Qatar Airways ups flights to Bali

Prodita Sabarini, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar

Qatar
Airways plans to fly daily from Doha to Denpasar next year to meet
surging demand both from the Middle East and European travellers, a
senior airline executive says. Qatar Airways Far East & Australasia manager Marwan Koleilat said
Monday that the airline was also exploring the possibility of
establishing direct flights from the Qatari city to the capital of Bali
province. "We are also considering non-stop flights from Doha to Denpasar ," Koleilat told The Jakarta Post after opening Qatar Airways' Bali office.

Qatar Airways, which launched the Doha-Denpasar route in March this
year, serves Bali four times a week via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The service was opened following the success of the airline's
Doha-Jakarta route, which was introduced in 2001. At present, the
airline serves the route seven times a week via Singapore. Bali Tourism Agency director Gede Nurjaya has stated on various
occasions that the countries of the Middle East were emerging as
flourishing markets for Balinese tourism.

He said that the opening of the Doha-Kuala Lumpur-Denpasar route had
contributed to an increase in the number of tourists both from Europe
and the Middle East. According to BTA data, a total of 910,567 foreign tourists visited the
island between January and July of this year, which represented a 35
percent increase over the corresponding period of last year. Koleilat said that the plan to fly daily from Doha to Denpasar was due
to the high level of demand from passengers. "The Doha-Kuala
Lumpur-Denpasar route has a load factor of 90 percent," he said.

The route is served by Airbus A330-200 aircraft, based on a
configuration of 22 business class and 259 economy seats, as well as an
A330-300 aircraft with 30 business class and 275 economy seats. Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of 58 Airbus aircraft
to 79 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Far
East, the Indian subcontinent and North America.

The highlight of Qatar Airways' 2007 expansion has been the launch of
flights to New York (Newark) and Washington DC -- the airline's first
move into the North American market. From September 23, Qatar Airways has been flying twice weekly between
Doha and the central Indian city of Nagpur. Starting November 27, the
carrier will launch four flights a week to the Swedish capital
Stockholm.

Daily scheduled services to the western Indian city of Ahmedabad are due to begin on December 12. Qatar Airways has been one of the fastest growing carriers in the
world, with unprecedented expansion averaging almost 40 percent
year-on-year for the past decade.

The airline currently operates 58 aircraft, and by 2015 the fleet size is expected to double to more than 110 aircraft.

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Real Estate In Bali

Whether you are looking for a nice vacation home or a permanent home where you and your family can relocate, Bali is worth considering. Bali has a lot to offer to real estate buyers, from white sand beaches to scenic gardens and parks. All these will sure entice you to stay longer and possibly live in this paradise.

Bali is, beyond doubt, a delightful place. Here you can access beautiful beaches, distinctive cultural experiences, a warm climate, and a full support of resident American communities. That is why more and more people are finding it sensible to buy real estate in Bali not only as a vacation home, but as a permanent residence.

Bali gives you the opportunity to create your own sanctuary. There are a lot of options available to you. Villas, mansion houses, hill houses, and even affordable houses are all available. There are a lot of housing options available in Bali for all types of budgets, ranging from $1,000-a-year, Balinese-style houses for rent to million dollar estates.

If you are not looking for a grand villa and just want to retire in the simple, uncomplicated Balinese lifestyle, there are very practical Bali real estate options for you. There are two-bedroom apartments in the $80,000 to $135,000 range. Cost of living is relatively low, too – you can easily hire household help for as low as $80 a month. A family of six can live comfortably on only about $1,500 a month.

Proceed with caution when buying Bali real estate properties, though, because many foreigners have been reported to have been cheated out of their money and land when purchasing Bali property. It is important to educate yourself about the laws, which have been slightly modified recently to protect and provide more choices to the foreigners who wish to buy or lease Bali real estate. Be sure to do your research about regulations of property acquisition.

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Kintamani Tours, Guide to kintamani

When you are in bali, maybe you have plan to visiti kintamani. kintamani is located in bangli, a cold mountain area wich is always covered by fogs before 8.00 am and after 5.00 pm. for year this region has been an important asset for bali tourism industry because of its fascinating view.

Lake Batur

this 58 km distance from denpasar city will greeting you with its nice view set up by mountains range, valley, caldera, lake batur and familiar and hospitality citizen. that is penelokan, the first village you will find before reaching the center part of kintamani district, about 4 km to the north of penelokan.

The journey
Let say you stay in denpasar or kuta area. you can start your journy at 8.00 pm, then go to car or motorbike rental. rent one and start driving to kintamani through denpasar, batubulan, celuk, sukawati, and tampak siring.

Sukawati Market

in your long way to batubulan village you will see various type of stone carving. after that you will pas celuk village, a central part of bali gold and silversmith home industry. make a stop at an art shop and have a look at the exhibiting jewelry's products. in sukawati village, almost all bali's art products are available at the sukawati art market. thi is a general market for people. you may buy something here such as t-shirt, statue, sarong, and so on. tampak siring has another sense of interest for foreigners. in this place the palace of the first presindent is situated. you will need a very special time to explore this palace. after passing tampak siring you will arrive at kintamani. actually kintamani village is a village located at the edge of the mountain caldera. many years a go a big high mount erupted and make a big caldera wich know as lake batur nowadays.

you can imagine how big the caldera should be if an independent lake and mount could exist inside. when you are standing at penelokan village, it means that you are at the edge of the caldera. from here you can see the mount batur and lake batur as the main content of the caldera. the view is really fascinating. dont; miss it from you camera focus.

