"Pasar Kembang" is a name that may already be quite familiar to the people of Yogyakarta of Indonesia and even the world. Yes,
of course because the "Pasar Kembang" which is also often called Sarkem
is a street name that is known as the area of prostitution in the city
of Yogyakarta. Administratively, the area is part of the District gedong Tengen, precisely located in RW Sosrowijayan Kulon. But
then people get to know and call this the RW Sosrowijayan Kulon Sarkem
the name or there is also a mention of this region with the Gang 3,
because the region is Sarkem third alley from the East Road flower
market. Sarkem as prostitution in Yogyakarta has been around since about 125 years ago. Therefore it is of course the location has a historical value that also enrich the history in the city of Yogyakarta. According
to the history that circulated among the people of Yogyakarta, Sarkem
been there since the year 1818, it means that prostitution has been
around since the Dutch era. Of course, since this area is deliberately designed for the location "pocket" of the workers. When the ongoing construction of the railway project that would connect Yogyakarta with other cities. Dutch
government in the hope that the project workers spend their salaries in
order to get back into the Dutch government income, the flower market
in the wake as a means of prostitution in order to pay workers can spend
there. Along the development, the site is mapped as a prostitution area in Yogyakarta. Actually,
after the time of independence, the Indonesian government has been
working to provide illumination to the "workers" in the flower market in
order to stop its activities. But
consciously or not, the existence of markets, which has affected the
economic development of the surrounding community livelihood systems, so
that the closure is an attempt to be difficult to realize. How
could I not, with the flower market area is also used by residents
about to open a hotel, restaurants, cafes as their life support. This
is reinforced proximity to the city center, especially in the area of
Malioboro Yogyakarta is a tourist attraction in Yogyakarta. Even
so famous Flower Market as an area of prostitution in the city of
Yogyakarta, but the current city government in this case the Sultan did
not expect fireworks when the market site was named the tourist area of
prostitution. He preferred to be appointed this region as a tourist area that offers souvenirs and arts and culture of Yogyakarta. It is of course very reasonable because did not want to raise the image of the city of Yogyakarta to be bad. Yogyakarta
travelers sometimes it is recommended to visit this location, but it is
expected with the visit of the tourists can get in terms of historical
experience not in terms of prostitution.
Sunbathing on the beach, enjoying the crystal clear sea and the breeze makes the island so much choice for vacationing tourists. In the world, there are 10 best island to be the location of holiday fun. Curious?
TripAdvisor re-issued survey results through the Travelers' Choice 2013. This time the travel sites announced 10 best islands in the world.
Is ranked first is Ambergris Caye, Belize Cayes. The island has beaches with clean white sand and clear sea water.
Not only that, Ambergris Caye also inviting tourist attraction through the mangrove forest. You can take a walk and enjoy the fresh air and the green mangroves.
For diving lovers, this is one of the world's diving paradise. Ambergris has amazing underwater. There Belize Barrier Reef and the Blue Hole there.
Being in second place is St. John in the Virgin Island, U.S.. You could say, this is the island that would satisfy the desire for an adventurous spirit. The island has many national parks are inhabited by wild animals.
The most fun way to spend a holiday in St John is walking in Pesisi beaches, then further into the national park. Do not stop there, continue to enjoy aquatic activities St John.
Peek of tripAdvisor, Tuesday (04/09/2013) tourists who come to spend time with snorkeling, diving or just swimming. Your special who loves photography, channel your hobby by photographing the underwater world of St John is very beautiful.
In third position is Bora-bora Island in Society Islands, French Polynesia. The island is popular with beach lovers traveler.
Obviously, Bora-bora has white sand, the waves were perfect, and of course the beautiful underwater world. There are a lot of fish and colorful corals that adorn underwater.
The most exciting, Bora-bora has an inn that stood on the sea. The inn was designed to resemble local homes Polynesian society. The roof is made of palm leaves showing coolness and comfort. At the bottom of the room, there is a deck to get into the boat. From there you can explore the island by boat.
Here are the 10 best island in the world, version Travelers' Choice 2013 TripAdvisor:
1. Ambergris Caye, Belixe Cayes, U.S.
2. St. John, U.S.
3. Bora-bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia
4. San Juan Island, Washington, USA
5. Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
6. Isla Mujeres, Mexico
7. Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia
8. Koh Tao, Surat Thani Province, Thailand
9. Easter Island, Chile
10. Nosy Be, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
Maybe all this time, can stay in a hotel made of chocolate merely a dream. But now your fantasies will come true. In Bournemouth, UK, a world's first chocolate hotel officially opened.
The hotel was named The Chocolate Boutique Hotel. This inn claimed to have all the things that can give you sweet memories for every visitor, especially the chocolate lovers traveler.
Imagine, The Chocolate Boutique Hotel has 13 rooms themed cocoa. Not only that, the traveler staying there also could participate chocolate cooking class, and a bar that serves cocktails until brown.
As the only chocolate themed hotel in the world, The Chocolate Boutique Hotel is so perfect place as a gathering place. For chocolate lovers, maybe you could say this is heaven on earth.
Although themed chocolates, The Chocolate Boutique Hotel is not only fun diinapi children, who are mostly like chocolate but also adults. The hotel also perform diverse efforts as proof.
One way that is done is by holding a chocolate feast intended for adults. They can party until midnight.
Expert chocolate makers, Gerry Wilson is also the originator of the manufacture of the hotel said, "It was a perfect night for the ladies."
Guests arriving at the hotel before the party began, invited into the kitchen to taste the chocolate and the workshops. Then, they can decorate their chocolate using dark chocolate, white and milk chocolate.
"There's chocolate in every menu," said Gerry.
In the evening, guests are offered a new cocktail making sessions come in a chocolate bar. There, guests can enjoy three kinds of chocolate, such as the Chocolate Martini and Chocmeister, and many types of wine.
