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Bali - Kuta Lagoon Resort and Pool Villas

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:49:00 +0000

Kuta Lagoon Resort and Pool Villas Tropical Heaven With Balinese Traditional. Kuta Lagoon Resort and Pool Villas to introduce true Balinese Hospitality by being your host and make your visit be a memory for life. The Journey starts at the mysterious narrow entrance that leads you further back, away from the roaming and bustling streets to a small ‘Oasis of Tropical Tranquility and Romance’ where you are welcomed to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Let God’s chauffeurs and let us take care of your comfort.
Rooms
Kuta Lagoon Resort and Pool Villas could be just the place for you. It consists of 64 rooms with the categories of Standard, Deluxe and Pool Access.

Villas
Dream away in our spacious air-conditioned private thatched Villas while enjoying a bubble bath in an exquisite garden scene. Consist of 5 Private Villa and 12 Private Pool Villa
UNIQUENESS
Air-conditioned deluxe retreats with private pool. Dive in and have your morning swim while your breakfast is being served. Villa have unique decoration and has the complete facilities as coffee or tea maker, hairdryer, full mini bar, separate shower and outside bath tub.

Lagoon
The Lagoon Suite provides quality stay in tranquility of Kuta area.
The luxurious vast array of facilities and the efficient room service will make you visit again and again, and pleasant memories of quality stay will remain in your mind for long time to come. The private swimming pool provide you with the excellent sunbathing at all the day.

Kuta Lagoon Resort and Pool Villas
Jl. Raya Legian 363,
Legian - Kuta, Bali 80361

Swiss-Belhotel Bali Kuta Resort

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:38:00 +0000

Bali Kuta Resort by Swiss-Belhotel, Finest Resort in Kuta Beach, Bali Indonesia.
this hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Kuta area, 15 minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport and five minutes to Kuta beach. The hotel allows easy access to entertainment venues, tourist attractions, exclusive shopping and site seeing in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Nusa Dua.

Bali Kuta Resort with 267 spacious suites and deluxe rooms are presented in five design concepts, all set in classic and contemporary motif. Each room has balcony, separate living room and dining area, spacious bathroom and fully equipped with LCD TV with international channels, IDD/NDD telephone lines, wi-fi internet access, in-room safe, individually-controlled air-conditioning, mini bar, coffee and tea-making facilities.

Conference / Banqueting / Weddings in Kuta BALI
Banquet facilities – Featuring four fully-equipped meeting rooms with state-of-the art facilities can accommodate up to 100 persons.
Facilities
This hotel provide a complete facilities and service such as 24-hour security, business centre, internet access, meeting rooms, Pink Pepper Restaurant, Muze Lounge, Cupid Pool Bar, swimming pool, spa and massage.

Bali Kuta Resort by Swiss-Belhotel
Jl. Majapahit Mo. 18 Kuta
Bali 80361, Indonesia

Hotel in Bali - Grand Hyatt Bali Hotel - Villas and Resort

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:21:00 +0000

This Hotel is the crown jewel of resorts in Nusa Dua BALI ISLAND, the luxury stretch of magnificent beachfront on the island of Bali, offering 648 luxury rooms & suites nested in low-rise Balinese villas, most located in 4 villages.
Grand Hyatt Bali resort was conceived as a water palace with lakes, landscape gardens and five lagoon or river pools surrounding low-rise Balinese style buildings.
Grand Hyatt Bali resort resort offers the comfort and luxury services of a world class hotel blended with the relaxing tranquillity of a secluded beach resort.
Experience total relaxation at Kriya Spa in Bali designed as an exotic 24-villa water palace amid tropical gardens, with spa treatments focusing on the 4 Balinese healing rituals: harmony, purity, energy and bliss.
Play at the 18-hole championship Bali Golf & Country Club 5 minutes away or try the variety of water sports available. Pasar Senggol is the Balinese village and night market of our hotel in Nusa Dua hosting cultural shows, food stalls, a handicraft exhibition and bazaar-style market.

The resort is just a short distance from Sanur, Kuta and the city of Denpasar, while Ngurah Rai Airport is only 12 km away.

Meeting, Wedding or Events in Bali
Meeting Planning
Grand Hyatt Bali's Convention Centre is one of the most flexible meeting and convention venues and forms an integral part of the resort.

