Indonesia is the Amazing Islands

Republic of Indonesia is a country composed of 17,508 islands, about 6,000 of which are inhabited, with a population of over 200 million (wikipedia: population in July 2008 is 237,512,352).

At 1,919,440 square kilometers (741,050 sq mile), Indonesia is the world's 16th-largest country in terms of land area. Its average population density is 134 people per square kilometer (347 per sq mile), 79th in the world, although Java, the world's most populous island, has a population density of 940 people per square kilometer (2,435 per sq mile).
A tropical climate with an average annual temperature from 18 until 27 degree Celcius with a high humidity. The rainy season lasts from November to April, when the dry season begins. Indonesia has a three zona time, that is divided in west zona (the time is GMT plus 7 hours), middle zona (the time is GMT plus 8 hours) and east zona (the time is GMT plus 9 hours).
Indonesia is located between two continental (Asia and Australia) and between two ocean (Hindia Ocean and Pacific Ocean).
Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 distinct languages and dialects, the Indonesian population exhibits incredible diversity in its linguistic, cultural and religious traditions. The Republic of Indonesia administration is divided into 33 provinces.

Ubud - The Real Balinese Town on The Island

If you visit no other place on the island than Ubud, you will be amply rewarded, for this is the most Balinese of towns and is so different from all the others.

This is due to The Tjokorde Gde Putra Sukawati, Ubud's royal prince. Fearing the dilution of Balinese values and attitudes seen elsewhere on the island, he's done his very best to keep such toxic influences out of Ubud.
You won't find billboards here, nor a night-market, cinema, sidewalk sellers, wheeled food stalls, or dodgy cafes, bar and massege parlours. It's a real breath of fresh air after to the over-the-top "anything goes" commercialism found elsewhere on the island.
Ubud has always been uniquely special. Little more than a village 70 or 80 years ago, nevertheless it was a center of fine art - painting, sculpture, carving and the other decorative arts.

In the 1920's and 1930's noted artists from overseas came and visited. Many stayed and influenced local artists. These days Ubud is still known as the island's artists colony, but it is much more than that.

You'll find the cream of design here - in paintings and handcratfs, in fashion, in jewellery, glassware, photography, batik, the list goes on. It's also the acknowledged yoga, meditation and new age center. Ubud is the special town for Elizabeth Gilberth, the author of Eat, Pray, Love get her love. At 32 years old, Gilbert was educated, had a home and a husband, and a successful career as a writer. However, she was unhappy in her marriage and often spent the night crying on her bathroom floor. She separated from her husband and initiated a divorce, which her husband contested. She entered into a relationship with another man, but this relationship did not work out either. While writing an article on yoga vacations in Indonesia, she met a seventh-generation medicine man who told her she would come back and study with him. After finalizing her difficult divorce, she spent the next year traveling around the world. She spent four months in Italy, eating and enjoying life (Eat). She spent four months in India, finding her spirituality (Pray). She ended the year in Bali, Indonesia, looking for "balance" of the two and found love (Love). And this story has produce a film and the is staring Julia Robert. This film is take a picture in Bali, expecially at Ubud.

Tepi Sawah Restaurant and Villas

Tepi Sawah Restaurant and Villas is the combines accommodation with Balinese culture, ultimate privacy, a friendly atmosphere, together with excellent, personalized service. This villas in located near by the rice paddies so this villas is named "Tepi Sawah". This villas is easy to reach from the center of Ubud town.

Tepi Sawah Villas
The interior of this villas is so unique, decorated with selected paintings and artifacts by Ubud's famous artists. Combined with modern facilities the indoor bathroom and outdoor shower blend seamlessly with exotic tropical landscape. The room decoration of Tepi Sawah Villas is so romantic, it's suitable for the couple that just married and being get the honey moon in Bali.

