NEWS BULLETIN ASIA WORLD INDONESIA
#ConnectingAsiaToTheWorld Issue #24|December 2017
Menjangan Sky Tour Tour of the month
Christmas's
& New Year’s Eve
Celebrations in Bali
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CONTENTS HOTEL Viceroy Bali Indonesia Recognized as “TOP
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50 BEST RESORTS IN THE WORLD” In Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards Seraya Resort Komodo has completed their
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recent improvement program Artotel Indonesia is Expanding into Artotel
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Group Marriott opens Courtyard by Marriott Bandung Dago, Indonesia
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Airlines News
CONTENTS AWI INFO HR News
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Marcel’s Favorite Recipe
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SPECIAL NEWS Tribal people of Indonesia -
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The Kluet or Klawut People Lovely December Festival 2017
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Lake Toba Festival 2017
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Djakarta Warehouse
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Project 2017
TOUR OF THE MONTH Menjangan Sky Tour
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Christmas in Goddess Island
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New Year’s Eve Party in Bali
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This Month Events
General Manager’s
M E S S AG E Dear valued partner Welcome into the month of December.
check out our Airline News & Hotels
Incredible how time flies. Asia World
Section to find out more.
Indonesia had a very successful year
And this month I would like to introduce
2017.
you to the Kluet or Kluwat people, an
I would like to take up this opportunity to
indigenous tribe from the South Aceh
thank you all for your tremendous support
Regency in Aceh. More details in this
in 2017. We at Asia World Indonesia would
News Bulletin.
like to wish you and your families a Merry
And I am also continuing to introduce
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
our Teams to you. This month I would like
May 2018 come with health, happiness
to introduce Mr. Raymond J. Kurniawan
and business success for all of you.
from our MICE Department.
This month we have the Lovely December
And last but not least this months
Toraja Festival, the Lake Toba Festival
“Marcel’s favorite Perfect Roast Turkey
and in Jakarta the infamous Djakarta
Christmas Dinner recipe for you to cook
Warehouse Project. More in this News
at home”… Bon appetite.
Bulletin.
I hope you enjoy reading our latest News
We are also showcasing airline news,
Bulletin.
new hotels and hotel updates so please Kind regards,
Marcel Barmettler General Manager
Kanto LampoLake Tamblingan Waterfall
Location: Singaraja, Bali - Indonesia Bali - Indonesia
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HOTEL News Latest news of the villas, hotels and resorts all over Indonesia.
Five of the Modern Luxury Brand’s Group
Viceroy Bali Indonesia Recognized as
Properties are also Named as the ‘World’s Best’ Hotels Condé Nast Traveler last week announced the results of its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Viceroy Bali Indonesia recognized as #22 in Top 50 best resorts in the World.
“TOP 50 BEST
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
RESORTS IN THE
recognition of excellence in the travel industry
WORLD” In Condé
best of travel.” Under Editor in Chief Pilar Guzmán,
Nast Traveler’s
selective and specific to the passions that inspire
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are the longest-running and most prestigious and are commonly known as “the best of the the Readers’ Choice Awards have become more today’s travelers. More than 300,000 travelers took part in this 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards submitting millions of ratings and more than 100,000 comments!
ABOUT THE VICEROY BALI Set in the so-called “Valley of Kings,” a short drive from the cultural hub of Ubud, this collection of luxuriously appointed villas will make you feel like you are one of the Balinese royals that give the lush region its name. It begins as soon as you enter: The-two tiered entryway to this resort is equal parts lobby and porch, and the design of the space is almost as grand as the views it offers guests. The open-air area is covered by a thatched roof and has lounge chairs for resting before going out, or simply for looking out over the palm tree grove and pool area at any time of day. Each villa offers views over the gorge below that will make it hard to leave your private *balé*. At the Lembah Spa, take in those same views while luxuriating in one of the many treatments that combine Western and local traditional techniques.
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Seraya Resort Komodo has completed their recent improvement program.
U
pon
the
acquisition
of the Resort in Flores,
and
Sudamala
Resorts
systems to ensure that there
upgrade
is no anticipated meaningful
the facilities. The expansion and
interruption that may disrupt the
safety upgrade of the jetty, the
services to offer the guests.
building and launch of Aqura
This prestigious seafront resort will
Dive,
shortly undergo the rebranding
group
a
immediately
exclusive dive centre,
purpose-built
spa
and
a
electricity
generator
project to operate under the
compact gymnasium.