Going down to the caldera.
in the southeast direction, you will drive to toya bungkah village, a small village at the edge of the lake batur. there are many restaurant and accomodation in this place as well as a place to hire equipments for water sports activities such as fishing, skiing, parasailing, and so on. This village is become a starting point for climbers before climbing the mount. back to penelokan you may got to the north to visit batur temple, the batur temple is one of the big 8 temple in bali. note for you, when you enter the temple you need to wear a sarong. after visiting this temple you may return your journy back to Denpasar.

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Bali Travel Guide

Every year people go on luxurious vacations. Of course people tend to drift toward the tropical paradises – perhaps Hawaii or a Bermudian island. After all, when anyone travels they want to be in a relaxing environment. However, what people don’t realize is that there is a secret tropical place that is not only beautiful but also possesses some of the best spas in the world.

Bali, an Indonesian island, is a great place for travelers who want amazing beaches, friendly citizens, and breathtaking scenery. With over three millions inhabitants, Bali is home to some of the greatest artwork in the world. From dancing to sculpting and painting, this island provides a wonderful easel for the most creative.

If you are considering a vacation to Bali, it is important to know that it is usually very hot the entire year. Therefore, it is essential that you dress lightly and be respectful with your clothing. Since Bali is all about prayer and tradition, you shouldn’t show a lot of skin. For instance, if you are visiting a temple, you should wear a sarong to blend in. The last thing you want to do while you travel is disturb the peace.

Wear sarong

Although there are hundreds of hot spots on the island, the best tourist locations are Kuta, Sanur, and Seminyak. If you are looking for a warm beach atmosphere, Kuta is the way to go. During your travel, it is important to note that the southern areas of Bali are warmer. There are dozens of lavish hotels right along the beach. These white sand beaches are amazing, especially with the abundance of coral reefs and marine life. It is a great romantic place to relax!

It is extremely important to know about the hotels when you travel to Bali. Fortunately, even if you do not have a lot to spend, there are hundreds of different options for your budget. If you are looking to save money, there are affordable Bali hotels that are still great. On the other hand, if you are looking to splurge, there are Bali villas and Bali rentals. Bali hotels are easier if you are looking for a lot of service and a great ocean view. However, there is not a lot of privacy and room service only satisfies to a point.

If you want privacy and an amazing vacation to remember, Bali villas are the way to go. These villas include air conditioned rooms, lavish bathrooms and dining rooms, complete with beautiful gardens and continuous service. This is great for a family who wants a private get away and does not have to even lift a finger. However, there are ways to save money if you decide to get a Bali villa. You can opt for a villa without around the clock service and can buy your own food from local shops. This will save a lot of money in the long run.

No matter what type of Bali villa or hotel you choose, you will have an amazing time. This crime free island will allow you to not only enjoy your vacation, but also relax on the white sand beaches with your drink in hand. It is a wonderful occurrence to be able to experience Bali’s culture and volcanoes. Regardless of what type of vacation you want, Bali will provide it for you.

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Festival In Bali

Bali has myriad festivals, rituals, and events. Balinese culture has great meaning behind all its festivals. Some festivals in Bali are dedicated to certain gods, including those who symbolize knowledge, virtue, or birth.

Harvest festivals, fasting and retreat festivals, blood sacrifices, and temple festivals are all part and parcel of Bali festivals. Festivals that signify the anniversary of a temple's founding called Odalan are quite famous. Nyepi festival marks the beginning of a new lunar year and on this day, everyone in Bali, including tourists, must remain silent. It is believed that any evil spirits would pass away thinking that the place is uninhabited due to the complete stillness.

The most important Bali festival is Galungan, which symbolizes the victory of virtue over evil. Balinese call it the victory of Dharma over Adharma. It is considered essential that the Balinese visit all their family temples on this day. A local holiday is declared on this day and every family is supposed to plant a bamboo pole decorated meticulously with coconut leaves and flowers.

Pagarwesi, another famous festival in Bali, is devoted to the lord of the universe, Sanghyang Pramesti Guru. The name literally means iron fence and Balinese people pray to this god for strong mental defense.

Festivals in Bali are eventful and colorful and the list includes Kuningan, when ceremonies are held for Balinese ancestors. This festival brings the New Year holiday period to a close.

There are festivals and ceremonies in Bali that are dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, Saraswati. Lots of ceremonies are also held to honor Holy Scriptures, science, literature, and arts.

Tumpek landep, a festival of weapons and tools made of metal for proper use and function is celebrated in every Balinese family compound. The rice harvest festival is one among the several popular festivals in Balinese culture. Tribute is paid to the rice god Dewi Sri, by placing small straw rice-god dolls in fields and villages. You can always check out the online resources and the significant number of books available to get to know about Balinese culture and festivals.