Wedding Planning
Hyatt's Grand Ballroom is capable of seating 1,420 and is ideal for the perfect wedding reception.

Event Planning
The Grand Ballroom is the ideal venue in which to hold themed parties, large meetings, gala dinners and wedding receptions.

Hotel Jakarta | Merlynn Park Hotel Jakarta Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:37:00 +0000

Jakarta Hotel For Meeting, Wedding and Pleasure
Merlynn Park Hotel Jakarta
It offers contemporary rooms with tea and coffee making facilities. There is also a swimming pool, sauna and gymnasium.
Rooms at Merlynn Park are tastefully decorated with contemporary furnishings. Each room is equipped with satellite TV, luxurious bathrobes and private bathrooms. Room service is also available.

The Merlynn Park Hotel features 6 restaurant and bars. Guests can enjoy a wide array of multi-national cuisines, from Indonesian and Mexican food, to European and Italian.

The Merlynn is less than 20 minutes drive from the Halim Perdanakusuma and Soekarno Hatta Airports. A convenient airport transfer can be prearranged by request.

Services : Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Shoe Shine, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included.

Merlynn Park Hotel 5 Star
K.H. Hasyim Ashari 29-31 ,
Jakarta , 10130, ID

Hotel Jakarta | Manhattan Hotel Jakarta Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Visit To Jakarta, Pleasure or business, Need metting rooms, or For wedding
Manhattan Hotel Jakarta Indonesia
Manhattan Hotel offers stylish accommodation and a variety of pampering leisure facilities, including traditional Balinese spa treatments.
Just 30 minutes away from Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Manhattan Hotel is close to several attractions including Ambassador Mall and Plaza Semanggi.

Rooms offer views of the city and are fitted with ample workspace and also provide broadband internet access. Suites at Manhattan Hotel also include a kitchenette, DVD player and en-suite bathroom, which offers a panoramic city view along with a walk-in shower and bathtub.

After a long day of work or play, recharge with a work-out at the fitness centre, or head to the spa to massage your stress away. You can also enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or have a session in the sauna and steam room. Other facilities at Manhattan Hotel include a business center.

Manhattan Hotel Jakarta 5 Star
1st Prof Dr Satrio Street,
Casablanca Kuningan South Jakarta ,
Jakarta , 12950

Hotel Jakarta | Crowne Plaza Hotel Jakarta Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:19:00 +0000

Hotel For Meeting or Events, Wedding or stay in Jakarta for Pleasure.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Crowne Plaza Jakarta is a global business hotel that truly understands and fulfills the needs of the business traveler. Conveniently located in the busy "Golden Triangle" business district, adjacent to the Plaza Semanggi including sports, entertainment and shopping complexes. Only 30 minutes by freeway to Soekarno Hatta International Airport.

Crowne Plaza Jakarta is also proud to launch the new Crowne Plaza Club floors that include Club Rooms, Club Lounge and Club Business Center. Located on the three uppermost levels of the hotel, Crowne Plaza Club Floor is designed as a “hotel within a hotel” for discerning guests who enjoy ultimate privacy and personalised service. All 60 Crowne Plaza Club rooms are completely brand new and tastefully decorated in traditional Indonesian style with inspired palette of colours and lights that brings out the warmth, comfort, relax and romantic ambience. Guests staying in the Crowne Plaza Club floor can enjoy the privilege to access the Crowne Plaza Club Lounge and Crowne Plaza Club Business Center located on the 19th floor.

Crowne Plaza Hotel JAKARTA Indonesia
JLN GATOT SUBROTO KAV. 2-3
JAKARTA, 12930 INDONESIA
Hotel Front Desk: 62-21-5268833 | Hotel Fax: 62-21-5268831

Batam Hotel

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:50:00 +0000

The Popular Hotels in Batam Island Indonesia
Holiday Inn Batam
Turi Beach Resort
Novotel Batam
Harris Batam Resort
Panorama Regency
Hotel Windsor Square
Hotel Sahid Rasinta
Coconut-Golf Apartment
Mercure Batam

Bandung Hotels

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:46:00 +0000

The Popular Hotels in Bandung Indonesia
Malya Hotel Bandung
Sheraton Bandung Htl And Towers
Hyatt Regency Bandung
Holiday Inn Bandung
Cassadua Residence
Novotel Bandung
Hotel Horison Bandung
Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung
Hotel Savoy Homann
Arion Swiss Belhotel

