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Diamonds Hardness

2011-07-25T20:47:00.001+07:00

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Are you a soccer maniac?

2010-03-13T17:57:00.004+07:00

Along with the 2010 world soccer championship in South Africa, then all things related to football such as soccer ball merchandise will be highly sought by the soccer maniac. And shopping online is not new in the last few years as increasing numbers of shoppers from year to year through the internet.

Besides easily, quickly and not tired when shopping via the Internet so anyone can get almost any kind of goods from various countries who might it not be done easily when using the old-fashioned shopping. For example, anyone can get information about the soccer world just sitting down and drinking coffee from their office.

Are you a soccer maniac? Want to get such news about what type of soccer ball used in the 2010 World Cup, so you can easily get information from your laptop while enjoying coffee and your favorite snacks.

Keris is a spiritual culture of heritage

2010-01-11T01:20:00.003+07:00

The most famous pusaka or heirloom for Javanese people is Keris. In the ancient time, a man is not considered as a real man if he has no a Keris. The Keris is highly valued, treated and respected with special care.

This pusaka is usually inherited from fore fathers. According to Javanese ancient tradition, especially in the court families, a father was obliged to give to his adult son at least a Keris.

In Principle, a keris is a personal sacred weapon, it is made by an Empu -a person with spiritual power who are experts in making heirloom things eg. Keris-, in accordance with the wish of the consumer.

In general, Keris is divided to two important parts, the blade (Wilah) and the scabbard (Warangka), to protect the blade. The process of the making of the blade in the old days may last one year only for one Keris. Only the respectable Empus could make a high quality Keris, physically and spiritually. Empu has to do some spiritual deeds to prepare a Keris, like fasting, not sleeping for several days and nights, meditation, etc.

Despite its physical characteristic, keris contain a spiritual mission. The original spiritual power is the wishes of the Empu, the maker. While preparing and making a keris, the Empu, in the holy state, solemnly pray to God Almighty, the Keris should contain spiritual wishes as requested by the Empu or the consumer. It depends who is going to use the Keris, the mission should be different, for instance, for a King, Begawan (priest), generals, high ranking officials, farmers, traders, fishermen, workers, soldiers, etc. So, it could be easy to understand that a Keris which good for a King , may be not good for a farmer.

The additional and/or other spiritual power of Keris. The Keris could be filled with spiritual beings, unseen by ordinary people, such as a genie, (jin or qodam) in order to protect or to help the Keris owner.

Trying to make extra money

2010-01-02T02:22:00.003+07:00

Some of my friends suggested that my favorite in the care of my blog can be much more value in my life so this blog should be included into the sort of business programs such as paid to reviews. What is the benefit of it, I asked, my friends replied that I could make more money through my habit to take care blog. Well, what really is the case?

Because of the great curiosity after the information from my friends so I tried to find information about the business reviews. And not for some time I managed to find a site that talked about sponsored reviews. After a few moments to learn more about these sites so I decided to try my luck with my PR2 blog as part of a business reviews emerging lately.

Hopefully, the information provided my friends was really able to give me the extra money to make my life better.

In memoriam KH. Abdurrachman Wahid

2010-01-01T18:59:00.006+07:00

On December 30, 2009 the Indonesian people have been left by a Nation Guru of KH. Abddurachman Wahid as known as Gus Dur. Gus Dur’s death caused by diabetes and renal failure have been suffering in recent years. And because his condition didn’t fit because of his disease that causes acute complications resulting in his death.

Gus Dur is a national figure who is highly respected by his friends and political enemies. Had become the fourth president of the Republic of Indonesia, although not fully completed due to blocked many stumbling blocks faced at that time.

Gus Dur was a Nation Guru for the Indonesian republic with a paradigm that despite his own modest background in Islamic religious education but it did not cause him to be a hard lined in politics. In fact, Gus Dur made the diversity of life in Indonesia is a dynamic and increasingly conducive. He managed to reunite the joints of religious life and society be better for Indonesia.

