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Bali, one of the destinations that was never bored for a visit. In addition to its beautiful natural scenery, Bali is also famous for its unique culture and customs that can not be found in other tourist destinations.

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Bali needs a new tour packages to attract more tourists and maintain its existence as an international tourist destination. Package tours are needed to explore the market potential has not been optimal.

Bali can be performed in a modern without compromising the tradition that is usually attached. It is associated with changes in the market who want a taste of the elements and the technological advances of modern lifestyle more highlighted

Technological developments allow a person no longer need to carry a variety of tools to do various things. At first, a phone that has this capability. With only carry one mobile phone, users can call, send text messages, listen to radio, music, to take pictures. Later, the phone can also play videos and can even be used for internet browsing and watching television.

Now all that ability to move into the tablet, with the excess, the tablet has a screen larger than a mobile phone. Tablet now has many capabilities that can make users no longer have to carry lots of devices to do many things.

This time, we will try to use Microsoft Surface Tablet, a powerful tablet produced by Microsoft. Surface will come in two flavors: Windows Surface with RT and Surface Pro with Windows 8 Pro. RT is the Windows version of Windows designed for ARM processors 8; it includes the new touch-friendly Metro-style interface, as well as a limited version of the traditional Windows desktop for running Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office.

You can browse the Internet using a standard browser that is installed on Microsoft Surface Tablet. You can also download another browser such as Opera Mini. For some social networking, you do not need a browser to access the website, but can be directly from the application. Facebook applications, Twitter, TweetDeck, LinkedIn, Yahoo Messenger you can download, to complement your experience using the Microsoft Surface tablet.

You can find info about the tour or any place in Indonesia using the Microsoft Surface Tablet.

Isen Mulang Festival is a tourism and cultural festival held to celebrate the cultural traditions of the people Kalimantan, especially from the Dayak and Malay ethnic groups. This festival will be held on 19-22 May 2012 in Palangkaraya.

The festival will be adorned by a parade around the town of Palangkaraya, the capital of Central Kalimantan. Decorated boats will describe each area represents.

In addition to cultural parade, art shows, folk games, culinary feast, traditional sports and tourism ambassador contest will also be held. A number of unique Dayak culture will also be presented, such as Wood Manetek, Bagasing, Mangenta, Malamang, Mangaruhi, Besei Kambe, and a variety of traditional dances.

Some of the Dayak tribe would wear their best costume complete with traditional weapons, such as Mandau, Telabang, Chopsticks, Arrows, and various accessories from animal bones.

Komodo National Park in the Nusa Tenggara Timur, Wednesday (16/05/2012), was officially set to be one of the seven wonders of the world or the New 7 Wonders of Nature by the New 7 Wonders Foundation.

"The success of the Park to be inspiring example of how a community can jointly undertake to protect an endangered species," said the New 7 Wonders Foundation President Bernard Weber in his press conference release.

Weber said the number of votes via text message to a very large shows that Indonesia has expressed pride in natural heritage, which is also part of the mosaic of the world.

Komodo Ambassador and Chairman of the Foundation Board of Komodo - Jusuf Kalla reveals that the process of defining the Park as the "New 7 Wonders of Nature" takes longer than five months and counting for the clarification.

"I am grateful to the people of Indonesia who have been faithfully sending short messages," said Kalla.

In addition to the Komodo National Park, six other wonders of Halong Bay is selected, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Table Mountain, and Amazon (still in the process of clarification). (KOMPAS)

The main attraction of tourism in these islands is the charm of the sea. Sea corals are preserved into the perfect playground for a number of shallow marine fish species. Everything can views clearly from the boat. Serving the underwater world can be enjoyed more perfect through snorkeling or diving package provided by various agencies in the Third Gili.

Standard equipment and snorkeling, diving instructors ready to support the exploration of travelers across the waters of the three islands. If lucky, visitors may enjoy the presence of the turtles that are scattered in the shallow seabed.

For beginners, snorkeling is the right choice. Enjoy marine activities can be directly initiated from the beach. Most spots are scattered around a third are also located within 100 meters from the beach. Meanwhile, diving package can be another option.

The beauty of the underwater world with coral varieties maintained a dish that has been recognized by foreign tourists. No wonder There are also several surf spots that are ready to challenge for the surfers. Two of the most favored spot is the spot foreign travelers located in the Tanjung Aan, Gili Air, and the spot in the western part of Gili Trawangan.