Sudamala
The new facilities all carry brand
addition of Seraya Resort into
new top-of-the-line equipment,
the Sudamala Resorts’ portfolio is
such as Apeks for diving and
a strong sign of commitment by
Kettler for gymnasium, and are
the boutique hospitality group to
managed
expand further into the stunning
by
highly
trained
professionals. Additionally, for the comfort of their guests, they also
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upgrade the water purification
Resorts
east Indonesia region.
flag.
The
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ormerly known as a hotel management company focusing on art inspired design hotels, starting this September,
2017 ARTOTEL Indonesia is declaring its transformation and business expansion into ARTOTEL Group, a company with integrated three businesses lines on Hospitality, Event Management, and Curated Merchandise. Alongside the transformation and expansion of these new businesses, ARTOTEL Group is proudly geared up to launch two newest properties here in Bali; namely ARTOTEL Beach Club and ARTOTEL Haniman-Ubud. ARTOTEL Beach Club is an integrated restaurant
concept
with
a
beachfront
resort atmosphere featuring contemporary design and international F&B flavors as well as regular entertainment events. While ARTOTEL Haniman-Ubud is an integrated
Artotel Indonesia
is Expanding into Artotel Group
hotel with a contemporary restaurant that is
Here are some new business lines from ARTOTEL
expected to be Ubud’s alternative place to
Group:
stay and play in a stylish environment. Both
• ARTOTEL
of these new properties are set to open at
ARTOTEL is a collection of ART inspired design
the end of this year.
hotels featuring original artwork by talented
In 2011, ARTOTEL Indonesia was founded with
Indonesian contemporary ARTISTS. The first
a tremendous passion in promoting local art
ARTOTEL was built in Surabaya in 2012 and
to its hotel guests, now with ARTOTEL Group,
later on the development continues to Jakarta
the company is expanding its responsibilities
and Bali. ARTOTEL is known for having integrated
to be the pioneer in promoting local creative
artworks by local emerging artists in every inch
community globally.
of the hotel and an ARTSPACE, a rotation gallery that is showcasing local artists for free. Pipeline : 2017 : Yogyakarta & Ubud – Bali. 2018 : Semarang, Jakarta (Daan – Mogot, Kota Tua), Bandung, and Lombok.
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• Bobotel Bobotel is a new brand for budget hotel targeting the mass market and will be situated in both prime & secondary cities of Indonesia. With 15-meter square room, Bobotel is taking room efficiency to a whole new level without forgetting the crucial part, a good quality of sleep. Bobotel will be attached to the commercial spaces like Mall, Airport, big Train Station, and Office Building; and, therefore, is the right choice to spend the night in an economic way with no F&B
• ARTOTEL Beach Club Or ABC, an easier way to call ARTOTEL Beach Club, a business unit in F&B managed by ARTOTEL Group. The first ABC will be opened end of 2017, located on Jalan Danau Tamblingan no. 35, Sanur – Bali. ABC will be the chic playground for local culinary delicacies and also a hub for locals and international guests to relax and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Sanur beach. Family friendly is another unique selling point that ABC has to offer. Pipeline : 2017 : ARTOTEL Beach Club – Sanur, Bali 2018 : Lombok.
consumptions. Pipeline : 2017 : Kelapa Gading 2018 : Tanjung Pinang, Lombok, Bekasi, and Slipi – Jakarta.
concept, service, and facilities, Curated is
E
suitable for niche market craving for
is now able to accommodate all market
a sense of luxury during their staycation.
demands in Indonesia and of course globally.
Curated Collection is also the right
Currently, the ongoing development is Bobotel,
alternative for those Investors who want
ARTOTEL Beach Club, and upcoming ARTOTEL in
to build their own brand but operated
Indonesia and we hope this development can
the ARTOTEL way.
go further in Asian regions.’’
• Curated Collection Curated Collection is a boutique hotel concept with five stars quality. From the
rastus Radjimin, the CEO of ARTOTEL Group, said, ‘’ We hope that with our transformation and expansion of ARTOTEL
Indonesia into ARTOTEL Group, the company
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Marriott opens Courtyard by Marriott Bandung Dago, Indonesia Courtyard by Marriott Bandung Dago has opened its doors in Bandung, Indonesia. Located at Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 33 Bandung, the 187-room hotel will operate as a Marriott-managed property and owned by PT. Sanbe Karya Persada.