Only then, they can relax in their rooms. But the shock has not been completed. Once in the room, who certainly stunned. Obviously, in every room there is a chocolate fountain. Truly paradise.
Recently, an online site raises a trip winners names such as Tiger Airways, Singapore Airilines, and Garuda Indonesia. Asia Pacific by Skyscanner Airline Food Award is given to the airline of the countries in the Asia Pacific region.
The award was the result of a panel consisting of 200 travelers from countries in the Asia Pacific region and bloggers from Asia. They decide based on taste, presentation, select, and specifically for the low-budget airline, is conformity with the price offered.
The top five low budget airline with the best food is Tiger Airways, Scoot, Air Asia, Jeju Air, and Spring Airlines. While five of the short distance to the airline is Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, and China Southern.
While large sentence ranking for long distance airline is Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, AirAsiaX, and Air China.
Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, have many the best surfing
spot. It turns out many points in between the slides, two of which are in the
list of the ten best surfing spot in the world. This was disclosed by Head of
Culture Youth and Sport Tourism Mentawai District, Desti Seminora.
"Surfing is the leading market in the spur tourist
arrivals. Majority of the tourists who come to the Mentawai are surfers,"
said Dusti, during a press conference "International Pro Mentawai Surf 2013"
at the Sapta Pesona Building, Jakarta, Thursday (04/11/2013).
"In the world there are 10 best surf spots according to
Surfer magazine Magazines and 2 of them were in the Mentawai," he said.
The place is Lanches Right in Katiet and Makaronies in
Silabu, Mentawai. Mentawai reason as the best surfing spot, according to Desti,
the waves in Mentawai is called the barrel, the wave shaped like a hole in the
middle. The waves, he added, has always appeared consistent on these points.
In fact, said Desti, some tourists who often visit there
even has a favorite spot for surfing. Moreover Mentawai still have hidden
beaches are unspoiled and very beautiful.
"Surfing has these very special characteristics; to surf
spot should not be too crowded. Undisclosed there are also spots that travelers
alike, so only those who know," he said.
Besides Singapore, Bangkok could be an option for you who
like shopping traveled in Southeast Asia. Thailand's capital city provides a
variety of shopping malls, from which to sell goods at low prices, to the
original branded stuff is fairly expensive.
In addition to shopping, you can enjoy the beauty of Bangkok
are synonymous with the city of culture. Buddhist temples are scattered in
Bangkok represents the noble art of architecture that creates a different
impression. The shape tends tall with bright colors. Bangkok's temples do look
different from the Borobudur or Prambanan in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
In Bangkok, you can enjoy the beautiful temples side by side
with modern buildings, traditional markets, combined with the luxury shopping
center, as well as local people who are always ready to welcome the tourists
with candor. Not only that, a variety of tempting cuisine can be found in every
corner of the city of Bangkok.
Before exploring Bangkok, there are some things you need to
consider, at least there are some tips that can be extracted and input for you.
1. Plan a trip detailed
Before leaving, make your travel plans in detail. Order
tickets since long ago so prices can be obtained cheaper. The time is right for
the streets of Bangkok are currently low season, which is around March to
September. At that time, not so many tourists who travel to Thailand, so the
price could be cheaper hotel.
In addition, make travel plans in Bangkok as simple as
possible. Bangkok does have a lot of interesting tourist destinations such as
the Grand Palace, Wat Arun (Temple), Wat Pho (Temple), Khao San Road, Chatucak
Weekend Market, Siam tourist destinations in the region, or in the Patpong
nightlife. However, you should focus on selecting several in one day.
Pick sights are close together for you to explore in one
day. For example, explore Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Grand Palace located nearby.
Thus, you can save more time and costs. Then, do not forget to look at a map of
Bangkok when making your travel plans.
2. Check the Communications Access
When traveling to different countries, the main thing you
should consider is access to communications. Notice how that communication
tools you can still function even if the person was in the country. At the very
least, access the internet from your smart phone can be used while there.
Moreover, if you belong to a happy traveler upload photos directly to the
streets of your social networking sites.
Internet access will be more important than money caecal
ipun. Based on experience, gain free internet access in Bangkok is not as easy
as imagined.
As an illustration, the hotel where we stayed did not get Wi-Fi
facilities while staying in three star hotels in Bangkok, Hotel Arnoma. In
fact, Arnoma located in the Siam area, or in the heart of Bangkok, at the
center of the crowd.
However, to be able to enjoy the facilities at the hotel hot
spot, you will be charged extra. The fee varies depending on the duration of
use. For 30 minutes, you are charged 100 Bath then for 1 hour price charged 180
Bath, and so on.
To avoid the difficulties of communication, you're better
off buying local provider upon arrival at Bangkok airport. Many sellers counter
prime card that offers a range of prices. For BlackBerry users, available prime
card that cost about 200 Bath for the active period of a month.
While the BlackBerry smart phone users than there is
Internet packets sold at different prices depending on the quota drift
internet. By buying local provider, your costs cheaper than activate international
roaming.
3. Currency change
As foreign travel in general, was due to exchange your
currency in advance. It is better to exchange currency at the Bangkok airport.
There are many money changers or money changer. Do not forget, count how many
purposes you correctly so that the money you redeem sufficient to meet the need
for in Bangkok.
4. Select Hotel in Center crowd
Selecting hotels in the city center will facilitate your
movement. Shuttle is also available for you to get to the next tourist sites.
In addition, you can take a walk in the center of the crowd which is not far
from the hotel.
In areas such as Siam, a lot of a number of hotels with
various rates. Siam also be crowded shopping center within walking distance
from one place to another. There Siam Center, Siam Paragon, Siam Square, Siam
Discovery, Central World which is adjacent to The Platinum, or MBK which is
also adjacent to the Siam Center. In addition, in the Siam area, exactly on the
sixth floor of Siam Discovery, standing waxwork museum Madame Tussauds famous
in Thailand.
