Taipi Island

Have you ever travelled for several days to reach a far-flung, unknown place? Have you ever been stuck for one week in an amazing archipelago far away from almost everything? If you ever go to Sulawesi, e.g. to experience a funeral ceremony in Tana Toraja or to dive the walls of Bunaken Islands – as most visitors to Sulawesi tend to do – allow yourself to visit the Togean Islands. You will not regret it!

The Togean Islands, or just the Togeans, is an archipelago of 56 pristine coral and volcanic islands and islets located in the Gulf of Tomini in Central Sulawesi. The surrounding coral reef supports a rich, diverse marine life and life over the surface, the people, consists of around seven ethnic groups.

Anders went there for one week in July 2006, primarily to do some diving and island hopping. Actually, the Togeans are the only place in Indonesia where you can find all major reef types in the same place; atoll, barrier and fringing reefs.

Gili's Island

The Gili Islands (Indonesian: Tiga Gili [Three Gilis], Kepulauan Gili [Gili Islands]) are an archipelago of three small islands — Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air — just off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia.

The islands are a popular destination for Western tourists looking for a remote island experience. Each island has several very small resorts, usually consisting of a small collection of huts for tourists, and a restaurant. Most local inhabitants live on Trawangan in a township stretching along its east side just inland (which is also where most recent development is taking place). Automobiles and motorized traffic are prohibited on the islands by local ordinance, so the preferred method of transportation is bicycle or the horse-drawn carriage called a cidomo. Diving in and around the Gilis is also popular due to the abundance of fish life and attractive coral formations.

The name "Gili Islands" is a misnomer, because Gili simply means "small island" in Sasak. As a result most of the islands around the coast of Lombok have Gili in their names, although confusion is averted by referring (in English) to the other Gilis around the Lombok coast by their proper names only.

Raja Ampat Islands

Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua's remote location. This area stores a million beauty beneath the sea. Raja Ampat Marine tourism is recognized as one of the 10 best dive sights in the world. Enchantment under the sea and natural wealth, the mainstay of the Raja Ampat Islands through competitive world of tourism in Indonesia and the world through diving tours that can be done in this eastern Indonesia.

The islands are a result of expansion of the district of Sorong regency since 2003. District has a population of 31,000 souls has 610 islands with four of them major islands, namely Pulau Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. Of the 610 islands, only 35 islands are uninhabited. With an area of ​​about 46,000 km2, only 6,000 km2 of land, while 40,000 km2, the rest is ocean. The islands are unspoiled and the sea is still beautiful to make direct tourists hooked.

Raja Ampat Islands society generally traditional fishermen who resided in small villages are located far apart and different islands. They are a friendly community receive visitors from outside, especially if we bring a souvenir for them in the form of nut or candy. This item is a kind of 'peace pipe indian' in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat Islands is the District, which has the best reefs in Indonesia. Marine waters of Raja Ampat mostly covered by rocks that have not been disturbed so that it becomes a haven for fish as a place to find food and reproduce. The archipelago consists of a unique miniature environments, ranging from penelukan (embayment) are shaded with a large intake of fresh water, a vast expanse of coral to coral islands (atolls, atolls) tall. In some places like the village Saondarek, when the lowest tides, coral reefs can be seen without a dive and with his own adaptation, the corals can still be alive despite being in the open air and direct sunlight.

One of the best dive sites in the area of ​​Raja Ampat is Kofiau Island. Under the sea, a view more stunning. Many international underwater photographers capture the charm of the sea Raja Ampat. Because the area of ​​many islands and narrow straits, so most of the dive at a particular time has a strong current. It allows also to perform drift dive, dive, following a strong flow of water is very clear as he broke through a collection of fish.
To visit these islands is not too difficult although it takes time and considerable expense. We can use the airline flight from Jakarta to Sorong via Manado for 6 hours of flight. From Sorong, the city is quite large and quite complete facilities for exploring the Raja Ampat there are two choices, go on tour with the boat or stay in the resort pinisi Papua Diving. Although most tourists who come to the Raja Ampat Islands are the diver's current, actual location is attractive also for non-divers as well as tourists have white sandy beaches are very beautiful, the group of karst islands nan fascinating and unique flora and fauna.