Indonesia felt very lost the leader of a moderate figure, modern and embrace all such groups are carried by Gus Dur. Indonesia will be very difficult to find replacements that personal qualities and intellectual equivalent of Gus Dur.

Gus Dur is a national hero, a warrior unifying the nation and was a humble man with the ideals of the sublime to the victory of Indonesia.

Goodbye Gus Dur... may peace always be with you in eternity...

Indonesia Java international destination

2009-12-26T01:14:00.005+07:00

As a state with the nickname of a thousand islands, Indonesia is a country that has great potential and remarkable in terms of tourism. Diversity of arts, culture, society and the natural beauty in almost all parts of Indonesia is an advantage that has value in selling high-value tourism sector.

Indonesia's tourism sector is one of the contributors to the significant foreign exchange. Therefore, in order to contribute to empower the tourism sector in Indonesia is a SEO contest Indonesia Java International Destination has formally held by theincrediblejava.com

The main mission of the SEO contest Indonesia Java International Destination is better to introduce the Yogyakarta region of Java, especially as one of the best tourist destination after Bali that was already well known to the world.

In relation to Indonesia Java International Destination, Borobudur Temple is one other known object and used as the belle of the major tourist attraction in Indonesia. The largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia was built by Samaratungga, one of Old Mataram kings, the descendants Sailendra. This temple is said to be built in 100 years.

Two of these destinations are some examples of the many tourist destinations in the area of Yogyakarta. Handicrafts from silver to absorb more workers in Kota Gede, there is also a place to learn to make the famous batik cloth, nor well studied batik in a Puppet and the Desa Krebet offers tour packages to learn to make batik on a wooden puppet.

If you want a full written detail of tourist destinations in Yogyakarta is an article is not adequate to describe completely. But through this article, may help to introduce more Indonesia Java International Destination.

List of Hotel in Bali

2009-12-25T02:09:00.004+07:00

Hotel is one of the most important factors that must be planned when you're on vacation in Bali. And I will give information about hundreds of hotels you can choose while on holiday in Bali.

Nusa Dua Hotel
Located just minutes from the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport on the sunny shores of beautiful Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is 23 acres of sculpted gardens provide an oasis of space and tranquility in the heart of exotic Bali. The property features 381 rooms and suites in a resort hotel that invites you to immerse yourself in the splendor of one of the most vibrant cultures of the world.

Kuta Beach Club Hotel
Located in the middle of Kuta which is only a few minutes from Kuta Art market and Kuta beach. Kuta Beach Club Hotel is also just minutes away from Ngurah Rai international airport.

The Ritz-Carlton Bali Hotel
Location of Bali with a range of eight degrees south of the Equator is the emerald decoration Indian Ocean views. Bali regional variations with white sandy beaches, majestic volcanoes towering into the sky and the winding streams with natural tropical forests become an inspiration to present hotel services will not be forgotten.

Hotel Padma
With the hotel located right on Legian which presents the view at sunset. Provide a romantic view of the park specifically for the guests. Fulfilling the wishes of the guests who expect a comfortable vacation, world-class facilities and friendly service people of Balinese.

Hyatt Hotel
Our focus is to pursue brand best hotel service providers in all parts of the world by combining the harmony between the values of local culture and performance.

Hard Rock Hotel
With guaranteed lowest price level rooms than other hotels, the hotel will provide a lower price if you ordered from this site.

Batik, a piece of heritage

2009-12-20T01:19:00.003+07:00

Mbah Karyo ("Mbah" is a Javanese term for men or women who already have a grandchild or a person who are elderly) may not know if UNESCO had set batik from Indonesia as the human cultural heritage is not the object. But the old woman is still eager to participate and create a masterpiece of art, Batik !

Every day Mbah Karyo 100-year-old is brushing wax on batik cloth. A sheet of printed Batik cloth draped over a bamboo stick in between two trees. After soaking Batik cloth, using tools of iron, she curry wax on a particular part of the Batik motifs. Old hand was still quite strong and agile.

