateau in the world after Nepal, and that widestin the Java Island. Dieng is located in the geographical position of 7 '12' South Latitude and 109 '54' East Longitude, is located on the height of 6,802 feet or 2093 m dpl. The temperature average of 15 C, in July-August, the temperature down to below 0 C. The administrative area Dieng divided into two areas, namely, Regions Dieng Kulon (Dieng West), located in the District and Banjarnegara Regions Wetan Dieng (Dieng East), which is located diwilayah Wonosobo regency, Central Java Province.Dieng Plateau region is a complex volcano with a peak-peak of Bisma, Seroja, Binem, Pangonan Merdada, Pagerkandang, Telogo Dringo, Pakuwaja, Kendil. Turmeric and Prambanan. Fumarola field consists of the crater Sikidang, Kumbang craters, craters Sibanteng, upas crater, Telogo Terus, Pagerkandang craters, craters Sipandu, Siglagah craters and craters Sileri.
It is Kuta Lombok, sometime spelt Kute Beach, South Lombok Island.White sand and blue sea with rugged hills rising around it. We can find the traditional village, sade village, before get the beach.
White sand beach that is beautiful is one of the Mecca waves in Indonesia. Indian Ocean coast in distance is about 37 km from Dompu and has a modis lodging for visitors.
A quiet beach with white sand that is located in the beautiful bay Bima with a beautiful small island called Pulau Kambing. with a fish pond and groso trees growing along the coast. That place is popular recreation for local residents.
Sumowono, The Tourism Destination
Bandungan is the famous destination tourism for people in Semarang. Fresh air, cold weather and also good view be a reason for many people come to this place. Beside Bandungan there is a small town that also attracted as a tourism destination,i t is Sumowono, the next town after Bandungan.
Medini is the tea plantation that located in Sumowono. This place be attractive for many people because it’s view. We can walk along the street between tea plantation while enjoy good view that offer by the medini’s nature.
Most people in Sumowono are farmer and a little bit of them are trader. We can get from there the best fruit quality and also the fresh kale. It’s all the produce from The Sumowono’s farmer. The agriculture product from sumowono are always packed to the other place for example to Semarang, Surabaya, Jakarta, even to outside of Java like to Kalimantan and the other place.
We will find the rabbit farm in Sumowono. It’s be a mainstay for many people in Sumowono. The rabbit from Sumowono are well known too by many people from other city. This farm be a destination for local tourist especially the children.
The local government try to develop this town through some policy as well as in the farming sector and also the tourism sector. Sumowono be the alternative street to reach Temanggung , Kendal and Semarang. Please come to Sumowono when you visit Bandungan and enjoy it!!
Discount for Asean Tourists
Ministers of tourism to the ASEAN annual meeting in the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Hanoi, Vietnam, agreed to give incentives to the countries of tourists who visit the ASEAN tourism to ASEAN-10 countries.
Incentives in the form of price relief to rate hotels, restaurants, and transportation. Incentives for ASEAN tourists will be given for two years, ie 2009-2010. The goal is to give impetus to the growth of ASEAN tourism.
Said Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik time to give explanations on the results of a meeting of tourism ministers of ASEAN, after attending the gala dinner at the ATF 2009 Grand Ballroom Melia Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday (8 / 1) night. "They agreed in the council with the idea that Indonesia ASEAN can be a major tourism market, by providing incentives for ASEAN tourists visit. How the amount of incentive is given, it will still be discussed," said Jero.
According Jero, "So, if people have come Malaysia to Indonesia, they will get a discount rate hotels and restaurants as long as the price indicates passport Malaysia. So also the origin of ASEAN tourists to Indonesia and other ASEAN countries."
Incentives for ASEAN tourists, Jero said, applied for two years, including this year and next year. "This is in accordance with the impact of global financial crisis that is estimated to take place this year and next year," he added.
Jero insenstif itself does not mention what the service will received by hotels, restaurants, and if the airline must provide price relief for ASEAN tourists. "Market for ASEAN tourism visits actually very high. Calculations in earlier hearings, the number reaches around 58 million tourists visit the ASEAN. This year, the new total reached 27 million tourists visit the ASEAN. Indonesia years ago a new 6.4 million tourist visits," said Jero .
Jero said, the results of tourism ministers of ASEAN will be followed up again at the head of the ASEAN countries will make the meeting a few days longer in the KTT ASEAN in Bangkok, Thailand, 2009.
Australian tourists to Bali rose 56.80 Percent
Visiting Australian tourists to Bali during the period of January-November 2008 there were as many as 286,998 people or 15.72 percent of total visitors.
