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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