TransNusa Inflight Magazine #2

Oct - Dec 09

Dragon Quest

Sailing to Komodo

Bridging the gap Lombok moving forward

TransNusa Inflight Magazine Para Pelanggan TransNusa yang terhormat, Memasuki bulan Oktober, masyarakat Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) disibukan dengan perhelatan TIME (Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo) 2009 pada 16 – 19 Oktober mendatang.

Sebagai airlines yang rutin melayani NTB, TransNusa juga telah mempersiapkan diri untuk mendukung event ini sehingga NTB berkembang menjadi sebuah destinasi wisata yang layak dikunjungi. Sinergi antara TransNusa, Pemda Propinsi NTB dan masyarakat selama ini tentu menjadi modal yang baik bagi kerjasama-kerjasama yang terus dibangun pada masa yang mendatang.

Selain dukungan terhadap transportasi udara, TransNusa juga menaruh perhatian penuh pada upaya mem-Vote Komodo menjadi the new 7 wonders of the world. Upaya itu dilakukan dengan membuka NTT Corner di Kantor Pusat TransNusa di Kupang serta menfasiltasi masyarakat dengan ‘free using internet for voting’. Kita berharap fasilitas yang sama akan juga disediakan di berbagai kota yang menjadi tujuan penerbangan TransNusa.

Juvi Jodjana CEO

Kami sungguh mengharapkan bapak – ibu mendapatkan kenyamanan dalam melakukan perjalanan bersama TransNusa. Akhirnya, pada kesempatan ini pula kami mengucapkan terimakasih atas kepercayaan Anda terbang bersama kami dan berharap semoga Anda senantiasa terbang bersama TransNusa.

To customers of TransNusa Air Services Welcome aboard!

This October, all eyes are on Lombok, where from October 16 – October 19, the island is hosting Indonesia’s premier travel event, TIME (Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo) 2009.

As an airline that services the West Nusa Tenggara region that includes Lombok, we wholeheartedly support the event and are fully behind the development of the area as one of Indonesia’s fastest developing tourism destinations. Working together with the Local Government and the people of Lombok, TransNusa will be part of a process that will continue far into the future.

We wish every success for TIME 2009.

TransNusa as always is increasing the facilities for its customers; one such initiative was the setting up and recent opening of the NTT (East Nusa Tenggara) Corner in the Kupang office – a relaxing annex where visitors can meet our consultants and actively interact with us.

NTT Corner is already playing a vital role in the development of the NTT region as one of the bases for supporting the voting process to have Komodo included as one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature. To vote and read about this see www.new7wonders.com. We provide free internet facilities for those wishing to vote, and plans are underway to set up similar facilities in other TransNusa offices – all ways to serve you, the customer, better.

We sincerely hope you all have a very pleasant flight and thank you for flying with TransNusa.

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Contents

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32 24 Dragon Quest

06 TIME 09 No better time

Sailing to Komodo

08 Bridging the gap somewhere east of Bali

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16 The Gili Islands

32 The Route Open 2009 Coca Cola Indonesia Surfing Championship

They’ve got the numbers Oct - Dec 09

Dragon Quest

Sailing to Komodo

Bridging the gap Lombok moving forward

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Cover shot Courtesy of Lombok Sumbawa Photo Club

Contributors

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When it’s important that everything is

just right

Dining at the Square is dining in what everyone says is Senggigi’s finest restaurant – a dining venue that is now becoming a benchmark for all future Lombok eateries.

The Square now means that Lombok residents and visitors alike can dine on dishes prepared by talented chefs from around Indonesia, confident of the quality of the meals - a mouth-watering variety of cuisines, including international dishe, and innovative Asian-fusion and Chinese cooking styles, using the freshest of local and imported ingredients The beverages list includes premium imported wines and a wide range of cocktails and cold drinks from an extensive bar. Some just stop in for a drink or some coffee with friends. Others make use of the restauarant at lunch time.

But dining is more than just food and drinks, overall ambience is important, and the Square seems to have got it just right; where a romantic dinner in the cool garden setting alongside the pond is just as enticing as the more conversational tables upstairs on the terrace, overlooking the action on the main street.

The Square restaurant has a speedy hotspot providing wireless internet access for its guests who often bring their laptops to the table while wining and dining, or as they relax in the cool lounge doing their business in style.

The well-trained staff and attentive service ensure that your dining experience runs smoothly while for some interesting post dining relaxation, the Square offers fine Illy coffees and Cuban cigars for you to enjoy.

Sometimes things have to be just right.

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Gadgets BLACKBERRY STORM 2!

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HP iPaq 912 dengan bundle XL Selain produk-produk BlackBerry, XL saat ini sedang getol-getolnya mempromosikan produk solusi korporat. Ponsel pintar lain yang ditawarkan oleh XL adalah keluaran terbaru Hewlett Packard, HP iPaq 912.

XL mem-bundle-nya dengan solusi Internet 3G-HSDPA berkuota 250 MB (per bulan?) selama 12 bulan.

BlackBerry Storm baru saja masuk ke pasar Indonesia bulan ini, tetapi terbetik kabar sudah ada BlackBerry Storm 2. Dari foto bocoran yang ditayangkan CrackBerry.com ini, Storm 2 tampak lebih tipis dan lebih lebar ketimbang Storm generasi pertama dan sudah terintegrasi dengan Wi-Fi.

Netbook LG X130

Yang Imut Dan Tahan Lama

“Luar biasa”, itulah kata yang pantas untuk mengungkapkan ketahanan sebuah laptop saat dinyalakan secara non stop. Bayangkan saja, untuk seukuran netbook yang baru-baru ini telah dikeluarkan oleh LG, ternyata mampu bertahan selama 12 jam. Dan produk netbook terbaru dari LG tersebut adalah X130.

Salah satu fitur diantaranya adalah layar berukuran 10 inchi dan beresolusi 1024 x 600 piksel, dan telah berprocessor Intel Atom N270. Dan dalam waktu dekat ini, per unitnya dipasaran ternyata dibandrol seharga 639 USD atau sekitar 6,5 juta rupiah.

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Nokia E75

Hadir di Pasar Indonesia

Setelah diumumkan bulan lalu, hari ini bertempat di Hotel Mulia Jakarta, Nokia E75 resmi dipasarkan kepada khalayak umum di Indonesia. Dibuat dari bahan-bahan berkualitas tinggi khas Nokia Eseries, Nokia E75 memiliki papan ketik QWERTY geser samping.

Unggulan E75 adalah Nokia Messaging: layanan yang menghubungkan beragam akun email terkemuka dunia – termasuk Yahoo! Mail, Gmail dan Windows Live Hotmail – dan digabungkan dengan email korporat pengguna Nokia, Mail for Exchange dan IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, yang menyajikan akses langsung kepada lebih dari 90 persen pesan masuk korporat di seluruh dunia.

Marina Café

The place to party

Never let it be said if you’re young or young at heart that you were in Lombok and at some time or other you didn’t set foot in Marina Café.

The upbeat venue has two levels of bars and entertainment where every week some of Indonesia’s top bands and DJs do their thing to the cheers of Marina patrons. There’s a cool courtyard where the volume is lower and the action always gives you something different to look at – even if it is only checking out who’s arriving and who’s leaving – that goes on all night long.

There are quiet tables in dark corners, booths to share and big spaces for groups who want to enjoy the evening together.

Dancing and listening to music can make you hungry – that’s where Marina’s great snacks and meals come into the picture. Marina is known for its great pizzas. Choose from nine different styles at easy-on-the-pocket prices (Rp39,000 medium; Rp44,000 large). Or you can grab a snack while having a drink, and watching the action on stage. Snacks range from Rp15,000 to Rp28,000 and include corn chips, spring rolls, calamari rings, French fries and fish fingers.

There are two salads (Rp15,000 and Rp20,000), seven Indonesian dishes and six Western offerings.

Marina’s like that.... that’s why it’s a legend. It sort of says: Just come in and join the party. It’s a place for meeting new friends, watching the local action or getting together with your party pals for a top night out!

Ujung Betok-Lombok Photo by Lombok Sumbawa Photo Club

TIME 2009 “ No better TIME” There is no time like the present to consider the boundless tourism opportunities offered by the many islands of Indonesia. With the state of the world’s economies in disarray, practical and affordable holiday destinations will be all the rage in the immediate future.

Spending power is down – travelers want value for money – Indonesia offers affordable travel and accommodation options that can’t be beaten.

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Where better for buyers and sellers of Indonesian tourism travel options to meet than in Indonesia itself on a stage that has successfully brought buyers and sellers together for the last twelve years in Indonesia’s premier travel event, TIME.

And this year it’s TIME 2009 to be held on the beautiful island of Lombok, now being hailed as Indonesia’s rising star of tourism and just a 20-minute-flight away from Bali.

Organized by the Indonesia Promotion Board (ITPB), Garuda Indonesia and this year hosted

by Lombok Sumbawa Promotion Board and its tourism industry, this great travel event showcases under one roof all that is on offer from one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism areas.