"The visit of tourists has increased Australia's most high, that is 56.80 percent compared with the 10 countries that currently supply most tourists to Bali," said Head of the Central Statistics (BPS) Provinsi Bali Ida Komang Wisnu in Denpasar, on Tuesday (6 / 1 ).
He said, tourists visit the home of kangaroos during the month of November 2008 as many as 183,033 people or 56.80 percent increase compared with the same month in 2007.
Australia ranks second to Japan after the citizens most holiday to Bali. From the 10 countries that most people visiting Pulau Dewata, Japan ranks top with a visit as much as 338,003 people or 18.52 percent of the total tourists to Bali. Following South Korea, after Australia, ranks third with 124,098 people (6.80 percent), Taiwan 120,810 people (6.62 percent), China and 118,665 people (6.50 percent).
Meanwhile, the people of Malaysia to Bali recorded 113,409 people, or 6.21 percent of the number of visits to Bali , Germany, 77,316 people (4.24 percent), UK 77,316 people (4.24 percent), France 71,788 people (3, 93 percent), United States 61,770 people (3.38 percent), and other countries 436,977 people (23.94 percent).
"From the 10 countries that supply most tourists to Bali, almost everything has increased, except Taiwan which came down 8.61 percent and the increase in most of Australia is a high 56.80 percent," said Ida Komang Wisnu.
Shopping Tips
What do you usually do at the international airport? Just honest, not much can be done than in the eye wash shops (duty free) available, and occasionally you may be tempted ago spent money from the wallet to buy something. Most of us know what we need, can aftershave, perfume, bottle of drink or smoke may be. However, where the best places to buy goods like that?
Most people who travel with international flights generally have three options when buying goods tax-free. At the departure terminal, in a plane, or in the arrival terminal. The logical, thinking people, and the price certainly does not make the same comparison, but the big one.
Sometimes for the same size, brand and type, the price can be very different. So, you need to make calculations before the issue of money. Does not believe? Try to do the survey, only a small when you travel.
Here are the results asiatravel.com watching some time ago, a special flight path for Hong Kong to Bangkok. Mild Seven cigarettes at a price 12 aircraft in the U.S. dollar, the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is valued 120 cigarettes Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to 14.8 U.S. dollars, and at Bangkok International Airport (BIA) will cost 480 bath Thailand or around 12 , 2 U.S. dollars. By buying direct flight time (in the aircraft), you save 2 U.S. dollars per pack of 200 content. For valuables such as cigarettes cheaper price differences are small but still be eligible.
Now, try to compare it with goods that are more like a bottle of Chivas Regal Royal Salute. In flight you to pay 62 U.S. dollars, at HKIA 800 Hong Kong dollars (about 103 U.S. dollars), and in 5320 the price BIA bath (about 136 U.S. dollars !!!). Great is not it? With the amount of money you spend for a bottle of Chivas Regal in the BIA, you can buy two bottles in the plane.
But you need to remember that the stock of goods on board limited. If the plane does not have a stock of goods that you expect, you have no choice except to buy time until the arrival terminal. Also note that the prices change every time, so make sure you have adequate information so that you can save your money!
The Flower Farming
The high area of tourism Bandungan and Kopeng, Kabupaten Semarang, Central Java, is known as a resort packed with cool backgrounds and Ungaran Mount Merbabu.
Visitors at the two places are also often bring home the hands, such as kelengkeng, avokad, corn, and not behind the ornamental plants.
Ornamental plants very easily found in Bandungan and Kopeng, displayed neatly on the curb to the asphalt in two tourism. Generally, the seller offers ornamental plants cactus plant, bugenvil, ground orchid, katerlak, and chrysanthemum flowers.
Who suspected that a variety of ornamental planted in this beautiful house in the yard of the population. Capital needed to plant the ornamental plants of less than Rp 100,000, and the result is felt far more profitable rather than farming vegetables.
The advantage of picking rupiah farming ornamental plants has been felt by members of Farmers Group Ornamental Plants Ponco Margo Tani Dukuh in Hamlet, Kopeng Village, District Getasan, Semarang District, since 1991. Initially, the business of farming ornamental plants in the country is planted sriously by Paul Suryanto which at this time to be Chairman of the Farmers Group Ornamental Plants Ponco Margo Tani.
"Historically, some of our village since the Dutch colonial era has planted ornamental plants, flowers such as carnations. Ornamental flowers are generally sold to the Dutch citizens who live in the city of Salatiga. Along with the time, cultivation of flowers decorate this long run be overlooked and replaced by farming vegetables, "said Paul.