However, if you want a taste of the life of
backpacker-style, stay in the Khao San Road. This area is a road that is almost
filled with tourists. You could say, here is the backpackers gather. Some
inexpensive lodging can be found along Khao San Road. In addition to Khao San,
you can stay in the Shukumvit or Silom.
5. Hats and Wear Sunscreen Cream
Temperatures in Bangkok tend to be hot and can burn your
skin. Bangkok once listed as the country with the average highest temperature
in the world. For healthy skin, use a sunscreen cream.
Do not underestimate the heat of the sun that can burn the
skin, especially for men who often consider this trifling. At least, sunscreen
creams will minimize damage to your skin's exposure to sunlight.
In addition, wear a hat to cover your eyes and part of the
face. If you do not bring a hat, you can buy it in every corner of the city of
Bangkok. During a walk in Bangkok, you do not have to worry about lack of food
or drink.
Lots of food and drink vendors were scattered in Bangkok. In
addition, many fruit vendors hawking wares with a cart. In every corner, you'll
find local merchants plantation products such as mango, guava, guava,
pineapple, watermelon, and coconut. Nevertheless, there is no harm if you
prepare yourself food and drink before exploring the city of Bangkok.
6. Do not Forget Souvenir
If you walk in Bangkok, do not forget to buy a souvenir.
Lots of interesting souvenirs are sold at a number of shopping. Ranging from
T-shirts that read "Thailand", stuffed elephants, animals typical of
Thailand, ceramic figurines or brass, as well as snacks such as chocolate,
chips, fruit, or candied fruits.
For socks, you can find it in almost every shopping mall.
However, the price of shirts in MBK relatively cheaper, which is 99 Bath.
Traders at MBK can speak English so you are not so hard bargain. MBK is also
famous for goods counterfeit branded goods (Kawe) with good quality.
As for the souvenir crafts such as key chains, stuffed
elephants, small purses, handbags ethnicity or ethnic necklaces and bracelets,
will be cheaper if you buy them in the market Cathucak. However, this market is
only crowded on weekends, i.e. Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. If you do not have
time to buy in Cathucak, you can buy up a souvenir while visiting the temple
Wat Arun. Price wallets and key chains are cheaper there than in MBK.
Moreover, the traders at Wat Arun average can speak
Indonesian and English. Here, however, rather difficult negotiable, especially
clothes.
If you want to buy a souvenir or handmade, stop into the
Platinum. Many young people who hold merchandise in one court of Siam malls
around them. They peddle handmade items are unique and interesting as handmade
bags, handmade bracelets, handmade shoes, handmade shirt, and others.
As for the food, such as chocolate, candied fruits, or tea
Thailand, will be cheaper and guaranteed quality if you buy at the supermarket
that is in almost every mall. When buying food, be sure to note the expiration
date and clean. For those of you who are Muslims, consider the content and
halal certification in the food packaging. Well, interesting is not it?
Even though five-star hotel did not escape the uncomfortable
things that can disturb your holiday. It was common knowledge the room cleaners
not enough time to clean things up. That the television remote is the dirtiest
thing in the hotel room it was common knowledge.
Because so many of the rooms that should cleaned, especially
in times of high occupancy, not enough time to clean every room in detail.
Moreover, a narrow strip between the check-out guests and other guests
check-in. Here are some tips you need to know about the hotel room.
Clean the glass. If available plastic cups, then just use
the plastic cups. If not, then wash the glasses first you will use. Use only
soap provided in the bathroom. Then rinse with hot water.
Check the contents of the minibar. You never know what the
contents inside. Just check in advance the contents of the minibar. If it is
interested to drink bottled water, make sure the seal is still attached. Also
check the minibar food, is still in its expiration.
Bring wet wipes. Use wet wipes to clean some equipment in
the room, such as television and remote light switch. Some parts of the hotel
rooms are rarely cleaned, but is often used by guests. This includes telephone
and sinks knobs.
Check the bed. Shortly after entering the room, the bed
linen look is sleek and odorless. If you are in doubt, ask the hotel clerk
change their bed linen. Sure you stay in the room and look directly at the
clerk changing bed linen. Do not forget to ask for a replacement bed linen
politely.
New towels. Sometimes are forgotten, if the towels that have
been used will not be replaced if the new towels are hanged up towel in the
bathroom. If you want new towels, towels that have been used should be placed
on the floor.
Budget hotel, Tune Hotels continues to expand its global
network with the opening of its first hotel in Scotland, Tune Hotel Haymarket, and
Edinburgh. Following previous success with four hotels in the UK, in Scotland
has retained what is offered by Tune Hotels, the international-class
accommodation with more value-effective.
Rates stay imposed ranging from 25 pounds (about U.S. $ 388
000) per night. Tune Hotel Haymarket has different looks and styles from other
Tune Hotels group and show a new style of fun and enjoyable.
"Introducing the brand Tune Hotels to Scotland is an
important step for our business. Demand for low-cost hotel offering basic
quality is good and restful night's sleep becomes important for tourist and
business travelers who influenced the price and do not want to get bad quality,
"said Group CEO of Tune Hotels, Mark Lankester at the opening of Tune
Hotel Haymarket, Tuesday (01/08/2013).
He said that Edinburgh is a gateway for trade and tourism.
Lankester also added that further development in Scotland is the next step, as
it plans to introduce Tune Hotels in several other cities in Scotland.
Tune Hotel Haymarket complete portfolio of Tune Hotels in
the UK to five hotels. Tune Hotels itself has 27 hotels in 5 countries. In
2013, the Tune Hotels plans to open hotels in Melbourne, Australia, and
Ahmedabad, India.
"Offering a variety of options for every traveler to
Scotland and Edinburgh are important. Tune Hotels offers something new that has
never existed before in this city. We hope this is a success, "said
Minister of Energy, State Enterprise and Scottish Tourism, Fergus Ewing.
