Posted by paradisus on Friday, March 4th, 2016 , Posted in Trending , No Comments »
Holidaymakers seeking to enjoy a beach getaway may find TripAdvisor’s recently announced list valuable.
Gili Meno beach in Gili Meno Island in North Lombok regency, West Nusa Tenggara, has been named the country’s best beach, based on the quantity and quality of traveler reviews and ratings on TripAdvisor gathered over a 12-month period.
Unlike last year, the travel site’s list for Indonesia was dominated by beaches in Lombok and Bali, with only Tanjung Tinggi beach in Bangka Belitung making it into the top ten, coming in at 10th place. Two beaches in East Java, Tanjung Papuma and Klayar, which had previously been included in the 2015 list, were dropped from the recent list.
Below are Indonesia’s top ten beaches in 2016 according to TripAdvisor:
- Gili Meno beach, Gili Meno Island, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
- Balangan beach, Kuta, Bali
- Nusa Dua beach, Nusa Dua, Bali
- Selong Belanak beach, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
- Geger beach, Nusa Dua, Bali
- Mawun beach, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
- Jemeluk beach, Karangasem, Bali
- Bingin beach, Pecatu, Bali
- Tanjung Aan beach, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
- Tanjung Tinggi beach, Belitung Island, Bangka Belitung
Source: thejakartapost.com
Posted by paradisus on Friday, December 25th, 2015 , Posted in Others , No Comments »
Excellent value for money. For both luxury and budget accommodation, you can expect to get more compared to other tropical destination.
World-class international festivals held annually.
Experience the rich culture and unique island, with thousands of temples and traditional Balinese ritual happening almost every day.
Beautiful and stunning natural beauty; from the coastline to the forest; from caves to the lake.
Shopping spree. Market shops and stalls selling all sorts of things from edgy skirt, silver accessories, art paintings to wooden items.
Affordable international flights – many of them with direct flight route. Just a ride away to paradise!
Nature-adventure awaits. Endless cycling path lined by rice paddy fields, trek off road to Kintamani or enjoy whirls while rafting.
Super family and children friendly. Lots to do and discover, once again: value for money and many choices of villas that offer you the space and privacy.
Wellness & Spa – Bali is probably the capital of the body mind and soul of Southeast Asia, some say the world.
A broad selection of the coolest cafes and coffee shops with an authentic blend.
Culinary variety – thousands of restaurants. The full spectrum of gastronomic path, from seafood to suckling pig. Spend 1 or 50 dollar meal – it would be mouthwatering.
Perfect place for spiritual retreat. Yoga, Pranayama, alternative healing.
Surfer’s heaven and diver’s adventure.
Daredevil activities including paragliding and bungee jumping.
Get Married! Bali is a unique destination for a wedding with a variety of cultures.
Experience the Day of Silence during Nyepi Day where no activity is allowed.
High-class clubbing. Rooftop bars and beach lounges.
Kuta and Legian – Party all night. Spend a little – party hard.
Artwork. Extensive exhibition of wood and stone carvings for art enthusiasts
Posted by paradisus on Friday, July 10th, 2015 , Posted in Law , No Comments »
Indonesian presidential candidate Joko Widodo, more popularly known as Jokowi, intends to increase the government’s tax revenue by allowing foreigners to buy luxury apartments, worth at least IDR 2.5 billion (approximately USD $211,864), in the larger cities of Indonesia and on the island of Bali (a popular tourist destination). Currently, foreigners cannot buy property in Indonesia. However, indirect structures, such as the use of their Indonesian wife’s name or an agent are common, meaning that the state loses out on luxury tax income.
This opening up of Indonesia for foreign investment in the luxury property market is a surprizing move in a presidential campaign that was – to a certain degree – characterized by protectionism and nationalistic sentiments (particularly rival candidate Prabowo Subianto uses this strategy to gain votes). With Indonesian property prices still relatively low compared to Singapore and Hong Kong, this market is expected to be attractive for foreign investment if opened up.
Setyo Maharso, member of Jokowi’s campaign team, said over the weekend that foreigners will be able to buy property of at least 200 m2 in the larger cities (such as Jakarta, Surabaya and Makassar) and on the islands Bali and Batam where many foreigners reside.
Source: indonesia-investments.com