The Lombok Guide Issue 125

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Issue 125 | 1 – 15 October 2012

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SHERATON 75TH ANNIVERSARY

ANOTHER SUCCESS FOR SAIL INDONESIA 2012!

DRIVE IN LOMBOK – AT YOUR PERIL!

IN GOOD TASTE – CELILONG

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IN THIS ISSUE Getting to Lombok Attractions & Actitvities Lombok Map Senggigi Senggigi Map What’s Hot/ Local News Special Feature Special Feature Local News Local Scene Local News Discount Vouchers Pasar Classifieds Local News Mr Fixer The Cities Cities Map Distribution In Good Taste The Southwest Useful Contacts Kuta & The South The Gilis Getting to the Gilis Gilis Fast Facts Gilis Map

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SAILING IN LOMBOK!

Perfect sunny days and cool nights make touring Lombok a pleasure at this time of the year – especially for Sail Indonesia participants who are currently arriving on our shores.

For the past few weeks we have seen these graceful boats sailing off our coast, mooring in Senggigi Bay and off the Gili Islands. The majority of the fleet will stop over at Medana Bay Marina in North Lombok over the coming weeks… tourists are welcome to visit and enjoy the wonderful spectacle of sleek yachts in the peaceful bay of the marina.

To find out more, pick up a copy of The Lombok Guide from the locations listed on page 66 or visit www.thelombokguide.com and discover the magic of Lombok for yourself…

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like thousands of others, you’ll be enchanted! ...Life is Good!

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GETTING TO LOMBOK

GETTING TO LOMBOK

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

It’s easy to get to Lombok from Bali – flight time is only 25 minutes European connections are easy via Jakarta (the capital city of and fares start from around Rp 300,000 (approx US $33) one way. Java) or Bali. Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are available Buy tickets direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights. or contact local travel agents, in both Bali and Lombok.

Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogyakarta and Lombok International Airport (or Bandara Internasional Lombok, Surabaya and is an important connection for travel to the eastern commonly abbreviated to BIL) is the only airport on Lombok. The islands, in particular Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores. airport is approximately 40km south of the city of Mataram, and Garuda Indonesia has direct flights between Lombok, Bali, around 1 ½ hours’ drive from Senggigi and 25 minutes from Kuta.

Surabaya, Makassar and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 Airport departure tax is Rp 25,000 for domestic departures and Rp 1 807 807, Sales Office : +62 370 642303, 649999. www.garuda100,000 for international departures. indonesia.com

BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR In Lombok, flights depart and arrive at Lombok International Aiport. In Bali, flights arrive and depart at Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) Domestic Airport.

Lion Air has daily flights between Lombok, Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. Ph: +62 370 664009. www.lionair.co.id Merpati Airlines has flights available between Lombok, Bali, Bima, Dili, Bandung, Flores and Kupang. Lombok, ph: +62 370 621111. www.merpati.co.id

Garuda Airlines has direct flights between Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office: +62 Trans Nusa Air flies between Lombok, Sumbawa and Bima once a day. Lombok, ph: +62 370 624555. www.transnusa.co.id 370-642303, 649999. www.garuda-indonesia.com Merpati Airlines flies direct between Bali and Lombok four times a Batavia Air has flights between Lombok, Jakarta every day.

Lombok, +62 804 1 222 888 / +62 21 38 999 888. day. Lombok, ph: +62 370 621111, Airport: +62 370 633637 / +62 www.batavia-air.co.id 87864253577. Bali, ph: +62 361 420999. www.merpati.co.id Trans Nusa Air operates two flights between Bali and Lombok daily. Lombok, ph: +62 370 624555. Bali, ph: +62 361 8477395. www.transnusa.co.id Lion Air flies between Bali and Lombok with three flights daily.

The company share-codes with Wings Air, so you may purchase a Lion Air ticket and find yourself on a Wings Air flight! Lombok, Call Centre: +62 80 4177 8899. Bali, ph: +62 361 765132. www. lionair.co.id Sky Aviation operates morning and afternoon flights between Bali and Lombok every day. The company also offers private charter flights between the islands, as well as other destinations throughout Indonesia. Lombok, ph: +62 370 630 787. Bali, ph: +62 361 936 8320. www.sky-aviation.co.id

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Lombok International Airport has full Visa on Arrival facilities, with efficient and fast visa processing.

Silk Air (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, three times per week. Lombok, ph: +62 370 628254 / 628255. www.silkair.com Garuda Airlines flies between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Lombok every day, with a short stop-over in Jakarta. Call Centre: 0 80 418 07807. Airport: +62 370 649100. www.garuda-indonesia.com

Sky Aviation offers flights to remote and difficult to get to destinations, including Labuhan Bajo on Flores, Batam, Pekanbaru, Jambi and more. Ph: +62 370 630787 or see their website for full details. www.sky-aviation.co.id

BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour (Lombok) is approx. 1 hour south of Senggigi, Lombok.

Arrange your own transport and buy tickets direct from the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.

Public Ferries depart every hour for the sea voyage between Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) and Lembar Harbour (Lombok).

The crossing between the islands costs Rp 36,000 per person and takes approx. 4 to 5 hours. Lembar Harbour ph: +62 370 681 209.

Padang Bai Harbour ph: (+62 363) 41849 / 41840

FAST BOATS There are now numerous “fast boat” services operating between Bali and Lombok. Most serve Gili Trawangan, but several also call at Teluk Kodek on mainland Lombok, making fast boats from Lombok to Bali (and vice versa) an option to flying.

See the “Getting to the Gilis” section for details.

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HOT TASTE, COOL VENUE

The Perfect Place to Wine & Dine in Lombok Senggigi Square Blok B-10, Jl. Raya Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia Ph: +62 370 6644 888, 693 688 | Fax: +62 370 623 975 square_marina@yahoo.com | www.squarelombok.com

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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Getting around Lombok is easy by car or motorbike and you can hire these in all the main tourism areas, with an International Drivers License. The roads are generally in good condition and traffic is light.

Alternatively, hire a car and driver for exploring or take part in the tours and day trips offered by the many tour agencies on the island.

Climbing Mt Rinjani by Iwan Haryanto

Mawun Beach by Barbara

BEACHES

all three islands are well served by professional dive operators who offer full PADI certification courses, day and night dives to the many sites around the Gilis, as well as specialised courses and live-aboard adventures to exotic locations. For the more adventurous, there is superb diving around the islands off the southwest coast, as well as near Kuta on the south coast and the small uninhabited islands off the east coast.

SURFING

The whole island is surrounded by fantastic beaches, most of which are covered in clean white sand and fringed by coconut palms. Drive just north of Senggigi to Malimbu or Nipah and enjoy deserted beaches with fine snorkelling and swimming. The southwest coast also has fine beaches, especially around Sekotong and Taun.

Lombok is becoming a world-renown surfing destination amongst surf enthusiasts world-wide. Huge waves and challenging surf lure die-hards to BangkoBangko (also known as Desert Point) on the south-western tip of Lombok.

Visit the small island of Gili Nanggu for rustic accommodation and great snorkelling just off shore or stay at Secret Island Resort on Gili Gede to explore the twelve other undeveloped islands in the southwest. The beaches around Kuta are breathtakingly beautiful. Visit Gerupuk for fantastic scenery, Kuta for long stretches of white sand and turquoise waters, or swim in the peaceful lagoon at Mawun.

Here you can hire a board, get board repairs and take surf lessons from the professionals.

DIVING With so many beaches and small islands, Lombok offers a myriad of diving and snorkelling opportunities. The best known locations are around the Gili islands - Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan.

Snorkelling is easy from the shore and

Kuta, on the south coast, is surf-central and has a range of accommodations and services catering specially to surfers.

The waves at Gerupuk and Kuta offer a variety of challenges from beginners to sheer madness!

Ekas Bay has two surf breaks: Inside Ekas and Outside Ekas, which are suitable for beginners to experts, depending on different peaks and tides.

TREKKING Much of the island is still covered by natural rain forest and jungles, making Lombok ideal for ecotourism and adventure tours.

There are a number of spectacular waterfalls on the island which provide lovely trekking opportunities, whether travelling independently or as part of a tour. Sendang Gile on the slope of Mt Rinjani in the north is an easily accessible waterfall in a stunning jungle setting and popular with visitors.

Air Jeruk Manis, near Tetebatu is reached by walking through pretty rice fields and forests.

The awesome Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls, in central Lombok, are located within a short trek of each other and make a perfect day trip for those who appreciate truly magical natural surroundings.

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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Aik Kalaq (Hot Spring Water) near Segara Anak Lake at Mt Rinjani by Koes Nadi

animist statues remain today.

Perang Topat, is an annual festival held at Lingsar and features a ritualised war with rice cakes, which also serve as an offering to the Gods.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING Mt Rinjani, Lombok’s famous volcano, soars 3726 m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, attracting thousands of trekkers and climbers annually. The huge crater near the top contains a beautiful lake, Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea Lake) and a smaller volcanic cone, Gunung Baru Jari, which was formed a couple of hundred years ago. There are a number of caves, small waterfalls and hot springs located around the volcano.

In 2004 Rinjani won the World Legacy Award and the volcano is recognised internationally as an important eco-tourism destination. Two, three and four day treks on the volcano are offered by tour companies and trek organisers in all the main resort areas of Lombok.

HISTORIC SITES & TEMPLES There are a number of interesting temples around the west coast, many of which are Hindu or ancient animist sites of worship.

Pura Lingsar is possibly the only place in the world where Hindus and Moslems come together to pray and celebrate. Built around 1714, Pura Lingsar was originally based on the prevailing animist beliefs of the time, and some of the original

Pura Narmada (or Narmada Temple), around 10 km east of Cakranegara in Narmada, was created circa 1805 as a replica of Gunung Rinjani and Segara Anak, the lake within Rinjani’s crater.

The gardens at Narmada are beautifully maintained and surround the pools and lake.

Pura Suranadi, a complex of three temples located a few kilometres north of Narmada in Suranadi, is the oldest and holiest of the Balinese temples in Lombok, founded by the 16th-century Javanese priest, Danghyang Nirartha.

Underground streams bubble up into restored baths, used for ritual bathing. Huge sacred eels live in the pools and streams here, and can sometimes be lured out with an offering of boiled eggs (purchased at a nearby stall). To see a sacred eel is considered very lucky!

HANDICRAFT VILLAGES Lombok is famous for its traditional earthenware pottery made from local clay with distinctive “Lombok primitive” designs. You can also purchase hand-woven sarongs and fabrics (ikat).

Pringgasela in central Lombok is a small village which is steeped in tradition and is a

major centre for weaving ikat. Visit the small houses and shops here to purchase traditionally woven, colourful fabrics.

Masbagik, close to Pringgasela, is a small pottery village. Wander the streets and see the pottery being made in the small yards behind the simple homes here and purchase the wares for amazingly cheap prices.

Sukarara is 5 km to the west of Praya, heading south towards Kuta. This is a weaving village where quality ikat and traditional cloth is displayed and sold.

Weavers work outside many of the shops, using antiquated “back strap looms” to painstakingly produce works of art.

Some of the larger pieces can take several months to weave, and collectors from around the world visit this village to purchase the blankets, sarongs and cloth produced here.

Banyumulek, easily reached on the road south to Lembar Harbour, is an important centre for pottery on Lombok. The small village is packed with shops selling pottery produced in the area, as well as from the other main pottery-making villages such as Penujak and Masbagik. Lombok pottery, with its distinctive terracotta styles, has become famous internationally and is exported throughout the world.

Pura Suranadi (Suranadi Temple) by Barbara

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Individual and Group Pearl Farm Tours Pearl and Jewellery Showroom Private viewings welcome

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Senggigi Bay by Iwan Haryanto

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WEST COAST RESORT

Nowhere near as large or as busy as its Bali counterparts, Senggigi is a great base for exploring the rest of the island. The pace is laid-back, with activities centred on the beaches and day trips to places of interest, which are all within a few hours drive from the town.

At night, Jalan Raya Senggigi (the main street) comes alive. Dine in the many restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets, listen to live music at the bars, or dance the night away at the nightclubs.

Senggigi Beach is the large bay that forms the centre of Senggigi, with the main road running parallel to the beach, and large resorts occupying the space between. The Senggigi Beach Hotel, Santosa Villas and Resort, and the Sheraton Senggigi Resort all line the curved bay of Senggigi Beach and offer a full range of resort facilities, equally attractive for singles, couples and families.

The beachfront is currently undergoing “revitalisation” by the West Lombok Tourism Department, which threatens to ruin the natural beauty of the beach. It can become very crowded and is best avoided on Sundays and public holidays. However, many more beautiful beaches exist just minutes away to the north.

One of the most spectacular sights on the island is the sunset viewed from Senggigi Beach, with the bright orange sun sinking into the sea to the west and Bali’s Gunung Agung volcano silhouetted on the horizon like a giant pyramid floating in the ocean.