Strategic location across from Haymarket, Haymarket Tune
Hotel has 179 bedrooms. Guests only pay for room rates with the option of
additional facilities such as towels and toiletries, air-conditioning (AC),
in-room wireless internet connection and satellite TV in some hotels.
During this time, the international hotel chain Tune Hotels
which manages several budget hotels in the world, more open in cities business.
However, recent Tune Hotels to expand its network in resort towns such as
island resorts and beaches, especially in Southeast Asia.
More recently, it has opened "Tune Hotel Patong"
Phuket Island, Thailand. Previously, has also opened Tune Hotel in resort towns
including Kuta and Legian in Bali, Pattaya, Thailand, and Cebu in the
Philippines.
Group CEO of Tune Hotels, Mark Lankester positive
development is linked with the growth of cross-border tourism regions. These
positive developments are happening because of easy access and affordable
housing through air travel across the islands and mainland Southeast Asia.
"A few years ago many people only dream holiday to
Phuket or Bali, but the increasing number of low-cost airlines like AirAsia has
changed some of these dreams come true. The earlier luxury in the past is now
the usual routine for many people. Even now many are able to enjoy several
trips a year, "says Mark.
Based on this background, Mark adds that the presence of
Tune Hotels is to provide a choice of accommodation that offers quality lodging
at affordable rates for tourists.
"By setting up hotels on the resort islands are famous,
we allow more people to visit these places without the burdensome cost,"
he added.
Tune Hotel Patong with a number of 144 rooms was opened on
December 28, 2012, welcoming the New Year with a high ordering of the guests.
Its location just a few minute’s walk from the famous Patong Beach.
Tune Hotel Patong is also easily accessible from other
Phuket beaches. And can be reached from the centers of attractions such as
national parks, waterfalls, golf courses and water sports facilities.
"The opening of Tune Hotel Patong, which complements
other hotels in Thailand, the Hat Yai, Pattaya and Bangkok, reflects our strong
commitment to the travel and tourism industry in the region. With a population
of over 600 million, Southeast Asia presents a huge market for us and we look
forward to welcoming them at our hotel, "said Mark.
Tune Hotels hotel brand pioneered the concept of saving
through the "pay as you use". With this concept, guests only pay for
room rates. While the choice of additional facilities charge, such as towels
and toiletries, air-conditioning (AC), in-room wireless internet connection and
satellite TV in some hotels.
Tune Hotels has served more than four million guests since
opening its first hotel in Kuala Lumpur in 2007. There are now a total of 27
Tune Hotels in Malaysia is 11, five in the UK, four in the Philippines, four in
Thailand and three in Indonesia. Ahmedabad, India, and the Melbourne
(Australia) will open in 2013.
Rooms at Haoduo Xiongmao, a panda-themed hotel in China.
China increasingly opens for travelers all over the world.
The local tourism industry was trying to show the world China's tourism is
increasingly attractive.
One of them, a Panda-themed hotel, which opened in Sichuan,
China. The overall design of the interior and exterior of the hotel according
to China Daily will be in contact with the panda-themed decorations. This makes
the hotel such as the world's first panda theme.
"I hope the pandas will help people to get back to
nature and discover the simplicity and true happiness," said the manager
of the hotel told China News.
panda themed Hotel in Sichuan, China.
Meanwhile, Gbtimes.com reported that every room in the hotel
named Haoduo Xiongmao hotel was decorated with paintings, furniture, dolls, and
sculptures panda. In fact, bed, pillow, until the curtain decorated with
pandas.
Not only that, some of the hotel staff will also be dressed
as pandas to greet guests. Quoted from Reuters, the hotel will actually be
officially launched in May 2013. Room rates range from 300 to 500 yuan per
night (approximately USD 46 to USD 77).
The hotel itself is located at the foot of Mount Emei. Every
year, tourists come to the nature reserve located in southern Sichuan, a
province in China. The nature reserve is home to pandas are protected.
Rooms at Hotel Haoduo Xiongmao With panda nuances.
Kinki fish ready to eat. This fish is processed by Robata, which is baked with sand and charcoal.
Visit to Japan without enjoying the food has the country
will certainly be a loss moment. Japan besides rich in technology, it is also
rich culinary diversity delicious to eat.
Speaking of Japanese cuisine, maybe people are more familiar
with sushi, rice dishes from a rolled with fresh fish. However, many Japanese
are not known by many people, for example Robata.
Robata or Robatayaki a way with sand and charcoal grilling.
In Japan, how to bake like this come from the northern island of Hokkaido,
while the grilled seafood is coming from the waters around the island.
Robata-style cuisine served in the restaurant is mostly
seafood. There also is seafood from the waters of Japan, such as Kinki fish,
which is also one of the leading seafood at this restaurant.
Kinki fish. Typical Japanese fish that only live in cold waters in Hokkaido. Fish shape is not too big with fresh rosy skin and big eyes.
Kinki fish only live in the cold waters of Hokkaido, fresh
red skin color and big eyes. Fish shape is not too big, but the price offered
for one fish is very high, reaching more than one million dollars. In addition
because these fish can only be found in Japanese waters, fish meat texture is
very soft, unlike the usual fish.
How to cultivate fish with Robata very easily. Just like
when grilling fish on the beach, something like that technique. Fish and
stabbed with a bamboo stick on the container containing sand dune. Earlier, on
the sandbar has been burnt charcoal.
Sand used is white sand beaches are guaranteed clean, while
charcoal made from mangrove mangroves so distinct aroma when burned produces
distinctive mangrove.
The condiments were added in the fish was not much, just
sprinkled with salt fish and sprayed fluid sake. Because, says Sonya, Japanese
fish that has had its own peculiar taste, sweeter, savory, although it contains
a lot of water.
Japanese culture
As a typical Japanese restaurant, Takumi Robata & Sushi
brings visitors coming as if it is the real Japanese restaurant. Once inside,
visitors are greeted by Japanese greeting servants.
