4/17/09

Indonesia Hotels, Pita Maha Resort Bali

Posted on/at 4/17/2009 04:38:00 PM by dayang sumbi

Pita Maha Resort & Spa, Bali













The four star Pita Maha Resort & Spa is in a secluded area of the Tiampuhan valley, overlooking the River Oos, lush rice terraces and tropical forest, offering individual villa accommodation in private enclosed gardens, many with private plunge pool. The unique Terrace Restaurant offers a menu rich with local culinary specialties and regular performances of traditional dance and music. Leisure opportunities include a swimming pool, spa, interactive classes in dance, music, painting, cooking, wood carving and a full adventure program. To make your reservation at Pita Maha Resort & Spa please proceed to our secure online booking form.






Pita Maha Resort & Spa Bali - Room Amenities

 * Air Conditioning
* Bathrobes
 * Daily Newspaper
* Inhouse Movies
* Desk * Hair Dryer
* Internet Access (wireless)
* Ironing Board
* In Room Safe
* Television
* Bathtub
* Shower
* Mini Bar
* Balcony/Terrace
* Satellite/Cable TV
* DVD/CD Player
* Coffee/Tea Maker
* Complimentary Bottled Water
* Wireless Internet Access (complimentary)






Pita Maha Resort & Spa Bali - Facilities

  • Poolside Bar
  • Room Service 24hr
  • Shops
  • Bar/Pub
  • Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Boxes
  • Hotel/Airport Transfer
  • Tours
  • Babysitting
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Concierge

Pita Maha Resort & Spa Bali - Sports and Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort; fees may apply.
  • Massage
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Steamroom
  • Spa
  • Pool Outdoor





Pita Maha Resort & Spa Bali - Food, Drink and Entertainment .

Terrace Restaurant at Pita Maha is an elegant setting that has been created by local artisans to follow the gentle contours of the distant Tjampuhan ridge. Dinners are treated to menu evoked by the subtle flavours of indigenous Asian herbs and spices. Regular cultural performance of traditional dance and music are accompanied by local culinary specialties.


Customer Reviews
Lost in Paradise, de G.,France,Couple,Date of Stay: 12 Feb 2009
"Very pleasant stay in middle of astonishing environment/ excellent decoration of villas/good quality of breakfast/serenity and peaceful place in a surprising location"


Do you won make a happy holiday in Bali especially at Pita Maha Resort & Spa like Mr de G from france ? CLICK IN HERE for booking online

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2/24/09

Alila Hotels, Bali

Posted on/at 2/24/2009 10:30:00 AM by dayang sumbi

Alila Ubud Hotel Bali

The Alila Ubud is located near the artistic and cultural center of Ubud on the edge of the Ayung River. The resort has been designed in traditional Balinese architecture, has secluded courtyards, spacious terraces and private gardens that combine to create a feeling of intimacy. The 56 rooms are housed in 14 two-storey blocks designed to resemble a Balinese village. All rooms have panoramic views of the Ayung River and surrounding volcanoes. Guests can visit various art galleries, and museums, and experience temple festivals and dances and experience the real Bali. Facilities for recreation and include massage, outdoor pool, spa, water sports.

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning

  • Bathrobes

  • Daily Newspaper

  • Desk

  • Hair Dryer

  • Internet Access (wireless)

  • In Room Safe

  • Bathtub

  • Shower

  • Separate Shower and Tub

  • Mini Bar

  • Balcony/Terrace

  • Coffee/Tea Maker

  • Complimentary Bottled Water

  • Non Smoking Rooms

Facilities

  • Hotel/Airport Transfer
  • Tours
  • Babysitting
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Valet Parking

  • Concierge

  • Room Service 24hr

  • Shops

  • Coffee Shop

  • Bar/Pub

  • Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

  • Meeting Facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Room Service

Dining






Towering coconut pillars and a traditional thatched roof lend a bright and open feel to the brasserie-open sytle restaurant. Executive Chef Stuart Blair artfully prepares Balinese and "healthy" natural cuisine as well as some of the finest International dishes available anywhere.

Sports and Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the resort; fees may apply.

  • Massage

  • Spa

Mandara Spa













The Mandara Spa at Alila Ubud comprises one double Deluxe Spa Villa, a double Spa Pavilion, a double Spa Suite, a dedicated Thai Massage Suite, two single Spa Suites, a Manicure and Pedicure Salon and Spa Reception.