"Part of this scrape I will be red," said the woman who lived in Keloran village, disctric of Bantul, Yogyakarta. Every day she completed four pieces of cloth. But Batik cloth was not hers. Mbah Karyo is a Batik workers for each piece of Batik cloth, she paid for Rp.2000 (less than a quarter of US$ 1).

Mbah Karyo is one of the millions of Indonesian Batik craftsmen who depend their lives from the job. A simple person who does not realize that from the work of his hands, Batik Indonesia was recognized by the world.

World through UNESCO has established, Batik is Indonesian native culture which has existed since hundreds of years ago. Batik is a culture, part of the life of the Javanese in particular.

The existence of Batik built with fortitude by simple people like Mbah Karyo, who despite making a piece of Batik cloth only paid a very cheap, but with Javanese culture that flows in her blood, making a piece of Batik cloth is an honor that she gave to his ancestors.

(source : ajiyogya.blogspot.com)

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2009-12-19T21:46:00.014+07:00

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Yogyakarta Royal Garden

2009-12-15T00:53:00.004+07:00

Taman Sari Yogyakarta or Yogyakarta Palace Site is a former palace gardens or gardens (Royal Garden) Yogyakarta palace. The Garden was built in the era of Sultan Hamengku Buwono I (HB I) in the years 1758-1765/9. Originally, the garden that get called “The Fragrant Garden” has a broad more than 10 hectares with approximately 57 buildings such as buildings, pond bathing, hanging bridges, water canals, artificial lakes and artificial islands and the alley and down the water. Garden used effectively between 1765-1812 at the beginning, this extends from the southwest to southeast Kedhaton complex Magangan complex. However, at this time, the remnants of the Taman Sari which can be seen only in the southwest Kedhaton complex only.

Taman Sari was built in the former palace long, Pesanggrahan Garjitawati, which was founded by Susuhunan Paku Buwono II as a resting place that will train horses to go to Imogiri. As leaders of the project development Taman Sari ditunjuklah Tumenggung Mangundipuro. The entire cost of development by the Regent of Madiun, Prawirosentiko Tumenggung, besrta all people. Therefore exempt from Madiun district tax levies. In the middle of the head of development projects taken over by Prince Notokusumo, after Mangundipuro resign. Although officially the Kingdom of the garden, but bebrapa building that is the Taman Sari function as the last bastion palace if attacked by the enemy. Perhaps one of the architects garden this is a kingdom of Portuguese known as the village headman Tegis.

Taman Sari least complex can be divided into 4 parts. The first is the artificial lake that is located in the west. Is the next building which is located on the south side of the lake, among others, made Umbul The Binangun. The third is Pasarean Ledok Swimming Garjitawati and Sari, located in the south of the second section. The last part is the section east of the first and second and extends to the east to southeast Magangan complex.

A glimpse of Yogyakarta

2009-12-15T00:40:00.004+07:00

Yogyakarta (also Jogjakarta in pre-1972 spelling or Jogja) is a city and province on the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the only province in Indonesia that is still formally governed by a precolonial Sultanate, the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Sultanate. The 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. The official name of the Yogyakarta province is Special Region of Yogyakarta. Haunted by spiraling population, economic and political problems, the most populous island in South East Asia is a land of contrasts with an uncertain future.

Java is an island of striking natural beauty, rich in cultural history. But it's getting harder to recognize it. At Yogyakarta's center is the palace, or the Sultan's palace. Surrounding the palace 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 (Castle), 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 palace has begun. The site is a developing tourist attraction.

The Ramayana ballet is worth attending even if you're not a fan of traditional Asian stage performances. Rp 50.000 gets you a 90-minute show with a talented dance troupe and a full gamelan orchestra. It's a casual, well-organized atmosphere and you can meet the performers and even dance with them on the stage!

The Cirebon Restaurant, also on Jalan Malioboro, attracts a steady stream of Locals and Foreigners with its (mainly) vegetarian specialties and convivial atmosphere - all at good prices.