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“Courtyard has always prided itself as a
Momo Café, the hotel’s all-day dining
brand that listens to business travelers,”
venue,
said
favorites, and a range of healthy options.
Mike
Fulkerson,
vice
president,
offers
business
local
international
brand & marketing Asia-Pacific, Marriott
The
International. “Guests today want to be
computer terminals to work at while on the
able to seamlessly transition between
road.
working and relaxing. Courtyard is designed
The
to offer them a comfortable and functional
swimming pool and sauna, fitness center,
space to work the way they want to, when
spa, kids club, and guest laundry, and
they want to.”
offers 789 square feet of modern meeting
The Courtyard Bandung Dago offers a
space to accommodate functions of up to
contemporary lobby environment with
1,500 people.
media pods, complimentary Wi-Fi and a
“We are very excited to open our doors
variety of seating zones. The design of the
to both domestic and international guests
187 guest rooms at the Courtyard Bandung
in Bandung, also known as The City of
Dago features hybrid zones for both
Flowers. Courtyard Bandung Dago is the
working and resting.
leading urban four-star hotel in Bandung
Upon arrival, guests can store bags at the
with its prime location and modern design,”
Luggage Drop area and plug in personal
said Kadek Suartana, General Manager of
devices at the Tech Drop charging station
Courtyard by Marriott Bandung Dago.
hotel
library
and
also
features
features
an
several
outdoor
ledge, or relax on the “Lounge Around” sofa.
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RAYMOND JOYONAGORO KURNIAWAN MICE Coordinator
In this edition, we proudly introduce you to one of MICE team member, Mr. Raymond Joyonagoro Kurniawan. Seven years ago, this 31-years old gentleman started his career in MICE industry by joining the Panorama Convex Indah as Project Coordinator. On Feb 2014, he decided to take a milestone in his career and join Asia World Indonesia. As MICE Coordinator, he is responsible to handle all MICE(Meeting, Incentive, Convention & Exhibition) and the clients’ requests. He also handles sales administrative requirements such as negotiating supplier prices and the field, he work closely with other departments and act as the project leader to manage and organize the operation and ground handling. In his career he’s been handling big world brand names such Tabasco, Samsung, Google and also big events such as Solar Eclipse. In his free time he loves to travel around the world wandering and going on adventure with his beloved wife. Feel free to contact Raymond at: raymond@asiaworldindonesia.com 22
HR NEWS
creating quotation based on client requirements. On
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The Kluet or Klawut people TRIBAL PEOPLE OF INDONESIA
T
he
Kluet
people
or
from Tapaktuan city or 500
number of districts in
km from Banda Aceh. The
the South Aceh Regency,
majority of the Kluet people
Aceh namely in North Kluet,
practices Islam.
South Kluet, Central Kluet
The language spoken by
and East Kluet. The Kluet
the Kluet people is the
people are regarded as
Alas-Kluet language, which
part of the Batak peoples
is categorized as a part
sub-ethnicity.
Kluet
of the Batak languages.
regions are separated by
The Kluet language itself is
the LawĂŠ Kluet River, where
divided into three dialects,
it
which are the Paya Dapur,
Leuser into
and
the
The
from
in
Mount
disembogues
Indian
Ocean.
The residential region of 24
the Kluet people is 30 km
a
disgorges
dwell
Kluwat
Manggamat Sawah dialect.
and
Lawe
During the colonial period,
Farming is the main source
the Acehnese people were
of income for the Kluet.
known to have had political
Just like any other Batak
influence on the coastal
tribe, the Kluet have marga
areas that became known
(surnames or family names)
as
the
Therefore,
Kluet
Kingdom.
of their own that are still
the
Acehnese
being used today:
also had a cultural influence
• Pelis
on the Kluet people to a
• Selian
certain degree, where the
• Bencawan
adat (customary) authority
• Pinem
structure of the Kluet people
• Caniago
are
historically
similar.
These margas are also found among other Batak people such as the Alas people, the Karo people and the Pakpak people;
except
for
the
Caniago which are believed to be the descendants of Minangkabau people who have assimilated with the Kluet people centuries ago.
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LOVELY DECEMBER FESTIVAL 2017 IN THE SCENIC HIGHLANDS OF TORAJA
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n celebration of Christmas and New Year, the spotlight will turn to the scenic highlands of Toraja in South Sulawesi Province, where the
Lovely December 2017 festivities will take place from 5th to 31st December 2017. During near to one whole month, many exciting events and festivities will be held across these highlands in both the North Toraja Regency and Tana Toraja Regency.