There will be one waitress who guide called "Hi! Okyaku
same goanaisimasu!" which in the Indonesian language, meaning roughly tell
when guests come. Then all the waiters in the restaurant will be answered in
unison with "Hi! Irassamase washoi!"
It will also take longer when there are visitors going home.
Guests were greeting "Hi! Okyaku same akkari desu!" and was greeted
with a "Hi! Arigatou gozaimasta!"
Another typical Japanese impression visible from the
interior of the restaurant. The walls and floor inside the restaurant made of
wood, implying elegant simplicity.
The concept of open kitchen was made, visitors can witness
the process of making dishes, ranging from processing, and materials are made,
presentation, to food hygiene.
How to processing fish Robata. Fish pierced with bamboo and baked with charcoal on top of the container that contains a sand dune.
Blue sky with white clouds into the background nicely when
collaborating with a clear stretch of coastal water in sight. The warmth was
felt when the foot touches the white sand grains directly exposed to the sun.
This is the perfect landscape that is often found in television, as elements of
decoration of films across the country.
However, you do not need to be upset because our own country
has Gili Trawangan is able to attract domestic and foreign tourists. Therefore,
do not be surprised if one day sees a lot of foreign tourists sunbathe along
the coast.
Gili Trawangan is the largest island than Gili Meno and Gili
Air. Although co-located in the northwest of Lombok, the three gili
characterized each. Trawangan is the island tend to be more crowded because often
organizes entertainment events at a time when the holiday season making it
perfect for travelers who are young at heart.
Enjoy Sunset in Gili Trawangan
"Back then, we started the journey from Mataram to
arrive in Port Ward with long travel about two hours," said Albertus who
just ended a short vacation in Lombok in February. The travel time is not long
enough will be tiring for the reassuring landscape presented along the way.
On arrival at Port Ward, travelers using boat transport
modes (public boat) with a capacity of 30 people to cross over to Gili
Trawangan with a rate of $ 1, 25 each person. You will be on the road for 30
minutes while enjoying the wind and the waves are calm.
Activities that are often a favorite when exploring
Trawangan is scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and surfing. Another option is
to relax on the porch of the hotel, cafes, and restaurants are arranged
uniquely. Enjoy the charm of the beach from far away it can give the sensation
of serenity itself.
Treat the visual beauty is also supported by the air pollution-free
because there is no passing vehicles. Bicycles and horse-drawn carriage cidomo
(wagon type) is a mode of transportation that you can use to move around
corners Gili Trawangan.
"This is the largest aquarium in the world," said
Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, the owner Genting Group and Resorts World Sentosa.
Aquarium opened to the public on 22 November last year was built in the Resort
World Sentosa (RWS), the integrated tourism area in Sentosa Island, Singapore.
Aquarium called South East Asia (SEA) Aquarium offers
underwater scenery packed in glass panels. SEA Aquarium is one of the
attractions that are part of the water rides c (MLP) in RWS.
MLP also offer other objects, the Adventure Cove Waterpark
or water playground with various types of swimming pools and water slides.
"That way, visitors can choose the type of water by wet or dry," said
Tan Hee Teck, Chief Executive Officer and President of the RWS Genting
Singapore PLC Venue.
About 200 journalists from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Thailand, Russia, and Singapore, which invited RWS management during
the inauguration of the tourist area, late last year, had the opportunity to
see the splendor of SEA Aquarium.
Each group of journalists from each country like a group of
tourists accompanied by two guides assigned to explain a wide range of marine
life in the aquarium. There are 20 touch screen panel contains information
about marine animals and their habitats.
By paying 29 Singapore dollars (equivalent to USD 225 000),
visitors can enjoy the beauty of the sea in the company of a guide. So, what
makes this aquarium is different?
At the outset, enters SEA Aquarium is like a visit to Sea
World in the tourist area of Ancol, Jakarta. However, how to package and
technologies offered by these places is much more classy.
The main attraction is the Aquarium SEA giant glass panels
with a length of 36 meters and height of 8.3 meters. In the glass thickness of
70 centimeters, there are manta rays that flicker charming, beauty napoleon
fish, passing the giant grouper, and hundreds of small fish chasing.
"It's so peaceful to see the underwater sights like
this," said Nath (33), tourists from Thailand, who is on holiday in
Singapore with his wife and son.
The giant glass panels weighing 250 tons or the equivalent
of three stacked double-decker bus. In general, visitors are always using the
moment in the glass panel to take photos.
In addition to the giant panels, at the aquarium tunnel
there are also giant glass contains about 200 sharks from 12 different species,
such as hammerhead sharks, black fin reef sharks and nurse sharks.
On the other there are also glass panels containing small
endemic marine life such as crab’s Japanese living in cool temperate waters,
moray eels, and a wide range of coral reefs.
Hotels in aquarium
About 100,000 of the 800 species of marine life in the
aquarium's water comes from ten zones covering 49 different habitats, ranging
from open sea in Asia, the Arabian Gulf, to the freshwater lake in eastern
Africa.
"Most are from Southeast Asian countries such as
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines," said Joanna, one of
the guides SEA Aquarium.
Biodiversity is the main attraction for visitors discover
the beauty of the underwater world without having been to the area of origin
biota.
If not satisfied simply enjoy the beauty of the surrounding
underwater aquarium, visitors can also stay in a deluxe room which directly
overlooks the largest glass dome at the aquarium. This is called creative work
by Tan Hee Teck.
There is a hotel with 11 suites with views of the open ocean
is priced at 2400 Singapore dollars each night. Facilities that surpass
five-star hotel are intended for the millionaire who had the pleasure of going
to the underwater world.
In addition to hotel rooms, there is also a place to eat
called The Ocean Restaurant aquarium surrounded by glass panels from the wall
up to the roof. This area is still in the SEA Aquarium.