Jakarta Hotel

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:39:00 +0000

The Popular Hotels in Jakarta Indonesia
The Ritz-Carlton, Jakarta
The Dharmawangsa Jakarta
Hotel Mulia Senayan
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
The Sultan Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta
JW Marriott Jakarta
The Park Lane Jakarta
Hotel Indonesia
The Batavia Hotel

Jogya Hotel ( Yogyakarta/Jogjakarta)

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:31:00 +0000

The Popular Hotels in Yogyakarta Indonesia
Grand Mercure Yogyakarta
Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta
Saphir Yogyakarta Hotel
The Jayakarta Yogyakarta Hotel and Spa
Hotel Santika Yogyakarta
Inna Garuda Yogyakarta
Quality Hotel
Novotel Yogyakarta
Duta Garden Hotel

Surabaya Hotels

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:27:00 +0000

The Popular Hotels in Surabaya Indonesia
Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya
Hotel Majapahit Surabaya
Novotel Surabaya Hotel & Suites
JW Marriott Surabaya
Sheraton Surabaya Htl And Twrs
Hyatt Regency Surabaya
Plaza Suite Hotel Surabaya
Somerset Hotel Surabaya
Surabaya Hilton International
Narita hotel Surabaya

Surabaya

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:31:00 +0000

Go to Surabaya City Indonesia:
Surabaya Airport: Juanda International Airport is the second busiest airport in Indonesia in terms of transit passengers. Many passengers transit through the airport. It is famous as a transit airport between West and East Indonesia. And it is also the focused airport of many airlines. In the future, the international airport activities will be removed to the new airport somewhere at Lamongan which will be operated internationally. But the domestic airport activities will remain at the old airport.
Tanjung Perak is the main port of the city and is one of the busiest ports in the country. Nowadays, it is also one of the top ten busiest cargo harbors in Southeast Asia. Although the operational of the port is nearly traditional, it is also used to carry modern cargo ships worldwide. The other port of the city is located in Gresik, the city which is located not far from Surabaya. It is not more than an hour drive from Surabaya city centre to Gresik via highway. In the future, Gresik will be the location for the new harbor.
This city is also a transit city between Jakarta and Bali if using the ground transportations. Many tourists go through the city of Surabaya to sight seeing before they come back to Jakarta or continue their journey to Bali. Another bus routes are between Jakarta and Madura island which is nearest to Surabaya.

In Surabaya City

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:14:00 +0000

Surabaya has become one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia, and as the province capital, Surabaya is also home for many offices and business centres, And also the main education center, Surabaya has been the home for many students from around Indonesia, thus they have created their own community. Also, Surabaya is the commercial center for the eastern Indonesian region, hence many outsiders live in Surabaya.
Interest in Surabaya :
- Go to Surabaya's zoo, opened in 1916, was the first in the world to have successfully bred orangutans in captivity.
- Grand Mosque of Surabaya, the largest mosque in East Java.
- Cheng Ho Mosque, the first mosque in Indonesia built with a Chinese style architecture
- Jales Veva Jaya Mahe Monument, a large, admiral-like statue which commemorates the Indonesian Navy.
- Mpu Tantular Museum, has a large collection of ancient Javanese artifacts.
- Monkasel, abbreviated from Monumen Kapal Selam (English: Submarine Monument), an old submarine placed as a tourism attraction inside which people can wander. Right beside the monument there is a building where a short movie about the history of the submarine itself can be watched.
- Heroic Monument is the main symbol and one of the attractive tourist destinations in Surabaya and Southeast Asia.

Surabaya Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:59:00 +0000

Surabaya city Indonesia, and this city is the capital of the province of East Java. It is also one of the biggest cities in Southeast Asia. It is located on the northern shore of eastern Java at the mouth of the Mas River and at the side of the Madura Strait.
Surabaya as the main seaport and commercial center in the eastern region of Indonesia, Surabaya has become one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia.