Tepi Sawah Restaurant
Enjoy a wide selection of cuisine, ranging from contemporary western and innovative Indonesian or Balinese specialties while share the joy and satisfaction with other, to feel a wonderful experience of having a meal at the corner of the rice field, while viewing the rice paddies and the wave of the coconut tree leaves, as well as listening to the various tiny little bird singing in a very fresh atmosphere within the environment of the real Bali's Village in the perfect setting in Tepi Sawah Restaurant. This restaurant is very popular among public policy maker, Indonesian celebrities, top executives, and of course customers from all over the world as the best place for enjoying Crispy Duck and Fork Ribs Balinese style in Ubud. The competitive advantages of this restaurant are: good location and atmosphere, good food and drinks, good service, and above allvery good value for money.

A heaven which is tremendously beautiful at night time of romantic Candle light dinner for two in the special pavilion by the pool, served course by course with your personal waiter overseeing all in details. Fragrant arrangements of flowers and candles grace your table.

The tipe of Tepi Sawah Villas:
- Batuan Villas
- Taman Villa
- Padang Tegal Villa
- Peliatan villa
- Ubud villa
- Campuhan Villa

Facilities:
* Nyoman Sumerta Fine Art Gallery (also for public)
* Tepi Sawah Restaurant (also for public)
* Mesari Gift Shop
* Main Swimming Pool
* Tepi Sawah Spa
* Bale Banjar Restaurant
* IDD; Cable TV
* In Villa Safe Deposit Box
* Laundry and Dry Cleaning
* Parking Space
* Butler and Room Cleaning Service
* Coffee and Tea Time
* Courtesy Call
* Transfer; Shuttle Sevice
* Guest Activities
* Free WIFI Internet Connection

This Villas is recomended for Honeymoon.

For more information, visit: www.tepisawahvillas.com
Contact and address:
Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Br. Teges, Peliatan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Phone : 62-361-970388
Fax : 62-361-970377
Email : sales@tepisawahvillas.com

Goa Gajah at Ubud

Goa Gajah, known in English as the Elephant Cave is the cave that build in the 9th Century, this important archeological site dates from the same period as Borobudur Temple in Java built. It is uncertain whether its origins are Buddhist or Hindu. It was mentioned in ancient Javanese writings as the home of a Buddhist priest. However statues of the Hindu god Ganesha who takes the form of an elephant (hence the name) are to be found here. The site was excavated in the 1950's and a bathing temple unearthed. Goa Gajah has been added to the Tentative List.

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Temple at the Kemaro Island: Legend of Eternal Love

PALEMBANG-SOUTH SUMATERA
Kemaro Island is a tiny delta of Musi River, located about 6 kilometers downstream of Ampera Bridge, Palembang, South Sumatera. There is a Chinese Temple (It's name is Vihara (Kelenteng) Hok Tjing Bio) on it. Kemaro Island lies at the industrial areas of Fertilizer Plant PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (at Sei Lais Street, Kalidoni). It's about ten kilometers from Palembang, Kemaro Island is a popular recreation site in the middle of Musi River. On the island there is a Buddha temple that often visited by Buddhists to pray or to visit the graves. Beside that, there is also mean of foretelling one's life and marriage. A great religious event Cap Go Meh is held in Kemaro Island every Chinese New Year.

Komodo Island

Komodo Island (area 390 km²) is the National Park was to conserve the unique species Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and its habitat. Komodos, the real life dragons, are a sight indeed. Gigantic, the lizard-like creatures are about two or three meters in length. They can easily weigh about 165 kilograms. Despite of their sheer size and appearance, they are not active hunters. What makes them intimidating is the fact that they are a patient predator. In the wild, they stalk a victim, usually a weak or injured one. One bite and that’s what it usually takes. After following the victim for a while, sometimes up to several days’ time, the komodos will devour the dying prey. This island is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. Komodo Island is located at coordinates 8°33′S 119°27′E / 8.55°S 119.45°E in Lesser Sunda Islands, East Nusa Tenggara Province.