In addition to rake in tourist groups and families, the SEA
Aquarium also offers educational packages to attract students. They work
together with the school who want to visit the aquarium through a variety of
learning programs for students to understand the underwater world and its
conservation efforts.
Biswajit Guha, Director of Education, Conservation and
Research MLP, explains most of the marine life in the Aquarium SEA imported
directly from the open ocean, partly obtained from the supplier.
To decide what kind of species are combined in a single pane
of glass or not, the MLP has a research facility Marine Aquaculture and
Research Center (MARC). In addition to research, the facility is also used for
fish farming.
The entire biota quarantined advance in a separate pool in
MARC before being placed in the aquarium. It is intended that the species be
able to adapt to the new environment.
Biswajit added, handling key biota Aquarium SEA is a regular
feeding and changing water regularly so as not to stress the animal. Aquarium
SEA has a team which monitors the condition of each biota intensively.
Investment
In addition to SEA Aquarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark,
RWS also has a Universal Studios Singapore, the six-star hotel with a capacity
of 1500 rooms, 60 restaurants, a casino, and a meeting room that can
accommodate 12,000 guests. The resort area of 49 acres on Sentosa Island is
worth the investment of 7 billion Singapore dollars.
With such a variety of attractions, Tan Sri Lim targets to
bring in 17 million tourists to the RWS in 2013. RWS will "force"
tourists extend their stay by leveraging Singapore's position as a transit
country.
"We are confident that the target can be realized.
Moreover, with the increasing number of flights that stop over to Singapore,
"said Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay.
To achieve these targets, Robin Goh, Assistant Director of
Communications RWS, admitted his side work with local tourism agencies in
Indonesia, Malaysia, and China became the largest contributor to the presence
of tourists in the country covering an area of 710 square kilometers.
Inviting the media from a number of countries, recognized Goh, also became
effective promotional event.
At the opening of RWS premiere on December 7, 2012,
presented a variety of attractions, such as fireworks, renowned soprano Sarah
Brightman, and orchestra performances. RWS also attended the opening party of
the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong.
RWS is a big dream of Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay to realize a
world-class integrated tourism area in Singapore that can be seeded in Asia.
Tan Sri Lim, a businessman from Malaysia, is also the owner of Genting Highland
Resorts, "neighbor country".
RWS management a challenge for Indonesia. Satisfaction
visitors looked at thousands of marine life at SEA Aquarium certainly not
comparable when looking directly manta rays and green turtles Derawan Islands,
East Kalimantan, or the coral reefs in Raja Ampat, Papua.
If Tan Sri Lim dared to set a target of 17 million tourists
in 2013, mostly foreign tourists, to visit the artificial tourism, what about
Indonesia, which has a variety of natural attractions. Of course, this depends
on the seriousness of the government.
Implementation of the soccer universal stay another year. As host, Brazil did not want to disappoint. For pampering wisatawannya, Samba District is currently fixing city facilities, including hotels sex.
The next few years, Brazil would be inundated tourists. Not only as host in the 2014 World Cup, Brazil is also going to be a place dihelatnya 2016 Olympics. One area that is going crowded coastal elite Leblon, Rio de Janeiro.
Previously, this area is very famous for her sex motel. Do not want to make wisatawannya home disappointed, Brazil will conjure simple motels into a real hotel. Of the 60 sex motel there, Shalimar is one of them. This motel is renovating 30 rooms of 62 rooms available.
City Investment Promotion Office of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Negocios said more than USD 100 million has been allocated to renovate the motel room 3500 of 6500. Even some of the motel plan would be a hotel. Later, the motel clerk would be given training in order to serve the guests like the hotel.
All was done to meet the needs of the number of hotel rooms in Rio. Inevitably, sex motel must be used to accommodate tourists.
"We have 16 thousand rooms, or twice that we promised to the International Olympic Committee. We will even use a sex motel. This is something new. This could be an adventure for lovers, an opportunity for new experiences," said Mayor City of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes.
Rio de Janeiro is a metropolitan city with 6 million inhabitants. Currently, the fourth largest city in the world has 32,436 rooms, consisting of 20 414 hotel rooms and the rest are motel rooms, apartments, inns and hostels. Even in 2015, the target was 47 788 rooms are available in Rio de Janeiro.
"Motel will be an option for those who come to Rio," the president said Brazilian Hotel Industry Association (AbiH-RJ), Alfredo Lopes.
Usually, when the implementation of a specific event such as a carnival, new year, the Earth Summit in 1992, and visit the late Pope John Paul II in 1997, sex motel in Rio de Janeiro crowded visited by tourists. So at the World Cup 2014, it is not impossible sex motels and hotels in Brazil will be crowded.
Titanic cruise ship that sank in 1912, so legendary to make many people want to feel the luxury boat. Do not be sad, Titanic II is created and ready to invite travelers sailing in 2016.
Is a billionaire from Australia, Clive Palmer to be planning to make a replica of the Titanic II. Unlike the original ship, Titanic II will be made more modern, with more advanced technology. The plan, this yacht will start its maiden voyage in 2016.
In a press conference in New York on Tuesday (26/2) yesterday, Palmer said the construction of the vessel with 835 cabins will begin in the next year. China was chosen as the construction site.
"Titanic was the ship of dreams. Titanic II will be the ship that made the dream come true," Said Palmer.
Palmer said there are 40,000 people already signed up for the inaugural cruise ticket Titanic II. Among the passengers, there are 16 people who are willing to pay between $ 750 thousand to 1 million (USD 7.2 billion-9, 7 billion).
On its maiden voyage, Titanic II will trace the path that had passed its predecessor, the Titanic in 1912. The path starts from Southampton to New York. Unfortunately, at the inaugural voyage of Titanic, cruise bumped into an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean, killing more than 1,300 passengers and crew.
"One of the advantages of global warming is not a lot of the iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean," added Palmer.