Agriculture vegetables become the mainstay of the Dukuh Hamlet. When the flow of electricity into this village in 1991, a number of people begin to switch to plant ornamental plant leaves. There is a power plant allows farmers in the village in the tub altitude 1500 meters above sea level is install the water pump as the main source of water for ornamental plants hose.
Since cultivation of ornamental plant leaves Hamlet in Dukuh dirintis 1991, ornamental plants to farmers in 2005 was 127 people with the ownership of land on average 400 square meters per farmer. Type of plant are various, ranging from cactus (mote type of cactus, shrimp, and spot), to air conditioning plants, such kapasan, katerlak, varigata, and pitunia.
"I'm interested in farming ornamental plants last two years as a result more profitable and also steady daily income. This situation is different when I was farming vegetables, revenue is not available every day and the price of vegetables also fluctuation. Currently, the day I can get Rp 50,000-Rp 100,000 from the sale of ornamental plants, "said Surami, group members Margo Ponco Tani.
Sukriono, other members, say, once every two weeks, at least 300-500 of ornamental pot plants be purchased ornamental plants wholesale traders from Semarang, Solo and Yogyakarta. Sukriono income could reach Rp 2.5 million and Rp 3 million per month.
Paul added, in a week on average, group members Margo Panco Farmers sell pot 1000-1500. The price offered ranges from Rp 2,500 to Rp 50,000, depending on the type and size of ornamental plants purchased traders ornamental plants.
The advantage of abundant ornamental plant farm consecutive felt chrysanthemum flower farmers in the village Sumowono, District Sumowono, approximately 15 kilometers from the tourism Bandungan and Gedong Songo Temple in District Ambarawa, Semarang regency.
In a week, farmers in the chrysanthemum flower Sumowono can sell an average of 1000 bunch chrysanthemum standard single or standard spray chrysanthemum. This variety is also quite diverse, from the type of chrysanthemum fijian yellow and white chrysanthemum species to ping pong.
Unlike the cultivation of ornamental plants in Dukuh Hamlet, capital early chrysanthemum flower farm in the village Sumowono about Rp 500 million per hectare. Agriculture mum in this new area started early in 2000. However, the advantage is big enough, ie Rp 2,500 per bundle from the chrysanthemum flower production capital to Rp 500 per stalk.
"Chrysanthemum flower farm is far more profitable than farming vegetables. Vegetable farmers vulnerable to price changes in the market and quality of vegetable crops are also often influenced season. While decorative flower market, especially mum, very broad and promising. Almost every day there are people who died, a party, to the need for religious events, "said Chairman of the Association of Farmers Cut Flower District Semarang Dumadi.
Chrysanthemum flower that grows in the Village Sumowono that are in the height of 950 meters above sea level that many traders are cut flowers from Yogyakarta, Semarang, Solo and Surabaya. Generally, the chrysanthemum flower seeds shipped from Cipanas, West Java, but farmers in the chrysanthemum flower Sumowono already started membudidayakan about 10 types of seeds in the chrysanthemum flower they land.
Data Agriculture, Agriculture, Forestry and Semarang District in 2004 shows the number of farmers mum reached 144 people, spread in District Sumowono, Cashew, and Ambarawa.
For farmers, the water is not enough to maintain the plant. Five-watt light rays is also needed in the growth of chrysanthemum flowers. The theory, light rays switched four hours a day to prevent perbungaan growth and optimize the long rod in order to reach the top 80 centimeters. Age cut chrysanthemum flowers around 12-13 weeks since planted
Chrysanthemum flower production in the Village Sumowono three years is quite brisk. In 2002 production of 177,500 with a sprig of 1250 square meters, in 2003 production reached 812,750 with a sprig of 4250 square meters. In 2004 production of chrysanthemum flowers in the Village Sumowono 2,583,000 handles land with 12,300 square meters.
Ornamental plant cultivation in the village Kopeng and Sumowono at this time does not only bring the benefits of the agricultural sector, but slowly the farmers in the two villages that make up themselves begin to realize the village as the village agro ornamental plants in Semarang District.
The Tourism Destination In Central Java
Semarang is a district that has a variety of local natural resources and cultural heritage. Ungaran, district occupies a strategic geographic position in the Golden Triangle route Joglosemar (Yogyakarta, Solo and Semarang). And is located across the economy in Central Java province that includes areas of industry, agriculture, and tourism.
Regency Semarang from year to year becomes more and more attention to visiting tourists. Some tourism object even dominate the selection of Central Java to spend time liburannya. One of them is a very known Parks and Recreation Bandungan Gedong Songo Temple.