TIME 2009 brings buyers and sellers together to comfortably work out win win solutions in the business of bringing the wonders of the Indonesian archipelago to the travelling world.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR OF WEST NUSA TENGGARA Pacuan Kuda-Sumbawa Photo by Lombok Sumbawa Photo Club

Dear friends from the tourism industry, On behalf of the people of Lombok and Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, I would like to extend the warmest welcome to all participants at this year’s Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) to be held in Senggigi, Lombok, from the 16th to the 19th October 2009. We are proud that Lombok and Sumbawa have been selected to host for the first time Indonesia’s most important travel mart.

For West Nusa Tenggara, TIME is viewed as a strategic means to promote our region as a world class tourist destination to international markets. By hosting this event, we are able to show you our remarkable tourist attractions and unique culture as well as the progress of new developments that have been and are still moving forward in our region. At the same time it gives you an opportunity, under one roof, to become acquainted with all of Indonesia.

Surfing-Lakey Photo by Lombok Sumbawa Photo Club

Over 5,000 trade visitors will be coming to see over 2,000 exhibitors from the length and breadth of the archipelago. This trade show and convention for the travel industry has become the primary event for the Indonesian travel industry.

From value for money tour packages to the more exotic eco-tourism, a world-class tropical underwater world, international class hotels and convention venues, and for the more adventurous – a journey to the habitat of the fearsome komodo dragons and more, all possibilities will be there at one’s finger tips.

Sellers from throughout Indonesia will fill the 150 booths in TIME 2009 providing the chance for buyers to sample the entire Indonesia travel destination potential in one single stop.

Both Lombok and Sumbawa are famous for their pristine beaches and majestic mountains, acres of tropical gardens, lush rainforests and a sparkling blue ocean that welcomes you graciously. World-class accommodation featuring local colors, textures, cuisine and artifacts awaits you on your visit to two islands that are guaranteed to provide you an unforgettable experience.

In closing, may I say that you will certainly receive a genuine welcome and the warmest hospitality from the people of West Nusa Tenggara who are proud and pleased to have the opportunity to show their region to the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lombok and Sumbawa for TIME 2009.

Sincerely yours, TGH. MUHAMMAD ZAINUL MAJDI, MA Governor of West Nusa Tenggara

ITPB with its worldwide newtwork is marketing TIME 2009 to the world. To ensure quality participation, TIME 2009 has been publicized worldwide at the ITB Berlin, ATM Dubai, and widely in Indonesia and its regional media. Official invitations have been sent out to 3000 prospective buyers internationally and Sellers throughout Indonesia.

Buyers are expected from Australia, Belgium, Canada, and Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, and many more.

There is no better time than TIME 2009 for buyers and sellers of Indonesia’s wealth of tourism opportunities to inject new life into the world of travel.

Mt. Rinjani-Lombok Photo by Muliadi Rusman

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Cidomo Photo by Lombok Sumbawa Photo Club

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bridging

the gap

Di sebelah timur lautan pulau jawa Somewhere in the sea east of java two twin islands lay terdapat dua pulau bak pulau kembar side by side and worlds apart for many years, the quieter yang berdampingan satu sama lain dan of the two, lombok is beginning to stir mereka memiliki dunia yang berbeda.

Satu pulau dengan tanahnya yang indah dan subur sehingga apapun yang ditanam akan tumbuh dengan baik. Penduduknya yang kreatif dan memiliki banyak waktu untuk berkreasi menciptakan tarian, lukisan dan arsitektural yang indah. Hingga sawah pun terbentang indah bak ukiran membentang. Itulah Pulau Bali.

Sementara pulau yang satunya merupakan tanah yang tandus.

Apapun yang mereka lakukan diperlukan upaya yang sangat keras.

Dan itupun masih sangat sulit untuk mendapatkan hasil yang maksimal. Sebuah pemandangan kontras yang sangat menyolok.

Mereka menyebut pulau kering ini sebagai Bumi Gora atau Bumi yang kering.

Tanah yang subur ini tidak perlu diperkenalkan lagi. Bali, Paradise Island ini telah menarik minat wisatawan dari berbagai penjuru dunia sudah lebih dari 80 tahun. Lombok sebaliknya. Pulau yang berpenduduk asli Sasak ini kurang diminati oleh wisatawan. Padahal Pulau yang hanya terbentang kurang lebih 50 km di sebelah timur Selat Bali ini, kita pikir akan mendapat imbas dari majunya pariwisata Bali. Namun ternyata tidak!

Salah satu factor penyebabnya adalah transportasi. Ferry dari Bali ke Lombok, membutuhkan waktu hampir 1 hari perjalanan. Atau naik pesawat dan sudah tidak asing lagi terjadi penundaan setiap saat.

One was a beautiful land where everything grew without effort. The creative inhabitants had plenty of time to devote their energies to artistic pursuits – dance, painting and elaborate architecture. Even down to manicured rice fields, the whole island was like one big sculpture.

The other one was a harder land. Sweat-of-the-brow slog characterised the main endeavour of the inhabitants. An inhospitable terrain frequently stricken by drought was not a good provider.

To add insult to continuous injury this island was once conquered and enslaved by the other.

They called her Bumi Gora. “The Dry Farmland”.

The fertile island needs no introduction. As an earthly paradise Bali has been attracting visitors from every area of the globe for more than 70 years. Lombok, the other one, inhabited by the hardy Sasaks, has largely been only 50 – odd kilometers to the east of Bali across the Straits of Lombok you world have thought that Lombok could have at least capitalised on the overflow from Bali; it didn’t.

Lombok which means chili pepper was ironically thought to be dull and uninteresting; its people unfriendly, even hostile to outsiders. It was therefore bypassed by all but a lucky few; those pioneers of travel, the adventurers, hippies, backpackers, surfers who have always had the uncanny knack of being the first to discover idyllic, uncrowded beaches, mountain retreats and friendly “natives”. They had their secret hideaway.

One factor was the problem of getting there. Flights from Bali were erratic; cancellations legendary. The ferry from Bali to Lombok was a marathon – you left Bali at dawn and finally arrived shattered at your spartan Lombok hotel (if you could find one!) around midnight.

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Sembalun valley Photo by Wiwik Villagers, Sembalun valley Photo by Wiwik

Namun semua itu dulu!! Sekarang Lombok berbeda, maskapai penerbangan dan fast boat mulai bermunculan untuk menjembatani gap ini dan membuat Lombok tidak asing lagi dimata wisatawan.

Maskapai penerbangan seperti Trigana dan Riau Airline yang dioperasikan oleh TransNusa yang melayani Denpasar – Mataram 3kali sehari serta Gili Cat 2 kali sehari meluncur ke pulau ini dari Bali.

Beberapa tempat yang ditemukan pertama kali oleh para back packers terdahulu masih ada. Tempat-tempat itu masih menjadi tempat utama untuk dikunjungi, dimana kamu dapat duduk relax dan menikmati waktu yang berlalu. Jika mau, kamu bisa mencoba sedikit petualangan, treking atau berenang sambil menikmati pemandangan bawah laut yang memikat dan jika beruntung dapat juga melihat ritual warga Sasak.

Lombok terisolasi karena letak geografis dan mungkin dianggap kurang menarik dari destinasi lain yang ada di Indonesia. Namun sekarang, lombok bukan lagi daerah yang terisolasi. Posisinya makin bertambah kuat di kalangan wisatawan. Pulau kecil diantara Pulau Bali dan Sumbawa ini akhirnya dapat menarik banyak perhatian wisatawan baik local maupun mancanegara.

Salah satunya adalah Gunung Rinjani, dengan kawahnya yang indah merupakan salah satu gunung berapi terindah yang dapat didaki

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But the situation has changed. Airlines and fast boats have bridged the gap and many more travellers are becoming familiar with an enchanting island. Glistening paddy plains, verdant hills, a rugged mountain chain and miles of white, sandy beaches loom through the windows of arriving aircraft. Lombok’s peaceful surroundings are obvious the moment you set foot on the island. The friendliness and hospitality of the people is apparent.

There are no traffic jams, no smog. Traditional carts pulled by small ponies still seem to be the preferred method of transport. Even in streams beside the main streets of Mataram, the capital, you can find drivers washing their steeds in clean mountain water.

Finding a comfortable place to rest tired traveler bones is no longer a problem. From home grown properties to international chains such as Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Novotel and Oberoi a wide selection of accommodation that caters to every budget is available.

Today it’s easy to fly to Lombok. TransNusa flies three times a day from Bali while Silk Air flies direct from Singapore. Fast boats like the Gili Cat make daily return trips to the Gilis and Lombok’s mainland that take only about two hours. Next year Lombok’s International airport begins operations which will really see the beginning of a new era.

But for the time being don’t be alarmed. The very things those early travelers found so attractive still exist. It’s still essentially a place to get away from the crowds where you can just sit back, relax and watch the rest of the world go by. Where if you want you can still find adventure off the beaten track, swim among some truly exotic coral and marine life and if you’re lucky, witness some ancient rites or rituals.

Marina Cafe Senggigi Phot by Eddy Tertim

di dunia. Tetapi bukan hanya para pendaki yang dapat menikmati ini, pegunungan dengan pemandangan bukit-bukit yang indah dan penduduk desa yang penuh warna ini juga sangat menarik untuk dikunjungi.