This year, the annual festival has taken up the
Traditional Food and Beverage Fiesta, Art
theme: “Unforgettable Heavenly Experience”
and Culture Festival, Sports Tourism, as well
expressing the exceptional ambiance of these
as Fun and Fury Paragliding. One of the most
highlands with all its unique wonders.
anticipated features of the festival is the ‘Tedong’ or Bull Parade which will feature the
Highlighting the festival are 7 main Programs,
strongest and finest ‘fighter’ Bulls from all 23
namely: the Coffee Festival, a Bulls Contest
sub-districts across the North Toraja Regency.
and Bull Fight, Christmas Choirs Competition, 28
None
other
Indonesia,
than
Joko
the
President
Widodo
himself,
of is
scheduled to be present at this unique Festival. The presence of President Jokowi (as he is familiarly known) definitely confirms the event’s magnitude and significance. “Discovered” and opened to the world from their long isolation only since the beginning of the last century, the Toraja people today still adhere to their age-old beliefs, rituals and traditions, although many have modernized or have become
Beyond any doubt, what makes Toraja special are
Christians. When one travels to the Tana
its fascinating burial sites and the unique elaborate
Toraja highlands, therefore, expect to
funeral ceremonies. One outstanding feature of the
be awed by the spectacular beauty of
ceremonies is the ‘Tedong Silaga’ or Bull Fight. Based
nature, at the same time experience how
on this tradition, the finest and strongest bulls of the
communities have through the ages kept
region will face off in a one on one duel to entertain
up their beliefs and traditions in splendid
the families and their hundreds of guests.
isolation in order to live in harmony in this eternal cycle of life and death on earth. 29
I
t is no secret that the people of Toraja, especially
But for those not inclined to visit burial
the nobility, bury their deceased relatives and
sites should travel to Toraja to see the
loved ones in a most unique way. Here, one will
huge statue of Jesus Christ, resembling
discover that unlike most cultures, the dead are not
the statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro,
buried deep in the ground but are instead placed
blessing this mountain region of Toraja.
high up inside rocky cliffs, in caves or even inside
River rafting on the Sa’dan river is also
carved holes in huge boulders. These burial sites can
one of the other challenging ways to
be found in many places in Toraja. Aside from the
enjoy sport tourism here, while many
already more well-known sites such as Londa, Lemo,
tourists love trekking in the cool mountain
and the traditional village of Kete’Kesu, there are still
air, enjoying awe-inspiring panorama.
many other sites throughout the highlands including at Lo’ko Ma’ta,- considered as the largest granite
And to be enjoyed by all is, of course the
boulder burial site, - the cave of Tampang Allo, and
Toraja Coffee where these highlands are
also at the Kalimbuang Bori’ Village.
renowned as producer of some of the best coffee in the world. Not only can you taste this wonderfully steaming hot coffee in the cold of the mountains but do bring home this amazing coffee on your visit to the coffee plantation and explore how the seeds are produced and processed to give that fabulous aromatic morning cup of coffee.
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SPECTACULAR DECEMBER
LAKE TOBA FESTIVAL 2017
Spectacular Lake Toba in North Sumatra will continue the tradition of festivities this year with the annual Lake Toba Festival set to take place on 6th to 9th December 2017. This year, the festivities will be centered at
3 venues in the Bakkara sub-district
on the shores of Lake Toba, at Sipinsur Hills overlooking the magnificent Lake, and also in the town of Doloksanggul in the Humbang Hasundutan Regency.
As always, the festival will feature exciting traditional
activities art
performances,
and
including cultural
competitions
in
traditional sport and folk games, handicrafts and culinary bazaars, a tourism seminar, and a tourism expo.