Senggigi Reef, off the southern point, has good coral for snorkelling and, in the right conditions, some decent surf breaks.

Canoes can be hired from the beach on the weekends and during peak tourism

times. Local outrigger boats (prahu) can be chartered from the beachfront for trips along the coast or out to the Gili Islands.

The main road in Senggigi is lined with small attractive hotels catering to all budgets, shops, tour agencies, restaurants, bars and nightclubs; many of which have live music in the evenings. There are a couple of supermarkets, numerous ATM’s and moneychangers, a post office and all the normal tourist facilities.

Senggigi is a relaxing and attractive place to stay, with a good range of luxury hotels and resorts, as well as mid-range and budget accommodations.

Tourism development runs north along the coastal road for about 10 km, with many hotels and restaurants positioned along the beautiful beaches that line the entire west coast.

About 2 km north of central Senggigi Kerandangan Valley has a popular beach nearby and some small boutique hotels, such as Puri Mas Spa Resort and Villa Campi Sorga, situated in a pretty valley.

Dream Estate Park comprises private villa accommodation for owners and investors, and has villas available for short and long term rental in a secure, well-managed estate.

At the end of the road through Kerandangan Valley is the Taman Wisata

Malimbu by Koes Nadi

Just over one hour from Lombok International Airport, Senggigi is the main tourism centre on Lombok and, apart from the Gili islands, the most developed tourism area on Lombok.

The town of Senggigi is about 10 km north of Ampenan, and about 30 minutes drive from Teluk Nara and Bangsal – the harbours to the Gili Islands.

Alam – Kerandangan Nature Reserve – with clearly marked hiking paths leading through the rain forest along the river.

There is a small Ranger’s hut and visitors centre near the entrance, and picnic areas with basic concrete tables along the paths.

The park boasts a small waterfall, pretty river scenery, families of local monkeys, and a variety of tropical plants and birdlife.

Further north, Mangsit has developed as an accommodation alternative to Senggigi, with boutique style hotels positioned along the breathtaking beaches of this section of coast. The popular Qunci Villas, Puri Mas Beach Resort, Windy Beach Resort and Holiday Resort Lombok are located in Mangsit.

Furthest north are Klui and Lendang Luar, with two hotels – Jeeva Klui and Hotel Bulan Baru – and long stretches of pristine beaches.

Mainly deserted white sand beaches, flanked by coconut groves and untouched by hotel development, continue all the way north along the main coastal road.

Malimbu and Nipah are two picturesque bays less than half an hour from Senggigi, which are good for snorkelling, swimming and getting away from it all.

Teluk Nara and Teluk Kodek are on a large bay that forms a natural harbour, about 25 kms north of Senggigi. All the main dive operators have boats here, which transfer guests to the Gili islands, as an alternative to nearby Bangsal Harbour.

Bangsal Harbour, less than 5km further north, is reached by turning left at the crossroads in Pemenang and from there it is easy to catch the public ferries (actually large outrigger boats) out to the Gilis, or to charter boats for island hopping.

Whether you are seeking luxury accommodation at a top resort with fine dining and spa facilities, or a budget holiday with days spent exploring – or all the choices in between – Senggigi caters for all tastes and budgets.

From Senggigi, it’s easy to explore the attractions of the stunning south coast or to hop on a boat to the famous Gili islands lying just offshore. Swim, snorkel, dive, hike, lie in the sun, have a massage, eat and drink at some of the great restaurants and bars in town; or just take a break and be enchanted by the peace and beauty of Lombok.

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DREAM DIVERS DREAM IT...

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DREAM DIVERS have been Lombok diving specialists since 1996. Our PADI 5 Star facilities on Gili Trawangan (also home to the DREAM DIVERS Bungalows, Bar & Restaurant),Gili Air and in Senggigi, on mainland Lombok, offer fun diving for everyone and diving courses for all age groups and skill levels - from ‘Discover Scuba Diver’ to ‘Dive Instructor’.

MORE THAN JUST A DIVE CENTER! Our staff is ready to ensure that you experience a really great holiday. We can arrange snorkel trips, accommodation, domestic flights, transport, sightseeing tours, diving in South Lombok, Komodo or Bali, and much, much more. Let us help you make your stay unforgettable. Nothing is impossible - DREAM IT…DO IT! For our Senggigi based guests we offer daily transport & dive trips over to the Gili Islands, including a pick up from your hotel.

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What’s Hot! / Local News

18 Lombok has successfully hosted the 33rd conference of the ASEAN Inter-Parliament Assembly, known as AIPA. The conference was held over seven days, from 16 – 22 September, with the majority of events taking place in and around Senggigi.

The AIPA membership consists of the leaders of parliaments from 10 ASEAN countries. Around 350 participants of AIPA were hosted during the event. Also attending were ASEAN Secretariat officials, and other organisations such as the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Parliament of Timor Leste, the Pan African Parliament (PAP), and ASEAN-WEN/Arrest Freeland.

Observer delegations came from Australia, Belarus, Canada, China, the European Parliament, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, PNG, and the Russian Federation.

This is the second time in less than 12 months that Lombok has hosted an ASEAN delegation and is seen as a significant indication of the safety and desirability of our island, which is free of the traffic and congestion concerns that face Bali.

One of our favourite little warung has just had a major facelift.

The sidewalk café outside Rambo Pet Shop and Deli Senggigi has been transformed into a cool and comfortable place to grab a bite to eat and spend a while hanging out.

Renamed Warung Botol (for the unique light fittings made out of recycled bottles!), a roofed terrace has been created to provide a shaded seating area and is surrounded by pretty flowering plants and herbs in pots.

The menu is simple, home-made and delicious – Beef Burgers, Chicken

Sandwiches, Spring Rolls, French Fries, Garden Salad and a very tasty Spaghetti Bolognese are prepared fresh when you order and most dishes range around Rp 25,000.

Choose a cold beer, cool drink or juice from the fridges inside the deli – which are also well-stocked with imported cheeses, milk, bags of hard-to-find nuts and dried fruits, and the best selection of imported chocolates in Lombok!

While you’re there, you’ll also notice the inside of the Deli has also been remodelled, with the wall dividing the two shops being knocked out to create a larger space to display all the stock.

There’s now a good range of organic lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, onions and potatoes that will save a trip to the markets, plus herbs and spices, dried goods, sauces, jams and more.

See advert on page 28.

If you missed last month’s Cellar Party at Square Restaurant, we suggest you book early for this month’s event on Friday, 5 October.

Held on the first Friday of every month, the Cellar Party offers guests two different imported red and white wines each month, accompanied by a delicious gourmet buffet, which includes sushi and sashimi, pasta, roast meats and other mouth-watering dishes created by Executive Chef, Made Suyana.

Guests can enjoy as much wine and food as they like from 7 10.30pm, combined with the hospitality and ambience of one of Senggigi’s finest restaurants.

Three and a half hours of free-flow wines together with the gourmet buffet costs just Rp 350,000 net p/p (or Rp 150,000 for the buffet only). Get a table together now… the Cellar Party is unbeatable value! www.squarelombok.com

GARUDA LINKS LOMBOK TO MAKASSAR

Garuda Indonesia has just opened another new route out of Lombok International Airport, linking Lombok with Makassar (formerly Ujang Pandang) in Sulawesi.

Daily flights between Lombok and Makassar will commence on 16 October, 2012 and depart Makassar at 11.15am.

Flights from Lombok to Makassar depart at 13.20 (1.20pm). Flight time is around 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Garuda will use CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft with a capacity of 12 Business Class passengers and 84 Economy Class passengers.

Special “inaugural route” prices are available from 16 – 29 October and start from Rp 450,000 (Economy) and Rp 1,500,000 (Business), excluding tax.

Makassar will be the airline’s third domestic hub, after Jakarta and Bali and also Garuda Indonesia’s gateway to Eastern Indonesia.

Makassar is the largest city on Sulawesi Island and was the main harbour and trade centre in pre-colonial Indonesia.

It is located right in the centre of the archipelago with Fort Rotterdam as its main attraction.

From the South Sulawesi capital, Garuda will serve routes between 13 Indonesian airports and Singapore.

The 13 locations comprise Ambon, Balikpapan, Biak, Denpasar, Lombok, Jakarta, Jayapura, Palu, Surabaya, Gorontalo, Manado, Ternate and Timika.

“Seeing Makassar’s high rapid growth into a business city and its strategic position in eastern Indonesia, Garuda opened Makassar as a hub for eastern Indonesia, to increase the mobility of people in this area and thus support economic growth and the improvement of the people’s welfare,” said Garuda President Director, Emirsyah Satar.

The new route follows the opening of another new Garuda route linking Lombok and Surabaya last month. Garuda subsidiary, Citilink, now flies between Lombok and Surabaya twice daily.

CEO of PT Citilink Indonesia Arif Wibowo said the opening of the Surabaya-Lombok route was the airline’s initial step in promoting local tourism.

The opening of the new hub is meant to support the airline’s business developments and the government’s newly “Lombok is one tourist destination in launched National Economic Corridors Indonesia that is of increasing interest both policy, with Sulawesi one of the six for domestic and international tourists. enacted corridors.

Lombok business activities in the region The policy is aimed, among others, are now on the rise. It is this which encourages Citilink to open Surabayaat boosting economic development in relatively underdeveloped eastern regions. Lombok routes,” he said.

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SHERATON CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY

The Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort joined Sheraton Hotels worldwide in celebrating their 75th Anniversary this month.

here,” Alysha continued, “But I never expected to be lucky enough to do it!”

“We are proud to have our turtle conservation programme here and I thought it would be a great idea to release 75 of the turtles as a special occasion to mark our anniversary,” said Sheraton General Manager, Dominique Duvivier.

Special events were held on Thursday, 6 September to celebrate the anniversary and included games and competitions for staff and guests on the beachfront at the resort, a staff party and media gathering, and the release of 75 turtle hatchlings into the sea.

“We are celebrating our 75th anniversary throughout the world, with a total of 400 Sheraton hotels. Five of them are in Indonesia,” said Jelantik Suharta, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Sheraton Senggigi. “But we are the only resort to celebrate with a special turtle release.”

the hatchlings in a special purpose-built hatchery before releasing them into the sea.

Staff and hotel guests gathered on the beachfront as the small three monthold turtles were brought from the turtle hatchery located at the resort. As part of their conservation commitment, the Sheraton rescues turtle eggs and raises

Some of the hatchlings were hesitant at first – not sure about the waves and the prospect of all that water, after being raised in the sheltered pool of the hatchery – but eventually all found their way into the deep, bobbing over the waves and disappearing into freedom.

Cradling the tiny creatures in their hands, guests walked to the water’s edge and placed them on the sand to find their way into the ocean.

“This is amazing… really special!” exclaimed mother and daughter, Heather and Alysha, holidaying at the Sheraton from Melbourne, Australia.

“I had read about maybe being able to release turtles

“Celebrations at the Sheraton will be held for 75 days, from 1 September until 14 November, and guests will receive special discounts on food, beverages and accommodation. We are also offering entry to our new Sheraton Airport Lounge at Lombok International Airport for just Rp 75,000,” Dominique said.

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Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort’s New Airport Lounge Indulgence is invited. Celebrating 75 years with RP 75,000 entry until mid-November. Now open, the Sheraton Lounge at Lombok International Airport (BIL) offers comfort and relaxation. Delicious snacks, cool drinks, fresh coffee and teas, a range of reading materials, free WiFi and laptop use, separate smoking room and VIP lounge. Because you don’t just wait here... You belong.

Book now at sales.senggigi@sheraton.com or call +62 370 693 333

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Italian Beachfront Restaurant Delicious Fresh Seafood, Authentic Italian Dishes Oriental Food, Barbecue on the Beach Wood Oven Pizza, Homemade Pasta and Italian Bread

Jl. Raya Batu Bolong, Senggigi | Phone: 0370 693039 / 693313 info@cafealbertolombok.com | www.cafealbertolombok.com • Imported Meats, incl Harvey Beef • Home-baked Breads, Cakes & Pastries • Dairy – Yoghurt, Cheeses, Butter, Cream • Wide Range of Imported Products • Open Every Day for your Convenience!

Ask us about our Catering Services, Wedding & Birthday Cakes!

Jl Palm Raja No 5, BTN Green Valley, Senggigi. Phone: 0370 693251

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Windy Beach Resort “Next to Nature”

Mangsit, Senggigi, Lombok | Phone: 0370 693191 | Fax: 0370 693193 Email: bookings@windybeach.com | Web: www.windybeach.com

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ANOTHER SUCCESS FOR SAIL INDONESIA 2012!

The guests were entertained by traditional Gendang Belek music and watched a Peresean performance (Lombok’s popular stick fighting event), organised by the North Lombok government.

Afterwards, the visitors enjoyed a traditional buffet dinner and had time to relax and mingle with other guests, while having a few drinks and discussing their impressions of Lombok.