Lombok was isolated because of it’s geographic location and because it was thought to be less exciting than other destinations in Indonesia. Now however, the former isolated position and uniqueness have become its strengths. That small island between Bali and Sumbawa is finally attracting a lot of attention.

Gugusan tiga pulau kecil yang disebut Gili yang terletak di barat daya Pulau Lombok merupakan sorga bagi para penyelam. Restauran dan akomodasi bertaraf international dapat dinikmati disini. Contohnya ketika berada di Gili Trawangan, serasa berada diluar negeri seperti Yunani atau sebuah tempat di Spanyol. Tidak ada mobil dan sepeda motor, Anda bisa duduk dipinggir pantai dan menikmati suara deburan ombak dan angin sepoi-sepoi sambil menikmati hidangan yang menggugah selera. Coba juga Villa Ombak, ko-ko-mo, The Beach Club dan Scallywags.

First on the list of attractions is the national heritage selected Mt Rinjani with its beautiful crater lake, one of the most stunning climbable volcanoes in the world. But it’s not only trekkers that can enjoy the mountain as the foothills offer scenery and colourful villages that are worth exploring. Areas like the like Sembalun valley (a hidden gem) with mountain folk, in appearance not far removed form others in the world’s cold mountain areas present attractions unlike any other in Indonesia.

Sementara area Senggigi, memang selama beberapa tahun ini menjadi jantung pariwisata Lombok dengan beberapa resort berkelas internasional dan juga teluknya yang mempesona. Bar dan restoran berjejer di sepanjang jalan menyuguhkan berbagai hidangan, minuman dan hiburan yang dapat disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan kantong kita. Tempat penginapan mulai dari Holiday Resort dengan bungallow dan apartemennya yang indah hingga Senggigi Beach Hotel dan Pool Villa Club yang memiliki pantai nan indah, serta The Sentosa Villas dan Serathon yang juga persis dipinggir pantai

Fast becoming Lombok’s most visited destination for international visitors are The Gilis – three small coral islands off the west coast of the island that are a diver’s heaven. Sophisticated restaurants and stunning accommodation possibilities are features that underline the truly international feel of Gili Trawangan – you could be on a Greek island or somehwre in Ibiza.. No cars or motor bikes to disturb disturb diners seated right by waves lapping at their tables’ edges as they dine on cuisine that could easily pass as dishes prepared in Europe’s finest restauarants.

Try ko-ko-mo, Villa Ombak, The Beach Club and Horizontal for delicious fare.

And then there is Senggigi, for many years the heart of Lombok tourism with its international resorts and stunning bay. Bars and restaurants like the Square and Marina line the Senggigi strip presenting food and beverages and entertainment to suit all budgets. Accommodation ranges from the Holiday Resort with its beautiful cottages and apartments to the Senggigi

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Surfing at Gerupuk South Lombok Photo by Lombok Sumbawa Photo Club

dapat menjadi pilihan Anda untuk menikmati liburan anda di Lombok. Pemandangan yang menakjubkan dan nyata juga dapat dinikmati di Puri Bunga Cottages yang berderet dengan pemandangan teluk Senggigi.

Kuta area yang terletak di sebelah selatan Lombok berkembang agak lambat, tetapi karena memiliki pantai yang indah dan ombak yang luar biasa bagi para peselancar, seperti Gerupuk dan Maui. Tempat ini pun lambat laun berkembang dengan pesat.

Apalagi akan dibukanya International Airport yang letaknya tidak jauh dari tempat ini, akan memudahkan akses para wisatawan untuk mengunjungi lokasi ini. Hotel berbintang seperti Novotel Coralia merupakan hotel yang paling indah dan berada di Kuta.

Beach Hotel with its ‘designer’ Pool Villa club occupying the area’s best beachside real estate to the revamped Sentosa Villas, likewise right on the beach. Specatcular views and the fact the area accommodates all budgets mark the attraction of the Puri Bunga Cottages lining the hill overlooking ther Bay. The Kuta area in Lombok’s south has developed slowly but because of its stunning pristine beaches and surf opportunities is now rapidly gaining popularity which is sure to increase even more with the opening of the new international airport located near by. The area abounds in superb surfing locations like Grupuk and Maui. Novotel Coralia is the areas most spectacular accommodation possibility.

Ya, jembatan telah dibuka - gap pun telah hilang. Banjir wisatawan sudah mulai dirasakan, apalagi bila international airport jadi diresmikan pada tahun 2010, keadaan Yes, the bridge is in place - the gap has disappeared . The flood of visitors recently suggest the future with an international airport will be even rosier. pasti akan semakin lebih baik.

Setiap hari TransNusa Air Services melayani penerbangan dari/ke Mataram, Sumbawa, Bima dan Denpasar. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silahkan menghubungi kantor TransNusa terdekat di kota Anda (atau buka halaman 37).

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Daily flights to/from Mataram, Sumbawa, Bima and Denpasar, are operated by TransNusa Air Services. For further information, please contact the TransNusa office at each destination (further details available P37).

The Holiday Resort Lombok is a tranquil resort nestled between lush tropical mountains and pristine beaches.

Accommodation include garden chalets, ocean view rooms, beach bungalows and family apartment.

The swimming pool, surrounded by landscaped garden, the spa, gourmet restaurants and a comfortable bar ensure an unforgettable holiday experience.

Business travelers have access to Hot Spot, computer rentals, conference and meeting rooms, and a business center.

Airport transportation can be arranged for a fee and self parking is complimentary.

The Holiday Resort’s dining options include the Rinjani Restaurant with its exciting Asian and international cuisine, KA Sea Dining (al fresco dining by the pool) serving quality dishes and freshly cooked seafood in a beautiful setting, the Gecko’s Steak Bar where you can enjoy delicious imported steaks while watching your favourite sports program or the Gili pool bar with the best cocktails on the island.

Senggigi Beach Hotel Lombok – NTB 83355 Indonesia Tel: +62 370 693 444 Fax.+62 370 693 092 Email: reservationmgr@holidayresort-lombok.com Website: www.holidayresort-lombok.com TransNusa | Inflight Magazine | edisi October-December 2009 | 13

Dream Divers

What are you waiting for?

Offering more than 20 dive sites around Senggigi and the Gili islands, Deam Divers has been assisting visitors from all over the world to dive in the breathtkingly beautiful under water world of Lombok and its islands for more than 12 years.

With the Dream Divers’ multilingual Dive Masters and Instructors who are qualified PADI divers it’s easy to see why it’s the most well-known dive operation in Lombok. Its German-made air compressors guarantee good clean air in the tanks while the expertly maintained equipment is available for rent in a wide range of sizes.

Based on the Gili islands with their crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches,

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accommodation ranging from world class luxury to budget and exquisite beach- side restaurants, Dream Divers offers everything for the complete island holiday- able to arrange domestic flights, hotel arrangements, sightseeing tours and ticket confirmations with all the professionalism of a travel agency. Pick-ups from the mainland are easily arranged.

For more information about Dream Divers and to see great pictures of the area both above and below the water check out www. dreamdivers.com and you wont’ wait any longer to go on that perfect dive trip that will be a dream.

The Santosa

Villas & Resort Lombok The Santosa Villas & Resort takes its proud place as one of Lombok’s best 4 Star Hotels.

Located in the beach resort area of Senggigi – centre of Lombok’s tourism industry, located only 20 minutes from Lombok’s International Airport the resort has easy access to the Gili Islands, Mount Rinjani. Senaru mountain retreat and its Sendanggile waterfall, Rambitan traditional village as well as the craft centres of Penujak and Sukarara.

Accommodation The Santosa Villas & Resort has 125 Terrace rooms, 30 Deluxe Suites, 32 Deluxe Rooms and 4 Villas each with is with own swimming pool as well as 3 President suites. All rooms have a modern décor and include modern amenities like international direct dial phone,

color television with satellite connection, in house movies, air conditioning with individual control, open air bathroom, hair dryer, mini bar, and private terrace.

Dining The Santosa Villas & Resort offers fine dining where the six eateries: Nusantara Restaurant, the Lobby Lounge, the Sea Side Restaurant, the Sunset Bar, the pool side Sanken Bar, and the BBQ night offer a variety of choices.

Business and Conferences The Santosa Villas & Resort caters to the need of the business traveler. 24-hour internet connectivity, direct dial phone, fax, and a convenient meeting room called the Bima Ball Room.

Fitness and Recreation Facilities Amenities and services at The Santosa Villas & Resort include entertainmen facilities such as tennis courts, table tennis, beach volley ball, snorkeling, diving, golf and a games room.

The outdoor swimming pool is one of the largest on the island and is perfect for fitness conscious guests who also might want to join in the aerobic sessions.

Additional facilities Additional facilities at The Santosa Villas & Resort include safety deposit box, television, foreign exchange, in house movies, mini bars, doctor on call, shopping arcade, laundry, tour desk, and babysitting.