Honestly, there are no other cities in Indonesia that have different names equally popular like this one. And, frankly speaking, none of the hundreds of names of areas in this country have been Abbreviated in so many ways by its name like Yogyakarta.

Reog Ponorogo

2009-12-11T15:29:00.003+07:00

One of the original dance from Indonesian culture is Reog Ponorogo. Ponorogo is a small town which is about 4 hours journey by car from the city of Surabaya, the capital of East Java, where Ponorogo included in the East Java region. Reog Ponorogo is the dominant dance with mystical and mysticism.

Reog Ponorogo usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcision and the National days. Reog Ponorogo consists of a series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by brave men 6 - 8 with black clothes, with faces painted red. These dancers represent the brave lion figure. Next is a dance performed by a 6 - 8 Jaran Kepang. In traditional reog, dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed woman. This dance is called dance lesson braids, which should be distinguished from other dances are lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the funny scenes.

After the opening dance finished, the new core scenes show the contents of which depend on the conditions under which art is displayed reog. If marriage is associated with the display is love scene.

The scene in the art reog usually do not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of the group) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player's performances can be replaced by another player when the player is tired. The more overlooked in the performance of Reog Ponorogo art is to give satisfaction to the audience.

The final scene is a lion barong, where the actors wore masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg. This heavy mask carried by the dancers with their teeth. The ability to bring this mask than obtained with heavy exercise, is also believed to be obtained with such a spiritual exercise of fasting and asceticism.

Mount Bromo charm

2009-12-08T07:21:00.003+07:00

One of the attractions of the belle of tourism in East Java is Mount Bromo. With the unique sights of the sea of sand covering 5250 hectars, Bromo mountain area has its own attraction for tourists from within and outside the country.

Mount Bromo, an active mountain and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. This tourist resort offers a beauty that you can not find elsewhere. From the top of the volcano is still active, you can enjoy the wide expanse of ocean sand 10km square, and witnessed the grandeur of the mountain Semeru in the distance the towering into the clouds. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery as the sun rose at dawn.

In addition to witnessing the beauty of the panorama offered by mountBromo, if you come at the right time, then you can see Kesodo ceremony, which was held by Tengger society. This ceremony usually starts at midnight until the early hours of each full moon around the 14th or 15th of the month according to the calendar Kesodo Java. Kesodo ceremony goal is to get a good harvest and kept away from all kinds of diseases.

With a private car or car rental, you will easily reach the Bromo mountain area in a way that can easily be entered from Problinggo, Pasuruan, Malang and Lumajang. In the mount Bromo resort is also available an inn with a 4 star rate.

Senggigi Beach

2009-11-03T21:23:00.004+07:00

Senggigi Beach, located on the north ward, is the most popular beaches and is famous for its beauty. Senggigi Beach is situated 12 kilometers from the northwest of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lombok, with coastal areas stretching nearly 10 km long white sand decorated with a very tempting you to sit on it and forget all the routines of your life by enjoying the fresh air to enjoy the sea view of blue-green shades and enjoy the beautiful sunset at Senggigi beach.

If you intend to stay in Senggigi Beach area there are many lodging choices can be made according to your needs. Ranging from five-star hotels, resorts, cheap hotel rates and rental lodging rooms. Some hotels that can be used as alternative option is Holiday Inn, the Oberoi, Sheraton Senggigi, Melati Dua Cottage, Pool Villa Club, Panorama Cottage, and others.

Along the coast, lined up restaurants that provide various types of specialty of Lombok and other types of dishes. During their stay at ~~Senggigi beach~~ Lombok, do not forget to taste the Ayam Taliwang and Plecing Kangkung.

If you want around Senggigi beach, but do not want to get tired, you can ride “Cidomo” a typical Lombok transport pulled by a horse. Or you can also surround the beach on foot.

Climb Mount Agung which sacred by the Balinese

2009-08-28T16:28:00.005+07:00

For the Balinese, Gunung Agung is a sacred mountain which is a sign of greatness of the Almighty. One incident is quite shocking happened when Mount Agung erupted in 1963 and killed about 1,000 people and destroying over 100,000 houses. Yet, oddly natural disasters are not making significant damage to the Pura Besakih is situated approximately 1 km from the crater of Mount Agung.