Many of the yachts visiting Medana Bay this year had also taken part in Sail Indonesia last year and their crews were happy to be back in Lombok, enjoying the warm hospitality and facilities of the Marina.

While some of the boats only stay at the Marina overnight before continuing their journey on to Bali, other visitors have stayed for weeks, touring around Lombok and enjoying a break from sailing.

Medana Bay Marina has once again successfully hosted participants in the international yachting event, Sail Indonesia.

Boats from around the world have been arriving in Lombok for the past month, with many taking advantage of safe moorings and facilities at Medana Bay Marina in North Lombok.

Dubbed Sail Indonesia / Sail Morotai 2012, this is the fourth year Lombok has been officially included in the international sailing event and the success of the programme has been largely due to the efforts of sisters, Ace and Ala Robin, and This year, around 133 yachts departed their team at Medana Bay Marina. from Darwin on the north coast of Sail Indonesia is a major annual yachting Australia on 28 July, sailing to Morotai, event, with boats sailing in the Darwin to which was the official host for this year’s Kupang Rally, and then spending three event. months sailing through the Indonesian Participants in the rally come from 18 archipelago before heading onto different countries, representing around 22 Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. different nationalities, including Australia, UK, USA, Canada, Austria, Sweden, The Netherlands, Japan and more.

At the official “Welcome Sail Indonesia” ceremony on 20 September, visitors were welcomed to Lombok by North Regent, H Djohan Sjamsu, government and tourism industry representatives, as well as hundreds of local people.

Speaking at the welcoming ceremony, Sail Indonesia participants repeatedly told us how impressed they were with the beauty of the island of Lombok, especially the beaches and the natural environment.

“This is my first time to Lombok and I can’t believe how beautiful it is,” said Jim Smith, an American participant. “I’ve been here for 3 days so far and have toured to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno.

This is incredible – virgin paradise!”

The praise for Lombok from all visitors, and their appreciation of the facilities and hospitality of Medana Bay Marina, ensures Lombok a place on the Sail Indonesia fixture for coming years.

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Enjoy Your Stay With Us Jl. Raya Senggigi, Lendang Luar, Lombok Utara, Indonesia Ph. +62 370 693 246 / Fax. +62 370 693 247 E-mail: d.oria_resort@yahoo.co.id | www.orialombok-resort.com

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Puri Mas Gallery The Essence of Tradition, Luxury & Style

Fine Arts and Collectibles From Around the Archipelago

AT PURI MAS BOUTIQUE RESORT

Just 5 minutes north of Senggigi Phone 693831 for free pick up and drop off service in Senggigi area Jl. Raya Mangsit Beach, Senggigi, Lombok NTB Indonesia | Tel: 0370 693831 | Fax: 0370 693023 info@purimas-lombok.com | www.purimas-lombok.com | Skype: purimasreservations

Swiss Bakery & Cafeteria • High Quality home roasted Arabica, Robusta and Luwak coffee beans • Coffee Machine Rental and Maintenance • Oven fresh, made to order bread, pastry & cookies • Bread Supplier for Hotels & Restaurants • Aircon * Library * Notebooks • Best Cappucino - No Foam = Money Back!

Oven fresh Baguettes every morning at 9:30am!

TRY THE WORLD’S MOST EXCLUSIVE COFFEE!

Visit us at Senggigi Square Blok A/04. Ph: 0370 692085 / 0818365790 | Email: info@cafelombi.com

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LIVE MUSIC 9pm - midnight Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

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Delicious Meals and Snacks Authentic Lombok Dishes Daily Specials Jl Raya Senggigi Km.8 Senggigi, Lombok | Phone: 0370 693616 | Email: rsvp@papayalombok.com

The Gandari Villa Residence

The Gandari Villa Residence is currently under development and consists of 3 luxurious Villas within a peaceful and secluded compound, just 5 minutes from Senggigi and 2 minutes from the beach.

Each of the 2-storey Villas features:

“The Superior Craftsmanship, Quality Of Building Materials And Stylish Design Speaks For Itself.”

• 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms • Master has Ensuite Bathroom and Pool Access • Modern Kitchen with Built-In Appliances, • Store Room and Separate Service Access • Luxury Dining with Indoor / Outdoor Features • Spacious Living Areas and Upstairs Gallery • Private Study / Home Office with Balcony • Separate Maid’s Quarters • All Utilities (Private Road Use, State Electricity and Water Connections, STP Sewerage Treatment System and Phone Land Line) • 600sqm Land with Freehold (Hak Milik) Certificate • Landscaped Swimming Pool • Outdoor Entertaining Terrace • Garden Bale and Fish Pond • Separate Entrance and Covered Car Park

Putu Anggreni Beck, Jalan Raya Senggigi, Duduk Garden No.6 Batu Bolong, Lombok, 83355, Indonesia Phone: +62 370 619 4273 | Fax: +62 370 619 4123 | HP: +62 821 4777 7705 (English & Indonesian) email: reni@gandari.com / info@gandari.com / www.gandari.com

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Imported products, pastas, herbs, cooking oils, lentils, nuts, butter, cheeses, jams and sauces, Lindt chocolates, juices, and fresh vegetables

Try our home-cooked foods without MSG: fresh garden salad, chicken sandwich (grilled chicken breast and salad in toasted bread), spaghetti bolognese, spring rolls, or our delicious burgers with the meat patty made from fillet steak and based on a Slavic “cevapcici� recipe

All from Rp 15,000 to Rp 25,000!

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Complete pet supplies in Senggigi!

We carry a large selection of quality Dog and Cat Foods Pet Accessories (Collars, leads, cages, bowls, toys, etc) Pet Care Products (Vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick powders, coat conditioners and pet medicines) Hamster and fish foods and more!

Open 7 days a week

Jl Raya Senggigi (next to Deli Senggigi)

Phone: 0370 693177

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Bean Bags!

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PURI Leisure Furniture Jl. Raya Senggigi Duduk Garden No.6 Batu Bolong (Kampung Duduk) Phone / Fax: +62 (0) 370 6194 123 / 0813 3955 5456 | www.gandari.com

Comfortable Air Conditioned Dining Inside Sidewalk Al Fresco & Private Smoking Terrace Delicious Asian and Western Meals & Snacks Fresh Juices, Cool Drinks, Coffee and more!

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Every day 10am to late

Jalan Raya Senggigi, Galleria Shops (between Rambo Petshop and Anna’s Gift Shop) Phone: 0370 692070 | Email: papabesar_cafe@yahoo.co.id | Find us on

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Special Feature

DRIVE IN LOMBOK – AT YOUR PERIL! Contributed by Howard Singleton

look right again, if all’s clear proceed’.

It appears to be a crime to stop or look; they pull into the main road without doing either. The Kamikaze Code of Motoring!

Bemo and other offenders also pull out from the side of the road into the main stream of traffic without looking and without any consideration for other drivers. You are expected to swerve to accommodate them.

Stopping without warning. Mirrors are probably a redundant piece of equipment in cars here. No-one uses them. So, be prepared for some idiot to slam on his brakes and stop to pick up a passenger or suddenly decide to turn off the road, oblivious to any traffic behind him.

Many tourists, when they first come to Lombok, like to rent a car or motorcycle so that they can sight-see around the island.

Cars and bikes are not expensive to rent but you need an International Driving Licence or Rp 50-100,000 if you get stopped by ‘Lombok’s Finest’ in one of their frequent roadblocks.

However, there are many aspects of driving in Lombok that are not known by the average tourist. For instance, are most tourists aware that most drivers on the road don’t have a driver’s licence?

This is why you see so many people stopped on the side of the road 100m from a police road block. Although all drivers are required to have a license, most people don’t bother and just prefer to pay a fine if they get caught.

That means that there are hundreds of thousands of people with no training and no knowledge of basic traffic rules, who have adopted extremely bad driving practices over the years.

nightmares you experience on any given day: Driving too slowly. This can be a horsedriven cart (cidomo) travelling at 1520kms an hour in the middle of the road, or a motorcyclist busily text messaging his friend, or two bikers riding in parallel and having a conversation in the middle of the road.

Also the local ‘people-carriers’, small vans called Bemo, frequently try to imitate snails by cruising along the road looking for passengers at 30km an hour.

Driving too fast. Bikes are one of the worst offenders. They hurtle from point A to point B, usually with a dodgy modified silencer on their exhausts, with no purpose. They will often speed past you at 100km an hour, and then abruptly stop just in front of you.

Cars are also a problem.

In the last ten years, cars have become much larger and more powerful. The consequence is that Insurance is optional and, given the morons with no driving fatalistic attitude here, hardly anyone skills, who never passed bothers to insure. There is one other a test, drive lethal aspect to a foreigner driving here. If you weapons at high speed. are involved in an accident with a local Try not to get stuck person, it is automatically your fault. behind the ones that speed along the straights By some perverse logic, the argument is always ‘well if you hadn’t been here in my and then ride their brakes country, I wouldn’t have had an accident’. through every corner.

Argue until you’re blue in the face, you Pulling out onto the won’t win. If someone whose parents road without looking. weren’t married (I won’t use the ‘b’ word) Bikes approach a main runs up your tail pipe, it’s your fault! road from a minor road So what is it like if you ignore this advice without the usual ‘stop, look right, look left, and drive? Here are some of the driving

Driving on the wrong side of the road.

You might be having a good time on your first venture into town in your newly-hired car. Then some person with unmarried parents is coming towards you on the wrong side of the road. Don’t worry: this is normal.

Instead of driving up to the 90 degree turning point, as you have been taught, the local drivers have developed the knack of finding a gap in the oncoming traffic and then crossing over to the wrong side of the road and travelling for 100 metres into the oncoming traffic before turning right.

Hogging the outside lane. There are not many dual-carriageways in Lombok. The new road to the airport is one example. No one seems to have informed drivers that the convention is not to travel at 50kms in the fast lane and make other drivers pass on the left-hand side!

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[ Yo u r K e y to an I d yllic Lombok ]

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DRIVE IN LOMBOK – AT YOUR PERIL!

Driving at night without lights. Street lighting in Lombok is, at best, average.

So why do so many bike owners drive at night with no rear light? Maybe they’re just waiting for the foreigner to crash into them and pay for a new bike!

Misuse of indicator lights. Many local car drivers turn on their hazard warning lights (flashing all indicators simultaneously) when travelling across an intersection.

Probably they are signalling that they are a hazard!

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Also, don’t be surprised to see a driver turn on an indicator, not to indicate turning, but when going around a bend. But do be surprised to see a driver indicate when pulling out into a line of traffic – most drivers don’t look or signal!

Cidomo are also a major menace at night – these horse carts trot along in the middle of the road with no lights at all. Also beware of the clever person who loves to put a red bulb into his headlight just to confuse you!

No wing mirrors on bikes.

No wonder they don’t see you coming. Most bikes have no mirrors or maybe only one. The story is that mirrors are not considered to be macho. So either the new bike owner crashes and loses the mirrors or deliberately takes them off. Hey guys, if you owned a Ferrari, you might think that you don’t need a rear-view mirror but a Honda....

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The above is not a comprehensive list of the perils you face when driving in Lombok – these are just a few examples.

If you do ride a motorbike, always wear helmets and, in a car, buckle up and make sure you have the numbers of the local hospitals!

Remember, hiring a car with a local driver is not much more expensive than hiring a car.

For more information: Jalan Wisata Alam Kerandangan 0813 3868 8524 | 0813 3972 1541

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“De Quake is One of the Most Enjoyable Places to Eat in Senggigi” – The Lonely Planet

Lunch daily 11am - 3pm Freshly baked breads and homemade pastas, delicious sandwiches, salads and burgers

Dinner from 4pm til late Fine cuisine and fresh ingredients Steak, seafood, pasta and Asian specialties

Art Market Senggigi, Lombok +62 370 693694

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Exotic Style Treasure Chest Gift Shop

Fashion - Bags - Accessories

We Sell Nice Resort Wear, Hand Made Bags From Natural Materials and Many Kind of Accessories For Your Style at Tropical Island

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The Little Shop Unique Gifts with Reasonable Prices We Sell: Wood Bowls, Shells, Accessories, Paintings, Statues, Bronze, Candles, Frames and Many More...

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Phone: 0370 693 647 Art Market, Jl Raya Senggigi, Lombok

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Puri Bunga Beach Cottages

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SAFEGUARDING THE MEMORY

The State News Agency (Antara) reports that the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) are preparing to safeguard ceremonies scheduled in Bali to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Bali Bombing on 12 October, 2012.

The main focus of those commemorations will be an early morning ceremony at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK) on Friday, 12 October, attended by Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

The military commander of the 9th Udayana Military District headquartered in Bali, Major General Wisnu Bawa Tenaya, confirmed that both the police and military have been approached by the Australian government to coordinate security for the event.

He said soldiers trained in community outreach have already been deployed to villages in Bali to strengthen the first line of defence in maintaining public security.

Tenaya called on the public, accommodation managers and innkeepers to report any suspicious individuals or activities to the authorities.

