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Gilolo or called Jailolo is the name of the island in North Maluku province. Jailolo or Gilolo is another name given to the local population in the island of Halmahera in North Maluku province. Here held Jailolo Bay Festival which is an annual festival and supported cultural communities, local governments, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Indonesia.

This festival repeatedly succeed where all cultural communities in the Island of Jailolo and surrounding areas participated. A variety of unique traditions present in this festival includes theater with the concept stage on the sea and became the hallmark of the festival. The festival involves hundreds of residents of West Halmahera consisting of school children, fishermen and farmers.

Jailolo festival brings theater "Cabaret On The Sea" is a story filled cabaret to collaborate with the philosophy and captivating musical harmonization of the stage which floats on the ocean. The concept of theater over the sea like never before in Indonesia and even the world. The event is always celebrated maritime activities such as race row rowing, swimming, fishing, capturing trash, and the selection of marine ambassadors.

Jailolo Bay Festival is one example of the amazing cultural celebrations. Visitors who attend will be treated to a variety of interesting performances such as: Cakalele, Soya, soya, Legu Sarai, music Yanger, Tataruba, Sara-dabi Dabi, Horum Sasadu, as well as colossal culinary event that invites all visitors to eat together. Festival Bay Jailolo decorated with a blue sky that stretches, the cluster of majestic cliffs, clear stretch of sea, sand and soft black.

Jailolo festival usually begins with the opening ceremony of the Gulf Jailolo followed the next day sports competition. Fishing is a tradition in which everyone was invited to join. Some of the important discussion about the cultural and maritime ambassador contest is also part of the festival agenda.

Halmahera Island is a beautiful island covering an area of ​​17 000 km ². The sea is captivating continue to inspire this festival every year. Muslims and Christians together every year to participate fully in the celebration of harmony.

You can travel to the Gulf of Jailolo with a 3 hour flight from Jakarta to Ternate. Another alternative to the flight through the Makassar or Manado to Ternate. From Port Dufa Dufa in Ternate, you continue the journey by sea by using a speed boat for 40 minutes.

In the Kendal district, Central Java, there is a cave called Kiskendo Cave. Cave is located 15 kilometers to the south of the town of Kendal, precisely located in the Village Trayu, Singorojo District, Kendal district, the unspoiled and beautiful panorama.

To go to Kiskendo Cave, visitors can ride a motorcycle or four wheel drive vehicles. Roads leading to the excellent location, an added value for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of Kiskendo Cave.

If from the south, could be through the District Boja. Meanwhile, when through the north, visitors can be via the District Kaliwungu a distance of approximately eight kilometers.

During the journey to Kiskendo Cave, travelers will be treated the way up and down and winding with the beautiful scenery on either side, and the air is cool. The reason Kiskendo Cave is located on the plateau area with unspoiled natural environment and beautiful, so the main attraction.

Arriving at the site Kiskendo Cave, the visitor parking only cost Rp 5,000 per person. Once inside the cave, visitors will see the gate of the cave is so big and wide. Here, visitors will also find a large boulder, the composition of limestone stand tall cone-shaped cave floor (stalagmites) and bars are located on the limestone ceiling of the cave with a tapered tip down (stalactite).

With the stalagmites and stalactites add to the beauty of Kiskendo Cave. If you go deep into the cave, at the end of the cave, visitors will find a river that flows through the bowels of the earth. The water looks very clear, especially in the dry season, accompanied by the sound of gurgling water and the air around was cool, so as to make visitors feel at home to linger in the area of ​​the cave.

Besides Kiskendo Cave as the primary cave, in the vicinity there are also small caves as Lawang Cave, Hermitage cave, Bailout Cave, Kempul Cave and Kampret Cave.

In the durian season, along the road before getting to the cave cheaper tariffs, there is the famous delicious fruit vendor's. The vendors were hawking wares durian fruit on the roadside with a panoramic view of teak forests, so for those buyers who ate the fruit in place, will add to the sensation.