  • Pool Outdoor














The dramatic emerald-green swimming pool is perched on a terrace and appears to float above the plunging Ayung River valley below. The pool is surrounded by stone-tiled sun decks that feature comfortable sun-beds with attractive Balinese umbrellas.

  • Garden

Guest Room

The 56 Deluxe Rooms featured below are housed in 14 two-storey blocks designed to resemble a Balinese village. All rooms have panoramic views of the magical Ayung River and surrounding volcanoes. For Music lovers checking into Alila Ubud may like to ask the front desk about the latest trend in upscale amenities: in-room Apple iPods. The iPods come preloaded with as many as 1,000 songs and are available in the resort's Deluxe rooms and Villas. Guests can also upload their choice of music at the library. Just plug it in, pop in your iPod and play.


Customer Reviews

"The hotel is really great. Or participate in yoga classes and dance classes, I enjoyed the whole day doing a lot of events in December and January. Above all the staff was friendly. The food is delicious. I was particularly fond of the breakfast was porridge Bubur ayam. The hotel can recommend a book about a little three-hour trek. The English guide, trekking and enjoyed it so good was the first time. Thank you for your time and really nice." ( Eriko K. , japan)

"Hotel grew on me, getting better day by day, so by the end of my 7 day stay I was sad to leave. Even at a substantial discount it seemed very dear by Bali standards when I first arrived, but it grew on me so by the end it seemed quite fair. The free breakfasts are quite nice, the daily free classes (Yoga, thai chi were good; the free Herald Tribune is nice to get, and they will order you a Wall St Journal or any other daiiy publication and deliver it to your room . Beautiful pool and pool area, with gorgeous long views over the valley; hi speed internet free in the rooms is very convenient." ( Joseph P , USA)

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2/21/09

Naumi Hotels, Singapore

Posted on/at 2/21/2009 07:28:00 PM by dayang sumbi

Singapore luxury hotel dedicates floor to the ladies


A LUXURY boutique hotel in has set aside a whole floor for women, decking it out with designer amenities and female-only staff.The Naumi hotel, which opened this year in Singapore’s central business district, said the concept was intended to give women travellers a sense of security and privacy in luxurious surroundings.


”There weren’t any hotels we knew that had a dedicated floor for ladies,” marketing manager Adeline Quek told Reuters.”More women are travelling around the Asia Pacific, whether it is for work, business or leisure and we wanted to provide them with a sense of peace and a feeling of being at home.


The 40-suite hotel has five ladies-only suites, hidden behind a glass panel on one floor which is accessed by a key card system. A sign on the panel reads “Naumi says … for ladies only” and men are strictly forbidden.Special female touches on the floor include in-room cosmetics such as make-up remover, toner and aromatherapy products from all-natural Australian brand Aesop and pink and grey flowery wallpaper.Ms Quek said guests were mainly business executives and well-heeled women on shopping trips or holiday from Europe, Australia, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Occupancy of the floor has been 80 per cent since the hotel opened, she added.And if female guests want to entertain men in their room, Quek said the hotel recommends they stay in their regular suites.Rooms at the Naumi are priced at between $523 and $748.

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2/19/09

Indonesia Hotels, The Jayakarta Lombok

Posted on/at 2/19/2009 09:47:00 PM by dayang sumbi



The Jayakarta Hotels, Lombok


Location
Hotel Jayakarta Lombok, is your choice to stay in Lombok, with natural beauty and ketenangannya. Located in the Meninting Beach, Senggigi, about 10 minutes drive from the Airport in Mataram Selaparang and 45 minutes drive from the Port of The Sea. In the morning, the fishing boat will travel in their search for fish. And a lot of possibilities and opportunities that will be your experience with us. With the service 24 hours Room Service we offer a choice menu of cuisine and Western cuisine. Coffee Shop Suranadi serve throughout the day and night to serve you who came late at night. To give you activities and evening entertainment, lounge bar Narmada concentrated near Mayura, pool bar. And as additional Kuta Corner offers pizza and seafood food.




Accommodation

There are 171 rooms divided into two; 76 rooms including 4 suites located in the cottage floor balcony with two distinctive; 95 rooms including 12 junior suites in the new buildings. All rooms are equipped with AC, bathroom with shower, mini bar, international telephone, television with satellite television channel, in-house movie facility and make their own tea and coffee.