He confirmed that the army would be assisted by the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), government agencies and the public to activate local security. Traditional village security (pecalang) would also be deployed to keep the peace during the commemorative activities.

In addition to the ceremonies at GWK to be televised internationally, another ceremony will also be held at “Ground Zero” on Jalan Legian in Kuta, the scene of the bombing in 2002 that killed 202 people.

DIESEL TANKERS GET POLICE ESCORT

Local newspapers report that tankers carrying diesel (known locally as solar) are currently being escorted to distribution points by police, due to a spate of hold ups on the road.

State owned fuel company, Pertamina, requested the police escorts after two tankers carrying diesel to petrol stations were held up on the road by looters earlier this month. One of the tankers was carrying 5,000 litres, while the other held 15,000 litres of the fuel.

Tobacco farmers are suspected to have been involved in the incidents.

Diesel supplies are commonly rationed in Lombok, with petrol stations limiting the purchase of diesel to keep stock available to meet public transport needs.

However, at this time of the year, tobacco farmers need the fuel for use in kilns to dry the tobacco harvest.

The two cases occurred when the tankers were transporting diesel in Central Lombok and East Lombok – both tobacco farming regions – and authorities fear that more thefts will be attempted during the tobacco harvest.

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Come in and try our full range of services for beauty, health and relaxation!

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The Studio

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We sell: Salt and Freshwater Pearls, San Marco Jewellery, Lombok Pottery, Hand Painted Modern Wooden Statues and Masks, Unique Lamps, Paintings, Handwoven Ikats, Sarongs and much more!

Jl Raya Senggigi (next to Rambo Petshop) | P: 0817 5730 012 | E: lombok_annasgiftshop@hotmail.com

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3 EXCLUSIVE FREEHOLD VILLAS Located in peaceful estate 5 minutes to Senggigi 3 minutes to beach

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Local Scene

IMGRAD & ROLAND SAY “THANKS!�

Imgrad & Roland held a day of celebration at their home in Teres Genit, Bayan to say thank you to everyone in their local community, as well as their friends in Lombok and Europe, who helped and supported them through some tough times recently.

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BALI’S HALF YEARLY TOURISM FIGURES

With Bali a strong influence on tourism in Lombok, and with many of our visitors dependent on international flights to Bali in order to reach Lombok, Bali tourism arrival figures are a good indicator of key markets for Lombok’s tourism industry to target.

2,756,579 foreign tourists took a holiday in Bali last year and 2011 figures show that Bali contributed Rp 42 trillion (US $4.4 billion) to the overall Indonesian economy, comprised of Rp 32 trillion (US $3.4 billion) in foreign exchange from international tourists and the remaining Rp 9 trillion derived from domestic tourism.

The head of tourism for the province of Bali, Ida Bagus Subhiksu, said tourism revenues are up 10% compared to the previous year.

However, half-yearly figures compiled by Balidiscovery.com clearly show that Bali arrivals arrived at a plateau in June.

Gone are the days of month-on-month double-digit growth in tourism arrivals to Bali, calling into doubt optimistic projections by island leaders that Bali will achieve 5 million foreign visitors by 2015.

In June 2012, a total of 238,296 foreign visitors came to Bali – a decline of 0.8% over June 2011, when 240,154 foreign tourists came to the island.

June, together with April, is the second month in 2012 in which month-on-month foreign arrivals have declined.

For the four-year period 2008-2011, Bali experienced an average annual growth of 10% in foreign tourists.

Currently, on a cumulative basis, JanuaryJune 2012 visitors are up 7.73% and total 1,369,758 arrivals.

Extrapolating foreign arrivals by assuming a steady 7.73% growth rate through to the end of the current year, Bali should welcome close to 3 million tourists by the end of 2012.

Below is a summary of arrivals by major markets.

Australia: Australian arrivals declined slightly (-0.003%) in June with 72,084 visitors from down under. Year-on-year, January-June there were 379,372 visitors to Bali, representing an increase of 8.15% over the same period in 2011.

People’s Republic of China: Arrivals for June were flat at 19,648 visitors – up only 0.014% month-on-month. Due to the strong start earlier in the year, year-on-year PRC visitors are up 53.29% overall, with 163,103 Chinese visitors for the period January-June 2012.

Malaysia: Is the shine off Bali for the Malaysian market? June 2012 arrivals totalled 13,654 – a decrease of 17.5% when compared to June 2011.

Cumulatively, Malaysian arrivals for January-June are down 0.6% at 82,996 visitors.

Japan: Once the main source of foreign visitors to Bali, Japan has now slipped into 4th place. While through to the end of June Japanese arrivals are down 8.97%, there is some indication that the government’s policy of enhancing air access from Japan is paying dividends.

June arrivals from Japan total 14,643 and represent a month-on-month improvement of 7.62%. This makes June 2012 the third consecutive month in which Japanese arrivals improved as compared to 2011. Is a turn-around in Japanese arrivals to Bali now underway?

South Korea: South Korean arrivals now rank 5th overall, with 10,200 South Korean visitors in June 2012 – a decrease of 0.8% when compared to June 2011. On a cumulative basis for the first 6 months of the year, South Korean arrivals are up a modest 3.51%.

United Kingdom: UK arrivals are strong, moving up from a ranking of 7th last year to 6th for the current year. Month-onmonth U.K. arrivals for June totalled 9.641

– an increase of 13.01% compared to June 2011. On a cumulative basis for the first six months of this year, UK arrivals are up 12.59%.

Taiwan: Taiwan arrivals to Bali appear to be troubled. June arrivals from Taiwan at 8,996 are down 31.9% compared to the same month last year. Taiwan’s ranking has slipped from 5th to 7th place in the course of one year. Cumulatively for the first six months of 2012, Taiwanese arrivals are down 18.21%.

USA: US tourism to Bali improved 8.1% in June 2012, with 8,838 visitors. Year-onyear USA visitors are up 10.76%.

France: French tourists coming to Bali in June increased 4.3% as compared to June 2011. France sent 7.353 tourists to Bali in June 2012. Year-on-year arrivals from France are virtually flat, improving only 0.84% during the first six months of 2012.

Russia: Russian arrivals in June improved 22.6% totalling 3,863. For the first six months of the year Russian tourists are up 7.77%.

Germany: German arrivals slipped 2.28% in June to 6,750 visitors. Year-on-year for the first half of the year, German visitors have improved 8.02%, The Netherlands: Dutch visitors to Bali continue to decline, down 3.5% month-onmonth for June 2012 with 4,784 visitors.

Year-on-year Dutch visitors are down 3.04% for January-June 2012.

Geographically, Asia-Pacific and ASEAN represent a combined 72.02% market share of all foreign tourist arrivals to Bali.

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MORE CONCERNS FOR PUBLIC FERRIES

Another inter-island ferry operating between Lombok and Padangbai in Bali has run aground on 7 September, 2012.

As recently as 30 August, 2012, another public ferry operating between Bali and Java ran aground in heavy seas.

Evacuation efforts were later assisted by boats from the Indonesian Search and Rescue (SAR) team.

The Rafelia II, with 187 passengers aboard, was unable to hold its course in strong winds, running aground near the landing dock in Bali during a low tide.

The ferry Citra Mandala Sakti, captained

by Martin Luther, was carrying 79 passengers, 7 cars, 19 motorcycles, 3 trucks and 3 pick-up trucks while idling outside the entrance to the port when a large wave swept the ship onto a coral reef.

Authorities provided passengers with life jackets for the ride to shore, with many passengers reportedly reluctant to leave their vehicles on the stranded ship.

All passengers were safely evacuated to shore using small local boats, while a tugboat was summoned to help bring the ferry to port where the vehicles and personal belongings of the passengers could then be landed.

The Rafelia II, captained by Herwansyah, had been in operation for approximately one month and is owned by PT Dharma Bahari Utama.

Port authorities said no injuries resulted from the ship running aground, and that the personal property and vehicles on the ship were eventually safely brought ashore.

The incident raises more concerns about the overall safety of the inter-island ferry services.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 pm. Initial efforts to move the ship off the reef were unsuccessful, prompting the Captain to request assistance from a sister-ship, the ferry Satria Nusantara.

A steel cable thrown to the stranded ship broke at 9:45 pm. A second effort to pull the ship off at 11:30 pm was also unsuccessful due to increasing currents in the straits.

As midnight approached, Captain Luther requested emergency assistance to evacuate the ship’s passengers, which brought zodiac ships from the Indonesian Navy and the Jembrana Water Police.

After an initial effort to pull the ship back into deeper water at 9:30 am failed, the boat was finally freed at 10:45 am, after being stranded for 13 hours.

Earlier this year, on 26 January, a public ferry making the crossing from Padangbai (Bali) to Lembar (Lombok) was forced off course by strong currents and huge waves in the Lombok Strait, which separates Bali and Lombok.

The Andika Nusantara was bound for Lembar Harbour in West Lombok when it was caught in rough seas and came dangerously close to capsizing before it ran aground on the small island of Gili Poh in southwest Lombok.

Fortunately, no one was killed in the incident and the 201 passengers were safely evacuated.

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Mr Fixer

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Tongue-in-cheek answers to your personal and building problems QUESTION: My girlfriend and I have QUESTION: The holiday town of Senggigi in sunny Lombok is hard to beat for a great “night out with the boys”. It has everything!

Plenty of restaurants to choose from, bars and karaoke clubs, and the ‘ever popular’ Happy Café with great live music, where I can get my sinuses cleared for free. If the night is still young, you can end the night at the Marina Night Club and Sports Bar. The only trouble is, whenever I go home I have to ask the taxi driver to drop me off at the end of the street so the engine noise doesn’t wake up the wife.

I take off my shoes before I go into the house, I get undressed in the bathroom and stick my foot in the toilet and pee down my leg to prevent splashing sounds.

I ease into bed and my wife still wakes up and yells at me for being so late. Do you have any tips on how to avoid this?

MR FIXER: You are obviously taking the wrong approach. My friend George

rented a delightful chalet with shared pool at the bottom of the garden of a nice villa not too far from Senggigi.

The views over the rice fields, with the distant purple mountains in the early hours of the morning are truly amazing, and especially spectacular at night as the sun is setting.

It is a two-storey chalet with a mezzanine balcony and is fully glazed on three sides. The sense of space and daylight is enchanting. Just recently, however, we seem to have been inundated with mosquitos. They are everywhere!

Sprays help but only last a few hours on the skin. It’s best to use a combination of sprays and a mosquito net around the bed. It’s also very romantic (at least, until you’ve been bitten!)

Rats are another problem altogether.

Poison pellets are quite effective until the rats become immune. Professional rodent exterminators may be necessary especially during the latter part of the rice harvesting. Get a few cats. They love ‘em!

QUESTION: I have recently quit my job as a systems analyst in the hectic business world in Europe and have decided to come to the paradise island of Lombok and try my luck on the stock market via the internet.

I can laze about in the sun on a white sandy beach and buy and sell using my Galaxy 4 from almost anywhere in the world. Do you have any hot tips on mergers and acquisitions, and what I should watch out for?

Added to that, rat droppings have started to appear in some of the rooms upstairs.

They make scuttling and screaming noises MR FIXER: Yes! Watch for these at 4am and disturb our sleep. We are consolidations in 2013. Hale Business reluctant to move out as the place is so nice. Is there anything that can be done?

Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W R Grace Co will merge and MR FIXER: Damn those screaming rats become ‘Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace’. FedEx at 4am! If you live near rice fields, it is is expected to join its major competitor, almost inevitable that you will experience mosquitos, especially during the latter half UPS, and become ‘FedUP’. Hope that of the rainy season. helps!

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Controlling: Dengue, Malaria & Cikungunya Mosquito Fly, Cockroach, Ants Rats Termites Spiders and Other Pests & Bugs

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The Cities The three main cities in Lombok – Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara – have expanded over the years and now merge together to create what is, for Lombok, an urban sprawl of shops, administrative centres and residential areas.

A visit to the cities makes an interesting day trip, exploring the numerous small shops selling everything imaginable at low prices. There are numerous pearl shops in Ampenan selling unset pearls and pearl jewellery at cheap prices. These are genuine pearls from the pearl farms on Lombok and Sumbawa and, if you bargain the price, are a good deal. Gold shops are also popular in both Ampenan and Cakra, with 24 kt gold being sold by the gram, regardless of the design.

For cheap and interesting food choices, explore the many restaurants, warungs and food stalls in the cities. Or just wander around the streets to soak up the atmosphere and discover fascinating insights into Lombok city life!

Ampenan was the original old port in Lombok during Dutch colonial times and some of the old architecture is still visible around the town, particularly toward the beach to the west. This area becomes a market at night, filled with warungs and kaki lima (food carts) for cheap, tasty food and local flavour. With its numerous shops, cheap hotels, dusty roads and plentiful cidomo (horse carts), gold and pearl shops, and its Arab quarter, Ampenan is a colourful town to explore.