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At Bakkara, festivities include the water sports competitions like the Dragon Boats race, a Swimming Competition, Running and Rafting completions, and a tour to the important heritage site of King Sisingamangaraja. Whereas
at
Sipinsur,
aside
from
being
the venue for the Opening and Closing ceremony, Sipinsur will also be the site for a host of activities including the Geopark Toba Caldera Tour; the 500 meter Ulos (traditional han d-woven fabrics of the Batak Ethnic Group of North Sumatra) exhibition; a Cultural Carnival featuring all sub-districts in
the
Humbang Hasudutan regency, delegations from other regencies and provinces,
a
parade of traditional music ensembles of
Meanwhile, Doloksanggul will be the
Gondang Batak; a collaboration of traditional
venue
and modern music performance; Mass Choir
Competition,
Performance;
Handicrafts
Pageant; Cultural and Tourism Seminar,
Bazaar; Vocal Groups Competition, and
and the ‘seruling’ traditional bamboo
Guest Stars Performances.
flute competition.
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Culinary
and
for
the
Gala
Ucok
dinner, Butet
Choirs
Geopark
Lake Toba is one of the most fascinating natural wonders of the world. Measuring over 1,145 square kilometers with a depth of 450 meters, Lake Toba is acknowledged
Garuda
Indonesia,
as the largest lake in Southeast Asia and
Sriwijaya Air already operate regular
one of the deepest in the world. Scientists
flights to Silangit from Jakarta as well as
have concluded that Lake Toba, which is
daily flights from Medan’s Kuala Namu
a crater lake, was in fact created by one
airport.
of the ancient earth’s mega explosions of
To
a super volcano. Many scientists believe
international airport, Silangit’s runway
that the super volcanic event plunged
has been extended to 2, 650 m, and
the planet into a 6-to-10-years of volcanic
its width to 30 meters, to be further
winter
widened to 45m before the end of the
meet
Lion
requirements
Air
for
and
an
year. The apron has also been enlarged and the necessary drainage system installed. In the terminal itself, all facilities are ready, including the arrival and departure halls, and the Immigration, Health
and
Customs, Quarantine
offices are all ready to start operation. Starting 28 October Silangit International Airport will be opened, with the maiden flight
by
Garuda
Indonesia
serving
Singapore-Silangit route 3 times weekly. Today, tourists can fly in to Lake Toba via the Silangit airport from Jakarta and other domestic airports, cutting travel time to Samosir Island to 1.5 hours only compared to the previous 5 hours overland ride from Medan, capital of North Sumatra. 33
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DJAKARTA WAREHOUSE PROJECT 2017 KICKS OFF END OF THE YEAR FESTIVITIES
Clubbers, party goers, dance enthusiasts, and urban nightlife junkies, brace yourself! Kicking off festivities for the End of the Year,
Indonesia’s
metropolitan
capital
city of Jakarta will again be stormed with
Among
the
spectacular lights, sounds and sensational
electronic music that decorate the lineup at
vibes of urban music fiesta as the Djakarta
the
Warehouse Project (DWP) 2017 is here again
are: the Canadian electronic duo DVBBS;
to blast its music on the huge stage of the
Grammy award-winning Australian act FLUME;
Jakarta International Exhibition Center, at
the enigmatic duo GALANTIS; world’s most
Kemayoran on 15th to 16th December 2017.
mysterious DJ MARSHMELLO; the one and only
Jakarta
world’s
renowned
International
names
Exhibition
in
Center
R3HAB; trance duo NWYR who will be having their only 2017 Asia show at DWP17; all-time electronic music legend TIESTO; two of techno’s most undisputed legends, Loco Dice and Richie Hawtin; Canadian bass music aficionados Zeds Dead; American DJ and producer Flosstradamus; the man behind the hit song ‘Sugar’ Robin Schulz; contemporary house DJOokay; progressive DJs Ilan Bluestone and Zatox, and making his epic DWP return,Steve Aoki. Making their Asia debut, world’s craziest party crew, Elrow, is also heading to Jakarta from Spain to host a special stage at DWP this year. 35
Returning for its 9th edition this year with even bigger, stronger and louder sounds for its fans, DWP 2017 promises to give festival-goers an experience that will certainly kick off this New Year’s Eve celebrations. As always, the festival will feature some most prominent names in International and Indonesia’s own electronic and club music scene. Completed with dramatic settings and decorations, this upbeat music fiesta will indulge the audience with a wide range of genres in dance music, from electronic, house, progressive, techno, trance, drum and bass, to dubstep, and a whole lot more.
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Having started with performances in
a
warehouse,
Warehouse
the
Project
Djakarta
today
has
marked its foot in cement as Indonesia’s biggest annual dance music festival, that has expanded across the region. This year, the Djakarta Warehouse Project will continue the use of the latest digital technology to enhance the cool modern ambience and give partygoers an out-of-this-world party experience. The use of captivating visuals, sounds, and other exciting features
will
surely
give
the
audience a one of a kind, always to be remembered experience.