Bidadari Island

Bidadari Island is one of the resorts in the Thousand Islands District, Jakarta. Prior named Angel Island, this island has two names, namely Pulau Island Hospital and Purmerend. 

Transportation

The journey to this resort does not require a long time because it is still adjacent to the mainland Jakarta. From the dock marina Ancol Dreamland, en route to the resort is only takes half an hour by speed boat (speedboat) belonging to the manager of the island. Because close to Jakarta, visitors who come to this resort there is a use jetski. In one day there are at least two to three times the ship's departure from Marina Ancol jetty and from the island. Ship departures, at most on Saturday while on a weekday, only two ships scheduled departure times. 

Travel

Along the way to this resort, can be witnessed by a group of islands which are full of such historical value Cipir Island (Island Goda), Onrust and Kelor. These islands have been used by colonial Dutch East India Company, so many buildings look like fortresses Dutch heritage and the ancient port.

History

In the 17th century, this island is a supporting activity Onrust Island because it was not far away with it. Because of the support, the island was built also the means of support. In 1679, the VOC build a hospital for leprosy or leprosy, which is moving from Angke. Therefore, this island was named Island Hospital.

At the same time, the Dutch established the fort supervisor. The fort was built this function more as a means of supervision to conduct the defense from enemy attacks. Before the island was occupied by Dutch, Ambon and Dutch people have lived on the island.

 Around the year 1800, the British fleet attacked the island and destroyed the buildings on the island. Around 1803 the Dutch regained control of Bidadari Island and rebuild. However, the British again attacked in 1806, Onrust Island and Bidadari Islandand other islands apart. In 1827 the island was re-built by the Netherlands with the involvement of the Chinese workers and prisoners. The building is a dormitory built pilgrimage that function until 1933.

This island before the resort was empty and uninhabited until 1970. In fact the island has never been visited by people. In the early 1970s, the PT Seabreez manage this island to serve as a tourist resort.

Since the year 1970, to attract visitors, the island changed its name to Bidadari Island. The reason for taking its name to Bidadari Island was inspired from the name of the other islands in the Thousand Islands such as the Island Princess, Island of Nirvana, and others.

Tourist attraction

Historic relics from the Dutch colonial era the main attraction at Bidadari Island. In the resort is indeed offered to stay while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the sea.

Because of its location adjacent to Jakarta, many visitors who come just a day trip or not staying better known as the One Day Tour. Visitors who come here want to relax than to enjoy the cool sea breeze, also want to see historic buildings located on Bidadari Island. 

Facilities

Unlike other resorts, resort Bidadari Island has a resort that is above the sea, known as floating cottages (floating cottage). Cottage is a house on stilts above the water like a fishing village. There are also cottages on land that consists of two models namely the stage models and not the stage. Cottage stage models designed similar to the traditional house of Minahasa.

If you want to tour the water then it could play with the banana boat, jetski, canoe or sea kayak and a number of other activities such as fishing and swimming at the beach.

On the beach there are a number of marquee for a seat to relax or just lie down relieve fatigue and enjoy the cool coastal breeze. Bidadari Island resort also has a garden under the shade of the trees so no need to worry about overheating.

When visitors want to cross to the island of Onrust, manager of the island provides a small speedboat to take.