The areas surrounding Surabaya include Lamongan to the northwest, Gresik to the west, Bangkalan to the northeast, Sidoarjo to the south, and Mojokerto and Jombang to the southwest.
Juanda International Airport is the second busiest airport in Indonesia in terms of transit passengers. Many passengers transit through the airport. It is famous as a transit airport between West and East Indonesia. And it is also the focused airport of many airlines. In the future, the international airport activities will be removed to the new airport somewhere at Lamongan which will be operated internationally. But the domestic airport activities will remain at the old airport.

Batam Island Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:50:00 +0000

Batam island is in Riau Islands Province of Indonesia, known for its free trade zone area as part of the Sijori Growth Triangle, is located 20 km off Singapore's south coast.
Batam is located East of Karimun and Bulan Island, West of Bintan, North of Rempang, and South of Singapore. Riau Strait (Selat Riau) separates Batam and Bintan.
The official language on the island is Indonesian, but due to the sizeable Chinese population, Chinese dialects like Teochew and Mandarin are somewhat widely spoken. Apart from industrial zones, the islands have several resorts and tourist destinations
Communities Northwest : Sekupang. North Central : Jodoh, Nagoya, Sungai Panas, Batam Centre, Balai, Batu Ampar, and Bengkong.
Going to Batam : Ferry service to nearby cities/countries such as Bintan, Karimun, Singapore and Johor (Malaysia) is the most popular form of transportation. Hang Nadim Airport is the island's only airport with most flights going between Batam and Jakarta.

Candi in Yogyakarta

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:03:00 +0000

There are several Candi (Ancient Temples) located in Yogyakarta and it's proximity. Borobudur Temple, one of famous candim is located in Magelang, not far from Yogyakarta. Prambanan, also a well-known candi is located in Yogyakarta-Central Java border, Candi Sambisari, Candi Kalasan, Candi Kalasan, Candi Sari.

Candi Kalasan is located not far from Prambanan, around 2 km to the west from Prambanan or 14 km to the east from Yogyakarta. This candi is located in south side of Prambanan-Yogyakarta main road. It is the oldest Buddhist temple in Yogyakarta. Constructed in late 7th century (778 AD) by Rakai Panangkaran from Sanjaya Dinasty. He was Hindu but he built a Buddhist temple, thus it reflects peacefully religion life during that time. The relief carved in this candi are known to be the most beautiful. The wall is covered by ancient white cement called bajralepa. Candi Kalasan was built to adore Dewi Tara (Tara Godess). A Boddhisatva bronze statue used to be placed inside the candi, but this statue is not there anymore.

Candi Sambisari is very unique. Unlike other candi, it sits at estimated 6m below the ground line. It is easy to reach because it is located close to Adisucipto International Airport. You can go there by taxi. Candi Sambisari consists of one main candi and three supporting candis (perwara). You can see lingga and yoni, symbol of male and female sex, inside the main candi. In the main candi's wall, there are three statue, Agastya in south side, Ganesha in east side, and Dewi Durga in north side. From the lingga, yoni, and the statues, it has been concluded that the Sambisari was built to adore Siva Gods. There is no fixed reference about when and who built this candi. But from the Wanua III inscriptions, Candi Sambisari is predicted to be cunstructed in 9th century (812-838 AD).

Candi Sari is located not far from Candi Kalasan, estimated 600 m to north-east from Candi Kalasan. This candi was built as an ancient Buddhist monk dormitory. Inside the candi, there are two floors with three rooms on each floor. The reliefs is similar with Candi Kalasan's and the wall is also covered with bajralepa. There are Boddhisatva and Tara Godess carved beside the windows that show us the relation between Candi Kalasan and Candi Sari. The unique rooftop consists of 9 stupas in grid. The holes in some areas shows that woods was used to complete the construction. This candi is predicted to be build in the same era with Candi Kalasan.

Kraton Yogyakarta (Sultan's palace)

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:22:00 +0000

The Sultan's palace or Kraton encompasses the main palace, Sultan's residential, two Sultan's grounds, and large residential area where sultan servants used to reside. Notable attraction in Kraton complex are:

Kraton complex :
Kraton Yogyakarta, A calm yet elegant Javanese heritage that consists of two separate entrances: the Main Court (Pagilaran & Siti Hinggil), and the Residence. The Main Court showcases the grandeur of Sultan's monarchy, while the Residence is more homey while still exhibiting the royal family's luxurious lifestyle. Open 8.30 AM to 1 PM daily, on Friday the attraction is closed at 11 AM.