Facilities

Function and Banquet facilities available for all events such as meetings meetings, conventions and seminars. Also there are sports facilities such as tennis field, cycling, table tennis, and the Jayakarta kebugaran.Hotel center, surrounded by green tropical garden, swimming pool, a unique shape, a fitness center, chess and bicycle rentals, tennis field and table tennis. Ideal for those who seek a holiday on the island of Lombok memories become full.




In the morning, fishing boats pass by the beach Meninting travel in their search for fish. Treat one of the diverting when you stay at this 4-star hotel. The hotel is surrounded by tropical forest which is quite dense. Selau room service is available to you 24 hours a day, serves Indonesian and Western cuisine. Suranadi Coffee Shop provides service throughout the day for visitors who come later. In the evening, activity in the Narmada concentrated in the bar lounge bar by the pool, ie, in Mayura Poolside Bar, that night you really mengasyikan. In addition, the Corner Bar Kuta food pizza and sea food special

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Tangkuban Perahu, Sangkuriang Legend and Indonesia Nature Tourism

Posted on/at 2/19/2009 09:25:00 AM by dayang sumbi

Nature Tourism and Outdoor Tangkuban Perahu The Legend of Sangkuriang




Tangkuban Perahu, is one of the volcanoes are located in West Java, around ciater precisely, approximately 30 km north of Bandung with a height of 2084 meter above sea level. To go there take approximately 30 minutes by motor vehicle. Tangkuban boat is very sticky with a legend of the Sunda land is very popular, namely Sangkuriang.


Tangkuban Perahu mountain from a distance that looks like the boat upside down, perhaps caused by Sangkuriang failed in its duty to make the boat in time for the night to marry Dayang Sumbi not the other is the mother own. Because so angry can not finish making the boat, the boat finally Sangkuriang kick that is not so. Legend diataslah become a close relationship in the naming Tangkuban Perahu mountain.

Mountain, the last burst in the year 1910, has 9 crater that is still active until now. A large explosion which occurred in 1.5 centuries that cause many craters - craters on the mountain Tangkuban boat. Craters-craters are craters Queen, upas, Domas, New, Jurig, Badak, Jurian, invisible and Pangguyungan Badak. Between craters-craters, the crater is the Queen of the largest craters, craters with dikuti upas the crater is located adjacent to the Queen. Some of the craters remove sulfur smell smoke, there is even a crater to dituruni prohibited, because the smell smoke contains poisons. Tangkuban Perahu mountain charm is so adorable, even when the weather's sunny, the land on the indentation crater walls can be seen clearly, not only that, the basic craters can we enjoy the beauty that is amazing. Natural beauty is what makes the Tangkuban boat into one of the natural attractions are West Java, especially in Subang.

Every weekend, the boat is always Tangkuban plateau by visitors who want to see the beautiful panoramic mountain Tangkuban boat. In fact, in the long holiday atmosphere, people came to the location of this tour to reach thousands each day.



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2/18/09

Japan Hotels

Posted on/at 2/18/2009 07:40:00 PM by dayang sumbi





Types of Accommodations in Japan

The accommodation cost in Japan is very expensive. Self-service travelers may find that Japan gets the highest accommodation charges in the world. In addition to the language problems, it would be quite difficult for many travelers to travel in Japan. This article introduces six types of accommodations available in Japan which gives travelers to have a more in-depth understanding on Japan’s accommodation services.There are totally about 80,000 accommodation facilities for travelers in which could be classified as Japanese style and western style. Most of the low price accommodation will not provide private toiletry and bathroom and have to share publicly. Besides, most of the owners do not know English. In general, the check in time would be around 15:00-16:00, and the check out time is 10:00.

Youth Hostel

There are about 400 Youth Hostel in Japan, and most of them are private-owned. Resident must be the member of the Youth Hostel or otherwise they have to pay a higher charge. In general, the accommodation cost would be around JPY 3,000 to 3,500 per night depending on the location and facilities. Most of the Youth Hostel provides breakfast and dinner with separate charges since the room has no kitchen facilities. It is suggested to contact your local Youth Hostel Association and book the Youth Hostel in Japan in advance. Otherwise, you have to pay a higher charge for on-site booking, and remember you have to bring your photo to become member.

