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30 July 2005 |
Stayed at Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
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I would definitely advise you to eat at a Jazz restaurant across the road from the hotel. The food is absolutely fantastic, the drinks are great and they also have a band who come on at 10pm every night and they rock. We loved this place so much that we went back twice. The food and drink are excellent value. I would definitely recommend this place - quite the little gem that we stumbled across.
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| J Serrano |
30 May 2005 |
Stayed at Ambhara Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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The Hotel is across the street from the Pasaraya Shopping Mall where you can walk and buy anything and get any service desired. The Pub is also very good and offers western food if desired. The night club has a different band playing different types of music.
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| A Gill |
05 April 2005 |
Stayed at The Oberoi, Bali - Bali, Indonesia.
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Seminyak is an up-market area with trendy designers, and high quality retailers for lighting and housewares. It also has some excellent restaurants dotted around with Ku De Ta an experience that no-one should miss. The food was excellent, but the key is the lounge chairs overlooking the water and night sky. Highly recommended for those happy to pay USD 25-30 per head.
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| R Schafer |
05 April 2005 |
Stayed at Park Lane Jakarta, The - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Antiques both new and old can be found at Jalan Surabaya where keen haggling skills are needed to get a good price. Restaurants to try include Koi Gallery (wide variety), Hazaras (Indian), Porta Venizia (Italian), and Styx (beef). Navigating Jakarta is tricky and it helps a lot to know how to get there if it is anything other than a top hotel, mall, or restaurant. The Silver Bird taxis are knowledgeable, but never a sure thing. Don't worry if the driver needs to ask for directions a few times.
If you are new to Asia, try the Executive theaters at Plaza Indonesia for a luxury movie experience. Large number of excellent golf courses within 90 minutes of Jakarta. One of the nicest is Bogoria in Bogor. Jakarta is an exciting destination but it takes new visitors a while to get the rhythm of the place.
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| J Williams |
31 March 2005 |
Stayed at Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort - Bali, Indonesia.
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Bali is a wonderful place. Its History, Culture and Religion are enchanting and the People infectiously warm. To do the island justice it needs at least a devoted 2 weeks of adventure. I would recommend basing any Vacation in Ubud. Although lacking the inevitable lure of a beach, Ubud is conveniently located in the centre of Bali and is therefore an excellent point from which to launch your adventures to every corner of the island.
The People in Ubud are wonderful, the food and entertainment equally so. With prices here much cheaper than the coastal resorts. The restaurants are fantastic value, highlights being the terrific Casa Luna and Laka Lece. The music of the famed Ubud Jazz Cafe is also an evening not to be missed. Transport is in abundance, be assured you will not walk more than 15 metres without another local asking you if you need any, but they are not in any way harassing, merely looking to make an honest living. Organised tours, which will be private to you and your party, are available through many of the hotels.
If you are willing to explore, and not be one of the passive masses, Bali is the perfect destination for any adventurous traveller.
I can't wait to go back.
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| J May |
11 August 2004 |
Stayed at Poppies Bali - Kuta, Indonesia.
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Bali is a beautiful holiday spot. Recommend hiring a driver for the day and going to have lunch by the volcano, going to the monket forest and shopping for arts and crafts in Ubud. Go and party and Double Six located at Legian Beach.
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| J Cutler |
26 July 2004 |
Stayed at Poppies Bali - Kuta, Indonesia.
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If you do not want to be hassled by hundreds of Sarong sellers and taxi drivers do not stay in Kuta for long. Best to stay for a day or two then head off to somewhere quieter on the island.
Good bars are mainly in Semanak, i.e. Ku De Tah and Hu'u for laid back sundowners. Kuta is only if you want to sing in the street and pick up drunk backpackers.
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| S Ganason |
13 June 2004 |
Stayed at Le Meridien Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Shopping centres nearby worth a visit are Plaza Indonesia and Plaza Senayan. Every Saturday night Metro TV (a local TV station) does a live show from a cafe at Plaza Indonesia and it is worth seeing...
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| A Robinson |
09 February 2004 |
Stayed at Aryaduta Jakarta, Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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The location is not too bad but needed to get a cab to the nightlife but not a huge problem as taxis are very cheap (bluebird or silver bird are the best and cheapest!!) One bar to check out is CJ's in the Mulia Hotel. The band there was absolutely fantastic...a real must!!! It would be worth another trip to Jakarta just to go and see them again.
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| M Mohamed taufik |
13 December 2003 |
Stayed at Ibis Rajawali Surabaya Hotel - Surabaya, Indonesia.
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On my way to Malang, overnite stay in Surabaya was a welcome relief. Went to a hot spot disco called Top situated next to Sogo shopping complex. Fancy stuff going on there, need to be careful on the crowds. Good relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
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Traveller's Tales: Entertainment suggestions in Indonesia