In addition, other attractions not far from the "cave Kiskenda" which is famous enough hot water pemandaian Gonoharjo. It is located in District Limbangan. The visitors, especially those who have skin diseases, can make use of hot water containing sulfur it.

This park is located 35 kilometers west of Yogyakarta. Park consists of Kiskendo Cave, Sumitro Cave and Watu Blencong. Is a natural cave in the mountains Menoreh located 1200 m above sea level the air cool, from the shape and the situation is very similar to what is implied in the legend of the legends of the Palace of Kiskendo Cave (which is a fragment of the Ramayana), home to the Giant Mahesasura buffalo-headed and headed Lembusura sapi.Dalam puppet story, in this place a battle between Subali Mahesasura and Sugriva with Lembusura duke who inhabit this cave. Besides the geological circumstances of the caves in the rocky limestone.

During the journey to the cave, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the valley between, green farmland, and rural traditional houses of simple affection for not memorialized.

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.

Yogyakarta has many interesting sights to visit the cave. Caving sites in Yogyakarta can be easily reached by car by bicycle is no exception. One example cave in Yogyakarta that interesting is Pindul Cave.

Pindul Cave is a new alternative tourism in the area Bejiharjo, Karangmojo, Gunungkidul -Yogyakarta.

Different sensations down the aisle in a dark cave to be attractive deals for visitors. In addition, Pindul Cave also presents an atmosphere that can relieve fatigue from routine with a swim, even dive into the fresh flow of underground streams.

Pindul Cave skipped the flow of water (underground river) from the spring source so as to explore the cave to swim with a float or rubber tires.

Entering the mouth of the cave, for the first time to try cruise tour of the cave is quite stressful. Each participant uses rubber tires helped when it enters the river. For participants who can not swim, rubber tires driven by a guide who is most rear position. The atmosphere of the dark that the eye is limited. In addition one of the guide goes on to explain the parts of Pindul Cave and others helped push the tire rubber tires directed the participants who had difficulty.

The name Pindul Cave comes from a story in which a young man named Joko Singlulung find her father missing, along with many forests and caves, all of a sudden he hit his head on one of the stones in the cave, the cave where he stumbles here eventually named the Pindul Cave.

Pindul caves have such unique beauty and sparkle stalagmite stalagmites of white crystals at various angles in the cave. Amid the cave, there is a rather large room, with a hole on top, the sun coming through this hole to make the atmosphere more beautiful.

Entrance fee of Rp. 50.000, - with a facility tour, village-style snacks, meals and equipment. If you already bring their own equipment, such as life jacket, rubber tires, etc., can be directly entered for free in this place, but if you do not take the preparation of the house, then you just pay

Pay a visit in the dry season due to heavy current rainy season and sometimes flooding in the cave, so we have to wait for the condition of the underground river again subsided. Also the water in the rainy season looks brown because of soil erosion, in contrast to the dry season the water is calm and typical green algae that live in the riverbed.

Should not be too late now to the site. In addition to avoiding the hot sun as they walked toward the mouth of the cave, came too late can cause you to have to wait in line to enjoy the beautiful Pindul Cave, especially in the holiday season.

Indonesia has many beautiful beaches and exciting. And every shore it has merits of each. One beach is interesting to explore is the Batu Karas Beach, in the Cijulang, Kudat, West Java. For surfing enthusiasts, this beach is one of the best in the challenging sea waves.

With the road trip of about 5 to 7 hours departing from Jakarta to arrive at this beach. If you also have the tourist area of ​​Green Canyon, West Java, Batu Karas beach is just 10 minutes from the tourist sites.

This beach is synonymous with surfing. However, not every day a big wave coming to this beach. Occasionally there are small waves that roll down to the beach. Well, when the waves are small, novice surfers can follow-up action. With small waves, the beginner can train the ability to surf safely.

What if no surfing equipment?

