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This is Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the world, a huge chain of more than 135,000 islands, running for approximate 5,000 km between Australia and Asia. And as all tropical islands, Indonesian islands too are known for their pristine beaches and thrilling water sports. A bit beyond are verdant hills, towered by the dramatic volcanic ranges. And apart from scenic beauty, Indonesia has valuable cultural treasure too. Indonesia, having tropical climate, has not much difference in temperature in different parts of the year. Hills are bit cooler than the plains. Driest weather is from June to September, while the western monsoon brings the rainfall, from December to March. Rainstorms occur all year.
Beaches and water sports are the prime attractions of Indonesia. Long history has endowed Indonesia with intriguing culture and evocative relics. Yogyakarta on Java Island is famous for the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Jakarta, a bustling city and capital of Indonesia, is also on the island of Java. Lombok is known for its beautiful beaches and a large, looming volcano. Bali is appreciated for its rugged coastlines and sandy beaches. Ubud, which lies in Bali, is the treasure trove of Indonesian culture. As for the water sports, one can enjoy a slew of water sports like skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling and more.
Beauty of Indonesia lies in its archipelago which is massive in numbers. Most of the islands are still unexplored. Indonesia provides the travelers to explore the virgin lands and discover the secrets of nature that are still hidden in the realm of nature. Java is the biggest of Indonesian islands.
Decide how much of Indonesia, the worlds largest archipelago to visit can be a bit disconcerting. With more than 17,000 islands, 300 ethnic groups and 700 distinct Native languages, explore Indonesia actually have a life! You can still experience the best of Indonesia if the trip is well planned.
According to the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, more than 6 million foreigners visited Indonesia in 2008. This remarkable number increased dramatically since 2007. Despite negative coverage on the recent situation of the media in Indonesia, tourism in Indonesia has never lost its value.
Here are some of the major tourist destinations in Indonesia:
Bali - The Island of Gods Bali has become one of the top destinations worldwide for its white sand beaches, blue sky, beautiful waves, tropical climate and friendly people. For many years, the International Bali Travel Magazine awarded as the best island in the world. There were more than 1.4 million tourists in Bali in 2008. One has to wonder, what makes Bali as a popular tourist destination in Indonesia? First, the island is 8 to 9 degrees south of the Java Sea to the north and south Indian Ocean Bali, which offers a wonderful tropical climate all year round! Balinese Hindu beliefs are very strong. This is represented by statues and temples can be visited throughout Bali. One of the most popular art form is “Tari Kecak” or the Ramayana monkey chant.
Bunaken - Paradise Ocean is said that the Bunaken Marine Park is one of the highest levels of marine biodiversity. The park covers 89,065 hectares of the warm tropical waters. It is a paradise of magnificent coral reefs. Many tourists come to this site for diving and snorkeling the coral to see in person. Bunaken has received much international recognition for its marine conservation park. For example, the International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN) Bunaken has chosen as its only Asian demonstration site for sustainable tourism reefs. You are guaranteed to make a quantum leap here!
Jakarta – An Indonesian Jakarta Metropolitan City, the capital and largest city of Indonesia, home to 8 million people. And the twelfth largest city in the world. Perhaps you are wondering what can be seen in Jakarta. If the museum experience is that you are looking for, Jakarta is home to over 22 museums, with its own distinctive dishes. For example, the National Museum displays the historical aspects of Indonesian culture through its extensive collection of artifacts and objects dating from the Stone Age. The museum has one of the most complete collections of Chinese ceramics dating from the Han , Tang and Ming dynasties, as well as collections of bronze and gold from the classical period of Indonesia. Elsewhere in the city, the Wayang Museum houses thousands of tones all parts of Indonesia. Jakarta has a wide selection of traditional dishes due to the unique mix of ethnic groups of Indonesia in Jakarta. In the end, you can fully enjoy culinary adventure is just staying in Jakarta, Indonesia!
Jakarta is the largest and the capital of Indonesia. Travelers can visit the National Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia, Taman Impian and theme park, amusement park, while in Jakarta. The city is favored by tourists and business travelers. With a large number of tourists to this city, several of Jakarta hotels are created to satisfy the various interests of passengers. Jakarta hotel offers an ideal retreat for holiday comfort and peace.
Accommodation options include Jayakarta Jakarta Hotel & Spa, deserves special mention. This luxury hotel offers warm hospitality and impeccable service to all guests. Travelers will enjoy the comforts and quality services in the Spa Hotel Jayakarta and Jakarta for an unforgettable holiday in Indonesia. The fine Kemang Icon Hotel is located in one of the most urbanized areas in Jakarta. Grand Hyatt Hotel in Jakarta is a hotel of class and style. This option offers comfortable accommodation with quality services. The Grand Hyatt Hotel in Jakarta offers hospitality and a warm welcome to all guests. The hotel is located in the central business district of Jakarta. Travelers can also opt for shopping and entertainment during their stay at Hotel Grand Hyatt. As for commercial purposes, the hotel offers rooms for meetings and conferences.
The Ascott Hotel is one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in Jakarta. Visitors can enjoy excellent facilities on site. The Ascott is close to restaurants, shops and tourist attractions. Guests will get excellent dining, entertainment and security services of this hotel Ascott.
Located in the Golden Triangle Business hotel luxury five star hotel offers comfortable rooms for stay and a wide range of services and amenities to enjoy. The bedrooms are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet and meeting rooms are perfect for all types of conferences and workshops.