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Wheater in Bali

Bali is located 8 degrees to the south of the equator, and hence it has a tropical climate. Bali does not have the usual four seasons, but just has just two - the wet and dry seasons. Each season lasts for about six months. Dry season is from March to August and wet season is from September to February. Though the weather does not vary that much by season, the wet season may have some downpours for an hour or so in afternoons, followed by warm sea breeze at the beaches of Kuta and Nusa Dua.

Wet season is not a bad time to visit Bali, because most of the downpours are in the mid afternoons and if you plan well, you can really enjoy the rest of the day.

Bali experiences a 6am sunrise and 6pm sunset almost year-round. The average temperature in Bali is usually around 30° C. The dry seasons are quite hot, especially in the afternoons, when the temperatures are at their highest.

Though wet season can have few downpours, most of the time it is hot and humid. The best time to visit Bali is from April to September. June, July, and August are said to be the best months when one can plan a cool visit to these wonderful beaches. This is the time when humidity is comparatively less, though there will be light and infrequent rain showers.

Along Bali beaches, sea breezes temper the heat, but as you go towards the inland, weather becomes more pleasing and sometimes even chilly. Evenings are really splendid with cool breeze flowing through the beaches and Balinese bamboo windows making the most out of them.

Though many details about Bali weather are available, it is better to check with the current weather conditions in Bali before planning a trip to this island.

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Bali Weding Guide

Bali with its picturesque beauty attracts a vast majority of tourists all the year round; it holds its own distinct place among Asian travel destinations. Beautiful sandy beaches that stretch for miles coupled with awe-inspiring wonders like gravity defying rice terraces tempt many a
tourist. Its charm is not restricted to a specific age group of travelers. Bali attracts couples, honeymooners, singles and families alike. Every year a great majority of couples choose Bali for
destination weddings. If you are planning to get married in Bali, following pointers will prove handy: Indonesian law recognizes a marriage of same belief holders only. Bali being an Indonesian city, it has the same laws as the rest of the Indonesia. Only if both of the marriage partners have the same religion, they can get married in Bali. Otherwise one of the wedding partners has to give a change of religion’s declaration in writing.

Weddings of atheists and agnostics are not recognized by Bali laws. Their marriage will not be
considered valid by the civil registry office.

A wedding is given a legitimate status only when it is registered. Once you are in Bali
and before you get married, you are required to provide Civil Registry Office with:

1. Letter of No Impediment

For the issue of Letter of Impediment, you need to provide your Consular Representative with:

• Both of the marriage partners’ 6 months valid Passports (photocopy).
• Attested Divorce Decree (photocopy).
• In case of previous marriage/s, a certificate attesting termination of previous marriage/s (photocopy).

2. Notice of Intention to Marry

Submission of following documents to the Civil Registry Office is required for this notice:

• Religious marriage certification (photocopy)
• Foreign citizens are required to submit a photocopy of their passports.
  Locals are required to submit their Identity cards (photocopy).
• Attested Birth Certificate (photocopy).
• Attested Divorce decree/death certificates (photocopy).
• 4 photos of both of the partners: size 4x6 centimeter
• Letter of No Impediment

This notice will take ten working days for processing after its submission. But if you have a guest registration form, this process will take less time.

You must have two witnesses above 18 years of age. Their ID cards/ passports (photocopy) proving their ages are required by the Civil Registry Office.

A marriage certificate will be issued by the Civil Registry Office within two day of your marriage. You can also obtain an English translation of this certificate for future use.

The above given information will prove helpful for planning a Bali Wedding and will also save you from rough-and-tumble legalities.

The Culture of bali

Bali is an Indonesian island that is rich in
indigenous culture. A lot pf people say that Bali culture is unique and
that the people of Bali have always been contented with the “now.” If
you ask a Balinese person what heaven is like, the probable answer will
be “just like Bali”. This only goes to show that most Balinese people
are happy to be where they are and never worry.

One factor that
contributes to this laidback lifestyle is the culture of close family
ties in Bali. In the Balinese culture, support is always available.
Balinese extended families are so tightly knit that all members usually
reside in the same complex.

Hinduism is one of the main religions
in Bali. The Bali culture is based on a form of this religion, which is
called “Hindu Darma”. This religion reached the island during the
eleventh century. Most of the family customs and traditions as well as
community lifestyles of the Balinese people are influenced by this. The
religious influence even expands widely into the arts, which makes Bali
distinct from the rest of Indonesia.

In spite of the influx of
tourists to the island, Balinese people have managed to preserve their
culture. Almost every native of Bali is an artist in some form or
another. Parents and villagers have passed on their skills to their
children, who all seem to have inclinations either to music, dance,
painting, and decor.

Another remarkable mark of the Bali culture
is the series of ceremonies and rituals known as the Manusa Yadnya.
This marks the different stages of Balinese life. Cremation is very
popular on this island – and unlike in the West, death is a joyous and
colorful event for the Balinese.

Indeed, Bali has a rich culture, making it distinctive from the rest of the islands in Indonesia.

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Charity Dinner at Hu’u Bali Nets RP 20 million for the Bali Kids

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 14 October, 2007 : - - 12 October, Bali: On Friday night starting at around 7:30, the Hu’u Bali saw a different kind of crowd from the usual weekend partygoers lining up to get in the door.

