| R Md johar |
13 October 2002 |
Stayed at Ibis Arcadia Hotel - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Close proximity to spas, Sarinah dept store (to do your batik shopping), nice eating places like Hazara, Viet Phoa, Paprika.
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| P Trezza |
09 October 2002 |
Stayed at Ramada Resort, Benoa - Bali, Indonesia.
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Bali has lots of activities and lots of shopping for typical Southeast Asian souveniers. Prices are not to be believed and many try to get as much as they can - need to do some research before buying something - many stores with the same exact stuff. Travelling around the island is slow and tedious - roads are overcrowded and poorly marked. Driving is a bit tense, but does afford more freedom to come and go as you wish.
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| J Harris |
29 September 2002 |
Stayed at Le Meridien Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Two main shopping malls Plaza Indonesia and Plaza Senayan are close by. Good for both shopping and eating, and given cost of taxi probably best to take a car there and back.
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| O Mertens |
29 September 2002 |
Stayed at Dusit Mangga Dua - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Perfect for shopping.
All the malls are starting direct at the Hotel.
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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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| R Mark vine |
12 September 2002 |
Stayed at Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort - Bali, Indonesia.
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Nusa dua is a quieter place. If you are looking for a romantic place, this is better place to stay specially for honeymooners. There a package tour at the hotel for places you wanted to go. You can choose for half day or whole day tour. We went to ubud and saw how they make paintings, gold and silver, wood sculpture and sarongs, be sure you have money with you, you can't resist buying anything. I rather buy wood sculpting and painting in ubud cause its original and well made. quite pricy but you can always bargain. if you want cheaper but poor qulaity you can always go to any street market.
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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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| Y Matsumoto |
10 August 2002 |
Stayed at Ramada Resort, Benoa - Bali, Indonesia.
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- There are many insects, especially the mosquito. So it is good to take an insect avoids spray.
- It is better to walk round, if you would like to buy a souvenir. Because the price is much different by the place.
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| T Cormier |
05 August 2002 |
Stayed at Bali Holiday Resort - Bali, Indonesia.
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Bali is one of the most sublime holiday destinations you will find. There is something for everyone here. It is Conde Nast meets backpacker heaven. Amazing restaurants, great weather and extremely cool shopping choices.
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| C Fernandez |
29 July 2002 |
Stayed at Novotel Coralia Bogor - Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Very interesting destination because there are many cultural events (do not miss the Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan !), incredible monuments (Borobudur, Prambanan), lots of art galleries and shops where you can find some very good batiks.
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Traveller's Tales: Shopping suggestions in Indonesia