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View from ko-ko-mo Resort, Gili Trawangan Photo courtesy of ko-ko-mo Resort

They’ve got the numbers Tiga buah pulau kecil disebelah barat pantai Lombok berkembang pesat menjadi tujuan bagi para wisatawan khususnya pecinta diver diseluruh dunia.

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Three small coral islands off the west coast of Lombok are fast becoming a magnet for divers from around the world

Gili memiliki banyak karang, oleh sebab itu mereka memiliki beraneka ragam jenis ikan dan karang biru yang sangat terkenal.

Gili juga memiliki kapal karam dan dengan airnya yang biru bersih – merupakan hal utama yang dibutuhkan oleh para diver. Tapi apa yang membuat Gili sangat spesial? Ternyata bukan hanya itu, gugusan pulau-pulau yang dikelilingi oleh karang-karang yang indah membuat lebih dari 3.500 species biota laut hidup disini. Yang kalau kita bandingkan dengan Great Barrier Reeff, hanya memiliki 1.500 species atau Red Sea yang memiliki 600 species biota laut, kita baru menyadari bahwa Gili ini memiliki wisata bawah laut yang luar biasa indahnya.

Rata-rata para diver ingin melihat ikan hiu saat menyelam di Gili dan hal itu dapat dijumpai setiap hari disini. Anda juga dapat melihat ikan pari, barakuda, kura-kura hijau, clown fish dan ular laut.

Who among us hasn’t watched with fascination and envy shots of Cousteau feeding giant grouper, riding huge whaler sharks, frolicking with porpoises and feeding swarms of multi coloured smaller creatures of the deep. Many explorers of the watery realm search for beautiful coral, others roam the world for sunken wrecks, some find release in waters of the bluest blue, but most will agree that the real underwater turn-on is fish.

Now the Gilis do have a lot of coral, that’s why they have so much fish, and their blue coral is famous in its own right. The Gilis also have the odd wreck or two and water of the clear and blue variety - the basics needed for most dive sites. But what makes the Gili islands so special, however, is the mélange and abundance of a marine life that finds its home in those coral reefs and crystal clear waters that surround each island; among the richest in the world with over 3.500 species. It’s this sheer profusion of marine life that will take your breath away. When you compare that with the Great Barrier Reef and it’s 1.500 species and the Red Sea with its 600 species, you realize that the Gilis are major players in the premier dive-site stakes.

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Relaxing at Dream Divers, Gili Trawangan Photo by Eddy Tertim

Dua species kura-kura yaitu kura-kura hijau dan hawksbill, membuat rumahnya di perairan ini. Walaupun mereka termasuk dalam species yang langka, kedua kura-kura ini sangat mudah dijumpai ketika Anda sedang menyelam atau ber snorkling.

Tapi jangan lupa dengan pulau itu sendiri! Kamu tidak ingin menghabiskan waktumu seharian didalam air bukan?. Disini ada tiga Gili, yang dulunya merupakan tujuan para backpakers dan hanya tersedia penginapan dengan harga yang relatif murah. Gili merupakan tempat yang memiliki potensi tinggi untuk dapat menarik para pengunjung terutama para diver dan keadaan inipun dipergunakan para investor untuk mengembangkan daerah ini.

Bukan berarti saya menentang para backpackers yang selalu mencari yang termurah, tetapi yang saya coba katakan adalah terjadinya peningkatan yang luar biasa terutama di 3 Gili. Mulai dari fasilitas sekolah diving, akomodasi dan restauran berkelas berkembang bak jamur di daerah ini disebabkan oleh mereka.

Dive center seperti Dream Divers, Blue Marlin, Buddha, Manta Dive muncul untuk mengakomodasi para peminat diving. Fasilitas mereka dilengkapi dengan kolam renang untuk latihan dan peralatan menyelam yang canggih berskala international.

Bila Anda bukan penyelam, Anda tidak perlu malu. Percaya saya karena Anda bisa belajar diving dengan dipandu oleh dive instructor professional. Dalam waktu sekejap Anda dapat melakukannya, berenang dan ber snorkling di sekeliling pantai.

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Most divers want to see sharks, generally within a day’s diving, the reef sharks which have no interest in humans are spotted. You’ll also see manta ray, barracuda, green turtle, clown fish and moray eel, (non dangerous).

Two species of turtle, the Green turtle and the Hawksbill, make their home in the rich waters, and although they are on the endangered species list, both are commonly seen on dive and snorkeling trips. And of course there is the stationary life, the beautiful coral reefs themselves, colonies of living organisms which are continuously growing and building magnificently shaped abodes for the marine life to live among.

But let’s not forget the island themselves! After all you don’t spend all your time in the water.

There are three Gilis remember, formerly looked upon as backpacker party islands where cheap accommodation was the norm and good diving an afterthought. Such however was the potential of the Gilis as premier dive sites and idyllic getaways that the situation was destined never to last.

I’m not saying the party is over, nor am I saying anything against backpackers and cheap digs, but what I am saying is that the level of sophistication and professionalism has been upped more that just a notch. This goes for both diving establishments as well as choices of accommodation. Prices have risen accordingly but if full houses and full diving boats are any indication no one has given it a thought.

Dive centres like Dream divers, Blue Marlin, Buddha, Manta Dive appear to have no shortage of clients. With their practice pools and computerized dive equipment, their operations are as high tech and state of the art as anywhere else in the world.

You don’t dive and don’t care to? That’s nothing to be ashamed of, though believe me the level of professionalism in diving instruction is such that grannies and granddads are also successfully getting tanked up and into rubber suits. You can always snorkel off the beach in the beautifully clear water or if you surf you can get out that surfboard for some nice waves that occasionally break off famous Sunset Point on the SW side of the island. Gili Trawangan even has a mountain

Dining on the beach, Villa Ombak, Gili Trawangan Photo courtesy of Villa Ombak

tampak dari kejauhan gunung Rinjani yang menjulang dengan irama deburan ombak, menambah indahnya suasana.

Kamu dapat menggambarkan bahwa Indonesia merupakan rumah bagi beribu-ribu sepeda motor yang sangat berisik dibandingkan tempat lain di planet ini. Untunglah, transportasi utama di ke tiga pulau ini adalah Cidomo (Cikar Roda Bemo) dan sepeda yang disewakan oleh masyarakat setempat untuk para wisatawan. Untuk bepergian ke dan dari Gili, kita dapat menggunakan kapal motor dan speedboat.

to explore and conquer, and from the summit you look down on a sleepy township reminiscent of those turn of the century south sea island settlements written about by the Somerset Maughams and Joseph Conrads extolling the charms of the far-east island mystique. In the distance, volcanic Mt Rinjani rises majestically. Sawahs (rice fields) sweep in a gentle slope to the palm fringed coastline with its golden beaches. A little off the mainland is another island ringed by its own sandy necklace while sailing trips rest at anchor in peaceful bays to complete the scene. The only sound is that of waves and the sea breeze.

Incredulously you say that this is Indonesia, home of more motor cycle noise than any where else on the planet. Thankfully the means of transport on all three islands are one’s feet, a rented bicycle or Lombok’s ubiquitous horse and carriage, the cidomo.

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Beach, Gili Trawangan Photo by Eddy Tertim

Di Pulau mana Anda akan tinggal?

And which island should you stay on?

Bila Anda ingin menikmati sesuatu yang agak berbau traditional dalam liburanmu, belajar sedikit bahasa dan berinteraksilah dengan mereka. Gili Air adalah tempatnya.

Gili Air merupakan pulau terdekat dari pulau Lombok dan memiliki lebih banyak populasi dibandingkan dengan Gili lainnya. Tapi kamu masih bisa merasakan betapa indahnya tinggal di pulau kecil ini.

You may want to have more ‘cultural content’ in your holiday, learn a bit of the language’, ‘interact’, with the locals and get a ‘feel’ for what the country is really like. Gili Air could be the answer. Gili Air is closest to the mainland and with the biggest local population. But with all that you never lose the magic feeling of staying on serene tropical island.

Gili Meno, letaknya diantara Gili Trawangan dan Gili Air. Disini terdapat taman burung yang mempunyai koleksi burung-burung langka dari seluruh Indonesia dan mancanegara. Pasirnya putih dan masih alami, sangat cocok untuk dijadikan tempat berlibur keluarga. Gili Meno merupakan pulau tersepi dibandingkan dengan Gili Trawangan dan Gili Air. Sementara Gili Trawangan merupakan pulau terbesar dibandingkan Gili Air dan Gili Meno.

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Gili Meno was once the island of escape. However as a result of the general increase in Gili magnetism, it’s now becoming more popular - new resorts with all the necessary modern facilities are springing up. Gili Meno of all the Gilis is the one where you can really get away from it all on your own almost exclusive deserted island.

Gili Trawangan, the largest of Lombok’s triumvirate of coral islands, and the furthest flung from the mainland was the original party-animal island. And while there is more nightlife on Trawangan than on the other islands, the “animals” are now tame and melt into a foreshore trip of snazzy restaurants and beachside cafes where a relaxing drink in the evening often precedes dining on some of the best cuisine found anywhere in Indonesia.

Letaknya pun paling jauh dari Pulau Lombok.

