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One of the activities to spend a vacation is to travel to the white sand beach and watched the ocean blue. You can do it all in Lengkuas Island, Pacific Islands. Here, you can spend the holidays with a serene atmosphere.

Pacific Islands known as the 'Country of Laskar Pelangi', has beautiful beaches and charming. One of the most beautiful beaches there are in the Island of Galangal. To be located on the north Tanjung Kelayang, Sijuk District, Pacific Islands. You should spend about Rp.300000-400000 to arrive on the island, by renting a fishing boat from the Tanjung Kelayang or Tanjung Binga.

Lengkuas Island has in common with other beaches in the Pacific Islands, the granite boulders that big. With a blend of white sand, lush trees, blue sea and white clouds in the sky, make this place like a still life. Not surprisingly, many of the leisure traveler on the beach and admire its beauty.

Boulders of granite which was the object image that appeals to lovers of photography. You can try to rise to the top of the stone, or playing water between the cracks. There are many marine fish nan little funny around these gaps.

Clear seawater further adds to this charming little island. I was so crystal clear, the tourists who visit the Lengkuas Island could clearly see the fish chasing each other on the seabed. Around the Lengkuas Island is perfect and fun to play in the sea or snorkeling.

The story of beauty Lengkuas Island with knick-knacks he had been hypnotized domestic and foreign tourists, especially the photographers. So do not be surprised if the day off Sunday or national holiday, the island is less than one hectare will be filled with visitors.

For fans of snorkeling and diving, marine life and coral reefs of the island is truly captivating. Marine fish are colorful, crystal clear sea water, bright sunlight, also coral reefs, will be an experience that is not paid when you see it. It would be nice to bring your own snorkeling gear, because here is not provided rental equipment snorkeling and diving.

In addition, the island's lighthouse there is also a relic of the Dutch period. The lighthouse was built in 1882 by the Dutch colonial government and has 19 floors with 309 steps.

From the lighthouse, the view that all blue sea will seduce you. Not only that, the coral-colored coral reefs Yeng you can see from the top of this lighthouse. It's quite tiring to come to the top of the lighthouse, but the beautiful ocean scenery will pay you earned.


On the Lengkuas Island, you will spend the holidays with serene. Its natural beauty really can not be calculated with numbers. Survivors been to Lengkuas Island and do not forget to maintain its beauty.
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)
Mount Tangkuban Parahu, which rises to an altitude over 2,000 meters in the north "town center" at the center of Sundanese traditional arts performances involving about 1,500 people.

Cultural and Tourism Festival is held again for the second time in 2012. The location of the activities, will take place at the Mount Tangkuban Parahu, said Public Relations Committee Mount Tangkuban Parahu.
Culture and Tourism Festival Mount Tangkuban Parahu 2012 will again present on May 16, 2012 at 10:00 am. The festival plans to organize a variety of traditional Sundanese arts involving about 1,500 people.

Festival entitled "taping and Preserving Cultural Assets As Sunda Archipelago and the Nation for Promoting Cultural Tourism Indonesia" is supported by the Department of Culture and Tourism West Java regency.

The festival is both a local cultural development, which is one of the guidelines for determining the success of forest conservation in West Java. Another festival was also a regional tourism development efforts.

A mix of natural beauty, popular tales, and easy access from Bandung made Tangkuban Parahu as tourist icons of West Java.

Tangkuban Parahu means the boat is upside down. So named because it resembles the shape of the mountain is an upside down boat. Besides well-known for its natural beauty, Mount Tangkuban Parahu also famous for the legend that tells the story of romance between a young man named Sangkuriang with a beautiful woman named Dayang Sumbi is none other than his own mother Sangkuriang.

Mount Tangkuban Parahu located approximately 25-30 km in the northern city of Bandung in the direction of Lembang. To reach Mount Tangkuban Parahu there are some lines that you can use, namely: Bandung-Lembang-Tangkuban Parahu, Jakarta-Bandung-Lembang-Tangkuban Parahu, Jakarta-Cimahi-Lembang-Tangkuban Parahu, or it could be through the Jakarta-Sadang-Subang -Ciater-Tangkuban Parahu.

Agenda Culture and Tourism Festival Mount Tangkuban Parahu, will be filled with several events.

First, Arts performances and culture, among others: Wulung Bandung, Carnival Arts, Rampak Buhun Angklung, Traditional Dance and Gending Srivijaya, Terenggano Malaysia, Reog, Calung Buhun, Beans, Cepot the Band Putu Rahardja, Traditional Martial Arts, Resigned, and Bobodoran Gending Sriwijata Sunda.