The crowd peaked at around two hundred people, made up of members of the surfing community, media, and supporters of the Bali Kids, gathering at the Hu’u Bali at the invitation of Oakley Indonesia and Villa Mana to help raise money for a worthy cause, the needy kids of Bali, and specifically the Bali Kids non-profit organization.

At the end of the night, Billy Boen from Oakley handed a check for Rp 19,435,000 to Brenton Whittaker from Bali Kids, money collected from dinner ticket sales and the proceeds from the live auction and the silent auction thus far. Certainly more will be coming in during the next week as promises are fulfilled and other silent action items sold. Attendees were treated to free flow drinks, a buffet dinner, video's and a live performance by the Bali Kids.

Court 'rejects Bali bomber Amrozi's appeal'

Jakarta, Sept. 7(AP): The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by an Islamic militant on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, many of them foreign tourists, a judge said on Friday.

Lawyers for Amrozi Nurhasyim _ one of three men awaiting a firing squad for the twin nightclub attacks _ argued his conviction was illegal because it was based on an anti-terror law that was applied retroactively.

Djoko Sarwoko, a member of the Supreme Court's three-judge panel, said Nurhasyim's appeal had been rejected on Aug. 30.

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, has been hit by a string of terrorist attacks in recent years blamed on the al Qaida-linked militant group Jemaah Islamiyah, the first and most deadly being the Oct. 12, 2002 bombings on the resort island of Bali.

Nurhasyim, Ali Gufron and Imam Samudra were among more than 30 people convicted in those blasts. They confessed to partaking in the plot and initially accepted their death sentences, saying they wanted to die as martyrs.

But in July, they asked their lawyers to appeal, noting that the Constitutional Court ruled in mid-2004 that tough new laws _ passed after the Bali bombings _ could not be used in cases predating their adoption.

Decisions for Gufron and Samudra ``are still pending,'' Sarwoko said.

Arts in Bali expected to become international event

Denpasar (ANTARA News) - The 5th arts festival to be organized by the Cooperation Board of the Indonesian arts institutes in Bali was expected to become an international event as it would invite foreign participants.

A number of high learning institutes from Europe, Australia, the United States and Asian countries have expressed their readiness to take part in the event which was scheduled to take place from November 21 to 25, 2007, Rector of the Indonesian Arts Institute`s Denpasar chapter I Wayan Rai S said here Sunday.

Wayan said the organizing committee would next years invite foreign high learning institutioins to the festival as an effort to enhance cooperation and share arts knowledge with the participants.

The event was previously held in different areas in the country and participated in by only five state arts institutes and two private ones.

"We as the host of the festival have been making preparations for the upcoming event in the hope it would run successfully," Wayan said.

The expected success in holding the international festival would give a positive image to the Indonesian high learning institutions in the future, he said.

As part of the festival, the organizing committee was also expected to hold an international seminar featuring domestic and foreign arts and culture experts.

The festival would also feature a collaboration involving all the participating high learning institutes.

The collaboration was expected to create new colors and improve the quality of the respective arts institutes in the future, he said. (*)

The Beach Meaning for Balinese

For balinese beach have a special meaning. balinese hindu, use beach for caremony. for example when nyepi day come, balinese do a caremony at the beach called melasti (melis /mekiyis), Melasti is a purification ritual that takes place every year, usually in March or early April, precisely two or three days before the Bali-Hindu New Year day of Nyepi (the day of silence). The melasti ritual is marked by a long procession from village to the beach and vice versa. In the past, people carried all of the religious paraphernalia while walking( some are very heavy), but more recently wheeled-carts or even trucks are used to lighten the load.

other caremony that using beach is Nganyut, Nganyut is an ash-throwing ritual held by the sea which marks the end of a cremation ceremony. It usually take place in the late afternoon, or even at night, depending on the time the cremation ritual ends. For a high scale cremation, the ash-throwing is usually done a few hundred meters from the beach, so several canoes or boats are required to take the ashes out to sea. They must be thrown into the sea, as some believe the sea has every power to purify any impure matter. Others believe that it is a symbolic way to send them to the Gangga River, India's holy Hindu Ganges River, because that river also finishes at sea.

Although swimming is rare, it doesn't mean that Balinese people avoid the totally. In fact, one day called banyupinaruh is an auspicious day for beach swimming. It falls every six months in the Hindu-Bali calendar on the day after the special day of knowledge, honouring the Goddess Saraswati. It is considered the best day for Balinese to swim, usually at dawn to cleanse their bodies.

Now more and more Balinese see the beach as a place for recreation, especially for town folks with the fast growing population. Since tourism developed, many young Balinese have also learned how to surf and they often spend time on the beach, particularly in Kuta. Many of Kuta's youth have gained success as world class surf champions, whilst others work as beach patrol.

Tampak Siring

The Tirta Empul Temple and the palace

At Tampaksiring is a spring believed to have magic curative powers. sorrunded by a large temple complex, and fronted by public bathing pools, this holy spring was sanctified in the year 926 A.D., and given the name Tirta Empul. Legend has it that spring was made by the God of Indra when he created this source of amerta, the elixir of immortality, with which he saved his warriors from death by poison at the hand of the evil mayadanawa.