Pulau ini dikenal dengan Party Island. Lebih banyak hiburan malam dibandingkan dengan Gili lainnya, disini juga banyak terdapat restauran, cafe untuk bersantai dan menikmati makan malam yang lezat.

Gili Trawangan dikelilingi banyak sekali boutique resorts seperti Villa Ombak yang

Trawangan’s first and largest resort, The Villa Ombak, spectaculary resides by the beach with a level of comfort and service normally only seen in the resorts of Ubud or Kuta. With its ’ by-the-beach’ dining and superb menu, a three-tier swimming pool, spa and beauty treatment centre, international health centre and state-of-the-art dive operation, its facilities are a far cry from what used to be available on Gili Trawangan. There is also ko-ko-mo Resort and The Beach House that lead the way in the development Teluk Nare, Lombok Available transport to Gili Islands

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Villa Ombak, Gili Trawangan Photo courtesy of Villa Ombak

merupakan hotel pertama dan terbesar.

Villa Ombak menyediakan akomodasi kelas satu dalam bentuk lumbung atau bungalow yang mungkin sering kamu jumpai di Ubud atau Kuta. Memiliki 3 buah kolam renang, restaurant, pizzeria, beach bar dan spa.

Jika ingin tinggal di private villa, ko-ko-mo dan The Beach Club adalah pilihannya. Di setiap villa ada private pool cocok buat para honeymooners. Horizontal Villa juga tak kalah menariknya. Di setiap villanya dilengkapi dengan jacuzzi. Semuanya dibuat khusus untuk kenyamanan kita sehingga kita betah untuk berlibur disini.

Transportasi bukan jadi masalah lagi untuk mengunjungi ke-3 pulau Gili ini. Gili Cat dengan kecepatan 30 knot per jam siap mengantarmu dari Bali ke Gili. Penerbangan ke Lombok tersedia 3 kali dalam sehari menggunakan TransNusa. Kemudian naik speed boat atau perahu ke Gili.

Setiap hari TransNusa Air Services melayani penerbangan dari/ke Mataram, Sumbawa, Bima dan Denpasar. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, silahkan menghubungi kantor TransNusa terdekat di kota Anda (atau buka halaman 37).

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of some very chic bungalows and spacious villas with private swimming pools or jacuzzis and luxurious furnishings and fittings that are beginning to become the rage. Both resorts have ‘get-there-early-if -you-want-a-seat’ bars and restaurants facing thre beach and feature gourmet dining.

Rewsorts are constructed in harmony with the island’s local charms using natural materials where simple elegance is the dominant theme of most developments. Cool, sassy and sexy Horizontal (Resort) also resides at the top of the list and like the others mentioned above has its sumptuous private luxury living “spaces,” the ‘H’ Rooms as well as a chill-out lounge and beachside dining.

Transport to the islands has never been easier. The Gili Cat that flies along at 30 knots with a capacity of 30 pax and other fast craft often do two crossings from Bali. Flights from Bali are readily available to Lombok each day, with the choice being the reliable TransNusa operation that flies three times a day from Bali. From the airport transport is available to various jump-off points for boats to the Gilis.

Daily flights to/from Mataram, Sumbawa, Bima and Denpasar, are operated by TransNusa Air Services. For further information, please contact the TransNusa office at each destination (further details available P37).

for the love of life

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Beachside Bar & Restaurant

Off the Northwest coast of Lombok floats Gili Trawangan – an island renowned for its’ white sand beaches, aqua clear water, stunning coral reefs, abundant sea life and excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. ko-ko-mo Resort is situated directly opposite the beach, facing the beautiful highlands of Lombok. Eleven 1 and 2 and 3 bedroom private Villas, each with their own freshwater swimming pools, provide an exclusive retreat from the noise and bustle of hectic city life. A fine dining restaurant caters to modern culinary tastes and guests can relax on ko-ko-mo Beach in the evening while sipping on delicious cocktails and enjoying the eclectic music and spectacular views.

Gili Trawangan is one of the three main Gilis (small islands), and has a reputation for being relaxed and laid-back, yet sophisticated and chic. It’s the combination of these traits that makes it an increasingly popular place to visit and it is no surprise that many repeat visitors to the island are so captivated that they end up purchasing villas and share in the wonderful lifestyle that Gili Trawangan has to offer.

What is lifestyle without delicious food? Of ko-ko-mo’s restaurant, Fine Restaurants and Villas magazine says “In a sense, they are

trying to create one of the world’s greatest, and maybe one of the most difficult to get to, destination restaurants on the planet. But they have one major trick up their sleeve; arriving on that white sandy beach on a beautiful speed boat, booking into a luxurious, but not pretentious, resort and dining in what could be one of the country’s finest restaurants does have a certain hedonistic, ‘I love life to the fullest’ ring to it.”

For more information contact: T: +62 (0)370 642 352 M: +62 (0)813 377 73900 F: +62 (0) 370 649 365 www.kokomogilt.com / kokomogilit@ozemail.com.au

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Story and photos by Charlie Mace

Pencarian kadal raksasa dan pasir putih In search of giant lizards and powder-white sand

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Komodo Dragon Photo courtesy of TransNusa

Jika kamu sedang menikmati penerbangan dari Bali ke Labuan Bajo yang terletak di sebelah utara ujung Pulau Flores, maka cobalah melihat keluar lewat jendela pesawat untuk menikmati salah satu penerbangan terindah di dunia. Setelah melewati Pulau Sumbawa, kamu akan melihat Pulau Komodo dan Pulau Rinca, dengan teluk berbentuk bulan sabit serta bibir pantai yang dihiasi pasir putih yang indah, diikuti dengan pulau-pulau karang dan danau volkanik yang mempesona. Sungguh pemandangan yang menakjubkan. Dan ketika pesawat mendarat di Bandara Komodo, Labuan Bajo, kamu pasti akan ‘haus’ untuk segera memulai petualangan ini.

Kami harus berlayar menuju Pulau Komodo dengan menyewa perahu layar. Perasaan kami sedikit diselimuti rasa cemas, ketika perahu mulai meninggalkan Labuan Bajo. Kita akan memasuki kawasan terpencil dan merupakan teritori ‘musuh’. Sempat terlintas untuk berputar kembali keperadaban kini. Namun rasa ingin tahu dan ingin mengalami ‘teritori musuh’ menguatkan kami untuk terus menempuh perjalanan. Dan tanpa disadari kamipun tiba di sebuah pulau, pulau berenergi liar, primitive, hampir tidak ada apapun disini. Perahu kamipun segera merapat di sana.

If you’re lucky enough to be reading this aboard a flight from Bali to Labuan Bajo on the northwest tip of Flores, then maybe you should put this magazine down, look out of the window and relish one of the world’s prettiest flights. After crossing the elongated island of Sumbawa, you will see Komodo and Rinca, their coastlines peppered with inlets and crescent shaped bays dressed with ribbons of white sand. This is followed by atoll after atoll, coral reefs, lagoons and perfectly-circular volcanic lakes. In fact, by the time the aircraft descends into Bandar Komodo, the tiny airport at Labuan Bajo, you – like us –will be hungry to explore more of this extraordinary group of islands.

Sailing into Komodo on a chartered boat we were struck by an eerie sense of desolation and despair. Dare we intrude further into this remote and hostile territory or turn tail and head back to civilization? Yet, despite our trepidation, we disembarked and took sudden delight in the island’s raw energy, its lack of refinement and its primitiveness, sharing what the early explorers must have felt centuries ago when they first stepped ashore.

And then we saw something we had never seen before… unfamiliar footprints in the compacted sand, showing clearly defined claw marks accompanied by the telltale tracks of a tail, without doubt an ancient carnivorous monster! We cautiously moved to the reception office to get our national park entry tickets, valid for three days. We were then directed towards TransNusa | Inflight Magazine | edisi October-December 2009 | 25

Komodo Island Photo courtesy of TransNusa

Ketika turun dari perahu, kami melihat jejak yang belum pernah kami lihat sebelumnya‌. yaitu tapak kaki binatang besar di pasir, dengan bekas cakar dan ekornya. Tidak diragukan lagi bahwa ini adalah tapak seekor binatang purba. Perlahan-lahan kami bergegas menuju kantor Taman Nasional untuk mendapatkan tiket masuk. Ticket ini berlaku selama tiga hari. Kemudian kami diantar ke tempat peristirahatan.

Sesampainya disana, tepat di tangga pertama tempat istirahat, kami melihat binatang melata mirip biawak, tetapi ukurannya sangat besar, kulit berwarna abu-abu kasar, kepalanya seperti ular dan memiliki lidah yang bercabang dua dan menjulur-julur. Ini adalah binatang purba yang ada di Indonesia dan dikenal orang dengan sebutan Komodo Dragon.

Usai beristirahat sejenak, petualangan kami menaklukan pulau primitive inipun dimulai. Dengan bersenjatakan tongkat kayu, ranger memimpin perjalanan kami memasuki kawasan Taman Nasional Komodo. Hawa yang panas, hutan yang kering, serta dikelilingi padang rumput yang tandus terhampar di depan mata. Tampak rusa dan babi liar bersembunyi di bawah pohon palem, mereka merupakan santapan lezat bagi Komodo. Komodo tidak punah dikarenakan Komodo tidak memiliki musuh selain bangsanya sendiri juga letak pulau Komodo dan Rinca yang sangat terisolasi, membuat habitat ini bebas berkembang tanpa ada gangguan dari luar.

