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Seven countries namely the Philippines, India, New Zealand, the United States, France, Poland and Indonesia are confirmed to take part in the International Flower Festival that is scheduled to take place in the  Flower City of Tomohon  on the slopes of Mt. Lokon, some 22 km from the capital city of  Manado ,  North Sulawesi . To be held from 8-12 August 2015, highlight of which is the Flowers parade, some 37 floats will roll along the main streets of Tomohon carrying an array of displays in flowers, watched by cheering crowds. Next to international participants are floats from companies, state enterprises, regencies across Indonesia and more. Prior to the parade a number of exciting and participative activities are being held in town, as follows:   The  Flower Queen National Pageant, : 7 – 11 August 2015 A Tourism, Investment, Trade, and Floriculture Seminar : 8 – 12 August 2015 Indonesian Cultural Performances: 8 – 12 Augu...

Overview Many people visit Bandung, the capital of West Java province, to pamper their taste buds. You'll be amazed with what Bandung has to offer. From various food sold on street vendors to haute cuisine, every visitor will be able to find something to their liking here, in Bandung. Sundanese (the people living in West Java are called Sundanese) has tempting refreshments. Sundanese food tends to be bland yet tasty unless you add sambal dadak (chili and other ingredients grinded together) to your food. If you're looking for more spicy taste, just add this sambal dadak with nasi timbel (steamed rice formed into a roll inside a banana leaf) and other specialties. This mouthwatering treat is too good to be missed! Usually sour vegetables soup (sayur asam) is accompanied by nasi timbel. Sundanese people eat vegetables a lot. Sometimes they even eat raw vegetables (called lalap or lalapan) like cucumbers, tomatoes, coriander leaves, eggplants, cabbages, lettuces, and so on. La...

Overview Leaving misty  Mount Bromo   behind and descending into the Probolinggo Regency, one will find a spectacular sight secluded within the   Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park : this is the enchanting   Madakaripura Waterfall . Believed to be the final meditation place of military Commander-in-Chief, Gajah Mada, of the great Javanese kingdom of Majapahit in East Java, the towering waterfall is fondly dubbed the eternal waterfall, since its waters never cease to pour down an endless rain of blessings on those fortunate enough to walk underneath it. Located not too far from Mount Bromo near the village of Sapih, in the Lombang district, Madakaripura Waterfall is about three hours’ drive from the capital of East Java, Surabaya. The spectacular waterfall lies hidden at the end of a deep valley in the foothills of the Tengger mountain range. To reach this, visitors must trek about 20 minutes crossing rivers and a rocky path, set amongst beautiful sceneries along...

Present at the ceremony were Tourism Minister, Arief Yahya , Riau Islands Governor,  H.Muhammad Sani, Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore, Andri  Hadi, and many dignitaries and investors. Lagoi Bay and Plaza Lagoi Mall  are located right by the beach so that tourists can go shopping in the mall, then dive straight into the sea,  or while chatting with friends enjoying a cold drink and snacks on the veranda,  watch the sun slowly set over the South China Sea. Anchor tenant at the Mall will be the  Pasaraya  , a popular mall in  Jakarta , best known for its fine and wide array of  Indonesian made handicrafts, fashion and genuine Indonesian cuisine from all across the archipelago. The Lagoi Bay and Plaza are expected to be filled  with activities and  become the new “heart” of Bintan Resorts . Officially opened at the same time are also the super luxurious  The Sanchaya Beach resort  and the  Swiss-Belhot...

Overview Misool Island is a remote, tropical hideaway, one of four largest islands in the Raja Ampat archipelago, world renowned dive destination in the province of West Papua . Located off the west coast of the main island of Papua, directly bordering the Seram Sea, the waters are a veritable traffic lane for many large sea creatures, including whales. The crystal clear turquoise sea-waters allow spectacular views of Misools sub-surface colorful treasures even when still aboard your boat.  And once under the water, visibility can reach from 10 meters to as far as 30 meters. The sea gardens of Raja Ampat hold 75% of all known species of corals and ornamental fish in the world, and boast the highest level of marine biodiversity on the planet. On land, the wild territory of Misool is one of the most visually breath-taking and captivating sites in Raja Ampat. The island is heavily forested, and at first sight reveals nothing but a thick green carpe...

OVERVIEW The island of Bintan in the Riau Islands Province never ceases to amaze visitors with its enchanting natural landscape. The smooth roads on this island, accompanied by spectacular sceneries are ready to take you to some of the amazing splendors beyond your imagination. One of these roads will  lead you to a secluded small island off the coast of Bintan: Nikoi Island, a tropical Paradise in South China Sea. Located less than 85km from Singapore, Nikoi is a 15 hectare exclusive island 8km off the east coast of Bintan. To reach the island, one must take a fast boat from the Kawal Pier at the Agro Beach Resort Bintan or a Ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Port in Singapore. Long regarded as one of the most stunning islands on this relatively unspoilt coast, Nikoi is fortunate to have retained its pristine condition. It is ringed with white sandy beaches and coral reefs of spectacular color and diversity and has  a coastline studded with granite boulders that seem...

Overview Located on the north coast of  Flores  island in the Ngada district  lies an archipelago that forms a unique, paradisical sea garden, called  the 17 Islands Riung Marine Park . This cluster consists of islets whose waters are rich in biodiversity, sandy white beaches and crystal clear blue waters where you can dive in and swim among the colorful and varied coral beds. One of the most popular attractions, for which these islands are famous is the 'Rose of the Sea', a renowned underwater phenomenon, which can be seen around several of the islands. Below the oceans surface you will find clusters ofsea roses waving mesmerizingly in the current. These are in fact a collection of giant sea hare eggs that, bound by membranes, together form red petals like giant red roses waving in the sea. The 17 Islands Riung Marine Park, which extends from Toro Padang in the west to Pulau Pangsar in the east, range in size, but all are virtually uninhabited. Th...