Tirtha Empul

the popularity of the bathing place, both amongst the locals and foreign visitors, has led enterprising locals to set up rows of food and souvenirs stalls near the entrance to the temple. tampak siring is in the center of the area covered by the ancient kingdom om bedahulu, and archaeological relics to be found in the area date back as far as the 11th century: the monastery at goa gajah, the kings tombs gunung kawi, and the ancient hand-cast bronze gong in the temple at pejeng, to mention just a few.

Gunung Kawi

The istana Tampak siring or The Tampak siring palace is also located in this village. it is exactly situated beside the complex of the tirta empul temple. the palace used to be a home stay for the first president of the republic of Indonesia, Ir. HM Soekarno. Well maintained, this palace is now open for public.

United States to attend climate conference in Bali

Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA News) - The United States government has changed its mind and decided to send a delegation to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Bali in December 2007.

"We should thank God for the American decision which would hopefully support the conference to be attended by 10,000 delegates," State Minister for the Environment Rachmat Witoelar said in Kuta, Bali on Thursday.

He made the remarks in an annual national meeting of the Public Relations Coordinating Agency (Bakohumas) attended by hundreds of participants, and opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono later in the afternoon.

It was reported that the United States and Australia and some other major countries in Asia, in the beginning did not approve of the Kyoto Protocol which among other things required the advanced countries to lower their emission by an average of five percent under the 1990 level.

And the decision of the United States government to attend the meeting in Bali which was marked with various activities in the superpower country of controlling global warming and climate changes, means that a substantial progress had been made.

"The US participation in the climate change conference, would have a significant impact on efforts of persuading many industrialized countries to take part in the control of global warming and climate change," Rachmat Witoelar said.

He hoped Australia and some big countries in Asia would follow the US example so that efforts to safe the earth from the comprehensive threats of global warming and climate change would hopefully produce earlier results.

In the meantime, secretary general of the State Minister for the Environment Arief Yuwono and one of the conference organizers Agus S who were also flanking the Environment Minister, said that the impacts of global warming and climate change include the possibility of the submersion of small islands and coastal areas as the result of a rise in the surface of the sea caused by the melting of the icy poles as temperature rose drastically.

In the meantime, the global warming and climate change caused by the green house effect and damage of forests and nature in various parts of the world, may also cause the development of various diseases like malaria and dengue fever.

Human life on earth has become increasingly threatened caused among other things by global warming which is taking place faster than estimated. Now a number of threats are facing us, unless responded to appropriately.

For these reasons, on the occasion of the climate change conference, deforested areas in many parts of the country are being reforested by the planting of 79 million trees.

The environment minister has also called on the people in their areas in Indonesia to follow suit.


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Aussie gets 3-month drug sentence in Bali

An Australian DJ arrested in Bali has been sentenced to three months jail for being an addict in possession of cocaine.

Forty-one year-old Nicholas Bernard Taylor from Byron Bay was arrested in June at a private party in Bali.

Indonesian police considered charging Mr Taylor with possessing 0.3 grams of cocaine, but when he claimed to be a drug addict prosecutors sought the lesser charge of drug use, which carries a maximum penalty of six months prison.

Judges at Denpasar District Court today sentenced Taylor, who was a former Sydney DJ, to three months and 10 days in jail.

He is expected to be released on the 21st of September.

Source : http://abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/08/30/2019906.htm?section=justin

Bali Resort & Spa offers ultimate luxury in Bali

Guests to the paradise island of Bali can indulge in not only award-winning service and spa treatments at The Ritz-Carlton, Resort & Spa, but also savor some of the island’s best dining experiences.

Recently voted the best in service in Asia, and second best in the entire world by the readers of Travel + Leisure, in its June 2007 issue, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Resort & Spa is an iconic destination of this beautiful tropical island; the epitome of the best in international standards of luxury and indulgence, accented by the charming traditions and beauty of Balinese landscape and the sparkling Indian Ocean.

The 78 luxury oceanfront and ocean view private villas, 219 guest rooms and 71 Club rooms and suites comprise the resort’s 368-room total accommodations, on sprawling 77 hectares of verdant tropical greenery. The integration of Balinese architectural elements with the sleek sophistication of contemporary design brings understated luxury to new levels, as guests can enjoy the generously-proportioned windows and doors which bring the beauty and serenity of the lushly-landscaped gardens into the villas themselves.

The much-sought after luxury villas feature high-speed wireless Internet connection, Bose i-Pod docking stations, as well as DVD players and two 42-inch plasma TVs. Bringing the best of Bali together with international standards of quality and service, the award-winning Thalasso & Spa are highlights of a stay in Bali. Guests can choose between European seawater therapies and traditional Balinese health, rejuvenation and beauty treatments.

The multi-award winning spa has one of the world’s largest Aquatonic seawater pools, state-of-the-art hydrotherapy treatment rooms and spacious private villas for indulgent treatments for couples, as well as a beauty salon offering the latest in hair and nail treatments and services.