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another building and, at the base of its steps, we had our first encounter with one of the giant lizards known as the Komodo dragons. A massive scale-covered monitor with spiked claws, an armour-clad body, a snake-like head, and fierce jaws from which flicked a long yellow forked tongue. These are Indonesia’s living dinosaurs, and they deceptively bear a not uncommon resemblance to the geckoes that grace the walls of our Balinese homes. But that’s where the similarity starts and ends.

Our guide, armed with a pronged wooden stick, led us inland, a hot and dry monsoon forest surrounded by open savannah grasslands. Timor deer and wild boar darted nervously through the prickly palms; prey to the dragons that have no enemies apart from their own kind. The reason that these primeval apex predators have survived unmolested for so long is attributed to the fact that the treacherous whirlpools and rip currents in the seas around Komodo and Rinca have ensured their isolated endurance in a habitat that is free from invaders.

Heading along the banks of a dry riverbed, we were accompanied by the sound of bird song and chirruping cicadas. There was a sweet smell that we couldn’t identify; we observed strange yellow snails clinging to the bushes, sulphur-crested cockatoos, a water buffalo at a drinking hole, butterflies, jungle chickens, and a swarm of bees hanging in an angry mass from the bough of a tree. Our floral sightings, meanwhile, included rare orchids, distinctive lontar palms and kapok trees. With over 1000 species of fish in the waters offshore, there is much more to this wildlife reserve than just dragons.

Nevertheless, to see more dragons was our objective and we soon found one under a thorn tree, guarding her nest from marauders, which are usually other dragons. Two metres in length, her

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Seraya Beach Photo by Charlie Mace

Melewati sungai yang kering, kita ditemani aneka suara burung nan merdu. Kita pun melihat bekecot kuning diantara semak-semak, burung Kakak tua, sapi yang sedang minum, kupu-kupu, kakak tua, ayam hutan dan lebah hutan dengan sarangnya yang tergantung di pohon. Di pulau inipun kita temukan spesies bunga angrek yang langka, serta pohon palem dan pohon kapuk. Sementara di perairan Taman Nasional ini terdapat keindahan alam bawah laut yang luar biasa, lebih kurang 1000 species ikan dan trumbu karang dapat dinikmati disini.

Bagaimanapun tujuan kita kesini adalah melihat Komodo dan benar, kita melihat Komodo dibawah pohon yang sedang menjaga sarangnya dari intaian Komodo lain. Komodo merupakan binatang yang sangat buas dan kita tidak ingin untuk mendekati binatang buas ini. Kita jadi bertanya-tanya apakah tongkat kayu yang dibawa ranger ini efektif? Pengalaman membuktikan bahwa tongkat kayu ini sungguh sangat membantu ranger untuk menjinakkan buasnya Komodo. Sungguh sebuah pengalaman yang luar biasa melihat Komodo di alam liar bersama habitatnya yang tidak tersentuh oleh tangan-tangan komersil.

Dua jam kemudian, kami meninggalkan Pulau Komodo dan kembali ke kapal. Petualangan yang cukup melelahkan namun mengasyikan.

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menacing beady eyes regarded us as she stretched her neck, replenishing the folds in her thick loose skin. We were lucky to spot several more on the trails; the most dangerous predatory lizards in existence. We had no desire to get too close – and we still question the effectiveness of a forked stick as a deterrent should one decide to have a tourist for lunch – but it was a privilege to see them in the wild, in a natural environment that has hardly been touched by commercialism.

Two hours later, were still on a Jurassic high as our boat pulled away from the jetty. After this adrenaline-filled holiday adventure it was now time for some pure relaxation at someplace where we could kick back and think of absolutely nothing at all. The captain swung the vessel out into the channel and we chugged off westwards in search of a fabled South Seas Shangri-la; namely Seraya Island, a haven of quaint thatched huts, white sands, sun and turquoise sea.

We sailed past the many islands of The Komodo National Park, navigating the reefs and scouting for manta rays and flying fish. After four hours of cruising, the boat pulled around the tip of Seraya to reveal a sandy, sun-drenched tropical paradise. A small dugout canoe paddled out to meet us and take us ashore. The island has just 13 huts built along the beach, which can be rented for around US$12 a night, supported by a small restaurant with good food, friendly staff and an endless supply of cold drinks.

For the next two days we swam, snorkelled on the amazing reef, ate fresh fish, drank cold beer and worked on our suntans. There is simply nothing else to do, and that in itself is the reason for going there. Seraya’s bungalows are no Four Seasons and certainly will not be everyone’s cup of tea. There is electrical power for only a few hours each evening and there is very limited

memutar haluan menuju suatu tempat bernama Pulau Seraya yang memiliki pondok-pondok kecil, pantai berpasir putih, dengan air laut disinari matahari bak kristal.

Berlayar menuju Pulau Seraya, kita melewati banyak pulau di Taman Nasional Komodo. Tak terhitung karang yang membentang serta ikan pari dan ikan terbang yang melintas. Setelah empat jam berlayar, kapal berhenti di depan Pulau Seraya. Sebuah canoe mendekati untuk menjemput kami. Pulau ini hanya memiliki 13 pondok, yang bisa disewa dengan harga $12 permalam, dilengkapi dengan restaurant kecil yang menyuguhkan hidangan yang lezat, pelayanan yang menyenangkan dan minuman dingin.

Dalam dua hari, kita berenang, bersnorkling di teluk yang luar biasa indahnya. Makan ikan segar, minum bir dingin dan berjemur di terik matahari adalah aktivitas utama selama berada di Seraya.

Seraya Bungalows bukanlah Four Seasons dan tentu bukanlah minat kebanyakan untuk datang ke sana. Listrik menyala hanya dalam beberapa jam setiap malam dan air tawar sangatlah terbatas (yang berarti mereka harus membawa air dari pulau lain).

fresh water (which incidentally is shipped over from another island each day) so guests are urged to wash in seawater often than not. However, for any ecologically aware modern tourist – and many who come to visit the dragons in Komodo are – it is a rare treat to conserve resources and live the simple life.

Seraya is the perfect place to finish a voyage to the islands of the dragons; Komodo and its neighbour, Rinca, are a journey back in time to the land of there and then, while Seraya is about leaving the modern world behind and concentrating on the here and now.

Seraya adalah tempat peristirahatan yang sempurna setelah menjelajahi pulau Komodo. Pulau ini bisa dikatakan masih primitive. Bagi anda yang ingin sejenak meninggalkan kehidupan dunia modern dan mau menikmati alam yang indah dan apa adanya, Pulau Seraya adalah tempatnya.

Setiap hari TransNusa Airservices melayani penerbangan ke Labuan Bajo dari Bali. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut mengenai penerbangan ke Labuan Bajo, silakan menghubungi kantor TransNusa terdekat di kota Anda (atau buka halaman 37).

Daily flights to Labuan Bajo from Bali are operated by TransNusa Air Services. For further information, please contact the TransNusa office at each destination (further details available P37).

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Ende

: Jalan Kokos Raya Nomor 3

Ruteng

: Jalan Pelita Nomor 15

Jakarta

: Jalan Palmerah Selatan Nomor 3 Jakarta 10270

Email

: redaksi@poskupang.co.id

Telp. (0380) 833820 Fax Redaksi (0380) 83801, Fax Bisnis 828992 Telp/Fax : (0382) 22363

Telp (0381) 21806

Telp (0385) 22469

Telp. (021) 5483008 Fax. (021) 53696583 poskpg@yahoo.com

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Things to know Airport Tax Airport tax untuk Bandara Ngurah Rai Bali, Rp 30.000,- Bandara Udara Nusa Tenggara Barat & Nusa Tenggara Timur sebesar Rp. 20.000,Airport Departure Tax Airport tax from Bali is Rp 30.000,- per passenger, and Rp 20.000,per passenger from West Nusa Tenggara and East Nusa Tenggara.

ATM & Credit Card Automated Teller Machines (ATM) ada di beberapa kota seperti Mataram, Bima, Kupang, Ende, Maumere, Ruteng, Bajawa dan lLabuan Bajo. Sebagian besar hotel dan restoran menerima pembayaran melalui kartu kredit dikenai tambahan biaya sebesar 1 - 3% surcharge.

ATM Machines & Credit Card Automated Teller Machines (ATM) abound in major cities such as Mataram, Sumbawa Besar, Bima, Kupang, Ende, Maumere, Ruteng, Bajawa and centres of tourism such as Labuhan Bajo with many offering international withdrawals on major credit cards. Major credit cards are accepted at most hotels and many businesses. As a result, all final charges shown on your monthly statement will reflect inter-bank exchange rates and possibly even a 1 - 3% surcharge.