Mount Agung, including climbing a leading tourist attraction in Indonesia. As the volcano is still active, panoramic view of Mount Agung provides bursts of smoke and sand and gravel from the hole gaping crater with a diameter of 500 meters. If the weather was clear, from the top of this mountain tourist can enjoy the view of the cities around it. This natural beauty that attract tourists to climb the peak of Mount Agung.

In order to walk safely climbing activity, there are some restrictions that must be avoided by mountain climbers. The first prohibition is climbing as ongoing religious festival at Pura Besakih and Pura Pasar Agung. Other restrictions, for female tourists suggest not to climb when get menstruating. Because, according to local belief, if the two restrictions are violated will invite disaster.

Recommended climbing activity conducted in the dry season, between the months of July to September, due to the rainy season climbing routes will be more dangerous, more slippery roads, and the temperature at the top of the mountain can be dropped drastically. Therefore, the climbers should also equip heavy equipment such as clothing to maintain body temperature, a flashlight for illumination, and enough food and beverages for a total time up and down the mountain can reach 15-20 hours.

To facilitate the climb, tourists can hire guide costs around 150,000 - 300,000 Indonesia Rupiah for one person guide (April 2008). In addition, if travelers require climbing equipment, visitors can hire it on around climbing locations. If you want to rent a lodging for a break or just wait for time to start the climb, tourists can stay at Pura Besakih and Pura Pasar Agung or rented inn around the temple. To meet the needs of tourists do not worry abdomen, around the Pura Pasar Agung and Besakih there are stalls selling food Balinese food.

Villa Istana

2009-08-27T07:38:00.003+07:00

The Istana private luxury villa is located on the southwestern tip of Bali. This five bedroom private estate rests on a large block of west facing cliff top providing unparalleled sunset views. Every luxury for the modern day visitor is found in the Istana.

The west facing Istana resides on a southwestern tip of Bali, Indonesia, in an area named The Bukit. This five suite estate overlooks white sand beaches and a lagoon abundant with sea life and coral, and at night, magical sunsets. When the trade winds blow, a massive swell crashes onto the surrounding reef, crafting waves that attract worldwide surfing attention; the breaks are rated the fifth best in the world. Uluwatu beach is only a ten minute walk from the villa.

Set back approximately thirty meters from the cliff face, The Istana sits within a tremendous gated property and is composed of two swimming pools, a large dinning and relaxing bale, a games and children wing, and a private guest house (containing the master bedroom), and the main house/building.

The operational team of the Istana, over 25 people in total, possess extensive back of house facilities (offices, storage, changing rooms, etc) located on the ground floor of a building on the north east corner of the estate. The upper floor of this building is the games and children's wing.

The games and children wing features one large room with a pool table and video game corner (with both Wii and PS3 machines). There are also three other smaller rooms (and bathrooms), one of which has four bunk beds for children. One room for domestic staff (who may be travelling with guests or locally hired and given overnight charges) featuring two small beds, and another room which can be arranged to host children's cots or other configurations.

A restaurant grade kitchen is located on the south east side of the estate. Covered parking hosts the 3 cars that come with the Istana (one 'beach car' and the Alphard) and also provide for additional covered and non-covered slots for additional guest vehicles.

Within the main house are a living room, dining room, TV room and lounge, and four very similar bedroom suites (apart from the master suite which stands in its own separate building). All of the guest buildings are single-story and open-air with rich teakwood floors, inspiring a natural ambiance, while maintaining and accentuating the spectacular view and modern design.

The overall style is a blend of modern architecture and traditional Indonesian detailing, with features that highlight Indonesian materials and workmanship. The artwork is a collection of primitive art and antiques from around the Indonesian archipelago, which complement the stylish blend of traditional and modern.

source : theistana.com

Villa Indah Manis

2009-08-27T06:53:00.001+07:00

Surrounded by forest and rural scenes, Villa Indah Manis commands breathtaking views spanning the Indian Ocean and the southernmost tip of the island all the way up the west coast past Jimbaran, the airport, Kuta and Canggu, and inland to Bedugul.