The first-of-its-kind, Spa on the Rocks is a must-try for spa aficionados who seek new and unusual ways of pampering body and soul. This extraordinary facility is located below the resort’s towering cliff face, and is nestled within natural rock formations that stretch out to the Indian Ocean.

Ingeniously created to give an illusion of being suspended over the ocean, two air-conditioned treatment villas offer guests the distinctive fragrance of fresh and bracing sea breezes to work their magic. Guests can enjoy not only the stunning views, but also experience the ocean’s presence as the waves provide an accompanying rhythm to their sensory experience at Spa on the Rocks.

In keeping with the resort’s philosophy of proving the highest-quality service and experiences, guests can opt to indulge in 2.5 hour Diamond Miracle treatment at this breath-taking spa, which includes a facial using luxurious Crème de la Mer products, and a bath will the petals of over 500 roses.

Gourmands will appreciate the 12 restaurants and lounges that offer the finest selection of Modern Asian, Thai, Italian, Japanese, seafood and international cuisine. Of particular note is Dava, ranked in Conde Nast Traveller Hot List Tables, is a contemporary restaurant that offers spectacular Indian Ocean views from its elevated position on the western section of the resort. Laid out to resemble a lotus flower surrounded by soothing water features and pools, it offers Modern Asian cuisine, coupled with wines from its expansive, well-stocked cellar.

Those seeking the ultimate in indulgent dining, can opt for a customized romantic sunset dinner for two at the end of the jetty, showcasing a special menu with wine pairings and the attentive service of a dedicated waiter.

Facilities at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Resort & Spa include a secluded beach, four freshwater swimming pools with waterfall, the seawater Ocean Beach Pool with butlers bearing personalized iPods for guests’ enjoyment, and a separate children’s swimming pool with waterslides.

Also available are an 18-hole golf putting course, three floodlit tennis courts, fully-equipped gymnasium and aerobics studio, mountain bikes and cycle/jogging track, seven boutique shops, five Cliffside wedding venues and two purpose-built bridal villas. The Ritz-Kids Functions and Gallery space, Executive Business Center, and resort wide WiFi Internet are also available.

'Unveiling Bali' exhibit explores old Bali

SEMINYAK: A rare exhibition will feature 26 photographic works taken from the 1890s through the l960s on various aspects of Bali.

The photos are part of Maurizio Rosenberg Colorni's collection, which features unknown photographers of that period.

Colorni discovered the photos from among a number of collectors and museums in Europe and Bali. Most of the photographs capture the daily lives of ordinary Balinese.

The exhibition will be held from Sept. 7 through Nov. 23 at the Quidzy Gallery on Jl. Kunti II No. 20, Seminyak, Kuta

Berkenalan Dengan object My .NET 2005

My object adalah object baru pada .NET framework 2.0. memberikan akses ke beberapa features yang kita butuhkan. lelah mengubrak abrik .NET class library untuk mencari apa yg kita butuhkan ? cukup dengan menggunakan object my maka kita bisa dengan cepat mencari fungsi-fungsi yang berguna dari .NET framework.

My.Computer
Object ini memberikan informasi tentang computer, termasuk network koneksion, mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor dll. kita juga bisa menggunakan object ini untuk mencari file, mengakses registry, atau menggunakan clipboard.

My.Application
Object ini memberikan informasi tentang aplikasi kita. didalamnya termasuk version, assembly info, folder tempat aplikasi berjalan, kita jg bisa menggunakannya untuk membuat log dari aplikasi kita.

My.User
Object ini memberikan informasi tentang User (Windows account).

My.Forms
Object ini memberikan informasi tentang form.

My.WebServices
Memberikan informasi tentang proxy-class instance dari setiap web service.

My.Settings
Memberikan informasi tentang Setting dari aplikasi.

My.Resources
Memberikan Infornmasi tentang resource yang dipake oleh aplikasi kita.

Contoh penggunaannya :

buat sebuah project pilih console project, diantara sub Main() tambahkan code di bawah ini

Console.WriteLine(My.Computer.Name)
Console.WriteLine(My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime)
Console.WriteLine(My.Application.CurrentDirectory)
Console.WriteLine(My.User.Identity.Name)

Mudah-mudahan berguna.

Uluwatu Temple

A Legend Holy Temple

Situated on the southern most coast of bali, the pura luhur uluwatu is one of the most legendary holiest temples in bali. originally the temple was built in the tenth of century under direction of dang hyang nirartha, a hindu priest from east java, the temple itself stand on the rocks (it seems it has been united with the rock), exactly at the line of beach but far high from the reach of the water of the sea. sheer cliffs drop from the temple wall over 200 meters to the crashing surf below.

this temple is known as place for dang hyang nirartha to have a moksa (be united with God) at the end of his life. "Moksa" is one of the five basic principle beliefs in hinduism, when someone reaches moksa he wil never reincarnation anymore. in other world he is free from the circle of reincarnation. in this temple, dan hyang nirartha had his moksa in a perfect way. when he got it, there was no body remain after that.

this temple has very significant meaning for balinese hindu. it is one of the nine most important big temples in bali. every 6 month there are many people come to this temple for worship.

you can see a fascinating sunset view from this temple, set by the sun, the sea, the temple and rocky hills around you. sometime you will have a nice scene to take a picture of a sitting monkey down beside the temple with a beautiful sunset background.