Sultan's Carriage Museum (Museum Kereta: This museum houses Sultan's horse-drawn carriages, including two beautiful carriages imported from the Netherlands and known as Golden Carts (kereta kencana).
Taman Sari, Also known by the Dutch name waterkasteel (water castle), this is a partly ruined complex built as a pleasure garden by the first Sultan in 1765. One of the bathing pools was dedicated to the sultan's harem, and he had a tower overlooking the area so he could take his pick.
Siti Hinggil Selatan: This somehow-muted palace is rarely used for formal occasion. You can catch a shadow puppet performance during weekend night.

Alun-alun or the Sultan's ground: There are two Sultan's grounds: Alun-alun Utara and Alun-alun Selatan or the northern and southern Sultan's ground, consecutively. If you are lucky, you can see the Gerebeg Maulud parade during Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

Masjid Gede Kauman: one of the oldest and largest mosque in Yogyakarta. Located on the west of Alun-alun Utara, this mosque was where the Sultan performs his religious rites and ceremonies. Non-muslim visitors should wear decent clothing. It may be a good idea to ask the mosque authorities prior to entering the mosque due to some rules that must be abide.

in Yogyakarta

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:06:00 +0000

Landmarks and attractions In Yogyakarta (yogya/jogja/Jogjakarta):

Kotagede The capital of ancient Islamic Mataram kingdom. The tomb of Mataram Kingdom's first king, Panembahan Senopati, is also located in this place. Before independence, Kotagede was the central economic district of Yogyakarta, as it held the largest marketplace and was home to many wealthy batik merchants. Although some ancient buildings have been modernized or replaced with newer buildings, Kotagede remains a prime example of ancient Javanese architecture and city structure. Be sure to check out the local silver handicrafts (yogyakarta silver).

Benteng Vredeburg (Fort Vredeburg), located on Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani 6, Yogyakarta . This A Dutch fort located in front of Gedung Agung (President's Palace). A great example of the Dutch colonial architecture. A few warfare items are still preserved, including a twin cannon.

Tugu Monument A well known landmark located in the center of downtown Yogyakarta. Built by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VI, the top spire was originally a round sphere which represents the universe. During the colonial era, the spire was replaced with a golden cylinder.

Imogiri, southwest of town. Graveyard of the Yogyakarta and Surakarta royal families.

Kotabaru which used to be Dutch officials residential area, has few heritage homes as well as a colonial style church and monastery (Gereja Kotabaru) and a stadium (Stadion Kridosono).

Yogyakarta heritage buildings

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:55:00 +0000

At Yogyakarta city has many heritage buildings and monuments. The number one must-see attraction is Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono's palace, better known as Kraton Ngayogyakarta. Other heritage buildings from Dutch colonial architecture era like a: BNI '46 building, Kantor Pos Besar (Central Post Office) building, Stasiun Tugu and Bank Indonesia building, all of them are located near Sultan's palace.

Yogyakarta city

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:31:00 +0000

Yogyakarta (Jogja/Yogya/Jogjakarta ), It is renowned as a center of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, silver work, leather puppets, poetry and puppet shows (wayang kulit). It is also famous as a center for Indonesian higher education.

At Yogyakarta's center is the kraton, or Sultan's palace. Surrounding the kraton is a densely-populated residential neighborhood that occupies land that was formerly the Sultan's sole domain; evidence of this former use remains in the form of old walls and the ruined "Water Castle" (Tamansari), built in 1758 as a pleasure garden. No longer used by the sultan, the garden had been largely abandoned, and was used for housing by palace employees and descendants. Reconstruction efforts began in 2004, and an effort to renew the neighborhood around the kraton has begun. The site is a developing tourist attraction.

While the city sprawls in all directions from the kraton, the core of the modern city is to the north, site of a few buildings with distinctive Dutch colonial-era architecture, and the contemporary commercial district. Jalan Malioboro, with rows of sidewalk vendors and nearby market and malls, is the primary shopping street for tourists in the city, while Jalan Solo, further north, is a shopping district more frequented by locals. At the southern end of Malioboro, on the east side is the large local market of Beringharjo, not far from Fort Vredeburg a restored Dutch fort.