Email & Internet Sambungan Internet saat ini bisa diakses dari berbagai daerah di Nusa Tenggara dengan menggunakan local dial-up numbers. Internet cafes dengan harga yang terjangkau juga ada di sejumlah hotel dan restoran Email & Internet Internet connections are readily available with many service providers having local dial-up numbers. Internet cafes, charging reasonable rates as well as WiFi is available in certain establishments such as hotels and restaurants.

Telephone, Facsimile & Phone cards Kode telepon international untuk wilayah Indonesia adalah 62. Kartu Telepon tersedia di kota-kota di Nusa Tenggara dapat juga digunakan untuk lokal dan international. Harga kartu perdana sekitar Rp 10.000,- dengan provider : IM3, SIMPATI, XL

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Telephone and Facsimile The international dialing code for Indonesia is 62. SIM cards are readily available in Nusa Tenggarai that can also be used for domestic international calls. Prices range from Rp 10.000,- and up.

Names of cards: IM3, SIMPATI, XL Driving Tersedia rental mobil dan sepeda motor terutama di Bali & NTB. Bisa juga menyetir sendiri atau juga menggunakan sopir setempat.

Berhati-hatilah dalam berkendaraan, terutama kepada para pengendara sepeda motor agar terhidar dari kecelakaan.

Driving Self-drive car and motorcycle rentals are available for those holding an international driving permit, but Bali’s and Nusa Tenggara’s congested and unpredictable roads are not the place to learn how to drive a motorcycle. Consider hiring vehicles with drivers as rates are very reasonable.

Fasilitas Kesehatan Bali telah memiliki Rumah Sakit berskala internasional. Beberapa Kota besar di Nusa Tenggara telah memiki rumah sakit tetapi pelayanan dan peralatannya masih standard dan belum memiliki standard international.

Medical Facilities Bali has some international hospitals including BIMC (Bali International Medical Centre) with its state-of-the-art facilities.

Major population centres east of Bali have hospitals however their standard is not always international.

Tempat Ibadah Sejumlah tempat ibadah ada di Nusa Tenggara.

Bila Anda ingin beribadah lokasi tempat ibadah bisa diminta informasinya pada reseption hotel.

Perlu diketahui mayoritas masyarakat Bali beragama Hindu, Lombok, Muslim, Sumbawa – Muslim, Flores – Katholic, Timor – Kristian or Katholic, Sumba - Kristian.

Places of Worship Many religious denominations are represented in Nusa Tenggara.

Schedule of services and location are maintained at your hotel receptions. Basically Bali is Hindu, Lombok, Muslim, Sumbawa – Muslim, Flores – Christian or Catholic, Kupang – Christian or

Catholic. In all areas other religious denominations are present in varying numbers.

Kantor Post Kantor Pos yang terletak di hampir semua daerah, ada Tiki June, ada Express Mail Service (EMS) dan International courier services seperti

by DHL juga beroperasi di Nusa Tenggara.

Postal Services The Indonesian postal service has a complete range of mail and parcel services, including Express Mail Service (EMS).

Major international courier services such as by DHL operate in Nusa Tenggara.

Sea Access Ferry adalah angkutan laut yang ada di masingmasing daerah di Nusa Tenggara, seperti Bali ke Lombok, Lombok ke Sumbawa, Sumbawa ke Labuan Bajo, Sumabawa ke Sumba, Kupang ke Flores, Kupang ke Rote dan Kupang ke Alor.

Sea Access Regular car and passenger ferry services operate between all the islands such as Bali to Lombok, Lombok to Sumbawa, Sumbawa to Labuan Bajo, Sumbawa to Sumba, Kupang to Flores, Kupang to Rote and Kupang to Alor.

Taxi & Transportation Lombok dan Bali memiliki sejumlah operator taxi yang terpercaya dengan menerapkan argo.

Sementara beberapa kota di Sumbawa, Flores dan Kupang taxi tidak menggunakan argo. Di Kupang menggunakan taxi perjam sebesar Rp. 50,000 dan minimum pemakaian adalah 2 jam.

Ada juga mini bus atau angkutan kota yang sudah ditentukan rute dan tarifnya. Transportasi juga disiapkan dari kota ke kota bahkan antar pulau di Nusa Tenggara.

Taxi & Transportation There are several reputable metered taxi companies operating in Bali and Lombok. For Sumbawa, towns in Flores and Kupang taxis do not use meters. In Kupang taxis charge Rp 50,000 per hour and minimum rent are 2 hours, but the small mini buses run very convenient routes and schedules. Public transport, in the form of small local vans and intercity buses, operate at very reasonable rates.

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The Rote Open 2009

Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship

Pantai Bo’a dan Nemberala di Pulau Rote, Propinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur menjadi saksi kepiawaian Garut Widiarta yang menempati posisi pertama mengalahkan Marlon Gerber dalam final Rote Open 2009, pada 19 September lalu. Garut berhasil meraih 3.500 point dan berhak atas hadiah sebesar Rp.20 Juta (USD 2,000) yang disiapkan Pemerintah Kabupaten Rote Ndao.

19 September 2009, Nemberala, Rote Island: In a very closely contested 30 minute final at scenic Bo’a Beach on the East Indonesian island of Rote, Garut Widiarta narrowly defeated Marlon Gerber to bring home 20 million Rupiah (USD 2,000) and 3,500 points in the inaugural Rote Open 2009 presented by the Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour.

“Saya merasa sedikit beruntung pada final ini dengan mengalahkan Marlon, karena ombak disini agak sulit bagi saya seorang backhand. Marlon berselancar sangat luar biasa, kata Widiarta setelah final berakhir. Semua peselancar sangat bagus, seperti Lee Wilson, Dede Suryana, Betet Merta dan Marlon, jadi saya sangat berbersyukur bisa menduduki urutan teratas dalam kejuaran ini.

“I feel a bit lucky to have been in this final and win against Marlon, especially because it’s on not an easy wave to surf on my backhand. Marlon has been surfing insanely in every heat, so I’m actually surprised that I beat him” said Widiarta after the final. “All the guys were surfing so good, like Lee (Wilson), Dede (Suryana), Betet (Merta) and Marlon, so I was really fortunate to come out on top.”

Rote Open 2009 berlangsung selama 4 hari, yang diselenggarakan atas kerjasama Pemerintah Rote Ndao, PTR Communications dan Coca-Cola ISC Tour yang bertujuan untuk mempromosikan pariwisata daerah ini. Acara ini terbuka secara international dan national yang diikuti oleh 90 surfer dari Argentina, Autralia, Brazil, Kanada, Perancis, Jerman, Indonesia, Italia, Switzerland, Uruguay dan Amerika yang dibagi menjadi empat divisi : Open Pro, Master, Women dan Lokal.

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The government of Rote Ndao in conjunction with event organizer PTR Communications and the Coca-Cola ISC Tour produced this four-day surfing event on the island of Rote in East Indonesia in an effort to promote tourism and provide a great venue to hold a six star prime ISC tour surfing competition. The event was open to international and Indonesian surfers with 90 surfers from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Switzerland, Uruguay and the USA competing in four divisions; Open Pro, Masters, Women’s, and Local.

Setiap hari selama pertandingan berlangsung, Pemerintah Rote Ndao dan event organizer menyuguhkan pertunjukan tradisional termasuk tarian dan musik sasando, sebuah musik khas daerah Rote Ndao.

Each day at the contest site the local government officials and event organizers treated the contestants and spectators to cultural programs including dancing, music, and speeches to show off their unique and interesting culture.

Pada upacara penutupan Bupati Rote Leonardus Hanning menyatakan terima kasih sebesar-besarnya kepada penyelenggara Rote Open 2009 yang menurutnya sangat luar biasa. Ia berharap kepada PTR Communication dan Inodonesia Surfing Championship kembali tahun depan untuk menyelenggarakan event surfing lagi di Rote.

At the closing ceremony the Regent of Rote Leonardus Hanning expressed his appreciation to all for producing such an excellent event, and his commitment to having PTR Communications and the Coca-Cola ISC Tour back next year and as long as he is in office (a five year term).

Sementara CEO ISC, Tipi Jabrik juga sangat senang dengan event ini, dia mengatakan “gelombang, masyarakat dan tempat di sini sangat istimewa dan unik”. Kami sangat menikmati pertandingan hebat ini dan saya berharap dapat datang tahun depan pada even yang sama. Terima kasih banyak saya ucapkan kepada Pemerintah dan masyarakat Kabupaten Rote Ndao atas dukungan dan menjadi tuan rumah yang baik.

Coca-Cola ISC Tour CEO Tipi Jabrik was also very happy with the event, stating “The waves, the people, and the place here are very special and unique. We’ve had a great competition and I’m looking forward to next year already. Many thanks to the government and to the local people for being such kind and generous hosts.”