The National Park is includes three major islands, Komodo, Rinca and Padar, and numerous smaller islands together totaling 603 km2 of land. The total size of Komodo National Park is presently 1,817 km². Proposed extensions of 25 km² of land (Banta Island) and 479 km² of marine waters would bring the total surface area up to 2,321 km².
Komodo National Park was established in 1980 and was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. The park was initially established to conserve the unique Komodo Dragon, first discovered by the scientific world in 1911 by J.K.H. Van Steyn van Hensbroek. Nowaday, Komodo National Park is promoted to the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

As well as being home to the Komodo dragon, the Park provides refuge for many other notable terrestrial species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl, an endemic rat, and the Timor deer. Moreover, the Park includes one of the richest marine environments including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, seamounts, and semi-enclosed bays. These habitats harbor more than 1,000 species of fish, some 260 species of reef-building coral, and 70 species of sponges. Dugong, sharks, manta rays, at least 14 species of whales, dolphins, and sea turtles also make Komodo National Park their home.

Transportation and Accomodation

Ranger's Houses - Komodo Island

The new renovated ranger's houses in eco style accommodation, with modern facilities featuring with private bathroom, limited electric power supply, dining. Only few step to the beach of Lohliang. Ranger's houses becomes an alternative accommodation offer to visitors whom for some reasons are not able to sleep on boat.

Puri Komodo Resort - Batu Gosok
Sets on the northwest tip of Flores island of Indonesia, this location well known with Batu Gosok, secluded peninsula. 250.000 square meters of land hideaway guaranteed to thrill snorkelers, divers and adventurers. A magnificent secluded cove with over 1.000 meters of white sandy beach and a wooden jetty protruding 450 meters into the coral rich turquoise waters. Opulent sea gardens in colors of purple, yellow, blue and fuchsia blend with brightly colored tropical fish drifting aimlessly amongst the coral.

Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge
Has developed environmentally friendly buildings with the use of solar power for hot water, an extensive rain water storage system, and the use of a biological sewage treatment plant where all waste water is returned to the gardens through irrigation. The Bajo Eco Lodge is under control of Iniradef non profit organization where to participate in developing the human resources on the area and also building the natural environment conservation. This program have fully accepted by locals.

Boat Accommodation from Labuan Bajo
Simple boat sleep on the deck with set mattresses, fit for a small group up to 4 peoples only, meals freshly cooked on board, mineral bottled water supplied, simple toilet.

Boat Accommodation depart from Bima
Larger boat with cabin, dining facilities and standard safety equipment available for those who are travel to Komodo via Bima. Although it takes you over 7 hours on water - the facilities promises on the boat better enough compare to those who are start from from Labuan Bajo.

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VOTE NOW: KOMODO AS A NEW 7 WONDERS UNTIL 11-11-2011

Awan Biru Villas at Ubud, Bali

Awan Biru is certainly the most luxurious villa of the area due to its environment, size, architecture, quality of service and interior design. The traditional architectural style is matching with the most modern equipment to give to the guests a unique experience of Bali.

Situated in the north of Ubud at the edge of the volcano slope, this 5 bedrooms villa is located on 1.15 ha land slopping from the top of the hill until a dramatic river valley. Terrace rice fields, temples, river and even the famous mount Agung are surrounding this place blessed by the gods and the nature.

The different buildings composing this 1200 m2 5 bedrooms villa are situated on the top of the hill overlooking the surrounding, a 132 m2 amazing swimming pool and the valley.

The bedrooms are different and are perfectly decorated with a interior design dedicated for each of them to a specific region of Indonesia such as Sumba, Sumbawa, and of course Bali.

All the bedrooms are fully equipped with air-conditioned, flat screen TV with satellite and DVD, stereo system, wireless internet access and one of them features its one private swimming pool. In addition, two living and dining area one open space, the other air conditioned one gym room, one study TV room, and different gazebo to enjoy private massage without forgetting a professional kitchen where the cook will prepare the best international and local dishes.

Other activities are available such as hiking, mountain bike, rafting, sightseeing, pétanque.

Note that the 2 swimming pools feature a solar heater to guarantee a minimum water temperature of 28 C.








Rates of 5 Bedroom Villas:
-Low Season : US $ 900
-High Season: US $ 1,250
-Peak Season: US $ 1,500
Rates above are inclusive tax, daily breakfast and round trip airport transfer.