Elephant Safari Park Lodge

No matter how grand a narrative may be, moments are most valuable to those who experience and live every seconds of it; first hand.

For most people, wedding is definitely a ‘milestone’ in life; one of the most significant phases to attain… It’s an inexplicable, joyous beginning of an end.

Plan your holy matrimony in one of the most unique way possible: amongst the majestic Sumatran Elephants at Elephant Safari Park & Lodge. We’re more than honored to cater your specific needs from A to Z.

Bali Adventure Tours’ Elephant Safari Ride

You may combine this Tour with other exciting activities, kindly check our website for detailed, information regarding our Extra Value Combination Packages (www.baliadventuretours.com).

Bali Adventure Tours’ Elephant Safari Ride is a must-do activity during your visit at Elephant Safari Park & Lodge.

For it is a complete experience to interact where you can pat, play, hand feed and closely observe the routines of these ‘Gentle Giants.’

More than 800 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea

More than 800 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea. While English is one of the three official languages, Papua New Guinea Tok Pisin is the official language most widely spoken. Visitors who learn and use some basic Tok Pisin phrases always receive an extra warm welcome.

What is your name: Wanem nem bilong yu?
My name is Sarah: Nem bilong mi Sarah.

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Bali Adventure Tours’ Mountain Cycling

After days of constraining routines, every self-autonomous entity has the right to live just for the sake of the present moment.

Steel your mind, feel the cool breeze, indulge your senses: just be there, out there!

Bali Adventure Tours’ Mountain Cycling will put you on an approximate, 25 km ride of downhill route from the stunning view of Mount Batur, the ancient Hindu Village of Taro, and all the way to Elephant Safari Park & Lodge.

Visa-Free Countries to Indonesia Just Doubled

Nationals of 90 Countries Now Eligible to Visit Indonesia without a Visa

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(10/10/2015)

 

The authoritative website www.indonesia.travel has confirmed that Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has signed Presidential Decree No. 104 of 2015 extending short stay visa free facilities to the citizens of 75 countries traveling to Indonesia.

Together the 15 countries and Special Regions already enjoying reciprocal Visa Free Agreements with Indonesia, this brings the total to 90 countries whose nationals may be extended Visa Free Entry.

Effectively, this doubles the number of visa-free nationalities from the 45 countries enjoying visa-free status prior to the latest decree that takes force with immediate effect.

5 Entry Ports

It is important to note, however, that the visa-free facility on arrival is available only through 5 designated Airports: Jakarta, Bali, Batam, Surabaya and Medan and 4 seaports: Sekupang, Batam Center, Nongsa Terminal Bahari, Marina Teluk Senimba and Citra Tri Tunas.

Departure Ports

Exit must be made only through specified International Airports, Seaports and Land borders.

The Departure points where Visa-free tourists may exit Indonesia are:
Airports: Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Airport, Jakarta; Bandung airport; Adisucipto Yogyakarta; Solo; Semarang; Surabaya, Bali; Kupang; Aceh; Batam; Pekanbaru airport; Palembang; Padang; Kuala Namu and Polonia Medan; Hasanuddin ; Sam Ratulangi Manado; and Balikpapan.

Seaports : Nongsa , Sekupang, Batam Center, Harbor Bay, Marina Teluk Senimba, Batam; Bandar Bentan Telani, Bandar Seri Udana, and Tanjung Pinang on Bintan, Tg Balai Karimun; Dumai Riau; Teluk Nibung Tg. Balai Asahan; Bandar Sri Setia Raya Bengkalis; Belawan Medan; Kuala Langsa; Sibolga, Siak Seri Indrapura Riau; Padang; Bengkulu port; Benoa and Padang Bai Bali; Tg Priok Jakarta, Yos Sudarso Cirebon; Tg Mas Semarang, Surabaya, Makassar; Bitung port; Kupang Nunukan, Malundung Tarakan; and Jayapura.

Land borders: Mota’an Atambua and Entikong, Kalimantan.

Tourist Visa Free Facilities are valid for only 30 days and are non-extendable and cannot be converted into any other type of visa.

The Visa Free facility can be used for the following purposes: government duties, education, social-cultural purposes, business, tourism, family visits and on transit.

The following are the Countries extended Visa Free Facilities according toPresidential Decree No. 104 of 2015:

1.  South Africa
2. Algeria
3. United States of America
4. Angola
5. Argentina
6. Austria
7. Azerbaijan
8. Bahrain
9. The Netherlands
10. Belarus
11. Belgium
12. Bulgaria
13. Czech Republic
14. Denmark
15. Dominican Republic
16. Estonia
17. Fiji
18. Finland
19. Ghana
20. Hungary
21. India
22. The United Kingdom
23. Ireland
24. Iceland
25. Italy
26. Japan
27. Germany
28. Canada
29. Kazakhstan
30. Kirgizstan
31. Croatia
32. South Korea
33. Kuwait 
34. Latvia
35. Lebanon
36. Liechtenstein
37. Lithuania
38. Luxemburg
39. The Maldives
40. Malta
41. Mexico
42. Egypt
43. Monaco
44. Norway
45. Oman
46. Panama
47. Papua New Guinea
48. France
49. Poland
50. Portugal
51. Qatar
52. People’s Republic of China
53. Rumania 
54. Russia
55. San Marino
56. Saudi Arabia
57. New Zealand
58. Seychelles
59. Cyprus
60. Slovakia
61. Slovenia
62. Spain
63. Suriname
64. Sweden
65. Switzerland
66. Taiwan
67. Tanzania
68. Timor Leste
69. Tunisia
70. Turkey
71. United Arab Emirates
72. The Vatican
73. Venezuela
74. Jordan 
75. Greece

While the existing 15 countries/Regions already given Visa Free status are: 

1. Thailand
2. Malaysia
3. Singapore
4. Brunei Darussalam
5. The Philippines
6. Cambodia
7. Myanmar
8. Laos
9. Vietnam
10. Hong Kong SAR 
11. Macau SAR
12. Chile
13. Morocco
14. Peru
15. Ecuador

 Article attributed to http://www.balidiscovery.com.