Kebun Roek, just near the traffic lights in Ampenan on the road from the airport, is the site of the local markets. Every day traders set up stalls selling fresh produce from around the island, local snacks and products, live chickens and fresh fish in the afternoon when the fishing boats

THE CITIES

Mataram Mall come in. A stroll through the markets is a pungent and enlightening experience!

Mataram, about 3 km to the east of Ampenan, is the administrative centre for Lombok and Sumbawa (NTB Province), with government offices, banks, mosques, schools and colleges, bookstores, the main post office, and Mataram University downtown.

In Mataram, the Nusa Tenggara Barat Museum houses historical and cultural artefacts from Lombok and Sumbawa.

It’s an interesting place to visit and occasionally hosts special exhibits.

Displays include exhibits on geology, history and culture. Address: Jl Panji Tilar. Ph: 632159 for opening times.

There is a small admission fee. Also worth visiting is the cultural centre, Taman Budaya on Jl Majapahit. Music and dance performances are presented here regularly. Phone: 622428 for details.

Mataram Mall, on the main street in Mataram, has an upstairs food court for cheap local meals. Lombok’s only real mall, there are four floors of shops and stalls selling a vast selection of goods.

Particularly good buys are shoes, jeans, and copy brand bags and belts.

There is a department store, several electronics stores, and shops selling clothing, CD’s and DVD’s. Hero Supermarket, on the ground floor, is useful for some western goods, food and toiletries. The Chemist next door has imported toiletries, supplements and medicines. McDonalds and KFC have outlets on the ground floor.

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Cakranegara (usually abbreviated to “Cakra”) is Lombok’s main shopping area. It is also home to many Chinese and Balinese, who make up over 50 percent of the city’s population. The streets of the city make an interesting tour with gold

shops, sporting goods, clothing stores and very good fabric stores selling imported silks, laces and cottons, to name a few.

Many of Lombok’s weaving and basket making industries are located near Cakra; turn left at the central traffic lights and look for the market on the right near the bridge. The baskets in particular are sold in Bali at many times the local price.

The next large town east of Cakra, Sweta, has a huge market every day near the Bertais bus terminal, with all kinds of goods on sale, from foodstuffs to clothing, exotic birds, handicrafts and more.

Nearby Temples and Places of Interest Pura Meru on Jl Selaparang, Cakranegara, was built in 1720 by Balinese Prince Anak Agung Made Karang and is the largest temple on Lombok. Its three meru are for the Hindu trinity – Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. This is an important temple for the Balinese here and its annual Pujawali festival, held over five days during the full moon in September or October, is the biggest Balinese Hindu event on Lombok. The outer courtyard hall has large drums used to announce ceremonies and festivals. In the central courtyard are two buildings with raised offering platforms. The interior enclosure has 33 shrines as well as the three multi-tiered meru.

Pura Mayura, just across the street from Pura Meru, was built in 1744 as the court temple of the last Balinese kings in Lombok. An open hall or bale kambang (floating pavilion) stands in a large artificial lake here and is used as a place for meetings and to relax. Today the palace gardens are a playground for children. The temple sits behind the sedate water gardens and is open daily; admission is by donation.

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Come by and enjoy delicious food and drinks in our relaxed atmosphere!

Local art, batik, Berugaq souvenirs and new handicrafts available for purchase supporting Yayasan Sopoq Angen (One Heart Foundation).

Jl. Adi Sucipto, KP Griya Ellen Indah (Between the old airport & Kebun Roek Market in Ampenan) | Ph: 0370 616-2667

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The Cities

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Manfaat Kontrol Gula Darah Saat Hamil Sebagian besar calon ibu umumnya mencemaskan dampak diabetes terhadap kesehatan diri dan bayinya. Sejatinya, ibu dengan diabetes dapat tetap menjalani kehamilan yang sehat. Mengontrol kadar gula darah adalah cara terbaik untuk mencegah komplikasi diabetes. Bahkan, ketika hamil, kontrol gula darah menjadi lebih penting dari saat sebelum hamil pada penyandang diabetes.

Manfaat Kontrol gula darah saat hamil: •

Mengurangi risiko keguguran dan kelahiran mati Kontrol gula darah yang baik akan mengurangi risiko keguguran dan kelahiran mati.

Ini menjadi perhatian utama untuk kehamilan dan diabetes.

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Mengurangi risiko kelahiran prematur Semakin baik kontrol gula darah Anda, semakin sedikit kemungkinan Anda untuk mengalami persalinan prematur.

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Mengurangi risiko cacat lahir Kontrol gula darah yang baik selama awal kehamilan sangat mengurangi risiko bayi lahir cacat, terutama yang mempengaruhi otak, tulang

belakang dan jantung.

Mengurangi risiko pertumbuhan berlebih. Jika kontrol gula darah yang buruk, kelebihan glukosa dapat melewati plasenta. Hal ini memicu pankreas bayi anda untuk membuat insulin tambahan, yang dapat menyebabkan bayi tumbuh terlalu besar (makrosomia).

Bayi yang besar membuat persalinan pervaginam sulit dan menempatkan bayi pada risiko cedera selama kelahiran. • Mencegah Komplikasi Bagi ibu Kontrol gula darah yang baik akan mengurangi risiko tekanan darah tinggi, preeklampsia

(tekanan darah tinggi dan kelebihan protein dalam urin setelah 20 minggu kehamilan) dan komplikasi kehamilan yang serius. • Mencegah Komplikasi Bagi Bayi Terkadang bayi dari ibu yang mengidap diabetes mengalami gula darah rendah (hipoglikemia) segera setelah lahir karena produksi insulin mereka sendiri tinggi. Kontrol gula darah yang baik dapat membantu mempromosikan tingkat gula darah yang sehat untuk bayi, serta tingkat yang sehat kalsium dan magnesium dalam darah. Kontrol gula darah yang baik juga membantu mencegah perubahan warna kekuningan pada kulit dan mata (jaundice) setelah lahir.

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Garuda Indonesia Airlines: Departure counters in LOMBOK, BALI & JAKARTA. Airport: Hotel counters outside the airport. BALI: Amardeep Dekor, Amo Spa, Arena Sport Bar & Rest, Asia Collection Tour, Asian Trails Tour, Balcony Rest, Bali Mystique, Barb’s Sport Warung, BIMC, Blue Water Express, Bounty Cruises, Caesar Rest & Bar, Cafe Bali, Café Canggu, Café Marzano, Café Seminyak, Café Smorgas, Canggu Club, D Corner Bar & Rest, Double Dutch, Eco Beach Rest, Exotissimo Travel Indonesia, Gili Shop Poppies 1 & 2, Gili Cat Bali, Gloria Jeans Coffee 1 & 2, Go Vacation Tour, Golden Kris Tour, Grocer & Grind, Havana Club Bar & Rest, Jimmy Sport Bar & Rest, Indo-Ned, Junction Bar & Rest, Khaima Rest & Bar, Made’s Warung Kuta & Seminyak, Maya Coffee & Smothie Bar, Ocha Warung, Pacific World, Pacto Tour, Piduh Rest, Poppies bar & Rest, Red Carpet, Sate Bali Rest Echo Beach, Sendok Bar & Rest Legian, Sol Beach Rest, SOS, Sticky Fingers Italiana, The Cameng Bar & Rest, The Porch Cafe, The Wicked Parrot, Ultimo Bar & Rest, Vila Lumbung, Warung Bale Bali, Warung Bonita, Warung Eropa, Warung Italia, Warung Kolega, Warung Made Bar & Rest, Warung Max, Warung Sulawesi, White Sands Rest & Bar, Yut’s Place Rest. MATARAM: Blue Bird Taxi, Citramulia Travel, CV Ananta Guna Lestari, CV Tunggal Jaya, Depo Jaya Bangunan, Global Export Services, Harapan Keluarga Hospital, Losmen Tjabe Merah, Mataram Mall (Delicio Café, Hero Supermarket, Joli Sourire Dental Care, Lombok Pest Control, McDonalds, Oceanic Café), Melissa Bakery, Nur Hikmah Pearls, NTB Museum, Pisa Kafe, Redwood Café, Sekolah Nusa Alam, Sinta Pest Control, The Berugaq, Toko Susana. SOUTH LOMBOK: Dive Zone, Pearl Beach Resort, Secret Island Resort. NORTH LOMBOK: Medana Bay Marina. SENGGIGI: Alfa Mart, Anna’s Giftshop, Art Market (The Little Shop, Exotic Style, Treasure Chest), Asmara Restaurant, Bumbu Cafe, Blue Marlin Senggigi, Café Alberto, Cafe Lombi, Ciokolata, De Quake, Deli Senggigi, Dream Divers, Dream Estate, Holiday Resort, Island Properties, Indomaret, Kebun Villas, Living Asia, Lombok Property & Villas, Lombok Real Estate, Marshander Spa & Salon, Meat Mart, Orchid Spa, Papa Besar Cafe, Papaya Cafe, Puri Furniture, Puri Bunga Cottages, Puri Mas Boutique Resort, Qunci Villas, Rambo Petshop, Royal Spa, Senggigi Jaya Abadi Supermarket, Square Restaurant, Temptations, The Beach Club, The Chandi, The Office, Windy Beach Resort. GILI T: Blue Marlin Dive, Blue Water Cruises, Coco’s, Desa Dunia Beda, Gili T Resort, Gili Getaway, Good Heart Resort, ko-ko-mo Resort, Pesona Resort, Hotel Vila Ombak, Manta Dive, Ombak Sunset, Scallywags, The Beach House, The Trawangan. GILI MENO: Adeng-Adeng, Blue Marlin Dive, Mahamaya, Tropical Hideaways Resort. GILI AIR: Scallywags, The Beach Club. SUMBAWA: Mini Mart, Newmont Mining Site.

Special thanks to our contributors: Barbara Lucas Cahyadi, Dian Cahyadi, Didik Hariadi, Iwan Haryanto, Iain Kent, Koes Nadi, Simon Mammino, www.balidiscovery.com.

Printed by PT. Temprina Media Grafika, Denpasar, Bali Copyright © 2012. All rights reserved. Nothing in The Lombok Guide can be reproduced in whole or part without written permission from the publisher.

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In Good Taste...

Welcome to Lombok! As an expat working here in Lombok, I want to share with all our valuable visitors a few of the recipes that you will try around our lovely island, so hopefully you can take more than just a great memory home and show your friends that – apart from beautiful scenery, sexy beaches, amazing weather and friendly people – we have some exquisite food available here and Lombok people do take their food seriously! Selamat Makan!

By Bryce Adamson, Chef and Beverage at Qunci Villas.

This is a recipe from Yuyun Nurul Hayati, Pastry Chef at Qunci Villas:

CELILONG

Preparation:

For this edition of “In Good Taste”, I went with a Lombok sweet delicacy, made with cassava – a starchy vegetable grown in most humid climates, including Africa where it is a staple of their diet. Most people may recognize it from its other name, tapioca, or its local name, Singkong.

Mix grated coconut, cassava and salt together until well combined. Hold a small amount of mixture in the palm of your hand, add a tablespoon of the palm sugar and seal it inside the mixture.

Wrap with banana leaf till completely covered.

Continue doing this until all mixture is used up. Next fill a pot with water and bring to the boil. Place a steaming rack over the water, place the filled banana leaves on the rack and cover to steam for one hour.

The history of Celilong: Celilong is a native Lombok Sasak dessert using ingredients grown locally and which can be made almost for free. No one knows when the dish was first created, but it has been around for a long time with traditional simple recipes handed down from mothers to daughters.

In its traditional form Celilong is considered a little snack for after school and is especially popular during the holy month of Ramadan when it is eaten to break the fast, as it will give instant energy.

You will see the hawkers selling little packages of Celilong all around Lombok and the inevitable little kids running after them.

I added ice cream to this recipe, just because I love ice cream. With the melted palm sugar and the stickiness of the casing, it is a magical combination! As a bonus, if you do the same, you can tell everyone you’re making a fusion dessert!

Ingredients 500 Grams Grated Cassava (available in most Asian grocers and called Singkong locally) 100 grams Palm Sugar (Gula Merah locally) 200 grams Grated Coconut (fresh is best) 1/2 Tsp Salt 1 piece Banana Leaf to cover 4 Scoops of Ice cream (Vanilla Bean or Coconut is best!)

When finished, simply unwrap and eat warm, but be warned – the sugar inside will have liquefied and is very hot, that is why I serve it with ice cream to counter the effects of the hot sugar and to keep my sexy body fit!

As always if this is too complicated or tedious for you, we welcome you to Qunci Villas where Chef Yuyun will be more than happy to make this wonderful dish for you!

If any Lombok chefs would like to contribute a local recipe, please contact me at brycethechef@gmail.com

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The Southwest

Secret Islands, Pristine Beaches!