For those who are already professionals in surfing, diving, or snorkeling, a variety of equipment leased by the resident is ready to offer services around the tourist beaches.

Diverse marine tourism packages available, ranging from the cheapest to the expensive class-paid executives. Cheapest package is around three-island tour with a motor boat for Rp 100,000 per person. When the tour around the island was still bristling like snorkeling, diving, or just stop in the ocean to enjoy the beauty beneath the sea, the price was increased to Rp 350,000 per person.

Travelers do not have to worry about payment. ATM machines are available in the three Gili. More comfortable because the agency and rental of diving equipment, to shops, restaurants and bars that exist in these islands generally accept payment via credit card. Where the money changers also exist in several locations in Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air.

Gili Indah unique location enables marine tourism wrapped in a package with other tourist agenda on the island of Bali and Lombok, even up to Komodo, East Nusa Tenggara. "A lot of foreign tourists directly from Sanur to Nusa Penida and Gili, then to Senggigi (Lombok). Some even go to the Komodo island," said Goya A Mahmud, GM Villa Queen & Spa, Gili Trawangan, explains one of the tour package maritime available.

A similar package is available for travelers who want to combine the experience of nautical tourism in Bali to Lombok. Aside from Sanur and Nusa Penida, a speed boat crossings are also available from Benoa, Attacks, and Padang Bai on Bali island. A number of agencies providing scheduled crossings each day and takes about 1-2 hours.

Lombok travel packages available from Senggigi to Gili with a travel time of less than half an hour when using a speed boat and about an hour when using a traditional boat.

Access to more than the Gili islands of Lombok Island. The travelers can depart from Port Ward, 30-minute road trip to the northwest of Senggigi. Other crossings exist in the Gulf Mentigi the basecamp a fast boat operator who went to Gili Trawangan each at 09.00 am.

Access is through the busiest port Nara Gulf and the Kodek Gulf. In both of these ports, there are a number of hotels and restaurants basecamp that provides services for guests crossing package. From both locations there are more than a fast boat operator or a traditional fishing boat that is ready to rent.

Momentarily escape the rush and routine of work or step aside from the fatigue life of the city has become a basic necessity of modern man. Similarly, away from traffic congestion and urban air pollution. Will be more complete if all of that plus favors can be summarized as to absorb the magical powers of nature.

You want to embrace all the opportunities it once? Set aside time for taking the time to Gili Islands in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.

Cluster of three small islands, namely Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan, it is still hidden to spread the beauty of natural beauty tucked between the charm of Bali and Senggigi Beach Lombok, which has more used worldwide.

Location separate from the city or the big island've kept meaning aside from the fatigue of the city. Moreover, there is no third-rate cars on the island which guarantees your escape from the congestion and air pollution are plural coloring in large cities.

HM Taufik, village head Gili Indah, ensuring all three islands are included in the territory will remain free of pollution and noise of motor vehicles. "The people we've agreed there will be no motor vehicles operating in the region. This will we maintain the excellence and uniqueness Gili tourism," said Taufik, convincing.

Only bicycles and cidomo, a type of horse cart, a back and forth as the primary means of transportation in the region. Occasionally seen a number of tourists passing by horses, other transportation. In fact, due to the small size of the three islands, most tourists choose to walk around. Three hours of brisk walking can already circling as the largest island of Gili Trawangan.

Around the island by bicycle or on foot to be not in vain. Replaced by a certain fatigue panorama of white sand beaches and swaying, and of course there are the high seas with blue-green shades are soothing to the eye along the way.

You also can take a break to enjoy the unique scenery in the open and tourist areas are available at the corners of the island. Simple shops to bars and fine dining restaurant with a dish of local and international variety is also available in the three Gili to simply remove the thirst to hunger.

Besides its location does not make us lose the moment the charm of a beautiful marine nature. Everything lined shore not far from the spoil us with the magical power of nautical tourism.

Vacation to Yogyakarta and stop shopping at Malioboro was used. However, have you ever tried to visit centers of Yogyakarta making beautiful gift? Holiday weekend this time, you can make the Village Tembi - Bantul, as one of the new alternative for your holiday.