Known the world over for their extravagant over-the-top
productions
helmed
by
some of the biggest names in house and techno, this ‘festival within a festival’ is definitely not one to be missed! Get your latest information at: http://www.djakartawarehouse.com/
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AIRLINE UPDATES The latest news in the airline industry including airline trends, airports and market news in Indonesia
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GARUDA INDONESIA TO LAUNCH WEEKLY FLIGHTS TO DILI, TIMOR LESTE
S
tarting
mid-November,
general manager of Garuda East
Garuda Indonesia will launch
Nusa Tenggara.
four-times weekly chartered
Other than VFR, the growing number
flights between Kupang city in
of business travellers from Kupang to
Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara and
Dili and vice versa is expected to
Dili in Timor Leste, the first direct flight
contribute to demand for the route.
connecting the two countries.
“Although these are medium and
Johanes
the
small scale business people, their
tourism office, Belu Regency, shared
businesses are running pretty well in
that at present, about 250 travellers
both cities,” explained Kokoh.
cross the border of East Timor via the
East
Motaain Checkpoint to head for
stakeholders have recently been
Kupang or Jakarta daily.
intensifying
About
Prihatin,
250
separating
head
cross
of
the
Indonesia
border
and
Timor
Nusa
Tenggara
promotions,
tourism
such
as
through participation at the recent Komodo Travel Mart.
Leste everyday
Currently travellers from Kupang
“About 10 per cent continue their
to Dili take a 45 minutes flight to
trip to Kupang by plane, the rest
the Border City of Atambua, then
choose to take the road trip,” said
continue the journey in a two-hour
Johanes, stressing that the new
road trip to Dili. Other alternatives
route will give travellers a shorter
include the existing flight operated
travel time from and to both cities.
by
The Garuda flights, serviced by the
Waingapu, then to Bali before
70-seat ATR 72 aircraft, will mainly
departing to Dili the next day.
target
and
There are plans for the flights to be
Relatives (VFR) segment of travellers,
converted to scheduled flights in
according
March next year.
the
Visiting
to
Friends
Kokoh
Aritonang,
NAM
Air
from
Kupang
to
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Christmas in Goddess Island Although a predominantly Hindu island, Bali has communities of other religions. During Christmas time, Christian Balinese gather in their masses to unique churches that blend traditional Balinese architectural features. Among the most notable Balinese Protestant and Catholic communities are located in the villages of Palasari and Blimbingsari in West Bali. There are also other notable churches and cathedrals around the Denpasar area.
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Join the New Year countdown with special performance by Charli XCX. She famous for provided lead vocals on two number one singles, Icona Pop’s “I Love It” (2013) and Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” (2014), both of which she co-wrote. Her 2014 single “Boom Clap” became a top ten single around the world. In 2017, she released the mixtape Number 1 Angel and the single “Boys”, which became her seventh UK Top 40. Book the special New Year’s Eve accommodation package at The Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali.
Shaping up to be the show of the year at Finns, this year’s New Year’s Eve is showcasing some massive DJ sets by Flight Facilities, Claptone and Hayden James! Most of you will know Flight Facilities for their first original “Crave You” featuring Giselle Rosselli, which reached 40 million streams on Spotify and 30 on Youtube. Their recent Remix album for their track “Arty Boy” featuring Emma Louise is a good pre-cursor for the awaited gig. Their DJ sets include huge deep house tracks and nu disco, well and truly synonymous with Finns Beach Clubs vibes!
Prepare yourselves for the countdown into 2018 as New Years Eve at Woo Bar presents hot shot Londoners Sam Divine and Becky Tong to the nights extravaganza! Two of the most electrifying acts to hit the beaches of Woo Bar, Sam Divine is a London born and bred DJ signed to Defected Records. Her reputation as a mixer is top class and has been acknowledged by Pete Tong for his Radio 1 show. Becky Tong is one of London’s most in-demand female DJs, daughter of Pete Tong and currently the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) Music Director for W Hotels. Resident DJs and the signature fireworks show will top the night off in true W fashion!