Not only by the same route with the first Titanic, passengers will also be prepared clothing like in 1912. Not only that, to be more similar to the first Titanic, passengers also will not provide telephone, television or the internet.
What distinguishes Titanic II Titanic II to I was going to have a Turkish bath, meeting facilities, casinos, theaters, and hospitals. Titanic II is also equipped with air conditioning, deck safety by lifeboat more.
Just like the first Titanic, Titanic II also has some classes for passengers, ie grade one, two and three. Passengers in each class will not be merged. Palmer himself, claims will be in Grade 3, wearing a wig and clothing in 1912.
Palmer said the Titanic II would be the safest cruises in the world. When asked if the ship is going down, Palmer replied "Too proud to say that. I think the people who have said no in the past, have regretted it."
However, many doubts about the Titanic II arises because manufacturing company in China, CSC Jinling. This doubt arises because CSC Jinling no experience in international luxury boatbuilding.
Palmer dismissed many doubts, saying, "It is even so the motivation to show the world what can be done."
Dubai apparently not satisfied with just having the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. They just opened the world's tallest hotel, the JW Marriott Marquis towering 355 feet tall with 72 floors.
The JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai hotels record highest in the world version of the Guinness Book of World Records. This is the 59th branch of the JW Marriott Marquis Group outside of North America. The opening of the hotel on this week attended by President and CEO of Marriott International Arne Sorenson.
"Dubai is an important destination for Marriott International, as a city with world class facilities. We offer the traveler the luxury experience like no other," says Arne.
The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai target segment MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions). The hotel has indoor and outdoor space with an area of 7500 m2, including two ballrooms. The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai also has 9 restaurants, 5 bars and lounges.
Resto is a mainstay for travelers is the steakhouse Prime 68, Izakaya sushi restaurant, cocktail bar Vault. All there on the floor 71 and 72, aka the hotel rooftop definitely offers incredible scenery. The hotel also has a restaurant Rang Mahal, with Chef Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef origin holds a Michelin star.
To pamper guests, The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai has Saray Spa and Health Club area of 4,000 m2. Signature spa available is Milk and Honey treatment, Arabic Coffee Awakener, and Lemon Mint Body Polish. On the 7th floor there is a 30 meter swimming pool with Aqua Poolside Bar and Grill.
"We are delighted that this place finally opened officially and we are confident this hotel could be a new standard in the hotel business in the region and the world," said General Manager of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Rupprecht Queitsch.
Historical attractions of the Berlin Wall were left in the city of Berlin, Germany threatened eviction luxury apartment project. Historians, tourists and artists protested loudly.
East Side Gallery is the remaining piece of the Berlin Wall along the 1.3 km in the former east Berlin. Gallery called because the walls are decorated with murals, including the famous mural pictures the former leader of the Soviet Union and East Germany, Leonid Brezhnev and Eric Honecker, kissing.
However, a tourist attraction visited by 800,000 travelers each year is threatened with eviction from a luxury apartment project owned by Living Bauhaus. While this plan sounds traveler ears, they are very regret.
"If Berlin is not careful, he's going to lose this beautiful building," said Coco Garcia Lopez (21) tourists from Madrid.
The nightclub owners around the East Side Gallery is also concerned eviction will make lazy travelers coming to the region. "If built luxury apartments, it's like building a gas station in front of the museum," said Sascha Disselkamp, nightclub manager Sage.
But there is nothing more sad than Kani Alavi, one of the artists who painted the mural on the Berlin Wall and led the renovation of the Berlin Wall four years ago. Apartment building plans will destroy the history and culture that are stored on this wall.
"All the mural paintings of the Berlin Wall was a symbol of freedom in Berlin and Europe. If destroyed, you're ruining the authenticity of this place," Alavi said.
So, what did the Berlin city government? Franz Schulz representing the Berlin city government said the Berlin Wall would be moved. The investor has the legal right not only to build apartments, but also to build a bike and pedestrian paths.
It remains unclear how many meters of 1.3 km that remains of the Berlin Wall which will be subject evicted. But for tourists, it still is a sad news.
Some films use the sea as their backdrop in several movies. Inevitably, the film's success also entailed the place tenarnya filmmaking.
Some films managed to increase tourist visits to beaches that appear in the film. Here are some of the best beach locations that have featured in the silver screen.
The movie "The Beach" in Thailand. Leonardo DiCaprio character proceeded find hidden beautiful beaches in Thailand. Location filming took place in Hat Maya Beach on the island of Phi Phi Leh, close to Phuket.
At that time, the community had voiced their protest to use the beach filming a spot for fear the area will be damaged. Production of the film is still running.
In fact, since the release of the movie The Beach, Phi Phi Leh Island has become a popular tourist spot. Tours to the island where shooting "The Beach" became one of the mainstays selling local tour operator packages.
The film "The Talented MR. Ripley "in Italy. Positano is used for a harbor Mongibello fiction in the film "The Talented Mr. Ripley". Stunning seaside town is situated on a cliff Amalfi Coast of Italy.
Environment and the atmosphere is so pretty and perfect for a movie starring some big names of Hollywood stars such as Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law. Only a few hours to the south of Rome, Positano attractive for those who want to enjoy a fine dining restaurant and luxury hotels.
The movie "Blue Hawaii" in Hawaii. Elvis Presley was not a stranger to Hawaii. The three films that starred located here and there is nothing more famous and successful than the movie "Blue Hawaii" in 1961.
Location shooting on the island of Oahu and Kauai. This film highlights the beauty of the region in which Presley played as Army officer-turned tour guide musicals. In fact, many Hollywood films taking movie locations in Hawaii for beach scenes.
The film "Die Another Day" in Spain. One of the most memorable scenes from the James Bond Pierce Brosnan version is Halle Berry who emerged from the sea with a sexy bikini.