Minshuku (Living with Family)

Minshuku is a family style accommodation, and it has a higher charges compared to Youth Hostel, at around JPY 4,000-6,000 per night including breakfast and dinner. Most of the Minshuku have around 10-20 living units, and most of them are located at resort areas or small town. Many of the Minshuku are franchised with unique logo but it is quite difficult to locate if you don not know Japanese. Therefore, if you want to find a better priced one, it is better to find a friend who know Japanese to book the room for you.

Ryokan (Japanese Styles Motel)

Ryokan has a better facility than Minshuku with a slightly higher charge. It is usually located around the railway station in towns but most of the staffs would not know English. Accommodation cost would be around JPY 3,000 to 5,000 not including meals. You may contact an organization called “Japanese Inn Group” which provided English information about its franchised Ryokan.

Capsule Hotel

Capsule Hotel is the same as its name; the room is just like a capsule or a box with 3 meter long and 1 meter high, providing TV, small safe and a small desk. Your luggage has to be kept in the storeroom separately. Most of the Capsule Hotels are for male only, but now starting to accepts female guests. Capsule Hotels are usually located at the big city downtown with room charges at around JPY 3,000 to 4,000. You have to consider whether you could cater yourself in such a compact area before you make the reservation.

Business Hotel

There are many Business Hotels for local traveled businessmen. The hotel room is quite compact but with private bathroom facilities. The room charge is ranging from JPY 6,000 to 7,000. Most of the Business Hotels locate at downtown, railway station or subway station and you may find their pamphlets at the railway station counter.

Western Style Hotel

Western Style Hotels are located at the downtown of all major cities with room rates starting at JPY 6,000 not included meals.

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2/17/09

The Cuisine of Austria

Posted on/at 2/17/2009 09:29:00 PM by dayang sumbi

The cuisine of Austria is derived from the cuisine of the Austro-Hungarian empire. It has been influenced by Hungarian, Czech, Italian and Bavarian cuisines. Therefore the Austrian cuisine is one of, if not the most, multi- and trans cultural in . It is primarily known in the rest of the world for its pastries and sweets. In recent times a new regional cuisine has also developed which is centered on regional produce and employs modern and easy methods of preparation.Austrians eat many desserts. A typical one, which is served around Christmas is vannilekipferl which, are Austrian, German and Hungarian small, crescent shaped biscuits. They are usually made with ground almonds or hazelnuts. They are flavored with vanilla or artificial flavoring and have a heavy dusting of powdered and superfine sugar. Vanillekipferl originate from Vienna in Austria. Traditionally, they are made at Christmas, but they can be enjoyed all year round and are often for sale in Viennese coffee shops. They are said to have been created in the shape of the Turkish crescent to celebrate the victory of the Hungarian army over the Turkish in one of the many wars between the nations. Austrians also make many tortes and chocolates. A very well-known and popular torte is the Sachertorte (named after its inventor, Eduard Sacher). The cake consists of two layers of dense, not overly sweet chocolate cake (traditionally a sponge cake) with a thin layer of apricot jam in the middle and dark chocolate icing with shreds of chocolate on the top and sides. It is traditionally served with whipped cream without any sugar in it (Standard German: Schlagsahne, Austrian Standard German: Schlagobers), as most Viennese consider the Sachertorte too “dry” to be eaten on its own. The Zwetschkenfleck, an upside-down cake topped with plums and often sprinkled with cinnamon. Other sweet things include marzipan a confection consisting primarily of sugar and almond meal. Heisse Schokolade (hot chocolate), which is served with homemade schlag (whipped cream) and various chocolate confections obtained from the cities where professional chocolatiers make creations.

Vienna – Some typical Viennese dishes include: apfelstrudel a traditional pastry of Austria and a popular dish in many countries that once belonged to the Austro-Hungarian empire. It is the most widely known kind of strudel. Apfelstrudel consists of an oblong strudel pastry jacket with a filling of chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, raisins and bread crumbs. Rum is sometimes used to add flavour. Other ingredients include pine nuts, walnuts, or slivered almonds. The art of preparation is in making the pastry very thin and elastic; it is said that a single layer should be so thin that one could read a newspaper through it. Beuschel a ragout containing calf lungs and heart, gulasch a dish, originally from Hungary, usually made of beef, red onions, vegetables spices and ground paprika powder.