Regional tourism is a major tourist Bandungan natural berpanorama wonderful climate with cool. Various facilities such as hotels, villas, garden play, and sports facilities available here. Bandungan shopping center known as vegetables, fruits, and fresh flowers. Type of chrysanthemum flowers, gladiolus and other flowers to be excellent market Bandungan the supply is not less than 35% interest rate cut needs in Central Java. Fruit Kelengkeng also be a special gift from Bandungan. Other characteristics that support tourism fame Bandungan know is harmonious and Torakur (tomato taste dates). Home products industry is a lot of attractive tourist from various regions.
No difference with Bandungan, Gedong Songo natural also offer tours of cultural tourism as well as captivating. Hindu temple in this heritage, tourists can enjoy the cool air while a horse or feel hot springs.
Semarang district known as the region with the abundant agricultural products throughout the year. The existence of a market is Agrobisnis Jetis witnesses. This place is a central market vegetables in Central Java. Function as collectors of agricultural products were distributed to the surroundings. With all the infrastructure and natural resources potential, the area district that consists of 19 districts this shows more potential as a regional winner in the development of the industry, as a center of agriculture, and tourist destination in Central Java.
Bandungan, Central Java, Indonesia
Every weekend, hundreds of tourists, especially domestic tourists throng berbondong-visit this area. Not surprisingly, dozens of hotels and lodging for the homeless are available to be visitors.
If we have the opportunity to visit this place, harmless Bandungan the market. In this market, we can find a variety of vegetables and fruits such as avocado, sweet corn, cassava honey, bark, Ambon bananas, cabbage, bean, tomato, celery, lettuce, know, Tempe, and others. Also, the typical fruit Bandungan, kelengkeng. Vegetables and fruit sold here is guaranteed kesegarannya, as most quoted from the new garden farmers in the area around it. There are also shipped from the Kopeng, Ambarawa, and Wonosobo.
Market Bandungan shaped traditional markets. That is, visitors who want to shop can interact directly with the vendors. Visitors may choose, bid, taste, before deciding to buy. Not like supermarkets that restrict communication seller and buyer. Fear dirty? Do not worry, this market is quite clean. Floors have been in the market-paving so that it does not tarnish when it rains.
Visitors this market most of the tourists who were vacationing. So do not wonder, if you see a woman dressed in a bid nyentrik are sweet corn. Do not be too surprised if the price of fruit and vegetables here is a bit expensive, because the buyers come from the berpunya. If you want a cheaper, better shop in the main market, which is not so far from this place. However, to shop in the main markets, should be a large number of aliases grosiran.
For those who like ornamental plant, can also buy them along the sidewalk not far from the complex market.
Kelengkeng Bandungan
Incomplete when it came to buying Bandungan without kelengkeng as fruit hands. Kelengkeng Bandungan, as indeed has been distinguished by special by-region. Not only in the market, the fruit-shaped with rounded tawny skin has been found in many streets throughout the Bandungan.
Fruit kelengkeng not as if the season. Whenever visiting Bandungan, we will always find this fruit. Even if they do not harvest kelengkeng, kelengkeng fruit imports from Thailand will fill the vacancy stock units. Uniquely, although the import, the fruit is still labeled Kelengkeng Bandungan.
If the current harvest season, we will get kelengkeng local fruit with very low prices, only 5 thousand rupiah perkilogramnya. But on weekdays, kelengkeng imports sold at prices 15-20 thousand rupiah perkilogram.
Regions agro Bandungan relatively easy to reach. There are many public transport passing through this region. From the terminal Terboyo Semarang, we can directly go to this place with a bus ride-Bandungan Semarang.
The Benefit Of Ear Fungus
In traditional Chinese medicine, ear fungus believed to have property that can cure various diseases. Even an American researcher, Dr. Dale Hammerschmidt of Minnesota Medical School said that the fungus in the ear if the food is served daily nutritious expedite circulation of blood in the body. At the same time, prevent the stoppage of blood vessel.
Ear fungus (Auricularia auricula) is a family of wood mushrooms. Formerly, this fungus grows wild life and stick to the main wood that has been free of obsolete or out of the forest. Now, along with the number of requests ear mushroom, good for cooking or medicine, ear mushroom cultivation has been done.
In the know have 2 types of mushroom ear:
Jamur black-ear (Auricularia polytricha) or cloud ear mushrooms. Shaped like a helix, black keunguan, his life on the stick of wood that is wet and humid. This type of mushroom dibudidayakan many in China, Thailand and several countries in the Indochina region.
Jamur red-ear (Auricularia auricula judae), larger size and slightly reddish color. This most common type of dibudidayakan in Indonesia, Malaysia and other Asian regions.
In the market, ear fungus, commonly sold in the form of fresh or dried, of course, between the two have different nutrient contents. The difference is due to water by the womb.