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Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
Location: Unggat, Bukit Bestari, Tanjung Pinang - Riau - Indonesia
Cemoro Lawang Village
Location: Probolinggo, East Java - Indonesia
Perfect Roast Turkey Total : Prep : Inactive : Cook :
3 hr 20 min 30 min 20 min 2 hr 30 min
Ingredients • 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
• Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 large bunch fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh
• 1 whole lemon, halved
thyme leaves
• 1 Spanish onion, quartered
• 1 fresh turkey (10 to 12 pounds)
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• 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
reheat the oven to 350
onion, and the garlic. Brush the
degrees F.
outside of the turkey with the
Melt the butter in a
butter mixture and sprinkle with
small saucepan. Add the zest
salt and pepper. Tie the legs
and juice of the lemon and 1
together with string and tuck
teaspoon of thyme leaves to
the wing tips under the body of
the butter mixture. Set aside.
the turkey.
Take the giblets out of the turkey
Roast the turkey about 2 1/2
and wash the turkey inside and
hours, or until the juices run clear
out. Remove any excess fat and
when you cut between the leg
leftover pinfeathers and pat the
and the thigh. Remove the
outside dry. Place the turkey in
turkey to a cutting board and
a large roasting pan. Liberally
cover with aluminum foil; let rest
salt and pepper the inside
for 20 minutes.
of the turkey cavity. Stuff the
Slice the turkey and serve.
cavity with the bunch of thyme, halved
lemon,
quartered
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Tour of The Month
MENJANGAN SKY TOUR Enjoy spectacular scenery of Bali’s south coast to Plata-ran Menjangan. Soaring high in the sky you also have a bird’s eye view of Bali island and its spectacular scenery. Explore the Island of “deer” with FUN and EXCITEMENT of a 5 Star Helicopter flight in our sleek Airbus Eurocopter B2 Helicopter complete with air conditioning, luxury leather interior and a state of the art internal.
Pick up from your hotel in
long white sandy Kuta
South Bali about 08.00 AM.
Beach, an iconic world
Drive to the Bali Adventure
surfing landmark. It then
Helipad in Pesanggaran
heads north west along
(near Benoa) where the
the entire length of Kuta
helicopter
and
Beach and Seminyak until
all guests have to be at
it reaches the amazing
the helipad at least 30
Hindu temple of Tanah
minutes prior to departure
Lot. Its name means ‘Land
time.
in the Sea’, and is Bali’s
await
most popular tourist and The flight takes off west
cultural icon and a haven
over
for photographers.
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Kuta
along
the
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Experience nature at its most beautifully raw and un-touched, in the protected sanctuary of West Bali Nation-al Park from
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the air in a Helicopter.
Fast Facts • Suitable for FITs, valid for up to 5 passengers • Advanced booking required minimum 72 hours Afterwards we will be landing in one of the most beauti-ful resorts in West Bali National Park, you will be wel-comed by the resort staff and drive you to the Octagon restaurant. You can do snorkeling or just enjoying scenery at West Bali National Park. Lunch will be served with spe-cial venue with amazing view. Afterward you will escort-ed to landing area where the Helicopter await to
• All flights and/or routes are subject to pilot’s discretion, weather permitting and route traffic • Total max payload 550 kg including luggage • Return transfer with private AC vehicle • Recommended to wear sandals and beach wear. Sunglasses, sunscreen and change clothing • English, German, Spanish, French or Italian speaking guide
fly you back to Bali. 59 61
Rinjani Volcano, Lombok Island Adventure Package
3D2N RINJANI VOLCANO TREKKING Overview This program is designed specially for the real trekker/ advanced, because the participant/s must be fit and have several mountain climbs experiences. Commencing your trek early morning for Pelawangan Sembalun campsite passing through savannah and local village life at Sembalun whilst all the time the pinnacle of Mount Rinjani beckons you to its peak for some breathtaking views over Segara Anak crater lake with it’s young volcano gently puffing sulfuric smoke. A very early morning trek up Mount Rinjani in the cool mountain air, racing against time, will reward you with an amazingly spectacular sunrise (depending upon weather) and magnificent Lombok panoramas as far as the eye can see !
Highlights
Climbing the 2nd highest volcano in Indonesia Trek to the summit of Rinjani Volcano Segara Anak Crater Lake
Activities
Trekking through savannah and local village of Sembalun Camping at Plawangan Sembalun View the puffing volcano and crater lake, Segara Anak Trek up Mt Rinjani to the pinnacle Camping at Segara Anak campsite Possibility to swim in the lake Possibility to visit the natural hot spring near the crater lake Photographic opportunities
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