On a clear day, the awesome vista takes in Mt Batu Karu together with the volcanoes of East Java. This beautiful area boasts some of the most idyllic beaches in Bali, including Balangan, Dreamland, Bingin and Padang Padang. These hidden, white sandy coves are great for both surfers and non-surfers alike.

The elevated living area is open on two sides, and cooled by natural breezes and ceiling fans. It features a coffee-coloured marble floor, and is equipped with a TV, DVD, quality sound system and a mini refrigerator.

The air-conditioned bedrooms, complete with ceiling fan, is accessed by sliding glass doors on two sides. The room is exquisitely decorated and furnished, and the enticing king-size bed is canopied in dreamy diaphanous drapes.

The en-suite sumptuous bathroom appears to float upon a moat; this open-air pavilion is supported by pillars and characterised by a splendid Palimanan stone bathtub big enough for two, together with a rainshower, and a floating vanity unit with a sculptured terrazzo washbasin, plus a toilet. A gold Buddha statue rests in an alcove, ceiling fans keep this area cool, and blinds can be dropped for absolute privacy.

source : villa-indahmanis.com

Novus Bali Villas

2009-08-27T06:44:00.003+07:00

Entering the Novus Bali Villas Resort & Spa at the reception you will see word of “Sawaagat” (which means welcome in Sanskrit) carefully reconstruction of a Joglo. Joglo is the Central Javanese architectural 'trademark', which, after 1900, gradually got confined to public spaces and dwellings of those who enjoyed special strata and privilege in the society.

This particular Joglo is 250 years old and has been transplanted from its original location in central Java and reassembled at the resort to give you a blend of Indonesian culture across islands. This Joglo is made out of Teak wood or Kayu Jati as locally known and is characterized by a unique pagoda type cascading design on the ceiling locally known as Tumpangsari and intrinsic carvings depicting traditional Javanese art on all the wooden pillars.

The villas are inspired by passion for traditional ancient Indonesian architecture and decoration. The thatched roof villas, with traditional wooden doors and windows located amidst lush Balinese garden, alongside the natural river and across the paddy fields sensitively integrates with the natural settings. Lavishly furnished spacious portico equipped with comfortable mattresses and cushions which can double up as your outdoor bedroom, if you wish to get a step closer to nature without leaving the comfort of your villa.

Just 30 minutes drive from the airport, comfortably surrounded by the local village and the lush green paddy fields with a natural river flowing alongside the villas. Listen to the whispering of the winds playing the lovingly tended Balinese garden, the bamboos soothe your eyes, warm welcome by the amazing Balinese hospitality will complete bliss and peace atmosphere.

source : novushotels.com

Jajaliluna Villas

2009-08-27T06:30:00.003+07:00

The symmetrical villa is comprised of three separate, self-contained pavilions positioned around a stunning swimming pool, adjacent to a flat green lawn within a walled courtyard garden. The main 2-storey pavilion houses the living room, together with a breezy upstairs mezzanine and balcony, and four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. There is also a family lounge, which doubles as a yoga pavilion, and an elegant dining pavilion.

Taking advantage of the villa’s tropical location, all of the rooms boast large teakwood-framed glass doors that can be pocketed away to allow the cool breezes to circulate, thereby ensuring that guests can enjoy the full impact of the surroundings while sheltered from the elements. With its spacious and luxurious atmosphere, Villa Jajaliluna is ideally suited for families and small groups of discerning people who want to experience the best of Bali.

A snaking pathway leads from a spacious car parking area to the main entrance marked by an unusual pivot door. Visitors will then cross an ornamental pond flanked by twin palm trees and firebowls. Water plays a central and important role in the agriculturally-based culture of Bali, and this has been reflected in the layout of the property. A stunning swimming pool has been designed to link the three pavilions.