FRIDAY. For those of you who are happy with souvenirs made ​​from natural fibers, Tembi village paradise of. In addition to a variety of crafts can be bought, you can also go to make your own craft you want to take home. Satisfied shopping, time for lunch with a menu of typical Javanese ancient recipe found in ancient manuscripts Centhini Fibers. In the evening, you can come to practice the arts Bangbung Ville by local residents.

SATURDAY. For those of you who decide to stay at Tembi, do not worry, you can make Bale Confinement Tembi - Culture House as an option. Located within the complex Tembi Cultural House, you can learn to know better the culture of Java through the Museum Madyosuro. In the afternoon, treat yourself to mix music and dance sari flexible Tembi village boys.

SUNDAY. Before you leave, stop by the Pindul Cave at South Mountain area. You will find beautiful stalagmites and stalactites in the cave along the 350 meters. Down the beauty of the cave by tubing to be the right choice to fill your Sunday. Anyway, do not forget to fill your bag with bakpia snacks original Yogyakarta.

Museum Pos Indonesia in Bandung city collected more than 200 thousand stamps, including the world's first postage stamp picture The Penny Black which was published in England in 1840.

Museum is located not far from London's Geological Museum has exhibits showing stamps and first published in Indonesia, the stamps of King William, published in 1864.

In addition there are also other collections of stamps in the form of Postal equipment, such as scales letter box mailbox, pengatar postal uniforms, postal stamp and other.

Every day - a museum, built in 1931 with initial name Museum of Post Telephone Telegraph was visited by about 100 people.

Most foreign tourists visiting from Japan and the Netherlands, the average interest with a collection of stamps and postal equipment from the old Dutch and the Japanese occupation era.

Government Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi province today has made ​​various efforts to facilitate the tourists to reach Wakatobi. These efforts, among others, its routes Wakatobi - Ambon and track Wakatobi - Lembata, NTT.

"The opening of the flight path, in order to facilitate the tourists both foreign tourists and reach Wakatobi archipelago," said Regent Wakatobi Hugua in Wangiwangi, (28/03/2012).

According to him, in Indonesia there are only two marine areas to be developed into an attractive tourist area, the Wakatobi National Park area and the area of ​​Raja Ampat.

"Both these areas have the same diversity of coral reefs and unique high enough, so it is suitable to be a tourist area," he said.

Meanwhile, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), helping the Government develop Wakatobi Marine National Park area to be the Eco-tourism.

Representative of JICA - Lilis said in an effort to help develop the Wakatobi Marine National Park area so the tourist area of JICA has been several times to train park staff to foster community, especially on the island in order to behave Kapota lingungan and friendly to tourists.

"Wakatobi Marine National Park has a diversity of coral reefs are quite high, so it is suitable to be developed into a tourist area," said Lilis.

According to him, to be a tourist area, Wakatobi National Park should be free from a variety of activities that could harm the environment. Every community in their efforts to harness the potential of natural resources within the National Park area and develop a productive economic activities, to support environmental conservation and tourism activities.

"Wakatobi is located in the central triangle of the world's coral reefs, not only has diverse coral reefs but also has a variety of interesting sights, particularly cultural traditions and local knowledge," he said.

Meanwhile, Hugua said it welcomed and greatly appreciated JICA's assistance to develop the Wakatobi Marine National Park so the tourist area.

"We and the Wakatobi welcomed JICA's assistance, because it can only grow Wakatobi forward, if the world their tourism making progress," he said. (kompas)

The Legian Beach and Seminyak Beach exotic atmosphere that resembles the Kuta beach, the beach is located on the north Kuta Beach. From Kuta, Legian Beach and Seminyak Beach can be reached by foot. It's not as busy as Kuta Beach, Legian Beach and Seminyak Beach can be a fun family holiday alternative to the atmosphere that is not too crowded, so you will feel calm when the trips to the beach. You can find a more relaxed and casual and comfortable atmosphere right on Legian and Seminyak.

The Legian Beach and Seminyak Beach are two names, why use two names? because there is no official limit of this coast, which includes the traditional village Legian or Seminyak as well. Legian was originally an agricultural village, but even coastal residents work as farmers, and as much visited by tourists, two villages were then set up the economy for attractions, such as providing various tourist facilities required. Is now more complete facilities, restaurant and cafes along the road to the Seminyak Beach luxury stand to landscape, offering various kinds of delicious dishes, visitors can choose a pocket-friendly dish or international cuisine at a cost that is not cheap.