Floating in the sparkling turquoise waters just off the southwest coast are twelve small islands called the Southwest Gilis. Unlike the famous Gili islands in the northwest of Lombok, the Southwest Gilis are largely uninhabited and have yet to be discovered by most travellers, thus they are often called “The Secret Islands”.

The Sekotong region starts just south of Lembar Harbour and features stunning beaches and bays set against a backdrop of rolling hills. The drive itself is a worthwhile trip, meandering through villages where life is largely untouched by tourism and where the people are involved in their day-to-day activities of farming, fish cultivation, boating and fishing, brickmaking and other traditional pastimes.

across the sandbar and explore this uninhabited island. Old volcanic rocks and stone carved from centuries of tides create small caves and alcoves, providing shelter for picnics and interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

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the northwest and Madak Belo on the east.

Gili Gede is large enough to provide a range of activities such as hiking to the hills in the centre for fantastic views across the other islands, exploring deserted beaches and hidden coves and meeting the people living on the island, who are very friendly and, as yet, unspoilt by tourism.

Back on the main road and slightly further south is Sundancer Resort, with its distinctive blue roofs dotted on the Secret Island has comfortable budget hillside overlooking another white sand accommodation, including a unique beach.

The hotel development is still under Along the roadsides you will see people bungalow perched on a pier over the reef – construction. building and repairing boats, laying the only one in either Lombok or Bali. The out hand-made bricks to dry in the sun, Resort offers a host of activities that all the Across the road from Sundancer, on the working in the fields, and sometimes family will enjoy, while also being a place beachfront, is Dive Zone – currently guiding primitive wooden ploughs where you can get away from it all. the only diving facility in this part of harnessed to huge water buffalo, as they Lombok and the experts on diving around prepare the fields for planting.

Secret Island can also organise fishing trips the southwest islands, having pioneered and island hopping excursions to the other The peaceful village of Taun (or Tawun), is development of previously unknown dive beautiful islands in the area, most of which sites in this area. situated on a wide, placid bay in Sekotong. are deserted, about their comfortable 9m The ocean is sparkling turquoise and the custom-built boat “Scorpio”.

Dive Zone offer dive trips around dazzling white sand stretches in a wide Sekotong and the islands, as well as To the south of Gili Gede, the islands of sweep around the bay, while the hills in three locations in South Lombok – Gili Ringgit, Layar and Asahan are lined behind form a perfect backdrop to this including challenging world-class diving up like secret treasures in the calm sea. idyllic setting. off southeast Lombok.

Bounty Cruises, a Bali-based company, Just out in the calm bay are the three Past Dive Zone another few kilometres is own much of the land on Gili Ringgit and lovely islands of Gili Nanggu, Gili Cocotinos Boutique Beach Resort on the have constructed a boat mooring and pier Tangkong and Gili Sudat – all easily secluded beach at Tanjung Empat. With accessible by local outrigger boats. A small 28 rooms, including beachfront villas with on the island. There is good snorkelling on the west side of Gili Ringgit, accessed by sign in the nearby village will direct you private swimming pools, Cocotinos is the boat. Large gardens of hard and soft corals to the local boat hire area, where you can only luxury accommodation in the area. lay just beneath the surface and the reef arrange boat trips out to Gili Nanggu and extends along most of the island’s coast.

At the next intersection there is a the other small islands offshore. signpost to the right for Labuhan Poh and The other side of the island, where the Of the three, only Gili Nanggu has Pelangan, the site of Bola Bola Paradis. pier is located, has a fantastic white sand accommodation for visitors, with Gili This is a small hotel, situated right on Nanggu Cottages providing simple beach and is a favourite for guests from the beachfront with comfortable and cottages on the beach and a restaurant, as Secret Island Resort and Dive Zone, as the clean rooms at reasonable prices. The well as deluxe rooms further back from the hotel also organises snorkelling tours and scenery and beach here are so lovely. beach. The island is small and the beach is a popular choice for those surfing at It’s easy to snorkel offshore just north of here has soft white sand and a good reef Bangko-Bangko. the pier and, although the reef isn’t as large just off the beach for snorkelling.

The largest of these islands is Gili Gede, as on the other side of the island, there is Travelling a little further south, before the appropriately meaning “Big Island”. The still plenty to see. marine culture complex (Balai Budaya island lays just offshore and is so large Bright blue starfish drape themselves Laut), there is a small dirt road leading out visitors often mistake it for part of the across patches of coral, and bright yellow onto a white peninsular of sand that juts mainland. Gili Gede is easily reached by into beautiful clear waters. Drive to the boat from the village of Tembowong and is and black Moorish Idols dart through end for superb views and a close up look the water. Schools of hundreds of small only minutes across the water. at Gili Genting. iridescent fish swim past and weirdly Gili Gede is one of the few islands in the shaped squid drift by in the deeper areas.

Gili Genting sits just off the tip of the area that has accommodation, at Secret peninsular and at low tide you can walk Island Resort on the south, Via Vaccare on Continued on Page 66

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66 We met a boat load of happy tourists on Gili Ringgit, out for the day with Dive Zone, who described the diving as some of the best they’ve ever experienced. Most couldn’t stop gushing about the huge school of turtles they had just seen near Gili Layar!

All around these Southwest Gilis, abundant coral reefs lay just below the surface waiting to be explored, filled with thousands of brightly coloured tropical fish, huge sprawling blue starfish and magical turtles gently gliding through the water.

Slightly south of Gili Gede, beautiful Gili Asahan attracts visitors with deserted white sand beaches, clear calm waters and swaying palm trees.

Pearl Beach Resort, the only accommodation on the island, is a lovely boutique hotel with charming and welldesigned bungalows here looking out over a breath-taking beach.

Of a much higher standard than most of the accommodation in the southwest, each bungalow is spacious with a private terrace and western standard bathrooms with hot water showers.

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There is also a beachfront bar and restaurant serving western and Indonesian meals, and good snorkelling directly from the beach.

The resort is popular with divers and can arrange diving and snorkelling trips, as well as island-hopping tours.

wide white sand bay is lined with fisherman’s huts and draws hundreds of surfers every year from as far away as Hawaii and Brazil to challenge the huge waves of Desert Point, just offshore.

Although the road deteriorates after Labuhan Poh, it is still passable for most vehicles in the dry season. During the surfing season, from mid-May to September and again in December, the beach is buzzing with surfers, but otherwise it is a remote and peaceful area. Bali is clearly visible, with the island of Nusa Penida only about an hour’s sail away.

The drive to the point is dotted with bucolic scenery and tiny villages, making it a worthwhile trip even for non-surfers.

There is basic surfer accommodation in the area and plans for development in the near future.

Pearl Beach is perfect for romantic escapes The southwest is slated for tourism and for those seeking the tranquillity of a development and it’s easy to imagine private island resort. hotels and resorts on all these beaches and Leaving Gili Asahan and back on the islands in the future, as well as yachts, mainland there are small home-stays and fishing boats, windsurfers, dive boats and private accommodations spaced out along the like. But for now, the Southwest is the road to Bangko-Bangko – the surfing unspoilt and the Gilis remain the secret Mecca for those in the know, located on islands… stunningly beautiful, pristine and the far southwest tip of Lombok. The unique; and known only to the lucky few.

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General Information (Directory Assistance): (0370) 108 BANK / ATM Bank Central Asia (BCA) Jl. Pejanggik No.67, Mataram, Lombok Phone: 0370 632588, Fax: 0370 622347 ATMs - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - MGM Plaza, Jl. AA Gede Ngurah, Mataram - Jl. Airlangga, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Praya, C. Lombok - Jl. Langko, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl Raya Senggigi (Senggigi Square) Bank Danamon Indonesia Jl. Pejanggik No.117, Mataram, W. Lombok Phone: 0370 631322, Fax: 0370 633068 ATMs - Jl. Koperasi 1, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok - Komplek Ruko B1, Sweta, W. Lombok Bank International Indonesia (BII) Jl. AA Gede Ngurah No.48, Mataram, W. Lombok. Phone: 0370 635027, 633347 ATMs - Jl. Airlangga No.25, Mataram, Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok Bank Mandiri Jl. Pejanggik No.20-22, Mataram, W. Lombok. Phone: 0370 631311 ATMs - Jl. Pejanggik No.20, Cakranegara, Lombok - Jl. Taruna Jaya, Mataram, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Selaparang Airport, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl Raya Senggigi (In Front of Santosa) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Jl. Langko No.64, Mataram, W. Lombok Jl. Raya Senggigi, W. Lombok Phone: 0370 631046, Fax: 0370 631005 ATMs - Jl. Langko No.64, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Pejanggik No.68, Mataram, W.Lombok - University of Mataram (UNRAM) - Jl. Sandubaya, Sweta, W. Lombok - Jl. Selaparang No.37, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Raya Senggigi, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Jendral Sudirman 51, Praya, C. Lombok Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Jl. Pendidikan No.16, Mataram, Lombok Phone: 0370 632246, Fax: 0370 633084 ATMs - Jl. Airlangga, Mataram, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Pahlawan No.92, Selong, E. Lombok MEDICAL / HEALTH CARE Medika Husada Clinic Jl Raya Senggigi. Phone: 0370 6644820 HOSPITALS Rumah Sakit Harapan Keluarga Jl Ahmad Yani 9 Selagalas. Ph: 6177000, 670000. Emergency (24hrs): 6177009.

Mataram Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Mataram) Jl. Pejanggik No.6, Mataram, W. Lombok Phone: 0370 623498 / 6604605 New Mataram Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Mataram) Jl. Bung Karno 1 Mataram. Phone: 0370 645045 Central Lombok Public Hospital Jl. Jendral Basuki Rachmad, Praya, Central Lombok. Phone: 0370 654007 East Lombok Public Hospital Jl. Professor M. Yamin No. 55, Selong, East Lombok. Phone: 0376 21680

Biomedika Clinic Jl. Bung Karno 143 Mataram. Phone: 0370 645137 Risa Clinic Jl. Pejanggik 115 Cakranegara. Phone: 0370 625560 / 632117

Fire Brigade: Phone. 0370 672013. In emergency call 113 Hospital UGD (Emergency Unit Service): Phone: 0370 622254 Ambulance: Phone. 0370 623498. In emergency call 118

DENTAL drg. Farida Istiarini, Sp.Ort (Joli Sourire Dental Care) Mataram Mall. Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara.

Ph: 0370 668 1797 drg. Lina Kulsum Jl. Gunung Dieng No.7, Mataram, Lombok Phone: 0818536236 / 0370 632131

TAXIS Blue Bird Taxi, Phone: 0370 627000

MONEY CHANGERS Multigraha Kelolavalas - Jl. Rasa Senggigi km.10, Senggigi, W. Lombok, Ph; 0370 693693 - Jl. Pejanggik No.1, Mataram, W. Lombok, Ph: 0370 631567 Multigraha Valas Jl. Saleh Sungkar No.1 Ampenan, W. Lombok, Ph: +62 370 624045 PT. Bali Mispintjira Jl. Raya Senggigi km.13, Senggigi, West Lombok, Ph: 0370 692247, 0370 692247 SHOPPING Senggigi Abadi Supermarket Jl. Raya Senggigi, Km.8.5, Senggigi, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 693311 Senggigi Jaya Supermarket Jl. Raya Senggigi, Km.8, Senggigi, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 693530 Alfa Mart Jl Raya Senggigi Indomaret Jl Raya Senggigi Art Market (Pasar Seni) - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi West Lombok - Gili Trawangan, West Lombok Barata Department Store Jl. Niaga II, Ampenan, West Lombok Phone: 0370 646123 Grand Store Mataram Mall, 3rd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, W. Lombok. Ph: 0370 629931 Hero Supermarket Mataram Mall, 1st floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, W. Lombok. Ph: 0370 629918 Tiara Department Store Mataram Mall, 1st & 2nd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, West Lombok Phone: 0370 629902 Kharisma Book Shop Mataram Mall, 2nd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, West Lombok Phone: 0370 629875 Ruby Supermarket Jl. Pejanggik No.111, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 631092 Jembatan Baru Supermarket Jl. Pejanggik No.41, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 636106 MGM Plaza Jl. AA Gede Ngurah No.98, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 646007 EMERGENCY Senggigi Tourism Police: Jl. Raya Senggigi, Phone. 00370 693267 Lombok Regional Police: Jl. Gajah Mada No. 7 Ampenan. Call this emergency number: 110

IMMIGRATION Jl. Udayana, Mataram, Phone: 0370 632520 PUBLIC SERVICES ELECTRICITY PLN Mataram. Ph: 0370 632182 PLN Senggigi. Ph: 0370 693535 WATER PDAM Mataram. Ph: 0370 632 510 PDAM Senggigi. Ph: 0370 693886 POST OFFICES Mataram: Jl. Sriwijaya, Phone. 0370 632645 Senggigi: Jl. Raya, Phone. 0370 693711 CONSULATES AUSTRALIA (incl. New Zealand, Canada) Phone: 0361 241118, Fax: 0361 221195, Email: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au BRAZIL Phone: 0361 757775, Fax: 0361 751005.