Hasil pertandingan ( Contest Results ): Open Pro

Masters

Women’s

Local

1. Garut Widiarta (Indonesia)

1. Made Lapur (Indonesia)

1. Herlani Theresia- (Indonesia)

1. Yermi

2. Marlon Gerber (Switzerland)

2. Wayan Widiarta (Indonesia)

2. Stella Hermina (Indonesia)

2. Dani

3. Lee Wilson (Australia)

3. Made Lana (Indonesiai)

3. Jennifer Mikotha (Canada)

3. Bastian Mboro

3. Made Awan (Indonesia)

4. Diego (Argentina)

4. Chika Kirin (Indonesia)

4. Mus Ely

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Flight schedules

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Frequency

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Daily

1 x /Daily

Surabaya - Kupang

Daily

1 x /Daily

Kupang - Surabaya

Daily

1 x /Daily

Kupang - Jakarta

Daily

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Java

Ende - Kupang

Kupang - Maumere

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Alor

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Bajawa

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Maumere

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Rote

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ROUTES CONNECTING with Mandala Airlines (AIRBUS / A-320)

Tambolaka - Waingapu

Wed, Fri, Sun

3 x /Week

To Jakarta/Surabaya with Mandala Airlines

Waingapu - Tambolaka

Wed, Fri, Sun

3 x /Week

Thu

Thu

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1 x /Daily

Daily

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Denpasar - Mataram

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Mataram - Denpasar

Daily

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Daily

Mataram - Sumbawa

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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

Sumbawa - Mataram

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Mataram - Bima

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Bima - Mataram

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1 x /Daily

Mataram - Labuan Bajo

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Mataram - Tambolaka

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Labuan Bajo - Mataram

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Daily

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Labuan Bajo - Denpasar

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Sat Bajawa - Kupang

Frequency

3 x /Week

Daily Ende - Maumere

4 x /Week

DOS (Day of Services)

Wed, Fri, Sun

Daily

Maumere - Kupang

Sun, Thu

ROUTES

Kupang - Waingapu

Sun, Fri Kupang - Ende

Frequency

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Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat

Alor - Kupang

DOS (Day of Services) Tue

Kupang - Bajawa

Alor, Lembata, Timor, Flores, Rote Kupang - Alor

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Daily (except Mon, Fri)

Ruteng - Kupang

Daily (except Mon, Fri)

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Denpasar - Tambolaka

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

4 x /Week

Tambolaka - Denpasar

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

4 x /Week

Denpasar - Waingapu

Wen, Fri, Sun

3 x /Week

Waingapu - Denpasar

Wen, Fri, Sun

3 x /Week

Alor

Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat

Bajawa

Sun, Thur

Ende

Daily

Maumere

Daily

Ruteng

Thursday

Larantuka

Tue, Thu, Sat

Lawoleba

Mon, Wed Sat

Rote

Monday

For further information please check our website: www.transnusa.co.id or email: info@transnusa.co.id

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Mataram (Lombok)

Bima

Larantuka Ende

Ruteng

Sumbawa

Lewoleba

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Maumere

Atambua

Bajawa

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Jawa Bali

Kupang (Hub)

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Sabu

East Nusa Tenggara Airbus 320

ATR 42-300 / Fokker 50

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BRANCH OFFICES DENPASAR

Jl. Sunset Road No. 100 C Kuta Telp. (+62 361) 8477395 Fax. (+62 361) 8477454 Email: dps@transnusa.co.id

SURABAYA

Jl. Ngagel Jaya No. 53 A Telp. (+62 31) 5047555 Fax. (+62 31) 50111749 Email: sub@transnusa.co.id

MATARAM

Jl. Panca Usaha No. 28 Telp. (+62 370) 624555 Fax. (+62 370) 647535 Email: ami@transnusa.co.id

ADVERTISING INFO Hubungi: Wiwik Mulyani, Sarah Nafeeza Telp. (+62 361) 737285 / 7433013 Email: inflightmagazine@transnusa.co.id Nakula Plaza A10 | Jl. Nakula, Legian, Bali 80361

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Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 100 Telp. (+62 380) 21039, 2222555 Fax. (+62 380) 2222555 Email: ard@transnusa.co.id Jl. Kelimutu No. 37 Telp. (+62 380) 24222, 24333 Fax. (+62 380) 23592 Email: ene@transnusa.co.id

Labuan Bajo

Jl. Kasimo Manggarai Barat Telp. (+62 385) 41800 Fax. (+62 385) 41954 Email: lbj@transnusa.co.id

Lewoleba

Jl. Trans Naga Wutun Telp. (+62 383) 41636 Fax. (+62 383) 41636

Rote

Hotel Ricky Jl. Gereja No. 04 Telp. (+62 380) 871045 Fax. (+62 380) 871123

Jl. Anggrek No. 02 Telp. (+62 382) 21393, 21369 Fax. (+62 382) 23821 Email: mof@transnusa.co.id Jl. Niaga No. 17 Telp. (+62 385) 21123, 21829 Fax. (+62 385) 21983 Email: rtg@transnusa.co.id

Tambolaka

Hotel Aloha Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 26 Telp. (+62 387) 22563 Fax. (+62 387) 21245

Waingapu

Jl. Ahmad Yani No. 08 Telp. (+62 387) 61363 Fax. (+62 387) 61906

Bajawa

Jl. Gereja Eben Hezer No. 1 Telp. (+62 384) 21078, 2223111 Email: bjw@transnusa.co.id

Larantuka

Jl. Herman Fernandez No. 289 (Depan Optic Reinha) Kel. Amagarapati Telp. (+62 383) 2325387 Fax. (+62 383) 2325386 Email: mof@transnusa.co.id

Mataram (sub sales)

Jl. Adi Sucipto No. 43 Ampenan Telp. (+62 370) 6162428, 6162433

Sumbawa Besar

Jl. Hasanudin No. 110 Telp. (+62 371) 21565, 23170 Fax. (+62 371) 21565, 22290 Email: swq@transnusa.co.id

Bima

Jl. Sulawesi No. 26 Telp/Fax. (+62 374) 647251 Email: bmu@transnusa.co.id

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Presiden SBY meresmikan Visit Lombok Sumbawa 2012 Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) bersama istri, Ibu Ani Yudhoyono berada dikawasan Senggigi, Senin (6 Juli 2009) siang. Untuk meresmikan pencanangan Visit Lombok Sumbawa 2012 yang menargetkan kunjungan wisatawan kedaerah ini mencapai satu juta orang. Pada waktu bersamaan, Ibu Ani Yudhoyono juga memasang tusuk konde mutiara kepada Nur Fajrina dari Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) sebagai salah satu dari 10 Putri Mutiara se Indonesia yang dinobatkan untuk membantu sebagai duta wisata Lombok dan Sumbawa.

Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono menyatakan mendukung Gubernur NTB M. Zainul Majdi, MA yang ingin mengembangkan daerahnya sebagai Bumi Sejuta Sapi dan Visit Lombok Sumbawa 2012.

Monday, July 6 2009 saw the visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhyono to Senggigi Lombok with his wife Ibu Ani Yudhyono to officially launch Visit Lombok Sumbawa 2012 with its target of attracting one million visitors.

Peresmian NTT Corner &

Voting ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature NTT Corner yang berpusat di Kantor TransNusa diresmikan oleh Kepala Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Provinsi NTT, Ir. Ans Takalapeta. NTT Corner ini merupakan pusat informasi dan konsultasi potensi daerah dan pariwisata di daerah ini. Salah satu kegiatan utamanya saat ini adalah menggalang sebanyak mungkin masyarakat NTT untuk men-vote Komodo sebagai salah satu nominasi New 7 Wonders of Nature di tahun 2011.

Acara ini merupakan bagian dari rangkaian kegiatan TransNusa Holiday mewarnai ulang tahun ke-4 TransNusa. Menurut Kadisbudpar Propinsi NTT, Ir. Ans Takalapeta, kehadiran NTT Corner akan sangat membantu kegiatan promosi berbagai potensi pariwisata. “Dengan adanya NTT Corner yang berpusat di Kantor Pusat TransNusa ini, diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi yang tepat kepada semua

pihak tentang potensi daerah dan pariwisata. Pemerintah akan sangat mendukung dalam hal ini,” ujar mantan Bupati Alor ini.

The NTT (East Nusa Tenggara) Corner in the TransNusa office in Kupang was officially opened on August 5th by the Director of Culture and Toursim NTT, Mr Ir. Ans Takalapeta. The NTT Corner will be a centre of information and consultation for information regarding the potential of the NTT region. NTT Corner is playing a vital role in the development of the NTT region and is one of the bases for supporting the voting process to have Komodo included as one of the New 7 Wonders of the Nature by providing free internet facilities for those wishing to vote. Plans are underway to set up similar facilities in other TransNusa offices.

4 Agustus 2009 TransNusa merayakan ulang tahun yang ke-4 di Kabupaten Ende.

Four years of operation by TransNusa to Ende were celebrated on the 4th August 2009.

TransNusa mengajak 9 anak Yatim Piatu dari Yayasan Sosial Darul Falah – Kepaon untuk ikut dalam joyflight yang menempuh rute DPS – AMI – DPS pada 12 September 2009 A joy flight to Mataram for the kids at the Yayasan Darul Falah Denpasar orphanages was arranged by TransNusa to celebrate this year’s Ramadhan.

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Peresmian kantor baru GSA TransNusa Alor di Kalabahi, Kabupaten Alor, 4 Agustus 2009.

GSA TransNusa office Alor, Kalabahi, was officially opened on Aug 4th 2009.