The name comes from the Hungarian gulyás (pronounced goo-yash), the word for a cattle stockman or herdsman, tafelspitz boiled beef, often served with apple and horseradish sauce, and liptauer cheese a dish or cheese spread made with sheep’s-milk cheese, goat’s milk cheese, quark cheese or cottage cheese, part of Hungarian cuisine. And of course, the ever popular Wiener Schnitzle. Wiener Schnitzel (from German Wiener Schnitzel, meaning Viennese cutlet) is a traditional Austrian dish and popular part of Viennese and Austrian cuisine, consisting of a thin slice of veal coated in breadcrumbs and fried. In Austria the dish is traditionally served with a lemon slice, lingonberry jam and either potato salad or potatoes with parsley and butter. While traditional Wiener Schnitzel is made out of veal, it is now sometimes made out of pork, though in that case it is often called Schnitzel Wiener Art (Germany) or Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein (Austria) to differentiate it from the original.

In Lower Austria there are such local delicacies as Waldviertel poppies (poppy is widely consumed in many parts of Central and Eastern Europe. The sugared, milled mature seeds are eaten with pasta, or they are boiled with milk and used as filling or topping on various kinds of sweet pastry), Marchfeld asparagus and Wachau apricots which are cultivated. Their influence can be felt in the local cuisine, as for example in poppy noodles. Game dishes are common.

Burgenland’s cuisine has been influenced by Hungarian cuisine owing to its former position within the Hungarian part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Typical dishes consist of fish, chicken or goose. Polenta (a dish made from boiled cornmeal) is a popular side-dish. On St. Martin’s Day (November 11) a Martinigans (St. Martin’s goose) is often prepared, while carp is a typical Christmas dish.

In Styrian Buschenschanken (inns), Verhackertes (a spread made of finely chopped bacon) is served. The style of wine is Schilcher, a very dry rose in West Styria. A typical Styrian delicacy is pumpkin seed oil, particularly on salads because of its nutty taste. A local dish enjoyed in cold weather is Heidensterz, a pancake made from buckwheat flour.

Carinthia’s many lakes make fish a popular main course. Grain, dairy products and meat are also important ingredients. Well-known local delicacies are Carinthian Kasnudeln (noodle dough pockets filled with quark (a type of fresh cheese of Central European origin) and mint) and smaller Schlickkrapfen (mainly with a meat filling). Also produced locally are Klachlsuppe (pig’s trotter soup) and Reindling (a type of cinnamon raisin bread fruit loaf).

In Upper Austria various types of dumpling are an important part of the cuisine as is the Linzer Torte made with a very short, crumbly pastry of flour, butter and ground nuts (usually almonds), with a filling of plum butter or jam (even raspberry or red currant). It is covered by a lattice of dough strips and decorated with sliced almonds.

From Salzburg come Kasnocken (cheese dumplings). Freshwater fish, particularly trout, is served in various ways. Salzburger Nockerln (a meringue-like dish) is a well-known local dessert.Tyrolean bacon and all sorts of dumplings including Speckknodel (dumplings with pieces of bacon) and Spinatknodel (made of spinach) are an important part of the local cuisine.

Vorarlberg cuisine has been influenced by the alemannic cuisine of neighboring Switzerland and Swabia. Important are cheese and cheese products, with Kasknopfle and Kasspatzle (egg noodles prepared with cheese) being popular dishes. Other delicacies include Krutspatzle (sauerkraut noodles), Kasdonnala (similar to quiche), Schupfnudla (made from dough mixing potato and flour), Fladlesuppe (pancake soup), Opfelkuachle (apple cake) and Funkakuachle (cake traditionally eaten on the first Sunday of Lent). Many also eat Germknodel, which is a hill of dough with poppy seeds and mostly eaten with vanilla ice cream.

