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admin September 2nd, 2008

Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world with over 17,000 islands and 108,000 kilometers of beaches that straddle the Equator between the Indian and the Pacific Ocean.

The main destination for tourists to Indonesia is the islands of Bali, Lombok, the Gilis, Nusa lembongan, Ceningan and Penida.

Rich in culture and tradition the islands can offer visitors a huge diversity of things to see and do while on vacation.
Vast volcanoes peer from above the clouds, a sea suitable for surfers yet teeming with marine life for snorkellers and divers. Rice terraces, semi tropical rainforests, temples everywhere, dance and religious festivities and the distinct flavours of the food. All add up to Indonesia and the islands being quite possibly the most unique destination in the world. 

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admin September 1st, 2008

Bali, the island of the gods, stunning scenery, beautifull beaches, spectacular volcanoes, and the most friendliest of people with the richest culture anywhere in the world. 

See rice terraces which layer the hillsides like gigantic stepping stones, marvel at volcanoes reaching through the clouds, dense tropical jungle with meandering trails, long sandy beaches, warm blue waters and above all friendly people who don’t just have a culture, they actually live it. This can be seen in their ceremonies, festivals, magnificent temples and palaces. This fascinating culture comes to life with traditional dances adorned with vivid costumes and incredible stemmed fingers.Truly the experience of a lifetime!

Discover the spirit of Bali and travel with us to this tropical Indonesian paradise.

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islandpromotions September 1st, 2008

Lombok the sister island to Bali is located in the West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It is part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait and the Wallace line separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a “tail” to the southwest, about 70 km across and a total area of about 4,725 km² . The administrative capital and largest city on the island and also where the airport is called Mataram.

History - The Dutch first visited Lombok in 1674 and settled the eastern most part of the island, leaving the western half to be ruled by a Hindu dynasty from Bali. The Sasaks struggled under Balinese rule, and a revolt in 1891 ended in 1894 with the annexation of the entire island to the Netherlands East Indies

The Lombok Strait marks the passage of the biogeographical division between the fauna of the Indomalayan ecozone and the distinctly different fauna of Australasia that is known as the Wallace Line, for Alfred Russel Wallace, who first remarked upon the distinction between these two major differences.

Geography - The island’s topography is dominated by the centrally-located volcano Mount Rinjani, which rises to 3,726 m, making it the third-highest in Indonesia. The most recent eruption of Mt Rinjani was in June-July, 1994. The volcano, and its sacred crater lake, ‘Segara Anak’ (child of the sea), are protected by a National Park established in 1997.

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islandpromotions August 4th, 2008

Just a short 2 hour boat trip from Bali, on the northwest tip of Lombok, the Gili islands are three idyllic atolls where the beaches are still powdery white, the water a beautifull clear blue, with sunsets over Bali’s Mt Agung and sunrise over Lombok’s Mt Rinjani.

Home to the largest Irish bar on the smallest island in the world, a real Japanese sushi restaurant, 2 turtle hatcheries, 20 world class dive sites like ‘Manta Point’ and ‘Shark Point’, empty white sandy beaches, Lombok’s Gili islands  are becoming increasingly more popular.

Gili Air
Some would say Gili Air is the original backpacker Gili destination , even now still relatively untouched, a few new bar shacks have appeared on the west side of the island, with accommodation slowly catching up with the other islands.

Gili Meno
The island of Gili Meno lies directly in line in the middle of the other Gilis of Trawangan and Air, both only separated by 1 Km or so of water, it is by far the quietest most undeveloped natural island of the 3 islands. The only Gili island with a salt water lake, a bird park with a Beatles memorabilia bar, and some cool places to stay like Shack 58

Gili Trawangan
The largest of the Gilis and now by far the most popular to visit, Gili Trawangan boasts accommodation choices starting from backpacker beach huts and budget hotels, an increasing selection of mid range hotels, boutique bungalows, and two resort style hotels and some luxury villas.

Many new international restaurants offering everything from Pizza,  to Indian food and Spanish Tapas, and of course a definate must is the seafood BBQ’s all along the beach front. Continue Reading »

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islandpromotions August 4th, 2008

The largest of the Gilis and now by far the most popular to visit, accommodation choices start from backpacker and budget hotels, a large selection of mid range hotels, through to resort style hotels and luxury villas.
Many new international restaurants offering everything from Pizza, to Sushi to Indian food and Spanish Tapas, and of course the seafood BBQ’s all along the beach front.

There are 6 PADI dive centres, 12 artifical Bio Rock projects, a turtle sanctuary and snorkeling accssess from the beach all around the island.

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islandpromotions August 4th, 2008

The island lies directly in line in the middle of the other Gilis of Trawangan and Air, both only separated by 1 Km or so of water, it is by far the quietest most undeveloped natural island of the three. The only Gili island with a salt water lake, a bird park with a Beatles memorabilia bar and the only pool table on the entire Gili islands.

Gili Meno accommodation ranges from beach shacks like Malia’s Child and other budget options like Tao Combo travel lodge. Mid range to higher end are the highly reccommended super cool Shack 58 and also Villa Nautilus . Continue Reading »

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islandpromotions August 4th, 2008

Gili meaning a small island in Bahasa Indonesia, and Air meaning water, tharefore; a small island surrounded by water.

Some would say the original backpacker Gili destination , even now still relatively untouched, a few new bar shacks have appeared on the beach, with the least accommodation compared with the other Gili islands of Trawangan and Meno Continue Reading »

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islandpromotions August 4th, 2008

Inbetween the islands of Bali and Lombok just 45 minutes by boat, lies 3 smaller islands called Nusa Lembongan, Ceningan and Penida.

Now renowned as a world famous destination for experienced divers as the strong currents bring the rare sunfish ( Mola Mola ) in the months between August and December, and then until February Manta rays also.

Also extremely popular with experienced surfers with 3 world class surf breaks, Shipwrecks, Lacerations and Playgrounds, all easily accessible from the bay at Jungutbatu. 

The villagers still live very traditionally, the vast majority being Hindu, their lives are centred around their religion and sea weed farming. Offerings are made to appease the spirits and bring good health and prosperity to the family. Every day small offerings are placed on shrines, temples and outside doorways and shops. If you are lucky enough to be at the island when there is a festival or ceremony the beautifully dressed villagers will be seen making their way to the temples. Women carry colourful displays of food, fruit and flowers on their heads. The men still take part in cock fighting as a blood sacrifice on Nusa Lembongan.

These islands were used as a jail during the Balinese Kingdom before. Black magic was practised by the islanders for many years and the island is still known for its mystical practices. Ancient navigation charts of the islands were marked with a skull and crossbones as a waming to mariners not to land.

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