| T Cheow hock |
03 November 2002 |
Stayed at Dusit Mangga Dua - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Did own travelling and itinerary. Visited Taman Safari in Jakarta a different experience. Did shopping in Manggua Dua vicinity, very crowded, need good bargaining skills, quality of products reasonable.
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| G Bakema |
22 October 2002 |
Stayed at Atlet Century Park Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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In Jakarta I liked especially walking around and eating some food in a small warung in Sunda Kalapa. In my opinion the most beautiful spot in Jakarta is the small wooden foot bridge between the two parts of Sunda Kalapa kampung near the Luar Batang Mosque, with a very beautiful view over the old harbour.
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| P Gardner |
11 October 2002 |
Stayed at Pita Maha, A Tjampuhan Resort & Spa - Bali, Indonesia.
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UBUD is in the rain forest and you get bitten to pieces. It's a charming town with plenty to see. Eating out in UBUD is very, very cheap as long as you stay away from wine. Definitely worth the visit. The Balinese people are one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet.
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| E Ozouf |
06 October 2002 |
Stayed at Pavilions Private Villas - Bali, Indonesia.
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Sanur is just perfect for a peaceful holiday. It has everthing that Kuta has to offer, but at a much slower and relaxed place. Lots of good places to eat, including The Bonsai Cafe on the beach front and Swasitikas Resturant.
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| K Scoble |
06 October 2002 |
Stayed at Puri Bambu Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
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Bali has something for everyone, a lot of people don't go past the shopping in Kuta but there is so much to see around the island. We hired a car in Padangbai and toured the north east coast. Spectacular views of Gunung Agung, great snorkelling and diving around Amed and Tulamben and the pools of a water palace amidst beautiful rice terraces at Tirta Ganga.
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| I Thordardottir |
26 September 2002 |
Stayed at Novotel Yogyakarta - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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The hotel is very well located within the city and staff are quick to arrange what ever transportation you like.
It's close to Borobudur and Prambanan. Both amazing temples.
In the city itself the water palace and the sultan's palace are the most interesting places. Shopping in Yogya is not great...
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| M Soncini |
03 September 2002 |
Stayed at Putri Bali - Bali, Indonesia.
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Tranquil destination .very good the temple of Tanah Lot, the village of Ubud and his temple.
very good in jimbaran the fish restaurant on the beach Caffè Santi.
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| B Reisinger |
26 August 2002 |
Stayed at Novotel Coralia Benoa Bali - Bali, Indonesia.
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We were travelling with a small child & had to cater for her needs. Therefore we choose to see the birdpark which was surprisingly fantastic. To explore the beautiful countryside of the inner Bali island we recommend to stay there (Ubud) for a few nights rather than taking a full day trip from the beach.
The restaurants along Benoa Beach seem to be good, we enjoyed the seafood & Balinese food at El Mare near Novotel.
Fresh seafood at Jimbaran Bay is very romantic, because served right at the beach in simple style, but the preparation is rather simple, too.
It's easy to get around in a taxi or limo, especially if you plan to go to very specific destinations. The price is agreed up-front & the driver waits while you have dinner or visit the sights etc.
We strongly recommend to refrain from so-called "Sunset Dinner Cruises" - they are a complete rip-off & a waste of time.
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| E Migliaccio |
20 August 2002 |
Stayed at Melia Purosani - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Yogyakarta is amazing and definitely worth a trip for anyone that is travelling in Indonesia.
The two main attractions are the Borobudur temple and the Prambanan temple.
These two temples are definitely worth the trip!
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| A Chan |
17 August 2002 |
Stayed at Novotel Solo - Solo, Indonesia.
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Apart from Candi Cetha (aka Ceto), Candi Sukuh, the kratons and usual tourist sights, go to the main Batik Danar Hadi store at Jln Slamet Riyadi 261 for a fabulous selection of batik; a guided tour of the gallery of antique batiks and workshop is worth the Rp15,000/person fee.
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Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Indonesia
