Miscellaneous Yogya

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Bali's most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six-kilometre sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation, shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north coast. The island's other major destination is the cultural centre of Ubud , a still charming but undeniably commercialized overgrown village, where traditional dances are staged every night of the week and the streets are full of arts-and-crafts galleries.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa : The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxury property strategically located only 15 kilometers away from the... Nusa Dua
Aston Bali Resort & Spa : The Aston Bali Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel located on the waterfront facing golden sandy beaches... Tanjung Benoa
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel : Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel is situated in the coastal village of Sanur, an ideal location from which to explore... Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites : The Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites is located in Sanur Village just two kilometers from the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel....Grand Bali Beach Hotel also is a nice hotel in Sanur.
Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga : The Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga is a deluxe property strategically located only 20 kilometers northeast from the Ngurah Rai... Nusa Dua
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotels located in Nusa Dua and The Oberoi Bali located in Seminyak, Maya Ubud located in Ubud, The Alilia Ubud, Chedi, Hard Rock Hotel Bali located in Kuta beach, Melia Bali located in Nusa Dua and Padma Bali located in Kuta

miscellaneous: Ride a bike or take an andong, Rp300, out to Gembira Loka Zoo, a nicely landscaped zoological and botanical gardens 4 km east of Yogya in a valley by a river; Rp75 entrance. Two giant Komodo lizards (who don't move a muscle), a vicious Mandril monkey (good collection of monkeys), a legendary (smart) orangutan, and a 5 legged cow are the main features. On Sundays and holidays the animals get to see the most people. Outside the zoo are cheap warungs; nasi rames only Rp50. Pasar Ngasem (Bird Market) north of Taman Sari has orioles, parrots, roosters, and singing turtle doves (perkutut) in 9 m high ornamental cages; dogs and kittens are also for sale as food. There's a warung (the big one) serving outstanding Indonesian food in this market. The touristoffice is halfway down JI. Malioboro towards the P.O., take a left into the complex of government buildings known as Ketatihan, Danurejan. For bachelors, a little ways outside of Yogya is Buntilan village. The imigrasi office is near the airport, Rp40 on the Solo bus. Easy-going compared with hardass Denpasar (Bali) office; extensions are Rp3000. It's no good saying that you're studying batik anymore; too often tourists pretend, and the Indonesians are afraid that too many students will take the art out of the country. On holidays change money at Mutiara Hotel, cash or cheques. Bank Bumi Daya is more reputable than corrupt Bank Negara Indonesia. Old women give massages (Rp3-500) on the lane off JI. Sostrowijayan; some claim more gratifying than on Bali.

Nusa Lembongan is situated 12 miles south east of Bali. It is one hour traveling time by boat from Benoa Harbour. This pear shaped island is around 4km long and 2km wide. It is surrounded by a beautiful fringing reef, which hosts a myriad of marine life, The waters are renowned for their abundance of life and great surf breaks. The reef has been declared a marine park by the Indonesian authorities. Not only does the reef support its own Eco-system, but it supports most of the villagers on the island as well. The local people farm seaweed. This seaweed is cultivated, harvested then exported all over the world for use in cosmetics, food stabilizers and medicines. Other sources of income include traditional wooden boat building, farming peanuts, sweet potato, and fishing.Village life is very slow and enchanting. Very few cars and motorbikes are seen on the roads. The people are steeped in tradition, and one could imagine Bali being like this island, thirty years ago.Although the island is small there are many things to do. Fishing, diving, surfing, mangrove exploring, discovering natural fresh water springs, underground cave house exploring, cycling around the island. A visit to the bat caves on a nearby island, or a picnic at dream beach. Try catching mud cabs in the mangrove area at the back of the island. There is something for every one at Nusa Lembongan.