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Milan Hotels

Posted on/at 2/17/2009 09:09:00 AM by dayang sumbi



A Word About Milan Hotels

Milan has unrivaled choice of accommodation ranging from modest style lodgings to most luxurious Milan hotels that is sure to suit visitors of every budget and taste.The dynamic, lively, financial and business oriented capital of Italy has grasped the attention of a slew of tourists from every corner of the world. It is famous around the world for its fashion and design. The accommodation regardless of location in Milan, adds fun and enjoyment to your trip. Milan hotels, located in the heart of city cater world class services including amenities as per the standard of 5 star deluxe hotels. Such services can be rated as the pioneer USP of Milan tourism.Luxury hotels in Milan cater world class living standard services to both business and leisure travelers with elegance and refinement. There are many world renowned attractions around Milan hotels with imposing entrance adorned with crystal chandelier, fine marbles and mirrors. These hotels have charming historic ambience with comprehensive amenities, which may include American bar with live music and fitness center. The land of Milan is the house for many fine restaurants that serve international specialties.

Luxurious hotels in Milan normally cater services like:
Broadband Internet access
Fine fixture large bathrooms
Hairdryer
100% cotton bath towels
Fully stocked private bath
Octagonal rain shower
Safe deposit box
Individual climate control
Multi-line telephone

Milan never fails to captivate its visitors with its natural splendors and endless mystical places. It has always remained ineffable to describe. Hence one must look for the opportunities to experience where the beauty is absolute delight, heritage speaks and diversity is bliss. Whether you are looking for excitement or thrill, parks or gardens, Milan’s history and exhibition brings lot for its visitors. It is home to architecture heritage and rich culture. Not only this, Milan have unrivaled choice of accommodation ranging from modest style lodgings to most luxurious Milan hotels that is sure to suit visitors of every budget and taste.

In Milan are the best options for people traveling on budget with children and family, students, honeymooners and business travelers. Milan offers wide variety of outdoor adventures for holiday travelers. These hotels not only allow you to save money but also provide comfort and convenience so that the visitors can enjoy fine dining, exotic night life and world class attractions. Clients can get 70% of discount from these discount hotels. Some of these even offer discounted rates for long stay and even free accommodations for children. Senior citizen and special group discount are also available. Most of discount hotel in Milan have facilities and amenities at par with facilities provided by big hotels.

Apart from all these, Milan hotels provide leisure facilities including fitness center and spa, conference facilities like big meeting rooms with built in speaker system, ceiling mounted retractable projectors, built in speaker system and drop down projection screens.

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2/16/09

A Word About Singapore

Posted on/at 2/16/2009 05:34:00 PM by dayang sumbi

















Interestingly, is in fact one of the most enjoyable cities in Southeast Asia and arguably in the World. Famous for having a clean and green environment, the country is rumored to be “blandly efficient and safe, a boringly tasteless, disciplinarian and unadventurous place where citizens are robbed of their cherished freedom to spit on the street and chew gum” - this is utter nonsense!
Singapore, is an island city-state and the smallest country in Southeast Asia. It is rather small being a small city-state having an area of 699 km2 being the reason for its dense population. Geographically, Singapore is located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, south of the Malaysia state of Johor, and north of the Indonesia Riau Islands. It lies just 137 kilometers (miles) north of the Equator.


The climate in Singapore is hot and humid as it is located in the tropics. The temperature ranges from 34C in the day to 22C at night. The rainy season is from November to January while there may be some rain the whole year through. The skyscrapers occupy 50% of the land of Singapore; however, there are still many parks, zoos, botanic gardens and waterfalls for you to visit on your trip to Singapore. Most of this is artificial where even beach sand is imported to make Singapore a tourist destination for millions of tourists every year.
Singapore has four official languages - Mandarin, English, Tamil and Malay. Accordingly, the population is a mix of Chinese, Indians, Malays and a minority of other nationals. Despite being a small city, Singapore is presently an industrial country having one of the busiest ports of the world.




TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Few cities can boast Singapore’s fascinating ethnic brew. Where else in the world can you dip into the cultures of China, Indian and Muslim Malaysia all in one day, against a backdrop of ultra-modern Western commerce? Not only has Singapore’s history of migration left a rich cultural and architectural legacy that makes wandering the streets an absorbing delight, it has created one of the world’s greatest eating capitals. You don’t have to look far to find echoes of the island’s colorful, rakish past, or evidence of a thriving and creatively unfettered artistic community. Singapore’s soul is alive and well - and it is “Wonderfully Singapore”.
There are 58 smaller islands surrounding Singapore of which the most famous is Sentosa. This island is an attraction of Singapore and has museums, beaches, aquariums, camping sites and sports centers for tourists. There are lots of hostels and hotels that cater to your stay in Sentosa too.