Those wearing shorts are required to wear a sarong. Visitors are also warned to put away any shiny objects including spectacles, jewelery, and so on, as these attract the monkeys that infest the area.

Bali now fourth most popular destination in australia

Bali is now Australia's fourth most popular holiday destination, behind New Zealand, Thailand and the USA. Its share of the total Australian holiday market has grown by 44.5 per cent over the most recent half year, he says.

Garuda says the 85,860 Australians visiting Bali during the first half of this year was around 30,000 more than for the same time last year. Western Australia remains Bali's biggest Australian market, followed by NSW and Victoria.

Meanwhile, collapsed Bali airline Air Paradise is often reported to be looking at a comeback, depending on finance, while Singapore-based low-budget carrier Tiger Airways has also hinted at possible flights between Bali and Australia.

The Little Bali Hotel and Resort Company co-founder Brett Morgan says although Australian numbers have improved they are still a long way from where they should be.

Besakih "The Mother Temple"

Besakih temple is the biggest Hinduism temple in bali. even in Indonesia. built in 10th, the besakih temple has become the relegus activities for centuries. Besakih is revered by all Balinese Hindu as the mother temple of bali, originating as shrine for worship and pacification of the God of the great Mt. Agung, Bali highest volcano, it has developed over the centuries to its present complex which contain nearly 30 full temples, and the gelgel dynasty of rulers carried on this responsibility from the 15th century on. adding a series of small temples in honor of the deified rulers as they passed away.

the provincial and national government of bali now take care of the upkeep of besakih, and all Balinese look upon it as the most holly place on their island. to see the temple in full ceremonial garb is an experience quite overwhelming, but even at the quiet tunes us vetween anniversaries and festivals it has a grand aura.

this temple has a high relegious, history, art, and culture value, from this temple Hinduism people from all over bali even Indonesia pray and worship to the god every year for the health and welfare of the world.

PATA 2007 will see HotelsAvenue launch

Avenues is set to launch its HotelsAvenue tool at PATA 2007 in Bali, an online industry tool that it touts as the ‘world’s best’ travel affiliate solution.

Avenues, South-Asia’s largest integrated eCommerce Company, claims that this new software tool is suitable for many in the industry, from hoteliers to travel agents, and even wholesalers.

The two main software solutions in the Avenues Travel Industry Services consist of HotelsAvenue and ResAvenue, with one geared at portals and the other a fully hosted booking engine.

HotelsAvenue.com boasts that it consists of the ‘world’s biggest commission’, ‘the world’s greatest rates’, and ‘the world’s biggest inventory feed’. It eventually hopes to have live feeds of over a hundred thousand hotels on their own websites.

ResAvenue is the plug-and-play booking engine which can be integrated straight into a hotel’s current branded websites. The solution allows hoteliers to accept bookings and payments in real time, with 15 available language filters, as well as multiple currencies.

ResAvenue.com, launched in 2005 and currently incorporating 600 users, addresses the hotelier’s need to build their hotel brand through direct online sales through a ‘Single Window’ interface. The utility allows for branded websites to distribute their room inventory globally, in a partnership with Pegasus.

The Avenues Travel Industry Services Stall will be situated at GO 20 at the Bali Convention Centre, Bali, Indonesia. PATA this year will be held between the 25th of September and the 28th.

RP bonsaists to attend show in Bali

A delegation of bonsaists and suiseki aficionados will head for Indonesia this week to attend the 9th Asia Pacific Bonsai & Suiseki Convention and Exhibition slated in Bali from September 1 to 4.

The delegates is headed by Philippine Bonsai Society president Bobby Gopiao who will be accompanied by Fely S. Gupit, Yumie Gupit, Vic Ceballos, Tonet Gedang and Victor Dan.

The 9th ASPAC will go full circle as representatives of participating countries and regions selected Bali once again as host for this year’s convention. The event is held every two years.

Sixteen years after the very first international event was held in the island of Bali in 1991 with the theme, Friendship Through Bonsai. Participants and guests will view the enormous efforts made to further the expansion of interest in bonsai and suiseki (stone appreciation) in Asia and the Pacific.

The 7th ASPAC was held in Manila on February 27 to March 2, 2003, at the SM Mega Trade Hall, Mandaluyong City.On the other hand, the 8th ASPAC was held in Beijing, China.

The organizing committee of the 9th ASPAC is led by its chairman, M. Paiman, with the inspiring support of its patron, Ismail Saleh SH. They have promised a grand event showcasing the charm of the country’s picturesque scenery, traditional dances, visual arts and the artistic expression of Indonesian artists in a grand display of bonsai and suiseki.

Noted foreign bonsai demonstrators and suiseki lecturers have been invited to share their mastery of the two arts. Demonstrators in bonsai include Zhao Qingquan of China, Zheng; Chenggong from Taiwan, Mick Sherman from England, Shinichi Nakajima from Japan, Jose Luis Rodriguez Macias from Latin America, William Valavanis from the United States, Hu Yun Hua from China and Min Hsuan Lo from Taiwan.