Special Province of Yogyakarta has the potential attraction fully equipped so that it can be an option for foreign tourists visiting the archipelago area.

"The potential of tourism of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) is complete. There are not many areas in Indonesia which has a wealth of attractions in Yogyakarta as complete."

Yogyakarta attractions include the natural beauty, batik craft, art and culture, Malioboro, and places of Yogyakarta culinary tourists are now increasingly in demand. Diversity of Yogyakarta tourism will be a great asset to increase the interest of tourists come to visit Yogyakarta this year.

"Tourists who want to shop and enjoy the beauty of attractions, Yogyakarta is the most convenient and safe place to visit."

Yogyakarta is no end to be explored during the holidays. In addition to Malioboro area as a tourist center of Yogyakarta, now there are several modern and traditional shopping. In addition to Malioboro Mall in Malioboro Street, there is also Ambarukmo Plaza, Market Beringharjo, and some batik product sales center.

For the beach, tourists can enjoy the fresh air in Parangtritis, Glagah Beach, and dozens of beautiful beaches on the Kulon Progo. At South Mountain, for example, there Ngobaran Beach, Beach Ngrenehan, Wediombo Beach, Baron Beach, Sundak Beach, and Siung Beach a very beautiful and exotic.

"If tourists want to shop handicraft product, they can come in Kotagede, Yogyakarta and Kasongan, Bantul District, and several tourist villages are scattered in the DIY," said Tazbir (25/03/2012).

Ogoh-ogoh parades or giant puppets held by the City of London is expected to be a spectacle of interest to tourists who were vacationing in Bali. "The parade is followed by 20 units is the result of selection from hundreds of ogoh-ogoh in four districts, which have been assigned the jury and subsequently exhibited at the roundabout Chess Home or in the heart of Denpasar," said Sub-Section Head of Public Relations and Protocol Coverage in Denpasar, Dewa Gede Rai in Denpasar. (03/20/2012)


According to Dewa Rai, cultural parade is a form of appreciation of the valuable works of art by the sekaa youth or youth groups in town. "We believe this parade will be interesting spectacle, because the activity is only held once a year," he said.

God Rai also said, related to the number of parade diverted roadway in an effort to reduce congestion driving. "A number of traffic flow into the roundabout will be diverted Chess face. Vehicles coming from the east will be diverted into Street Patimura Kepundung or Captain General, while coming from Udayana Street will be diverted to Beliton Island Road."

While coming from Street Gajah Mada to Chess Front Street diverted to Sumatra. "We hope people who are not interested to the face as it avoids Chess lines, because there will be a flow," he said.

Ogoh-ogoh parade, according to Dewa Rai, will begin at 16:00 pm to finish on Thursday (3/22/2012). During the march a main heart of the region is free from the vehicle.

He hopes the parade participants to bring ogoh-ogoh early to the parade and placed in accordance with the original district. After the parade ended, the participants are expected to memprelina or burn-ogohnya ogoh respectively. (kompas)

Cultural tourism a mainstay of the tourism product in West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. According to Anisa Omar from the Department of Culture and Tourism of West Sumba district, one of the cultural tourist attraction is the Festival Pasola.

"The obstacles in the promotion, since the determination date is somewhat complicated. Time to promotions so short. Usually 2 weeks before Pasola, will be the date," said Anisa in Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba district (12/03/2012)

She describes the determination Festival Pasola by month and by meeting the Rato (traditional priest). Moreover, he added, also the determination by looking at certain plants that bloom on the eve of the Festival Pasola.

Pasola Festival is an annual festival that celebrated the community of West Sumba when starting the growing season. In celebration of this, each ward will compete dexterity on horseback, throwing the javelin into the opponent until the opponent to bleed.

This celebration is actually to welcome the harvest and predict crop yields. The more blood comes out when Pasola, locals believe it means the rich harvest.

In West Sumba, Pasola lasted three districts namely Wanokaka, Lamboya, and Gaura. In the morning before Pasola, held tradition Nyale. While this evening, the ritual will be held in Tentena Pajura, District Wanokaka.

Ritual is a series Pajura with Pasola. Pajura the fisticuffs between villages. The scrapper is young children by using boxing gloves made ​​of reeds. This ritual will take place at dawn.