The pool flows with the living design and joins everything together, coming right up to the edge of the rooms to create an intimate connection between each pavilion. A timber sundeck extends from the main living area, and Palimanan stone sun terraces are situated opposite each other on either side of the pool. One terrace is furnished with sun-loungers and umbrellas, the other with a barbeque and a large table with bench seats for alfresco dining. Additional shade is provided by two twisting frangipani trees; during the day these sweet-scented flowering trees cast cool shadows, while at night they appear to dance on the shimmering water of the pool.

source : jajaliluna.com

Villa Nawang Wulan

2009-08-27T06:23:00.002+07:00

Encompassed by emerald rice fields, Villa Nawang Wulan is nestled within the beautiful agricultural belt between Kuta and Tanah Lot. It is located just five minutes’ drive from the rugged Berawa Beach – renowned for its world-class surf breaks and legendary sunsets – and fifteen minutes’ drive from the trendy Seminyak area, with its wide choice of internationally acclaimed restaurants, chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant boutiques.

Just around the corner from the villa is The Canggu Club; Bali’s first and only international private members’ club; offering sports, social, and leisure facilities, including a state-of-the art gym, a 25-metre swimming pool and a tennis & squash centre. For horse lovers, the Umalas Equestrian Centre is very close by; and Nirwana Golf Course – designed by Greg Norman and renowned as one of the best golf courses in Asia – is a twenty minute drive. The villa is thirty minutes’ from the international airport, and convenient for all of the island’s main shopping malls and tourist attractions, including Tanah Lot, Bali’s most venerated sea temple.

The romantic, 3-bedroom Villa Nawang Wulan blends contemporary tropical architecture with thatched roofs and antique furnishings. It takes its name from a classic Javanese folk tale, the story of which is depicted in one of the paintings that graces its walls. Guests will enter the villa through an impressive pair of towering teakwood doors. The central focus is the open-sided living pavilion, which is bordered by a 12 x 4.75-metre swimming pool fed by a waterfall, it is complemented by a stone terrace furnished with sun beds, and completed by a raised wooden deck at one end.

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Sensation of Umah di Beji

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Umah di Beji is a magnificent, tranquil property of exceptional visual appeal. In fact, the size and design of the grounds provides for many secluded seating areas making this villa the perfect location for large groups of friends or family to congregate together or enjoy private holiday time.

Umah di Beji commands the very essence of luxury; superior interior and exterior presentation; an eye for quality art and creative flair, making this premier villa a first class choice for a holiday vacation in Bali.

Whether the name Umah di Beji (Bath of the Gods) refers to this five-bedroom villa’s signature swimming pool, dramatic floating bathtub or the river that runs the entire length of the grounds is rather lost in the midst of time. What is certain is that this magnificent property represents one of Bali’s finnest vacation properties that were featured in a Financial Times article regarding luxury villas in Bali.

Located within easy reach of Bali’s Southern beach resort of Seminyak and the luxurious restaurants, clubs and boutiques in Oberoi, Umah di Beji is an excellent base for holiday vacation rest or Bali exploration. Specifically, the villa is 1km from the beach, and approximately 40 minutes from the airport. The prestigious Meridian golf course by Tanah Lot temple is around 15 minutes away. Bali’s cultural centre, Ubud, can be reached within 45 minutes.

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Villas in the heart of Bali's

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The Elysian is the only boutique villa hotel and resort in Seminyak that is recommended by both Hip Hotels and Design hotels. Located in the heart of Bali’s most cosmopolitan location, close to one of Bali’s most beautiful beaches and several world-famous beachfront venues where you can enjoy sunset cocktails or superb international cuisine. If you want the best of Bali shopping you’ll also discover boutiques, antique shops and furniture stores only minutes away.

Elysian means paradise. And it is a romantic haven where you can enjoy the privacy of your own luxury villa set amongst leafy Balinese gardens with its own 8x3 metre private pool. By day, it’s a sanctuary where you can lounge around and soak up the tropical sun and by night, a romantic hideaway where you can have a private, fully catered candlelit dinner under the star filled Balinese night sky.