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Kuta and The South Coast

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KUTA AND THE SUBLIME SOUTH COAST

Indonesia boasts some of the most magnificent scenery in the world and the south coast of Lombok rates as being among the best.

Kuta this year and smaller developments are already under construction.

Kuta by Barbara

South Lombok has views that inspire artists and photographers and leaves visitors from around the world speechless at the sublime panoramic beauty that unfolds beach after beach, bay after bay, all along the coast.

The beaches of the south draw crowds to bake on the blindingly white sands, swim in the crystal clear oceans and challenge some of the best surf breaks in Indonesia.

Kuta (sometimes spelt Kute) is the main town and tourism centre on the south coast of Lombok, and is the hub for exploring the fantastic southern beaches and the many points of interest in the region.

Located around 60 km south of Mataram and about one and a half hour’s drive from Senggigi, Kuta makes for a wonderful day trip from other points in Lombok, or an alternative holiday destination for travellers exploring Lombok.

Since the Lombok International Airport opened in late 2011, many of the major roads have been upgraded and the main road to Kuta is very good. The new airport is located only 25 minutes’ drive north of Kuta and has made access to the south very easy.

The proximity to the airport has already sparked an investment boom in the area and major developments are expected over the coming year. For now, the south is uncrowded, pristine and spectacular.

The drive down to the south coast is an interesting rural tour of small villages and farming communities. Fields of tobacco, corn and peanuts line the roadsides and farmers till the fields using antiquated ploughs pulled by large water buffalo.

mosques in Lombok, Mesjid Kuno. The small building with a thatched roof is considered holy and many believers make pilgrimages to pray here.

Slightly further south is Sade, an hilltop village with more Lumbungs and traditional homes. Both villages have been renovated and cater to the tourist market, but are still interesting examples of traditional Sasak architecture and communal living within the compounds, where life continues as it has for centuries.

Residents, who act as guides for a small fee, encourage walks through either of these villages and are happy to share a glimpse of their lifestyles with visitors.

Nearby Mandalika Beach is named after the legendary Princess Mandalika, a beloved character in Sasak folklore. It is near here that thousands of people gather every year to celebrate the colourful ritual of Bau Nyale, when masses of sea worms spawn in the waters offshore.

Ashtari, around 2km west of Kuta, stands out from the usual Kuta cafés and is a “must stop” for those touring in the area.

Kuta itself is a small town with hotels, Perched on top of the hill with spectacular home-stays and backpacker’s hostels that views over Kuta and the surrounding cater mainly to the thousands of surfers beaches, Ashtari serves exquisite teas and from around the world who are drawn to juices, and delicious vegetarian meals and the area every year to surf the left- and organic gourmet snacks that are truly out right-hand breaks out in the bay. of the ordinary. Open Tuesday to Sunday, There is a good variety of accommodation, for breakfast and lunch only. restaurants and facilities for travellers and – with investment taking off –more options Kuta attracts thousands of visitors every year for the great surf locations are opening all the time. There are plans at Gerupuk, Tanjung Aan, Ekas, and the for a luxury beachfront resort in central beaches to the west. It’s easy to hire a board and a surf guide from here to learn surfing or, for experienced surfers, to access the more challenging surf breaks in the area. Hire a car or motorbike and you can spend days visiting beautiful, mainly deserted beaches, both to the east and west of Kuta.

Around 4 km east of Kuta is Tanjung A’an, with perfect white sand beaches and good waves for surfers. Slightly further east is Gerupuk, well known as a top surf location and situated on a peninsula of land that juts out into the ocean, with stunning views of the sea, and the surrounding islands and bays. There is a good surf school here and no fewer than five surf breaks.

Just before arriving in Kuta, the road passes two traditional Sasak villages – Sade and Rambitan. On the east side of the road is Rambitan, a village that caters to tourists and has authentic clusters of thatched Lumbung, or rice barns, and traditional homes made of thatch and bamboo, with hardened cow and buffalo dung floors.

Nearby, on the hilltop, is one of the oldest

At present, Kuta boasts just one luxury resort: the Novotel Lombok. The Novotel has a range of accommodation, from comfortable hotel rooms to spacious suites and luxurious villas, some with private swimming pools. Designed to blend in with the environment, and with a stunning beachfront location, the Novotel is a wonderful example of traditional Sasak architecture.

Weaving

The beaches and scenery continue all the way to the east coast, with fantastic places such as Bumbang, Awang Bay, Ekas and Pantai Sorga (Heaven Beach)… the name says it all!

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At Bumbang, Bumbangku Beach Cottages has simple thatched cottages and comfortable brick deluxe rooms right on a beautiful deserted beach. There is a good restaurant, serving fresh fish and seafood caught by local fishermen, and easy access to the best surfing spots nearby.

Even for non-surfers, Bumbangku is a delightful place to spend a few days, swimming, strolling along the wide calm bay and relaxing in the peaceful natural surroundings.

Further east, Heaven on the Planet and Ocean Heaven (collectively known as HOTPlanet) currently has the monopoly

For now, however, these two exclusive properties provide the chance to really escape from the outside world in sublime surroundings.

The resorts feature comfortable accommodation, good restaurants, swimming pool, a Spa and Wellness Centre and a host of water activities, such as surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, wind-surfing and more.

Heading west from Kuta are another series of beautiful beaches and bays hidden behind headlands and rolling hills, providing peaceful and secluded spots for picnics and swimming. All are within easy day trips of Kuta.

Mawun Beach is around 30 minutes’ drive to the west and is a picturesque, almost circular bay with small green headlands rolling into the ocean from either side. It is a spectacular beach with calm blue waters, perfect for swimming and spending a day lazing on the white sand.

Bumbangku

Mawi, around another 7km to the west, has good right- and left-hand barrels for surfing when the swell is large enough.

At other times, it is a lovely beach with impressive views of Gili Lawang just offshore; look for the three startling pinnacles of rock jutting out of the ocean.

Selong Blanak is a long sweeping bay framed on each end by headlands and surrounded by rolling hills. Sempiak Villas has plush villas perched on the hillside with breath-taking panoramic views.

Laut Biru Café at Sempiak Villas is a popular place for a stop – or justifies a day trip in itself – and serves fresh and delicious snacks and meals throughout the day in a pretty restaurant overlooking the beach. Spend a day exploring the area, with lunch and a swim here as the highlights of your trip.

Further west are picturesque Sepi and Blongas bays, and many more scenic beaches along the way; all are mostly deserted.

The road deteriorates rapidly and the going can be rough at times. For exploring this remote area it’s best to use an experienced local guide with a good vehicle.

Steeped in history and legend, surrounded by beaches of almost surreal beauty, the south coast is a fascinating area to visit, whether your interests are historical, cultural or just the opportunity to see and explore some of the most beautiful and pristine coastal scenery in Indonesia.

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The Gili Islands Unique tropical escapes!

Gili Trawangan

Three perfect coral islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air – fringed with white sands and swaying palm trees, lay in the sparkling ocean just off the north-west coast of Lombok.

island destinations by travellers and travel publications.

Although previously popular mainly with backpackers, the Gilis now attract a diverse range of visitors – serious diving enthusiasts, sun-seekers looking for the Every year the Gilis attract tens of perfect beach getaway, singles, families, thousands of visitors from around the world for their pristine waters, great diving and couples of all ages find something to attract them to the Gilis. and snorkelling opportunities, and laidback charm.

There is a good selection of The word Gili actually means “small accommodations, restaurants and bars on island”, and so these islands have come to all three islands, with the biggest range on be known as “The Gilis” by travellers. The Gili Trawangan.

Gilis are Lombok’s most popular islands While nobody comes to the Gilis for and are consistently rated as top SEA shopping, each island has many small shops selling essentials such as sunscreen, mosquito repellent, toiletries, cold drinks, snacks and more. In addition, there are cheap clothing and t-shirts, sarongs and local handicrafts stalls.

Activities include walking, riding bikes, horse riding and kayaking on Gili T, yoga, massage and beauty treatments, glass bottom boat trips and island hopping, live-aboard dive trips and cruises to

nearby islands, fishing, sailing, surfing and all kinds of water-based activities.

The islands provide ample opportunities for visitors to swim, relax, sunbathe, explore, snorkel or scuba dive with the many internationally accredited dive operators based in Lombok.

Snorkelling is easy in the calm waters directly off the beaches, with plenty of colourful fish to see. At greater depths and at specific dive locations around the three islands, the pristine waters are home to an abundant variety of corals, aquatic life and thousands of species of tropical fish.

An impressive array of sea life can be seen, including green and hawksbill turtles, morays, barracuda, reef sharks, occasionally leopard sharks and manta rays, and much more.

Visibility is very good and commonly in the 15-30 m range; and water temperatures average 23°C (73°F) to 29°C (84°F).

Currents around the islands can be quite strong and drift diving is the norm.

Many of the popular dive companies are owned and operated by westerners and PADI and SSI licensed dive operators, with professional standards of safety and environmental awareness, exist on all three islands.

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Each Gili has developed independently and at different paces, giving each a different “personality” or style, and catering to different types of holidaymakers and travellers. This means that travellers have a good choice, depending on their individual tastes and what type of island escape they prefer.

Gili Trawangan is the most developed and popular of the three,

with the greatest range of facilities and activities; while Gili Air has a relaxed, laid-back style and is popular with couples and families.

Gili Meno is the quietest of the three, perfect for really getting away from it all.

Choose the island that suits you most, or it’s easy to combine an island-hopping holiday to sample the best of all three!

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The Gilis are easily reached from Bali via the numerous fast boat services now operating between Bali and Gili Trawangan. Alternatively, you can fly to Lombok and travel across to the Gilis.

Fast Boats: With Lombok’s airport now based further away in central Lombok, the fast boat services are a popular option, providing fast and easy transfers between Bali to Gili Trawangan.

The crossing between the islands can be treacherous in bad weather, so choose a reliable operator and avoid companies that practice “over loading” in busy times.

Blue Water Express, operated by Blue Water Safaris, provides transfers between Bali and Gili Trawangan. BWS operates two boats, with 28 and 30 passenger capacities, departing from Serangan (near Benoa Harbour) at 8am and 10am, and from Padang Bai Harbour at 11.15am every day. Return transfer from Gili Trawangan is at 11am. Fares include air conditioned hotel transfers in Bali. Ph: (0361) 841 3421-24 / 0813 3841 8988. www.bwsbali.com

FROM TELUK NARA AND TELUK KODEK: Teluk Nara is a large peaceful bay on the west coast, about 25 minutes’ drive north of Senggigi. Most of the dive companies and many businesses on the Gilis have their boats moored in the bay and transfer guests to the islands every day from Teluk Nara.

Gili Cat, Blue Water Express and Island Getaway also operate fast boat services between Lombok and Bali from this harbour.

It is possible to negotiate private boat trips (including fast speed boats) out to the islands with local boat owners here, thereby avoiding the hassles of Bangsal.

At the northern end of the bay is Teluk Kodek, where Vila Ombak, The Beach House, ko ko mo and Scallywags have bases for transferring their guests by speedboat to the Gilis.

Gili Getaway is a comfortable fast boat departing from Benoa Harbour, Bali (only 20 mins from Kuta) daily at 8am. The crossing takes around 2 hours to Gili Trawangan and Teluk Kodek on Lombok.

Ph Bali: (0361) 751570 / 726 523; or Bali: 0819 1673 3051; Gili T: 0878 6432 2515. www.island-getaway.com Gili Bookings.com is an online booking service offering easy reservations with the leading fast boat operators between Bali and Lombok. Availability checks, schedules and e-ticketing, as well as accommodation options and more, are all available online from their website: www.gilibookings. com

By Plane: Fly to Lombok and either stay on the mainland before making a trip out to the Gilis or travel to Senggigi (1 hour 15 minutes) to arrange transport to the Gilis. There are many different options, as described below. Tour companies and dive operators in Senggigi also provide transfers daily.

HOTEL TRANSFERS: Many of the larger hotels on the islands now provide speedboat transfers for guests, as well as pick up services from the airport – enquire when you make your booking.

MENTIGI BAY: Also on the west coast, a few kilometres before Teluk Nara, Mentigi Bay is a base for Blue Water Cruises.

The company offers relaxing day cruises around the Gilis onboard a beautiful traditional phinisi boat, with plenty of opportunities for swimming and snorkelling.

Boats depart daily at 9am. There is a small café at the bay and a variety of fun water sport options available.

Blue Water Cruises also operate regular cruises to Komodo Island and other islands to the east, as well as dive and cruise packages. Visit their website for details: www.bluewatercruises.com.

Be aware that public boats leave when there are enough passengers to warrant the trip, so you may have to wait for a while. Best times are between 8am and 4pm. If you don’t want to wait, it doesn’t cost very much to charter a boat, especially if you have a few people in your group.

Don’t let anyone carry your bags or, if they offer to carry baggage, negotiate a price first.

