Indonesia ranked 4th Most Beautiful Country in the World

The wonderful beauty of the Indonesian archipelago once again received worldwide recognition as Indonesia was named the fourth most beautiful country in the world through the survey conducted on Twitter and Pinterest by United Kingdom’s leading leisure travel company website, First Choice.

Topped only by Latvia, Mexico, and Turkey, Indonesia managed to outrank other countries in the top ten which include United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil, India, and Canada. Other popular vacation countries such as Swiss, France, Spain, and Japan did not even make it to the top ten. The survey was officially closed at midnight GMT on Friday, 18 May 2012.

Amazing Banda Islands in Maluku

Formerly known as the Moluccas, Maluku is a cluster of about one thousand islands totaling 74,504 km, forming part of the Malay Archipelago in eastern Indonesia. Also known as ‘Spice Islands’ for it source of cloves and nutmeg, the region divided into two provinces, Maluku with its capital Ambon, and North Maluku with its capital Ternate. One of the best destinations is Banda Island, the only source of nutmegs during the heyday of spice trading. The main access point is Bandaneira, a small sea side town where you can spot the remains of countless colonial structures. 

Scattered across the sea north of Timor and east of Sulawesi, parts of Maluku islands also extended to the Arafura Sea in South Papua. The province has so many islands to wander across and all are located hundreds of kilometers from Ambon. Maluku islands might offer unbeatable beach living, but what makes it super interesting to some is its cultural heritage. 

Jakarta, the Capital City

Jakarta, the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia, is a special territory enjoying the status of a province, consisting of Greater Jakarta, covering an area of 637.44 square km. Located on the northern coast of West Java, it is the center of government, commerce and industry and as such has an extensive communications network with the rest of the country and the outside world. As Indonesia's main gateway, the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves a growing number of international airlines and domestic flights. Jakarta is a city of contrasts; the traditional and the modern, the rich and the poor, the sacral and the worldly, often stand side by side in this bustling metropolis. Even its population, gathered from all those diverse ethnic and cultural groups which compose Indonesia, are constantly juxtaposed as an ever- present reminder of the national motto; Unity in Diversity.

Petitenget Beach, Beautiful Beach and Mystical Temples

Petitenget Beach is a beach located in the village of Kerobokan, North Kuta Sub-district, Badung regency. In addition, this beach is located on the same coastline with beaches of Kuta and Legian beaches, which certainly is not less beautiful landscape with both the beach. Is approximately less than 15 km from Denpasar or 30 minutes away drive from Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport.

Petitenget Beach is famous for its coastal beauty, clad in white sand. In addition large waves waves suitable for surfing sports place. On this beach you can sunbathe, swim, or just enjoy the panoramic view of the beach while waiting for sunset. The best time to visit this beach is during the morning or when the sun started to come back into the contest, as the quantity of sun rays on the beach is fairly high throughout the day. So it tends to be more crowded beach in the afternoon.

Pantai Burung Mandi Belitung: The Island Beyond the Rainbow

Off the eastern coast of Sumatra, flanked by the Gaspar and Karimata Straits, lies an enchanting island with beautiful beaches and fascinating scenery called Belitung Island. Its unique landscape, decorated with pearly white sand beaches, crystal clear water, and magnificent granite stone formations on its shallow shores, are some of the best features of the island.

Lombok: Beaches, Surf and Diving that Rival Bali’s

Next to Bali, is the less crowded Lombok but no less in beauty. This may be your answer to perfect surf without fighting for space. One of the famous secret yet not so secret anymore surf place is The Desert Point. There are good surf breaks here in surf spots like Mawi, Mawun and Point X along the southern coast of Lombok. The best season to come here to surf is from April to October and the swell comes from southern wind as well.

Penglipuran Village Bali

Penglipuran Village is a traditional countryside owning unique characteristic life, socializing and culture. It is located in Kubu Village , Bangli Sub district and Bangli Regency. The natural nature and environments of countryside is designating the pittance touch of modernization influence. This countryside is supported by cool atmosphere because it is located on the height land about 700 m above sea level and according to history of all old doyens that this countryside is taken away from the word Pengeling Pura what its meaning remember to ancestor, but there is also telling that the word of Penglipur mean the entertainer. It is said that at former empire era, all king often use this area as a place to amuse themselves, because its nature is beautiful and can give the peacefulness and inspiration at the time of experiencing a problem. 

Getting Around Corner of Malioboro, Yogyakarta

Malioboro is the most famous street in Yogyakarta. Located in the heart of Yogya, this is the city’s main street, and was once the ceremonial avenue for the Sultan to pass through on his way to and from the Keraton. During such occasions Malioboro would be festively decorated with flowers. Some say that the name Malioboro” derives from the name of the British governor Marlborough from the era when Britain ruled the archipelago, between 1811-1816.

Iboih Beach, Aceh, Indonesia

Marine tourism area Iboih a coastal tourist area is famous for underwater sports activities, such as swimming, diving and snorkeling while enjoying the diversity of coral reefs, ornamental fishes and reef fish (angel fish, surgeon fish, parrot fish and a variety of other marine fish species) are rarely found in several marine parks in other places, such as napoleon wrasse. Marine tourism area Iboih supported with facilities and infrastructure are also very beautiful tourist jungle with diversity and richness of flora and fauna. 

Historical Sunda Kelapa Harbor of Old Jakarta

The older parts of Jakarta offer the chance to view the sceneries of the past. Explore Sunda Kelapa Harbor and other places of interest to the fullest, where modernity and remnants of the past can still be found. Here, aside from Sunda Kelapa Harbor, you can found Harbor-Master Tower (Menara Syahbandar), Maritime Museum (Museum Bahari), Fatahillah Museum, Wayang Puppet Museum, Arts Museum and Beos Station.

Wonderful Banda Island in Maluku

Formerly known as the Moluccas, Maluku is a cluster of about one thousand islands totaling 74,504 km, forming part of the Malay Archipelago in eastern Indonesia. Also known as ‘Spice Islands’ for it source of cloves and nutmeg, the region divided into two provinces, Maluku with its capital Ambon, and North Maluku with its capital Ternate. One of the best destinations is Banda Island, the only source of nutmegs during the heyday of spice trading. The main access point is Bandaneira, a small sea side town where you can spot the remains of countless colonial structures.   

Pampang Cultural Park, Kalimantan Barat

Kalimantan occupied two-third of Borneo Island, the world’s third biggest island after Greenland and New Guinea, sharing the borders with Brunei Darussalam and the Malaysian state of Serawak and Sabah. It is the land of the Dayak people who long ago were famous as courageous warriors. Over 200 tribes live in the island, but most well known groups are the Kenyah and Kayan in the east, the Ngaju in central region, and the Iban in west Kalimantan.