Second, the Festival, among others, will be filled with Karinding Jabar, Sisingaan Jabar, and Calung Reog Jabar Jabar.

Third, Cultural arts exhibition and creative economy.

Fourth, Tree planting, cross-race nature, forest and environment


Culture and Tourism Festival Organizing Committee of Mount Tangkuban Parahu 2012Road Sukagalih II 3 Cipedes Sukajadi, Bandung
Phone / Fax: 022-82063424,
Email: tab.indonesia @ ymail.com,
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Indonesia is an archipelagic nation, because it's many beaches - beautiful beaches, one of which is the island of Bangka. Parai Tenggiri Beach is located in the coastal area of ​​Matras, Sungailiat, the Pacific Islands. The beach is often used as a tourist attraction and is famous for its granite rocks of various sizes. The beautiful natural beauty and incredible panorama is not inferior to Kuta Bali.

Luxurious Parai Tenggiri Beach
Parai Tenggiri Beach is located on the Sungailiat, about 40 km from the airport Depati Amir, Louth. The beach is quite flat and has a gentle waves.

Parai Tenggiri Beach is the most popular beaches and exclusive province of the Pacific Islands. Because the beach is no longer managed by the government, but professionally handled by private parties.

Why is this beach is so popular? Because of this beach there are many large rocks with diverse shapes and not found in other areas. The rocks that make these views known Parai Beach and became the target of the tourists.

From the top of these rocks, you can sit back to enjoy the beauty of the South China Sea and the shady little choppy. Moreover, on this beach you can also do other marine recreation, such as sailing, fishing, or parasailing, and so forth.

At first, the sungailiat refer to this beach as a Hakok Beach, later known as the Parai Tenggiri Beach. Parai Tenggiri Beach is the most beautiful beaches parked east coast of the island of Bangka. Since the first when he was called "Hakok", this beach is the most popular area for local people dikunjunggi.

There are many rocks on this beach, like a very beautiful natural decorations. This beach has sebauh resort with 4 star hotel that is Parai Beach Resort. Is the only area of ​​international beach destination bertarap to be proud of island farts.

Parai Tenggiri Beach is the beach which was matchless beauty, nature, sky - the sky with beautiful clouds between the coastline and the sky like no limits, such as "Painting of God".

Hundreds of farmers' land of spices will overwhelm North Maluku. They marched in droves to show off the spice of West Halmahera region. Onslaught of spicy flavors and distinctive cuisine will color Jailolo Bay Festival 2012, on May 17, 2012.

This time, the themes raised are The Amazing Golden Spice Islands. The theme is a picture of the presence of spices or gold that he could make people live forever.

Not just proud of spice, this festival would feature three series of other major events, such as' party culture ', Sigofi Ngolo', and 'Cabaret at Sea'. Regent West Halmahera, Namto H. Roba says interesting differences in the organization of this year on the game treats Maluku traditional musical instruments.

Interestingly, during the party, party members will eat and drink the wine while dancing during the party time without stopping and without stopping to sleep. This is the uniqueness that is not found in other areas.

"There is a cultural event featuring the addition of an ancient musical instrument called Tataruba, musical instruments of bamboo that can be used similar drums," he said at a press conference in Namto Kementria Tourism and the Creative Economy.

Other Jailolo Gulf wealth that is not less fascinating is the beauty of the underwater world, especially the Gulf Jailolo Halmahera. Variety of wealth, among others, mandarin fish and coral stone. In addition, the Gulf Jailolo also has the unique wildlife and unique tourist attractions, namely the Bird Angel and waterfalls are directly connected to the sea.

Particularly in areas of North Maluku.

Chain of events in the festival program is divided into the Gulf Jailolo:

May 17, 2012 Golden Spice Adventure will be held consisting of Spice Spices Parade or Parade which will have hundreds of farmers and spices from around the region of West Halmahera paraded with their costumes while showing off the spice.

Then there is the Spice Trip, along the historic places that had witnessed the triumph of the Moluccas, and the Spice Expo which is a bazaar of handicrafts, souvenirs, and spices processed products both in traditional medicine or food and drinks. There are also ritual sea 'Sigofi Ngolo', clean sea ceremony.

May 18, 2012 This festival will be held Jailolo enlivened with traditional party Jailolo community. With togetherness, community visitors and will burn as much as 10 tons of fish along the 6 kilometers in the seafront Gulf Jailolo.

May 19, 2012 For the last days there will be a Cabaret on The Sea, contemporary performing arts community pride Jailolo. The show not only presents a compelling story, but also colorful costumes that could spoil the eye of the beholder.
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.
Kiskendo Cave; Fabulous Geologist Condition
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.