Yogyakarta is known for its silver work ( Kotagede ), leather puppets used for shadow plays (wayang kulit), and a unique style of making batik dyed fabric. It is also known for its vivid contemporary art scene. Yogyakarta is also known for its gamelan music, including the unique style Gamelan Yogyakarta, which developed in the courts.Due to the importance of Yogyakarta during the war of independence from the Dutch, there are numerous memorials and museums. Yogya Kembali, and Fort Vredeburg are two major museums of about 11 named in the city.

Yogyakarta city has an extensive system of public city buses, and is a major destination for inter-city buses to elsewhere on Java or Bali, as well as taxis, andong, and becak. Motorbikes are by far the most commonly-used personal transportation, but an increasing number of residents own automobiles.

by Trains to Yogyakarta

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:47:00 +0000

Trains to/from Jakarta city take between 7 to 12 hours from the main Yogyakarta station, commonly called Tugu Station. The Argo-class trains (Argo Lawu and Argo Dwipangga) are the best of the lot: most comfortable and fastest. Taksaka is almost as good. These expresses connect Yogyakarta and Jakarta in 7-8 hours, either at daytime or overnight. The line between Kroya and Prupuk, where the railway crosses the main backbone mountains of Java, is scenic.
Passengers to/from Bandung city should take the Argo Wilis or Lodaya expresses which traverse a scenic part of Java during daylight hours, with rice fields and mountains..
Passengers to Surabaya are served by the twice-daily Sancaka service departing in the morning and afternoon.
Yogyakarta and Solo is connected by the five Prambanan Ekspres trains. Despite the name, the train does not stop at Prambanan, and even if it does make an unscheduled stop, the station is rather far from the temple complex of Prambanan.
Stasiun Tugu (Tugu Central Railway Station), Jalan Mangkubumi 1, Yogyakarta 55232, +62 274 589685. The main central station, serves big city destinations such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, and Solo. Stasiun Lempuyangan (Lempuyangan Railway Station), Jalan Lempuyangan, Yogyakarta 552224. Serves economy class trains and small city destinations.

Brief History of Yogyakarta

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:10:00 +0000

The Yogyakarta Sultanate, formally the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, was formed in 1755 when the existing Sultanate of Mataram was divided by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in two under the Treaty of Giyanti. This treaty states that the Sultanate of Mataram was to be divided into the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat with Yogyakarta as the capital and Mangkubumi who became Sultan Hamengkubuwono I as its Sultan and the Sultanate of Surakarta Hadiningrat with Surakarta as the capital and Pakubuwono III who was the ruler of the Sultanate of Mataram as its Sultan. The Sultan Hamengkubuwono I spent the next 37 years building the new capital, with the Kraton as the centerpiece and the court at Surakarta as the blueprint model. By the time he died in 1792, his territory exceeded Surakarta's.

The ruler Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX (April 12, 1912 - 1988) held a degree from the Dutch Leiden University, and held for a time the largely ceremonial position of Vice-President of Indonesia, in recognition of his status, as well as Minister of Finance and Minister of Defense.

In support of Indonesia declaring independence from the Dutch and Japanese occupation, in September 5, 1945, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX of Yogya and Sri Paku Alam VIII in Yogya declared their sultanates to be part of the Republic of Indonesia. In return for this unfailing support, a law was passed in 1950, in which Yogyakarta was granted the status of province Daerah Istimewa (Special Region Province), with special status that recognizes the power of the Sultan in his own region's domestic affairs. Hence Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX was appointed as the governor for life. During the Indonesian National Revolution against the Dutch after World War II (1945-1950), the capital of the newly-declared Indonesian republic was temporarily moved to Yogyakarta when the Dutch reoccupied Jakarta from January 1946 until August 1950...

Yogyakarta Sultanate Residences :

The principal residence of the sultan is the kraton (palace), sometimes called the Yogyakarta Kraton but more properly known as Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat.

Yogyakarta Airport

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:55:00 +0000

Yogyakarta's Adisucipto International Airport is the principal airport serving the Yogyakarta area on the island of Java, Indonesia. Adisucipto Airport is the third busiest airport in Java, after Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta and Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya.