Moreover, Singapore is not all about tourist attractions, shopping and food. Nor is the notion of Singapore as completely urbanized anything more than popular myth. Adventure activities include diving with sharks at Underwater World on Sentosa, mountain biking around Bukit Timah, leopard-spotting at the Singapore Zoo’s magical Night Safari, waterskiing or wake-boarding on the Kallang River, Go-Karting and Rock Climbing. And if you want to retreat from civilization completely, the centre of the island retains large tracts of forest where the only sound you can hear is the monkeys swinging through the trees. In fact, Singapore is one of only two cities in the world that still retains a patch of primary rainforest, in the form of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.




FOOD
Food is the national obsession in Singapore - and it’s not difficult to see why. Sitting out under the stars at a bustling hawker centre with a few bottles of Tiger Beer and diving into an enormous array of Asian dishes is one of the iconic Singaporean experiences. Sambal Stingray, Char Kway Teow, Oyster Omelet, Chicken Rice, Clay-Pot Seafood, Fish Head Curry, Beef Rendang … the list is as long as it is delicious!And, of course, if your credit card hasn’t already taken a battering in the shops, the city’s Restaurants are some of the most stylish and innovative.





SHOPPING
Shopping is what brought Singapore its fame. Everything can be bought here from electronic goods to clothes to herbal medicine. Orchard road is the hub of activity of Singapore and is the best place for shopping addicts. You find the latest in the fashion world and are sure to enjoy yourself even just window shopping here. This is also the dining center of Singapore where you can find international cuisine to tingle your taste buds.
If there’s one thing more stylish than the Bars and Restaurants, it’s the boutiques that have made Singapore the byword in Asia for extravagant Shopping. Away from the Gucci and Louis Vuitton onslaught of Orchard Road, however, there are bargains to be found on everything from clothes to electronics - and a range of art and antique shops that few Asian cities can match.



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2/15/09

A While in The Diving Bali

Posted on/at 2/15/2009 04:38:00 PM by dayang sumbi




Because the island has many beaches, there are certainly many water sports offered. Ranging from snorkeling, banana boat, parasailing, bungee jumping, flying fish, and so forth. If you have more, no one tried to kind of water sports this one, diving. Diving or diving may only have the illusion we are. But all will be different if we had set foot into the land of Bali this. Diving in Bali may be a dream come true for us all. With the famous thousand of his pura ,Bali was also known as a world-class diving (World Class Diving) because of its natural beauty.


Bali Island is a favorite destination for diving world. For the first time diving do not worry, there are so many places that provide a short diving course. Rate per attempt was not very expensive, even if we take the package that consists of several activities, the price can be cheaper. If we plan some dives in Bali, it is advisable to contact one of the few dive tour operator there. They can also help us to book a hotel room with a cost we can, and also help plan the dive program in accordance with the wishes and our experience. The dive tour operator is usually also include the entire cost of rental equipment. Including tanks and ballast, guide and lunch. If we need other equipment such as BC and regulator, it is better to be examined again to ensure the good condition of equipment. Also a good idea if we check all the equipment before we dive the next day.


There are five major areas that are frequently visited by divers in Bali. Nusa Dua and Sanur, Nusa Penida, Padang Bai and Candi Dasa, Tulamben and Cemeluk, and Pemuteran and Menjangan. Each area has special characteristics. Half of the experienced divers to advanced divers can try here. When we menyempatkan diving in Nusa Dua and Sanur, too many do not expect to see a coral reef. Order coral reefs there is not so good to see, compared to the Bali the other. But if we want to see the fish, dive area of Nusa Dua and Sanur is not too disappointing. Results snap shot monitoring done by the network of Reef Check in Bali showed that the condition Terumbu variety, although in general quite good. Some places have a nappe Terumbu relatively low. However, as a consequence, this place has a unique attraction that is not in place, such as Tulamben. Some areas with fast currents do not have any hard coral imprisonment rates, replaced carpet with soft coral and gorgoniannya. While other regions are dominated by coral coverings that meeting. Balinese, actually provides a selection of menu diving easily accessible from anywhere.



Source : paketrupiah.com

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2/14/09

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Posted on/at 2/14/2009 09:25:00 PM by dayang sumbi

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