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Trip Planning & Itineraries
The floating emerald islands of the Indonesian archipelago have for centuries lured everyone from missionaries to pirates, mining companies and backpackers to their sandalwood and spice breezes, their Bali Hai lifestyle and their magnificent beaches, mountains and volcanoes.
However, the myth of paradise is often marred by deep racial divides, religious warring, high-handed autocracy, government corruption, economic mismanagement and natural disasters. The latest rounds of violence have made Indonesia a problematic destination for Western travelers.
Spotlight on Bali: Cooking & Culture
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Escape into the rural heart of Bali. Wander through unspoiled countryside - coconut palms, coffee & vanilla plantations - and top it off with a demonstration of Balinese cooking.
Best of Indonesia: Top 3 Hotels
Small spas, resorts, and guesthouses abound in Indonesia. In addition to these options, check out Jimbaran Bay resorts and Bali Kuta resorts from Freestyleholidays.com
Eleven walled villas are hidden away in this discreet compound in central Ubud. The design is contemporary with Balinese flair in the use of natural materials. The marble bathrooms are large and roomy.
If you've got the loot to spare, you'll like Padang a whole lot more from the vantage point of this refurbished Dutch bank building in the old colonial quarter. The four rooms are artfully decorated with black-and-white tiled floors, spa-sized baths and shady balconies overlooking the river and a shaggy hill.
Swish hotel that marries modern and Indonesian design influences. It offers the most comfortable base in town with well appointed rooms, three restaurants and a circular pool surrounded by lush gardens and expansive lawns.
Suggested Itineraries: Indonesia
With such a multiplicity of ethnic groups, Indonesia has a surfeit of cultural events throughout the year. On Sumba, mock battles that hark back to the era of internecine warfare are held in February and March. The day before Balinese Caka New Year (March-April) temple icons are taken to the sea to be bathed and drummers drive evil spirits back to the spirit world.
There's a dramatic Easter Parade on the island of Larantuka, whip duels in Ruteng, Flores in August and Torajan funereal feasts in central Sulawesi, held mainly between August and October.
- Plan Indonesia vacations on Yahoo! Travel
- Indonesia hotels from PlanetWare
- Legian resort Bali from Freestyleholidays
- English-language news from The Jakarta Post
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