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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Gili Islands Gili Trawangan Fast Boat to Gilis
The 3 Gili Islands are a the mini backpacker temple and Lombok's most famous tourist destination.
The islands are very relaxed and laid-back, with countless little beachside cafes playing reggae and serving up banana pancakes, and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace. The beaches are without a doubt better than anywhere on Bali or Lombok. The flip side of the coin is that as they exist solely to cater for travellers, they're also rather anonymous (you might as well be at anywhere) and, aside from snorkeling and diving, there's little if anything to do. Note that there are no ATMs on the islands, so bring plenty of cash with you. From west to east, the islands are:Gili Trawangan, or "Gili T" is by far the most developed with plenty of backpacker options and one swanky resort. There are no dogs on the island but according to one local, there are more cats here than people. The local population is around 800. There is no police on the island and all problems are usually settled by the local "council".Gili Meno, the smallest and quietest, low-key with some simple places to stay.Gili Air, closest to the mainland and with the largest local population.
Strictly speaking, the name "Gili Islands" is rather redundant as gili simply means "small island" in Sasak, but the name has stuck and is universally used and understood in Lombok.
Gili Islands Gili Trawangan Fast Boat to Gilis
The 3 Gili Islands are a the mini backpacker temple and Lombok's most famous tourist destination.
The islands are very relaxed and laid-back, with countless little beachside cafes playing reggae and serving up banana pancakes, and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace. The beaches are without a doubt better than anywhere on Bali or Lombok. The flip side of the coin is that as they exist solely to cater for travellers, they're also rather anonymous (you might as well be at anywhere) and, aside from snorkeling and diving, there's little if anything to do. Note that there are no ATMs on the islands, so bring plenty of cash with you. From west to east, the islands are:Gili Trawangan, or "Gili T" is by far the most developed with plenty of backpacker options and one swanky resort. There are no dogs on the island but according to one local, there are more cats here than people. The local population is around 800. There is no police on the island and all problems are usually settled by the local "council".Gili Meno, the smallest and quietest, low-key with some simple places to stay.Gili Air, closest to the mainland and with the largest local population.
Strictly speaking, the name "Gili Islands" is rather redundant as gili simply means "small island" in Sasak, but the name has stuck and is universally used and understood in Lombok.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Travel Packages
Hancock, Berkshires Getaway for $89
Hancock is "in season" all year long. In the winter, ski in the largest ski area in Massachusetts. In the summer, enjoy golf and all the fun festivities, including concerts with the Boston Symphony. In the fall, feast your eyes on the fall foliage spectacular. All year long, Hancock is the great escape!
Atlantic City Getaway for $149
Explore the sight and sound of Atlantic City has to offer. Visitors of all ages come for more than just fabulous casinos. Explore the various museums. Stroll on the famous boardwalk and visit the arcades and the Steel Piers amusement park. After a fun-filled day, indulge yourself at one of the many restaurants for all different tastes and budgets.
Newport RI Getaway for $119
This charming colonial town offers a wide array of entertaining activities. Starting at the lively port, you can choose from fishing, kayaking, sail boarding and more, then tour the grand mansions that have been preserved in their 1900's grandeur. And of course, explore the lovely shops at your leisure and feast on delectable seafood fresh from the Atlantic.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Bali Island
Bali lies 3.2 km east of Java and approximately 8 degrees south of the equator. East to west, the island is approximately 153 km wide and 112 km north to south (95 by 69 miles, respectively), with a surface area of 5,632 km². The highest point is Mount Agung at 3,142 m (10,308 feet) high, an active volcano that last erupted in March 1963. Mountains cover centre to the eastern side, with Mount Agung the easternmost peak. Mount Batur (1,717 m) is also still active. About 30,000 years ago it experienced a catastrophic eruption — one of the largest known volcanic events on Earth.In the south the land descends to form an alluvial plain, watered by shallow rivers, drier in the dry season and overflowing during periods of heavy rain.
The principal cities are the northern port of Singaraja, the former colonial capital of Bali, and the present provincial capital and largest city, Denpasar, near the southern coast. The town of Ubud (north of Denpasar), with its art market, museums and galleries, is arguably the cultural center of Bali.
There are major coastal roads and roads that cross the island mainly north-south. Due to the mountainous terrain in the island's center, the roads tend to follow the crests of the ridges across the mountains. There are no railway lines.
The island is surrounded by coral reefs. Beaches in the south tend to have white sand while those in the north and west black sand. The beach town of Padangbai in the south east has both: the main beach and the secret beach have white sand and the south beach and the blue lagoon have much darker sand. Pasut Beach, near Ho River and Pura Segara, is a quiet beach 14 km southwest of Tabanan. The Ho River is navigable by small sampan. Black sand beaches between Pasut and Klatingdukuh are being developed for tourism, but apart from the seaside temple of Tanah Lot, this is not yet a tourist area.
Bali Hotels
Bali has the biggest concentration of different types of hotels catering to the international tourist.There are several luxury properties such as Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Club Mediterranee, Bali Sol, Putri Bali in the Nusa Dua area and Bali Hyatt, Bali Beach Hotel and Sanur Beach in Sanur and Pertamina Cottage and Bali Oberoi in Kuta, etch.
All these hotels have convention facilities, swimming pools, sports grounds and a selection of restaurants, bars, night clubs, or discotheques and beach fronts. There are also smaller cottage style hotels with modern amenities. Most unique is the long-established. The Vira Bali Hotel with has rates comparable to the big new hotels. Above hotels and those with have air conditioning, attached baths, telephones and TV, restaurants, shopping mall, fashion boutiques, waterbom park, etc.
The Vira Bali Hotel Facilities
Bali is a truly international destination, offering every standard of accommodation ranging from modest bungalow style hotels in lush gardens or bustling towns, to exclusive, sophisticated hotels in either the jungles or along open stretches of beach or hidden in small bays.
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