Your private villa is fully equipped and serviced so you won’t want for anything. You will be spoilt with everything you'd expect from a first-class hotel: 24 hour guest service, daily cleaning, nightly turn-down service, continually refreshed mini bar and round-the-clock room service.

At the heart of the resort - a contemporary expression of the Balinese concept of a village - there is a restaurant and bar with a full-length swimming pool flanked by intimate cabanas. Hide away in one of these or refresh and rejuvenate your mind and body with one of our signature spa treatments at our custom-built spa. Or, if you prefer, our Balinese therapist will visit you in your villa - it’s up to you. Later, enjoy a drink at the bar or browse at our new boutique with its collection of fashion, jewelry and home accessories. Once you've experienced the Elysian, you'll never want to stay in a hotel again.

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Tepi Sawah Restaurant and Villas

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A restful retreat set amidst beautiful tropical gardens, Villa Tepi Sawah offers spacious Balinese-style accommodation, ultimate privacy, a friendly atmosphere, together with excellent, personalized service. While promising seclusion, Villa Tepi Sawah is within easy reach of the highlights of Ubud.

Discover the Balinese-style thatched-roof villas overlooking verdant rice terraces, decorated with selected paintings and artifacts by Ubud's famous artists. Combined with modern facilities the indoor bathroom and outdoor shower blend seamlessly with exotic tropical landscape.

Find the serenity you seek with the quiet and natural surroundings of the swimming pool.

Enjoy a wide selection of cuisine, ranging from contemporary western and innovative Indonesian or Balinese specialties while share the joy and satisfaction with other, to feel a wonderful experience of having a meal at the corner of the rice field, while viewing the rice paddies and the wave of the coconut tree leaves, as well as listening to the various tiny little bird singing in a very fresh atmosphere within the environment of the real Bali's Village in the perfect setting in Tepi Sawah Restaurant.

A heaven which is tremendously beautiful at night time of romantic Candle light dinner for two in the special pavilion by the pool, served course by course with your personal waiter overseeing all in details. Fragrant arrangements of flowers and candles grace your table.

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Don't missed Lovina's region

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Lovina tourism regions is a coastal tourist area with the main attraction is the beach with a calm sea water, sand-colored dusky, with the tropical coral. Due to the nature of a calm sea, Lovina is very suitable for water recreation such as diving, snorkling, swimming, fishing, sailing, paddle or just play in the sea water.

There are other things that attract tourists in the area is the dolphin that lives in native habitats. Porpoise of hundreds can be seen in the morning, approximately one kilometer offshore. Dolphin dive, jump above the water surface with the background of the mountains in the south, the sky marked reddish sunrise is a spectacular attraction that provides a very enthralling.

Lovina area is also supported by many tourist attractions in the surrounding that is easily accessible from Lovina. Tourism attraction in the vicinity of Lovina, among others: Buddha Vihara, Gigit Water Falls and villages in the surrounding is ideal for those who love nature.

Bali Villa Wedding for your memorable wedding

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For those romantic couples who wish to celebrate the most special event of their lives in the privacy of a beautiful villa in Bali, you will find that with over a decade of experience and a strong reputation for excellence Bali Villa Weddings & Events will prove the perfect choice as organizer of both your Bali villa accommodation and your ceremony. There are a variety of different types of ceremonies available for you to choose from so, please take a look through the site and let us know just which type of ceremony and villa appears to suit your needs. Let us know your special wants and allow us to give you all the information you'll require to make your wedding in Bali as memorable as you would wish it to be.

Bali Villa Weddings & Events highly recommends villa accommodation as it offers so much more than a hotel and, if you are traveling with friends, family or colleagues you'll find that the cost of staying in a private villa will prove surprisingly inexpensive overall. So, if you are thinking of travelling to this beautiful island, consider choosing villa accommodation for your stay. Feel free to take a look through our list of recommended villas and get more information about Bali villa weddings.