DAILY SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT THENEWSLARK THURSDAY, OCT. 17TH, 2019 IndonesiaTHE TOURISTS PARADISE by y golden memories in Indonesia with their old heritage cultures SAMI AHMED and loveable people I must share something with you regarding Mtourism trip in Indonesia. I’m sure many of the points that I will cover will already be familiar to you. However, I hope this can contribute something to tourism in Indonesia.The current plan of building tourism within Indonesia to 20 million visitors a year by 2019 is an ambitious target. A rough calculation shows that annual growth rates should average around 16% per year [source]. Over the last two years, the numbers of international tourists in Indonesia has grown just over 8% each year (8-9 million by last two years). So although the figure of 16% growth is not impossible it is of course a very ambitious target. of safety precautions, including most visited and photographed Pandawa Beach wearing the appropriate clothing temple in Bali; however, it has Pandawa beach is locally known as During a recent trip to Bali I talked a lot with people What I preferred to and using a guide wherever all the authenticity of a stage ‘Pantai Pandawa’ based on the epic involved in the tourism industry about this goal and possible. It’s not unheard of for set – even the tower of rock that what it would mean to Indonesia. A statement made the world‘s tourists Mahabharata. It is hidden behind students and their teachers to stop the temple sits upon is an artful large limestone cliffs which give by someone working for a large resort operator has when you be there Western tourists and ask them to reconstruction (the entire structure spectacular views of the Indian stuck in my mind; “Bali is going to be overwhelmed“. practice their English, or for locals in Indonesia you was crumbling) and more than Ocean. Full of blue skies, white Of course, with Bali being so famous, many locals wanting to snap selfies with visitors one-third of the rock is artificial. sands, and frothy surf, the beach is and people think that a double ratio of tourism will enjoy with fairer skin. You’ll feel like Temple is simply among Bali’s not- a one of a kind for this coastal area. numbers to Indonesia will mean a huge growth in the mesmerized Brad and Angelina have nothing to-be-missed icons. On the cliffs, are carved arches full the number of tourists heading to Bali. The central beaches, on you by the time you leave. Balinese highlands, Ubud is considered the Cultural Munduk Twin Lake of large statues of characters of the capital of Bali and is one of the most popular places mountains, lakes Seminyak Beach five pandavas from Mahabharata? Twin Lake is surrounded by The path then branches off to two to stay. It’s a gorgeous and vibrant town, nestled deep Seminyak is Bali’s most & beside that mountains with little cafe’s, different sections- the eastern in the jungle, with friendly people and plenty to sophisticated and upscale beach lake tamblingan, separated part is a little rocky but it is full see. We suggest using Ubud as a base for your time most loveable resort area, where the top draws in Bali – most of Bali’s best attractions are close by, by the rainforest-covered hill, of local stalls selling refreshments people and many are its beautiful beaches and and it’s really well connected in terms of transport. approximately one kilometers, who and snacks while the other part chilled-out vibes. Compared to It’s also peaceful, unlike some of the other tourist more pleasing created their own viewpoint. There features a cleaner stretch of the likes of Ubud, there’s not a towns and villages. Canggu is a small beach village are so many that you won’t be able sand and provides opportunities destinations huge number of things to see and on the Southwest shores of the island. It’s an up to visit them all in one day. There for engaging in water sports as well as the do here, but there are some fun, and coming tourist destination but is still relatively are a few cool ones which are a adventures and grilled seafood. All family-friendly attractions to underdeveloped and quieter than the more popular magnificent city bamboo lookout point or a swing these varieties and features make enjoy. Despite humble beginnings, tourist spots. There is lots to do in Canggu and is a skylines throughout overlooking the lake. The swing is the beach exotic and unique. hotspot for interesting young travelers and digital Seminyak is now a very modern called Wanagiri swing. nomads alike. That being saind, the town still has the country. part of Bali. Even so, among the a really relaxed vibe. It has black sand beaches and glitz and glamour of the boutique Toya Devasya good surf, and although it isn’t that well connected shopping streets and fine-dining Toya Devasya Natural Hot Springs for transport, it’s close enough to places that are. restaurants are some traditional has four natural hot spring pools Canggu would be a great place to stay once you’ve malls, high-end restaurants and touches like Petitenget Temple. If and one pool of warm water the ticked off the Central and Northern Balinese museums galore line the crowded you’re looking for something to size of a swimming pool. Minerals attractions. Spend time chilling on the beach and streets, while simply getting into a do between sunbathing sessions contained in hot water is said to be enjoying a mellow lifestyle. If you’re looking for cab and watching the driver dart on some of Bali’s most beautiful able to provide healing, revitalize somewhere with a roaring nightlife, you could stay in-and-out of the insane traffic is beaches, you’ll find a good the body and rejuvenate your soul. in Kuta or Legian, and if you want to stay somewhere an experience on its own. If you’re selection of distractions here. Enjoying natural panorama and upmarket and classy, try Seminyak. All of these looking for a little culture there’s no fresh mountain air while sitting or places are beach villages situated close to Canggu on other place to be. This centralized Tanah Lot soaking in warm water will make the Southwest Beaches spot has some of the best Pura Tanah Lot is a hugely you feel fresh and comfortable. In authentic dining in the country popular tourist destination. It AMAZING JAKARTA addition to restoring the freshness and picturesque hotels with does have cultural significance of the body, natural hot water When we reach in Jakarta it was bright sunny day,I plenty of services to help get you to the Balinese, but this can be is also beneficial for health and feel that the country’s capital might not be as spiritual around to the various squares and hard to discern amid the crowds, healing diseases will relexed and or picturesque as some of the other spots on the map, monuments. If you do decide to go clamour and chaos – especially rejuvenate you. but it’s certainly full of a life of its own. Shopping out exploring be sure to take plenty for the overhyped sunsets. It’s the DAILY SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT THENEWSLARK THURSDAY, OCT. 17TH, 2019 hile there are a lot of things to do in Lombok, the island has a reputation as being a difficult place to explore. That is changing. Over the last five years new roads have been built and Wthe international airport has opened. A combination of cheap hotels and good infrastructure has made Lombok an increasingly popular tourism destination. To help you make the most of your holiday in Lombok, here is a list of the 21 of the best things to do in Lombok (and I’m not going to include the Gili Islands). The list includes some of the islands beautiful beaches, Rinjani Volcano and roaring waterfalls. We’ll start the list with the essential guide of things to visit in Lombok. Sunrise from the Peak of Mount Rinjani After visiting the Gili Islands, hiking Rinjani is the Take an Island Hopping Tour you order some food you can use the infinity pool for most popular tourist activity on Lombok. It’s a tough free. If you have the money the lodge is a great place to hike and you can’t do it in a day. Most people choose It was a Around the Sekotong Islands stay as well. The hotel has 5 rooms and each bungalow to take the three-day two-night trek to climb Mount amazing One of the nice things about visiting Lombok is the has a private a terrace. Rinjani. While the Rinjani Trekking Tour is expensive experience opportunity to visit the tropical islands that surround it is worth it. From the top of Rinjani you have almost it. I personally recommend the Sekotong Island Chain. Snorkelling at the Pink Beach panoramic views over the island and can see as far As you can see from the photo above, the Sekotong Is- underwater Tangsi Beach is commonly known by locals as the away as Mount Agung on Bali. I’ve climbed Mount lands are relatively small with beautiful sandy beaches sculpture in ‘Pink Beach’, because of the distinctive colour of the Rinjani once before. If you enjoy the outdoors then surrounded by coral reefs where you can go snor- sand. While you need a good camera lens and some this is one of the best things to do in Lombok.