Bali's Best Dining and Bars

Bali’s Best Restaurants, Bars, And Cafes 2015 Crowned

A gala award ceremony was held on Friday, October 2, 2015 on Tanjung Benoa in South Bali to crown Bali’s best restaurants, bars and cafés. 

The awards are conducted by NOW! Bali
150 dining establishments and bars were vying for the 20 prestigious “best” titles determined by an on-line voting process that tallied more than 350,000 votes.
Before a crowd of more than 200 hospitality, and food and beverage professionals - an evening of fine food, entertainment and the presentation of the much-awaited awards unfolded.
The winners announced on the evening were:

BEST COCKTAIL, WHISKY, & WINE LOUNGE

• WINNER: VIN+ Seminyak Bali
• First Runner Up: ZJ’S Bar & Lounge
• Second Runner Up: The 18TH Rooftop Bar 

BEST CAFÉ

• Winner: The Dusty Café
• First Runner Up: Sprout 
• Second Runner Up: Biku 

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

• Winner: Pencar Seafood & Grill
• First Runner Up: The Holy Crab 
• Second Runner Up: Crab Bar 

BEST STEAK & GRILL RESTAURANT

• Winner: Hog Wild in Bali
• First Runner Up: Char Char Bar & Grill 
• Second Runner Up: Cut Catch Cucina

BEST VEGETARIAN/VEGAN RESTAURANT

• Winner: Avocado Café Bali
• First Runner Up: Fivelements Sakti Dining Room

BEST INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT

• Winner: Sateria Beach Restaurant
• First Runner Up: The Cafe 
• Second Runner Up: The Shore Restaurant & Bar 

BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT

• Winner: The Sayan House
• First Runner Up: Ginger Moon Canteen
• Second Runner Up: Kwee Zeen 

BEST BALINESE RESTAURANT

• Winner: Plantation Restaurant
• First Runner Up: Raja’s Balinese Restaurant
• Second Runner Up: Paon

BEST INDONESIAN RESTAURANT

• Winner: Balique
• First Runner Up: Ikan Restaurant & Bar
• Second Runner Up: Waroeng Tugu

BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT

• Winner: Table8
• First Runner Up: Ru Yi Chinese
• Second Runner Up: Chopstick Restaurant

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT

• Winner: Queens of India, Kuta
• First Runner Up: Queens Tandoor
• Second Runner Up: Ganesha Ek Sanskriti Indian Restaurant & Bar

BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT

• Winner: Edogin
• First Runner Up: Benkay Japanese Restaurant Second
• Runner Up: Tenkai Japanese Restaurant

BEST SPANISH RESTAURANT

• Winner: Velada Tapas Bar & Kitchen
• First Runner Up: La Finca
• Second Runner Up: El Kabron Spanish Restaurant & Cliff Club

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

• Winner: Sorento Mediterranean Restaurant
• First Runner Up: Soleil
• Second Runner Up: Ultimo Italian Restaurant

BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT

• Winner: The Bistrot
• First Runner Up: Ju-Ma-Na
• Second Runner Up: Chez Gado Gado 

BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT

• Winner: CasCades
• First Runner Up: Bridges Bali
• Second Runner Up: Bale Sutra

BEST MEXICAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT: Motel Mexicola

BEST MULTIPLE JAPANESE RESTAURANT: Sushi Tei Bali

BEST MULTIPLE CAFÉ: Nebula

BEST PUB & SPORTS BAR: Centerstage

EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARDS

• BEST THEMED DINING: Tsavo Lion
• MOST EXQUISITE DESIGN: Robert Marchetti The Plantation Grill
• BEST BEACH CLUB: Potato Head Beach Club
• TANTALISING MENU INNOVATIONS: Locavore
• FINEST FARM-TO-TABLE DINING: Mozaic Beachclub
• FINEST SUNDAY BRUNCH: Kayuputi
• BEST WATERFRONT DINING: Sundara
• OUTSTANDING DEGUSTATION MENU: Blanco par Mandif

Article attributed to http://www.balidiscovery.com.

Wonderful Indonesia as a Brand

Indonesia Preparing to Spend US$244 Million on Tourism Promotion with Emphasis on Branding

In a bid to increase tourism arrivals, the Indonesian Tourism Ministry is budgeting Rp. 3.25 trillion (US$244 million) for promotional activities, including “branding” of Indonesian travel abroad.

Quoted by the State News Agency Antara, the deputy of the Ministry’s for the development of international tourism promotion, I Gde Pitana, during a Friday, October 2, 2015 visit to Bali, said, “Next year, we will be undertaking “branding” campaigns in several international media. “

Pitana said the promotional budget has received the approval of the House of Representatives with 50% of the total set aside for branding promotion.

Pitana, a tourism educator who once served as head of the Bali Tourism Service, underlined the importance of strong branding in promoting a tourism destination. He said that “branding” provides an identity for a destination, helping to define in the minds of the public a destination’s character.

According to the ranking tourism official, past national tourism branding that used “Wonderful Indonesia” is less effective in comparison to other branding exercises in the region, such as “Uniquely Singapore” or Malaysia’s “Truly Asia.”

Pitana feels that in order to be effective, “Wonderful Indonesia” must be backed up by an effective and professionally delivered promotional program.

News attributed to http://www.balidiscovery.com.