Bidadari Island

Sunset at Bidadari Island

Sunset at Bidadari Island

Komodo Island

Relax the nerves and relieve your mind for adventure in this amazing place. While at the Park just as if you are on another planet, a very memorable experience and unforgettable when visiting. Come to the Komodo National Park in the East. There is beauty waiting for you here, not to mention the wealth of under water biota. While on it plastered beautiful islands of white sand up to a beautiful sandy pink when the sun is addressed. Komodo is a large creature like a giant lizard with 2-3 m in length and weight reached 165 kg, or 100 kg on an empty stomach. Despite the creepy appearance, Komodo dragons are not active hunters of animals, they are predators who wait. In the wild, Komodo dragons usually hunt prey that is weak or has been injured. They only took one bite to paralyze its prey. After stalking its prey, sometimes for days, dragons will eat the prey that was dying.

Although large in size, scaly, sharp nails, protruding tongue forked, and its ancient, but you need not fear to see seseram it because every visitor including you who want to see these animals will be accompanied by a ranger who is also a charmer. You can just follow the instructions and suggestions are all these experienced guides.

Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is a rare species that is almost extinct, can only be found in Komodo National Park. Because of the uniqueness and rarity, the Komodo National Park declared as a World Heritage Site and the Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. Scientific world was first discovered in 1911 by JKH Van Steyn. Since then later expand the purpose of conservation is also to protect the entire biodiversity, both marine and terrestrial.

This park includes 3 main islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, as well many other small islands which, when added together have a land area of ​​603 km ². Total area of ​​the Park today is 1817 km ². Extended to 25 km ² (Banta Island) and 479 km ² of marine waters would result in a total area up to 2321 km ². At least 2500 tail dragons living in this region. Large-sized Komodo dragons usually has a length of 3 m and weighing 90 kg. Komodo dragon natural habitat is open savanna grassland, rain forest, white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and beaches where the water is clear. In this area, you can also find horses, wild buffalo, deer, wild boar male, snakes, monkeys, and various species of birds.

Komodo National Park has stunning underwater biota. The divers say that the waters of Komodo is one of the best dive sites in the world. It has a stunning underwater scenery. You can find 385 species of beautiful coral, mangroves, and sea grasses as a home for thousands of species of fish, 70 species of sponges, 10 species of dolphins, 6 kinds of whales, green turtles, and various types of sharks and stingrays.

Komodo Island

Berhala Island

The beauty of the island in Indonesia is unthinkable. Starting from Sabang to Merauke, all islands there are very captivating. one of which is the Berhala Island. The beauty Berhala Island has white sand beaches and volcanic rock that is very beautiful with a location very close to the buffer zone of National Park Berbak. Island covering an area approximately 10 square kilometers in the western part has a sloping beach and in the eastern part has rock cliffs are quite steep. In the state of Berhala to the sea receding island surrounded by foot within 6 hours.

The island is inhabited by 9 Head of the Family who came from Riau Malays with their livelihoods as fishermen. The entire hill has a height of about 2,000 meters. there in the middle of the island and here found two pieces of history and cultural heritage, including the Tomb Datuk Paduko Berhalo.

By walking down the hill through the path + 150 meters we will find the tomb of an Islamic developer in jambi, named Datuk Ahmad Salim Yang dubbed Paduko Berhalo. He menukah by Princess King of Jambi, Princess Pinang Cook harmony that later on they ruled the kingdom of Jambi.

There is also a legacy of Japan's Castle on one of the hills on the island of this Berhala.

All tourist activities can be performed at beaches this island.

Sunset at Berhala Island

Berhala Island

Sempu Island

Sempu Island, is a small island located south of Java Island. The island is located in Malang regency, East Java. Currently Sempu a nature reserve area that is protected by the government. In this island barely brackish water found in the eye. Geographically, Sempu Island lies between 112 ° 40 '45 "- 112 ° 42' 45" east longitude and 8 ° 27 '24 "- 8 ° 24' 54" south latitude. The island has an area of ​​approximately 877 hectares, bordering the Strait Sempu (Spring Blue) and besieged the Indian Ocean on the south side, East and West. Sempu Island can be reached from Malang through Blue Spring Beach, and crossings using fishing boats, and get a license.

Sempu Island

Sempu Island

Sempu Island