Those who will lecture on suiseki include Jia Xiangyun of China, Willi Benz of Germany and Zhong Changhai of China.

Fishing in bali

For keen fishermen, particularly those interested in big game fishing. bali is the best place to go fishing. you can visit this men, adhek info@adhek.net or visit this website http://www.adhek.net/

Adhek Sport Fishing is one of the most professional big game fishing sports facilities in Bali, Indonesia, and also the pioneer in jigging & casting in Indonesia with the artificial lures.



ASF follows IGFA rules for fishing and as a concerned to the enviromentally friendly fishing, While providing you with fishing pleasure, it is obvious that enviromental consideration is still our highest priority. We then apply the policy of catch & release for the fishes captured and no littering the sea. Which mean taking home only photos, data records and meggots back home.

Ubud Restaurant guide

like i promise before here are the restaurant guide for the ubud area.

1. Alila Ubud (ex: The Chedi), Quality restaurant catering for many different tastes. Magic lunchtime views down the ayung valley. best dish is a spicy duck broth. location : Alila Ubud, [ex The Chedi] Payangan, Ubud. phone: +62 361 975963
2. Ary's Warung, One of Bali's best restaurants. Real fine dining! Their Tasting Menus are highly recommended. best dish: Pork Belly 'babi guling' style, Roast Duck 'betutu' style. Location: Jln. Raya Ubud, Ubud. Phone: +62 361 975053
3. Bebek Bengil, The Dirty Duck Diner. Famous for their Bebel Bengil Crispy Duck. Large spacious area with much Indonesian seating [on a raised platform]. Pleasant garden settings. Best dish: Bebek Betutu Special Dinner, Crispy Duck. Location:Padang Tegal,Ubud. Phone: +62 361 975489
4. Barberkyu, The original Bali Pesto, now more International. Simple food, friendly service and great value!. Best Dish: (Fried Balinese pork sausage, chilli tomato sauce), Ikan Bakar Kedonganan. location: Jln. Monkey Forest,Ubud. Phone: +62 361 976177
5. Pesto Cafe, Unusual little cafe perched on the side of the hill. Now double the original size. A very pleasant spot!. Best dish: Mexican Chorizo, Beef Roll. Location:Jln. Raya Campuhan, Ubud. Phone: +62 361 975884

That it, i will continue it in the next area. enjoy

Kuta Restaurant Guide

This is a guide to Kuta restaurant. Bellow is the kuta restaurant List.

• Bali Bakery, An oasis for foreigners in Bali. Clean and very well run, with separate smoking section. Excellent pastries [sweet and savoury], cakes, tarts and breads. Also light meals and breakfasts. located at Jln. Raya Kuta, Kuta. phone : 0361 755149
• Buddha's Belly, A very unusual restaurant! A modern billiard centre [separate sound-proofed and air-conditioned room] is combined with modern food [some fusion] from S.E. Asia. location : 815 Sunset Road, Kuta. Phone: 0361 745522
• Luscious, Very stylish and trendy newcomer, specialising in Chocolate. On new highway, 100 metres from the Kuta Galleria. Location : Jln. Dewi Sri 9, Kuta. Phone : 0361 743869
• Ryoshi - Fourteen Roses, Reliable, simple Japanese fare. Long established in Bali, and always very popular. Nice two level location, with air-conditioning upstairs. Location : jln. Legian 153, Fourteen Roses Hotel,Legian. Phone: 0361 750504.
• Stadium cafe , Large sports-oriented bar with live telecast of all major international sporting events. Location : Complex Kuta Side Walk 5-8,Jln. Kartika Plaza, Kuta Square. Phone: 0361 746100

More Restaurant next. Just Wait.

Lake Tamblingan Bali

This lake is located On the western end of Lake Buyan. From Bedugul with it's Bratan lake, it will take about 25 minutes toward the northwest to this tranquil lake.

Gitgit Waterfall - Singaraja

Gitgit waterfall is located at the south Singaraja. this waterfall is the highest waterfall in Bali.
This beautiful wilderness area is a must for nature lovers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the larger towns.

to go to this waterfall from denpasar, you just need to go to bedugul and then past it, follow the road to candi kuning, and then you will be at singaraja, follow the road about 5 km.



This is the photo of gitgit waterfall.

New Bali Photo

Here are, the new photos. this is a balinese ceremony call meped, this balinese womans will go to the temple, with offering on the head. behind the women are music group playing traditional balines music. click for larger image.

Get in Nusa Penida or Lembongan

Today i get information that A cheap transportation from the main land (Bali Island) to Nusa Penida is now available.

The Roro ferry serves daily ferry transportation from Padang Bay harbor (Karangasem) to Nusa Penida harbor.
The price of the ticket is :

1. For VIP class is Rp. 30,000 (±$ 3)
2. For economic class is Rp.15, 000 (±$1.5)
3. Rp.10, 000 (±$1) for children.
4. An adult with a motorcycle will cost Rp. 35,000 (±$4)
5. And Rp. 175,000 (±$19) for an adult and a car.

This cheap transportation will ease the burden of transportation from the mainland to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan.