BANDA ISLANDS

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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

Nine small islands with active volcanoes 160 km S.E. of Ambon. In 1619 the ruthless 31 year old Dutch Governor General, Jan Pieterszoon Coen, exterminated the indigenous population of these islands in order to acquire control of the nutmeg trade. Idyllic Stevonish islands, the haunt of anthropologists and for those seeking a journey into the 19th Century. The two main islands are close together and you can get around them easily by prahu. It's not difficult to make arrangements to stay with a family. Mako-Mako and Maru-Maru dances are held on occasions in the Bandas. Bandanaira: The main port of the Banda Islands perched on the edge of a gigantic dead crater, the wharf facing 665 m Gunung Api. A sleepy port town with old Portugese houses and churches speaking of history, its population is made up of Javanese, Makassans and Arabs. There are two old forts. Belgica is only 500 m from the harbor. From the roof you get a sweeping view over the whole town, the volcano, and the nutmeg groves. Also visit Fort Nassau with its overgrown crumbling walls. See the lovely old Protestant church. There's a Christian and a Chinese cemetary near the church with aged lichen-covered inscriptions; probably one of the best Collections of old tombstones in all of Indonesia. vicinity of Bandanaira: Walk to mouldy thick-walled compounds of the nutmeg plantations in shady forests. It's said that nutmeg can only grow within the sound of the sea. Wade in the famous sea gardens of the Bandas with their dull blue starfish and bright blue fish swimming over fans of delicate coral. Visit Fort Hollandia on Lonthoir Island. There's another fortress on Ay Island. The Pinju Islands in the Banda Sea are nesting grounds for giant sea turtles.