Although the figures mentioned in the film in Cuba, site of the fact that these scenes are in Cadiz, Spain. The city is the historic coastal city and one of the oldest cities in Western Europe.
The film "The Blue Lagoon" in Jamaica. Filming of "The Blue Lagoon" is located in Port Antonino, Jamaica. It is also located on a private island that is located Nanuya Levu in Fiji. The story is about a young girl and boy who were stranded on a desert island.
The film "Eat, Pray, Love" in Indonesia. Although CNN.com did not mention Indonesia on this list, but the Padang-padang beach in Bali can not be overlooked. On the beach is acting for Julia Roberts film "Eat, Pray, Love".
Since the film is running in theaters, some local tour operators advise tourists to come to the beach with frills as "beach where Julia Roberts shooting her."
Padang-padang beach was too broad and was in the shadow of the cliffs. From the cliff, visitors must descend through the steps and immediately greeted bursts of waves and the blue sea. It was as if a hidden beach.
Whitehaven Beach Australia, One Of The World's Best Beaches
Best beaches in the world was located in Latin America, or Europe. In the Asia Pacific region which is famous for its coastline, only the Whitehaven beach in Queensland, Australia to finish in the third best beach in the world.
Best beach preferred by international tourists TripAdvisor site falls into an isolated beach on the island of Sicily, Italy, Coastal Rabbit. Rabbit Beach, located on the island of Lampedusa is described as an unspoiled natural beach people, which only can be reached only by boat, and a sea turtle breeding sites in the Mediterranean.
The second place was occupied by the Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos are located in the Caribbean region, and Whitehaven, which is located on the island of the Whitsundays, Queensland is in third place. "Rabbit Beach has become the choice of tourists because of its white sand and the sea is visible greenness," said TripAdvisor spokeswoman Emma Shaw reported smh.com.au.
The other beaches in Brazil, Spain Puerto Rico, Bermuda and Aruba are also in the top 10 best beaches in the world. According to the Reuters correspondent in Australia L. Literature Wijaya, Whitehaven beach entry as one of the best in the world is not surprising because in the previous study and assessment of the various travel agencies, Whitsundays has been entered as the nomination.
The surprise on the list is the inclusion of TripAdvisor Rhossili Bay in Swansea, Wales in the 10th beat the beaches in Hawaii and the Caribbean are more exotic. Rhossili Bay on the Gower Peninsula is a coastal region along the five-kilometer popular with surfers, paragliders and pedestrians. "We are pleased but not surprised that Rhossili Bay in the top 10. We look forward to it, the more visitors will enjoy the natural beauty there." said David Phillips, Mayor of Swansea in a statement.
According to TripAdvisor, the assessment of the best beaches this is the input of the tourists on their site for 12 months.
10 Best Beaches in the World
1. Rabbit Beach, Sicily, Italy
2. Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
3. Whithaven Beach, Queensland, Australia
4. Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha Brazil
5. Flamenco Beach (Playa Flamenco), Culebra Puerto Rico
6. Playa de las Catedrales, Ribadeo, Spain
7. Lopes Mendes Beach, Ilha Grande, Brazil
8. Horseshoe Bay Beach, Southampton Parish Bermuda
Tanzania is a paradise for the adventurous safari. Unique natural texture and diversity of flora and fauna make Tanzania to be one of the major destinations for foreign tourists on safari fun.
Country located in East Africa has several National Parks and Conservation Areas are famous, such as the Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Ruaha National Park, and many other similar-scattered across the country.
Here are some tips if you want a safari in Tanzania.
1. Contact safari team of professional travel agents who many exist in East Africa or their representatives in Asia.
2. They will help booking travel tickets from Jakarta pp and information and other services such as visas, travel insurance, accommodation, and so on.
3. The team consists of a safari guide, driver and cook. They are equipped cars rover 4x4 and camping equipment complete. Do not forget to leave a tip of 10 dollars per day for every one of them.
4. Equip yourself with: a complete travel documents, travel insurance, cash (because of the difficulty of access to ATMs), drugs, anti mosquito cream, sunscreen, flashlight (preferably that can be mounted on the forehead), sunglasses, scarves to cover the nose and mouth due to dusty conditions during the road trip, hats, clothing that absorbs sweat, warm jacket anti wind, wet wipes (also tissue rolls), sandals and shoes comfortable for walking. Do not forget binoculars to see details of the animals from a distance, and a photo camera to capture special moments on safari.
5. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration during a safari trip.
6. Obliged to respect the local culture and customs and littering are strictly prohibited.
Not impossible expanse of colorful flowers thrive in the desert Arab Emirates. The proof, the world's largest flower garden has opened in Dubai. This Dubai Miracle Garden, which opened last Valentine's Day.
From the Telegraph, Thursday (28/03/2013), Dubai Miracle Garden is the world's largest flower garden. Land measuring 72 square meters covered 45 million colorful flowers. These flowers are not only beautiful extend, but also formed a variety such as hearts, stars, igloo (the typical home pole), pyramids, and others.
Dubai Miracle Garden opened right Valentine's Day, February 14, 2013 last. Flower development company name is root. They said, not impossible to develop an oasis in the desert, through the use of waste water and irrigation.
Not only beautiful, flower display in Dubai Miracle Garden will continue to change each season. Travelers can get a new experience each season. While in Europe there flowers die from winter, even in Dubai, winter is the peak time for flowers to flourish. In contrast, Dubai Miracle Garden will be closed at the height of summer.
Still no plan to open stores and restaurants in the complex's flower garden. However, Dubai Miracle Garden is receiving tourists. This flower garden is open from 10:00 to 22:00 local time on weekdays, and at 10.00-24.00 local time on weekends and holidays.
After the center opened in February, flower gardens will be closed at the end of May and reopened in October. While still early March, you have at least 3 months to enjoy the flower garden was a giant in the Middle East. The entry ticket price that is 20 dirhams (USD 53 000) for adults and children over 3 years.