Do not worry because the Batu Karas beach a lot of any size surfboard rental fare of Rp 75,000 per half day. If you really blind about how to use a surfboard, can hire an instructor with the rate of $ 150,000 per hour. Usually the instructor will take tourists to places around Batu Karas favorites like Coral, Legok Pari, and Bulak Bendak.

This attraction is a blend of attraction Pangandaran and Batu Hiu, offers a tranquil natural atmosphere and a friendly wave of the sea with a gently sloping beach make you feel at home in this area. You also can enjoy a quiet atmosphere with a light breeze while enjoying a meal at the restaurant around. The view out to the horizon gives you peace and memories of an enjoyable vacation.

Not only the surf, this beach also offers a breathtaking panoramic beauty of nature. With grains of white sand beach, with a dressing sturdy rocks, beautiful face make-up of Batu Karas beach. By evening, the beauty of the sun's return to dusk can see with your friends directly from this beach.

Friends who love photography can also capture beautiful images on this beach. The reason is, when the sky is clear, distant horizon blue beach umbrella is really beautiful, very nice for the background of a photograph. And do not miss, the contours of the rocks there on the left and right of the beach is going to spoil the photography enthusiasts, because it presents the contours of the landscape photos.

If you have absolutely no intention of surfing and swimming or just want to taste the seafood such as squid and fish and enjoy the atmosphere of the beach, you'll also be able to make this beach as a tourist destination. There are other coastal parts of the small choppy quiet shades of blue so you can enjoy. When hungry, staying at a nearby restaurant to order food while chatting with the family.

For other tourist activities, you can dive or tour around the coast by using banana boat. And for those who plan to stay, on the coast has a lot of classy and chic accommodation such as hotel or bungalow.



Batu Karas Beach is located about 32 km from Pangandaran beach. Been to the beach and this one is guaranteed to be great fun. How, interesting is not it? Happy traveling.

This legend tells, formerly Harau Valley is the ocean. Moreover, based on geological survey team from Germany in 1980, said that the rock contained in the hills Harau Valley is rock breccia and conglomerate. This rock type is generally found on the seabed.

Harau Valley According to legend, the King Hindustani sailed with his wife and daughter, Princess Sari Banilai. This journey in order to salvation for his daughter's engagement to a young man named Hindustan Bujang Juaro. Before departing, Sari Banilai i swear by her fiancé, when she was broken a promise he would turn to stone and if the Bujang Juaro a broken promise, it will turn into a snake.

But unfortunately, the way the ship was carried away by the waves and beached on a strait (the place is now called the Harau Valley). The ship was choked up by the roots membelintang on two hills until finally broken.

To avoid sinking, the ship was moored at a large rock located on the outskirts of the hill (the hill is now called Bukit Jambu). Boat mooring stones where it is now called Stone Boat berthing facility.

Once stranded, Raja Hindustani along with his family was greeted by a king who ruled Harau at that time. Eventually, because of good relations, the King Hindustani wants to marry his daughter with a local boy named Rambun Paneh. One more thing, to go back to the land of Hindustani is also not possible. He does not know the oath which is pronounced Sari Banilai with her fiance, Bujang Juaro. Not long after, Rambun Paneh married to Sari Banilai.

Time passed, and of the marriage was born a son. One day, his grandfather, the King of Hindustan, made toys for his grandchildren. When he's playing, the toy is dropped into the sea. The child was crying. His mother, Princess Sari Banilai mindlessly plunge into the sea to fetch the toy. It got so bad, the waves came and threw his body menjempit on two large boulders.

Sari Banilai conscious, that he had broken a promise to his fiancee before, Bujang Juaro. In case of resignation, he prayed to the Almighty, so that the sea receded. Her prayer was granted, not long after the sea water to recede. He also prayed if he makes a mistake he vows to be willing to eat rocks. Not long ago, the body slowly Princess Sari Banilai turned to stone.