Sunday, October 16, 2011

Airports: Adi Sumarmo International Airport

This airport is located in Solo, Central Java.

Location: Solo, Central Java

Distance from city: 14 kilometers from Solo

Airlines:




Facilities:

  • Shops
  • Restaurants
  • ATMs
  • Taxi service



Airports: Adisucipto International Airport

This airport is located in Yogyakarta, the capital city of D.I Yogyakarta province.

Location: Yogyakarta, D.I Yogyakarta

Distance from city: 6 kilometers from Yogyakarta

Airlines:




Facilities:
  • Restaurants
  • Shops
  • ATMs
  • Shuttle bus service
  • Taxi service


Airports: Juanda International Airport

This airport is located in Surabaya, the capital city of East Java province.

Location: Surabaya, East Java

Distance from city: 20 kilometers from Surabaya

Airlines:







Facilities:


  • Two terminals, each for international and domestic flights respectively. Another terminal is under construction.
  • Restaurants
  • Souvenir shops
  • Taxi service
  • Bus service
  • Rental car service
  • Mother's care room
  • Toilet for disabled people



Airports: Husein Sastranegara International Airport

This airport is located in the city of Bandung, the capital city of West Java province.


Husein Sastranegara International Airport

Location: Bandung

Distance from city: 5 kilometers

Airlines:



Facilities: 

  • A terminal for both domestic and international flights. A terminal exclusive for international flights is scheduled for construction.
  • Two executive lounges 
  • Internet access
  • Restaurants
  • Shops
  • ATMs
  • Taxi service
  • Rental car
  • Direct transport to hotels in Bandung




Saturday, October 15, 2011

Airports: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport


Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is the main airport serving the Jakarta area. The airport itself was named after the first President of Indonesia, Soekarno and the first Vice President, Mohammad Hatta. The airport often called "Soetta" by the locals.

Location: Tangerang, Banten

Terminals: 
  • Terminal 1: This terminal operates domestic flights except for Garuda Indonesia Airlines and Merpati Nusantara Airlines (operate in Terminal 2). 
  • Terminal 2: This terminal operates international flights as well as domestic flights of Garuda Indonesia Airlines and Merpati Nusantara Airlines. 
  • Terminal 3: Terminal 3 was opened on April 15, 2009. This terminal currently houses Indonesia AirAsia, the low cost carrier for its domestic flights. This Terminal has 30 check-in counters, 6 baggage carousels and 3 gates.

Airlines:







Facilities: 
  • Airport Hotel in "Soetta" is managed by Sheraton Airport Hotel and Jakarta Airport Hotel. The Sheraton Airport Hotel located on the left side of the main exit road from the airport has 220 guest rooms. The Jakarta Airport Hotel is located on the upper floor of Terminal 2; the hotel entrance is located at the meeting point of terminal 2E which has 82 guest rooms.
  • Golf Area is located on the left side of the airport's main gate after Sheraton Airport Hotel. There are 18 holes in this golf area
  • There are four First and Business Lounges at the Transit Lounge in the departure area.
  • Shopping areas consisting of duty free shops, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafetarias are available in all terminals at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.  .
  • Inter-terminal Shuttle Bus which connects Terminal 1, 2 and 3
  • Taxi Service
  • Rental car service

Destination: Sulawesi --> Central Sulawesi


  • Eco-tourism, Outdoor Recreation, Culture & Heritage:
  1. Lore Lindu National Park
Lore Lindu National Park is definitely the perfect place to spend your time in Central Sulawesi. The park has many things to offer you since its geography is very unique. It consists of many ecosystems including lowland tropical forest and sub-montane forest, which are inhabited by many kinds of animals, great for forest trekkers and animal lovers. Inside its border also lies mountains, making it a great place for adventurous people to do some hiking and mountain climbing, and a great lake which presents great views and chance for travelers to row boats and observe birds. In addition to its natural beauty, Lore Lindu National Park is also home to some of the most impressive megaliths in Indonesia, making it another great place for people who are interested in ancient cultures.

Lore Lindu National Park

Rainbow Eucalyptus
With an area of 2,180 km square, which is mostly covered by forests, the park provides habitat for many animal and plant species, including endangered species. In both its lowland tropical and sub-montane forests lives many plant species such as the rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) and Gnetum gnemon, a species of the Gnetum plant native to Southeast Asia and the western Pacific islands. The park also has a high animal biodiversity rate: 117 species of mammals, 88 species of birds, 29 species of reptiles and 19 species of amphibian. These numbers include endemic species such as the Tonkean macaque, Maleo fowl and Sulawesi frog.

Sulawesi Frog
Maleo Fowl

Tonkean Macaque
For mountain climbers and hikers, the park's Mount Nokilalaki would be a great destination. With a height of 2,355 meters, this mountain will surely be a challenge to climbers. When climbers reach the mountain top, climbers can enjoy the view of nearby lake Lindu with boats on its waters.

Megalith
For travelers who want to just relax on a boat while enjoying the quiet water can row boats in lake Lindu. You can also observe birds from your boat or maybe find another endemic animal species, a fish named Xenopoecilus sarasinorum.

The last thing that you would want to check is the granite megaliths that are scattered inside the park. There are over 400 of them there, 30 of which resemble humans. A great place to see them is the Besoa valley.

This place is recommended  when you are in the province of Central Sulawesi. 



Monday, October 10, 2011

Destination: Sulawesi --> Gorontalo


  • Eco-tourism:
  1. Gorontalo
Gorontalo is a province located on the northern part of the island of Sulawesi. It used to be a part of North Sulawesi province but in 2000 it became a province. Gorontalo, despite the fact that it has less cultural place of interest that North Sulawesi, it is blessed with beautiful nature. 

Tomini Bay

Gobi Fish
When you are visiting Gorontalo, you can enjoy the fruits of Mother Nature by diving its gorgeous waters and enjoying its breathtaking underwater scenery. Visit Tomini Bay for a chance to experience the beauty of the waters of Gorontalo. The waters here are inhabited by many marine creatures since the equator passes through the province. Among the creatures here maybe you will encounter school of Gobi fish or the tiny Pigmy seahorses

Pigmy Seahorse


Olele Village
Olele village is another must-go place in Gorontalo. Blessed with underwater biodiversity, the village's waters are renowned internationally and is a famous diving spot among world-class divers. Marine lifeforms here consists of coral reefs such as giant reef (Petrosia Sp.) and sea creatures such as the Harlequin sweetlips fish (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides).

To get there you can get on a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta to Jallaludin Airport in Gorontalo. Flights are available daily.