The airport became an international airport on 21 February 2004 with the first flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia operated by the Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia. This was the realisation of Yogyakarta's wish to have its own international airport after struggling for over 30 years. One month later, Garuda Indonesia operated its second international flight to Singapore. Before Adisucipto became an international airport, Yogyakarta depended on Bali and Jakarta as the gateway for its international trade and tourism. Unfortunately, due to low demand, Garuda Indonesia ceased international flights from this airport on November 2006.

This airport was heavily damaged by the 27th May 2006 earthquake and had to be closed for 2 days. Some parts of the runway were cracked and the departure lounge collapsed. During those 2 days, most flights to and from this airport were canceled or rerouted to Adisumarmo International Airport, Solo. After it returned to service on May 30, 2006, all passengers used the international lounge until the new domestic departure lounge was ready.International flights resumed on 30 January 2008 when AirAsia began to fly the Yogyakarta - Kuala Lumpur route using Airbus 320 aircraft. From 1 February 2008, Malaysia Airlines also started to serve the Yogyakarta - Kuala Lumpur route operating Boeing 737-400.

Airlines fly from Yogyakarta (as of April 2008):

(Domestic Routes)

Batavia Air (Balikpapan, Jakarta, Pontianak, Surabaya)

Garuda Indonesia (Denpasar-Bali, Jakarta)

Mandala Airlines (Balikpapan, Banjarmasin, Denpasar-Bali, Jakarta)

Merpati Nusantara Airlines (Makassar)

Lion Air (Jakarta)

Wings Air (Denpasar-Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya)

International Routes
AirAsia (Kuala Lumpur)

Malaysia Airlines (Kuala Lumpur).

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earthquake " At 6:30am on Saturday morning, May 27th 2006, a Richter 5.9 earthquake struck the province of Yogyakarta and the adjoining district of Klaten in Central Java....The massive response by the people of Java, the Indonesian government and the national and international aid community has resulted in one of the most rapid and effective disaster recovery operations ever.

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Yogyakarta

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:34:00 +0000

The city of Yogyakarta ( Jogjakarta / Jogja) is the capital of the province, and It is located on the island of Java. It is the only province in Indonesia that is still formally governed by a precolonial Sultanate, ( The Special Region of Yogyakarta (Indonesian: Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, "DIY"), the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Yogyakarta is located in south-central Java. It is surrounded by the province of Central Java (Jawa Tengah) and the Indian Ocean in the south. Yogyakarta province is subdivided into four regencies (kabupaten) and one city (kota):

- Bantul Regency

- Gunung Kidul Regency

- Kulon Progo Regency,

- Sleman Regency ,

- Yogyakarta City.

Yogyakarta city is known as a center of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry and puppet shows. It is also famous as a center for Indonesian higher education. At Yogyakarta's center is the kraton, or Sultan's palace. While the city sprawls in all directions from the kraton, the core of the modern city is to the north.

Yogyakarta city was built with deep philosophy: the city was designed so that the main elements of the city forms a imaginary line. This straight line starts from Parangtritis on the coast, to Kraton Yogyakarta, to Tugu Monument, and finally to Mount Merapi. This represents Sultan's strong relationship with the guardian spirits of Mt. Merapi and the beach of Parangtritis.

In Bandung ( FO & Distro)

noreply@blogger.com (the one) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:02:00 +0000

In Bandung City for Shopping traveler, Visit to FO (Factory Outlets) and Distros (Distribution Outlets). Most FO In Bandung location on Jl Riau, Dago and around Jl.Sukajadi Jl.Setiabudi bandung area

F O in Jl. Riau: Heritage (inside an old historical building, nice to see also the building), China Emporium (with an old Chinese dynasty setting), Summit, Oasis, Metropolitan, Renarity, Emirates, Terminal Tas, Edward Forrer.

Factory outlets in Jl. Dago: Rich & Famous, Coconel, Glamour, Blossom, Uptown (with a small kiosk selling a strawberry juice), Dago Stock Centre, M&M, Justine.

Distro in Bandung where a shop sells stylish products that were made by local designers, : Like Anonim distro, UNKL347, Jl. Trunojoyo 4, Invictus, Jl.Pager gunung 13 and Jl.Trunojoyo 6, Ouval Research, Jl. Buah Batu 64, No Label, Jl. Sumatra 24, etc.