Ignore people who tell you that there are no return public transfers… there are; or that there is no water, mosquito repellent, etc., on the islands. All the essentials are readily available at shops on all three islands. Bangsal is a pretty area; it’s a shame some of the touts try to ruin it for everyone.

If you get stuck at the harbour in the evening, there are some basic home-stays on the road from the beach.

Arnel is a nice option with pretty rooms at reasonable prices. The attached Salero Minang restaurant serves delicious Minang meals and the friendly owners can help with everything from vehicle hire to travel information and laundry services.

FROM SENGGIGI: You can charter local outrigger boats from the beachfront in Senggigi (in front of the Art Markets). The trip out to the islands takes around one and a half hours.

The journey up the coast in the morning is very scenic, but you may get wet on the way back. Make sure you negotiate a price with the boatman first!

FROM BANGSAL HARBOUR: Catch a taxi or bemo to Bangsal Harbour, the small harbour on the north-west coast, about 30 minutes from Senggigi.

A good alternative is to check out the many dive centres on the main street in Senggigi who offer reasonable rates for transfers, usually including pick up from your hotel.

Public ferries (really just large outrigger boats) depart regularly to all three islands and charters are available, with prices depending on the number of passengers and your bargaining skills.

Arranging snorkelling and dive trips inclusive of island transfers is a good way to save time, money and hassles.

Unfortunately, the area is plagued by touts and scams, so ignore them and head directly to the ticket office on the beachfront. Public ferry and charter boat prices are posted clearly on the wall of the ticket office.

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There are numerous fast boat services operating between Bali and the Gilis. In good weather, fast boats can make the crossing in around 80 minutes but in heavy seas the trip can take two hours or more.

Make sure you choose a reputable company who care about passenger comfort and safety, rather than “pack them in and profit”. Check weather conditions before going – the Lombok Strait is one of the deepest bodies of water in the world and seas can get very rough, with waves up to 5 metres in bad weather. Refuse to board overloaded boats.

It is also possible to fly to Lombok and transfer to the Gilis from the mainland. See “Getting to Lombok” and “Getting to the Gilis” sections for details.

Electricity on all three Gilis is supplied by generators and blackouts are sometimes a problem. Many places have their own emergency generators but the smaller businesses may rely on candles and lanterns when the power goes out.

Water is a scarce resource on the islands and fresh water is shipped from the mainland daily. A business on Gili T now supplies desalinated water and fresh water showers are becoming common. However, smaller hotels and home-stays may only

provide salt water showers. Use bottled water to rinse off.

The tap water on all the islands is not suitable for drinking but bottled water is cheap and readily available.

Internet is available on the Gilis at internet cafés and most larger hotels and restaurants. Connections can be intermittent and speeds are generally slow.

ATM machines are available on Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. Credit cards are accepted at most dive shops and larger hotels and restaurants. Money changers are available on all the islands, although the rate is lower than on Lombok.

Health services on the islands are limited.

There is a 24-hour Clinic at Hotel Vila Ombak on Gili T, and small local clinics on Gili Meno and Air. Dive shop staff have emergency first aid training and basic medical supplies but for anything serious, get to the mainland as fast as possible.

Weather is generally hotter on the islands than mainland Lombok. Make sure you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and use sun protection, even on cloudy days.

There is no motorised transport on any of the islands. Walk, ride a bicycle or ride in a cidomo (local horse cart). None of

the islands is very large, so walking is an easy option. Bicycles can be hired for between Rp 25,000 and Rp 50,000 per day, depending on the type and condition of the bike. Some hotels provide bikes free of charge for guests.

Cidomo fares are now fixed by law and fares are displayed in the front of the cart.

Generally, short distances will cost around Rp 40,000; a round-the-island tour costs Rp 125,000 on Gili T. Dress is casual on the islands and it is normal to see tourists walking around in swimsuits, sarongs and shorts. Remember that the islands’ residents are Muslim and nude or topless sunbathing is frowned upon. Please respect island sensibilities and keep clothes on!

Mosquitoes can sometimes be a problem, especially during rainy season. DEET repellents are the best protection and local products such as “Autan” and “OFF!” are relatively cheap and readily available in the shops.

The Gili Eco Trust (GET) is a non-profit organisation based on Gili T that works to protect and conserve the environment.

GET activities include reef conservation, resource management, waste management and education programmes, to name a few. To date, the Eco Trust has installed 63 Bio Rock structures around the islands. The metal frame structures create artificial reefs using low voltage current to promote new coral growth and provide homes for schools of fish and reef creatures.

The Eco Trust raises funds for its programmes through an Eco-tax of Rp 50,000 collected from divers on the islands.

Clean-up days, to collect rubbish from the beach and sea, take place on the first Friday of every month on Gili T. Register at Gili T dive shops and join in the fun!

To find out more about Eco-projects and to support GET programmes, visit: www.giliecotrust.com

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GILI TRAWANGAN

The most well-known and popular of the three Gilis, Gili Trawangan is the largest island and the furthest from the mainland, but easily reached in less than an hour by local boat and only 10 minutes by speedboat from Lombok.

and Bali, together with singles, couples and families from all over the world.

The island itself is around 3km long and 2km wide, so walking is easy and you can cycle around the island in around 1 1/2 hours (but will need to get off and push Previously tagged “the party island” by the your bike through sandy sections on the Lonely Planet, Gili T (as it is affectionately west side). known) has moved on and up.

This is the only Gili to rise significantly above sea level and the hill in the south Gone are the days when backpackers is a great lookout from which to enjoy flocked to the island for Rp 20,000 a the spectacular sunsets across the ocean night huts on the beach and Rp 5,000 to Bali; or in the mornings, the brilliant Bintang beers. Today, Gili T has a sleek sunrise over Gunung Rinjani on mainland sophisticated side that becomes more Lombok. evident every year.

That’s not to say that the original charms that attracted tourists in the beginning are gone. The perfect white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters and laid-back island style are still there in buckets.

On the far south end of the hill are the remnants of old WWII Japanese gun emplacements and crumbling bunkers, but the hand-dug tunnels have been blocked up.

But the island has cast off its grungy origins and now combines the best of a tropical island paradise with a touch of chic and all the mod cons of a top holiday destination.

The main development on the island is on the east coast, particularly southeast in the area called “Sentral”, where the boats dock. The tracks inland are through coconut groves and pockets of development.

Gili T still hosts backpackers and budget travellers, but these days they are joined by expatriates and trendsetters from Java

Development runs all along the east coast with swish places rubbing shoulders with

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the older bars and accommodations. The north coast is quieter and offers peaceful alternatives to the central area.

Such is the appeal of the island, the south and west coasts are now dotted with small hotels, home-stays, private villas and a couple of larger resorts. This part of the island is the quietest and, although the beaches aren’t as nice as those on the east, the sunsets looking across to Bali are magical.

Accommodation on Gili T ranges from basic home stays to luxury hotels and villas. The old style bungalows with woven bamboo walls and thatched roofs are slowly disappearing, to be replaced by simple cottages with western style bathrooms to suit the budget crowd.

At the other end of the scale, boutique hotels and luxurious villas boast all the comforts of 5 star resorts, including designer furnishings, private swimming pools or Jacuzzis, WiFi internet, iPod docks, satellite TV and DVD. Restaurants rival Bali in quality, if not numbers. There are lounges and sophisticated bars, Internet cafés, movie “theatres” and beachside cafés galore.

Most restaurants and bars are located along the east coast, although the north coast has some lovely low-key options.

Dining choices range from the typical Indonesian nasi goreng to sushi; barbecued seafood on the beach to international fine dining; and everything between.

There is a lively bar scene at night and the island has a rotating party roster, where some of the top places have licences to host a party on one night of the week (hence the “party island” reputation).

These, and the full moon parties that take place on the beach during high season, are a big draw-card for the crowds of younger people who come to the island.

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The Beach House on Gili Trawangan is an innovative and contemporary resort set amidst tropical gardens, facing the sparkling turquoise waters of the Lombok Straits.

Accommodation choices include a range of private villas, each with their own freshwater pools. Pool suites sharing a freshwater plunge pool, and 12 bungalows set in tropical gardens.

The Beach House provides a range of facilities, including a beachfront freshwater resort pool and bar, and a beachside bar and restaurant serving international cuisine.

Phone: +62 370 6142 352 Fax: +62 370 6148 365 Email: reservation@beachhousegilit.com

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Continued from Page 87 For those who prefer quieter entertainment, there are sophisticated dining opportunities, particularly at places such as ko ko mo, Scallywags Resort, and on the beachfront at Hotel Vila Ombak.

Cocos has an upbeat café scene during the day and Horizontal is the coolest place to chill out, day or night. The social options are virtually unlimited.

The best snorkelling on the island starts on the northern end of the east coast, where you can wade to the reef just offshore. The water is calm and there is a drift from north to south, making it easy to lie on the surface and float down the coral outcrops. Although much of the coral is damaged, there is still an abundant variety of tropical fish species to enjoy and patches of colourful coral.

These days, Gili T is a serious tourist destination with a good infrastructure and range of tourist facilities. Many of the larger restaurants, hotels and dive shops accept credit cards; there are ATM’s in front of Vila Ombak on the east coast and further north, near Horizontal, as well as on the west side at Ombak Sunset.

Internet cafés with Wifi are readily available, as are money-changers, tour operators and a large number of fast boat services. There is a tennis club and fitness centre at Kelapa Villas and a medical centre at Vila Ombak with emergency facilities and a doctor on call.

Horses can be hired from The Stud on the southeast coast; sea kayaking is available at Karma Kayak on the north coast; yoga, meditation, massages and other health and beauty treatments are available at numerous places around the island.

There is even shopping at the Pasar Seni (Art Markets) in Sentral and at any number of shops and kiosks all around the island, selling everything from pearls to sarongs to hammocks. Innuendo has some upmarket resort wear and Silver Dragon sells beautiful silver jewellery.

But it is the beaches and the diving that remain the main draw card for Gili T. People flock here to sunbathe on white sand beaches and swim in clean blue waters, to dive the fabulous reefs and to bask in the hedonistic pleasures of a tropical paradise.

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Further off shore, the island is famed for its vast gardens of coral and is one of the best dive spots in Lombok, which is why thousands of divers visit Gili T every year.

It is also one of the safest and easiest places to learn to scuba dive, with warm water temperatures, calm seas and excellent visibility almost all year round. There is a very good selection of professional western-operated dive shops and a range of dive locations suitable for beginners through to thrill seekers.

It’s been a slow evolution over the past 20 years for Gili Trawangan, but the island’s time has come. While the backpackers will no doubt lament, there’s a whole new scene unfolding on Gili T. A world-class tourism destination is emerging – without the traffic and pollution – set down on an idyllic tropical island.

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GILI MENO Gili Meno is the middle and the smallest of the three Gili Islands, with the lowest population and the least number of visitors.

The island has not developed as quickly as Gili T or Gili Air and suffered unpopularity when, in the mid-90’s, The Lonely Planet wrote that the salt lake on the island created mosquito problems.

This was untrue – mosquitoes are no more prevalent on Gili Meno than anywhere else – but the damage was done.

Many would say that the bad publicity was a blessing in disguise. Today, Meno is probably the prettiest of the three Gilis, with the laid-back and uncomplicated charm of a true castaway tropical island.

The water surrounding the island is clear turquoise and the beaches are covered in brilliant white sand, fringed with groves of coconut palms.

Although investors are steadily buying up land, especially on the west coast facing Gili T, there is no major development on the island as yet. There are a few upmarket villas, but no large resorts.

Fortunately, much of the investment taking place here is low-key and – perhaps recognising the pristine nature of the island – development tends to be along environmentally and ecologically sound concepts.

For now, small hotels and basic beachside bungalows provide accommodation for those seeking a peaceful place in the sun with un-crowded beaches, clean waters and peaceful nights under the star-filled skies. There is no rowdy bar scene and no

noisy full moon parties here.

Like all the Gilis, the best swimming beaches and most tourist facilities (including boat docking and departure) are along the east coast.

Although there are small places dotted all around the island, many of the hotels and restaurants are located along the southeastern coast, with beautiful views over Gili Air and Mt Rinjani to the east.

It is possible to walk around the whole island on a small beachside track in around 90 minutes. Those seeking total tranquillity head to the north and west coasts, where more development has been quietly taking place over the past year.

Mahamaya on the northwest coast has the most luxurious accommodation on the island, with two exclusive beachfront villas and more planned for later in the year. The restaurant is earning accolades

Good mid-range options include Tropical Hideaways and Adeng-Adeng. Tropical Hideaways, located a short stroll from the best beaches on the east coast, has comfortable and modern air conditioned rooms and a good restaurant and bar, serving delicious and well-priced meals.

Set in shady gardens, Tropical Hideaways has one of the few swimming pools on the island.

Adeng-Adeng is a new resort being developed along ecological lines on the north coast. Rooms and dining pavilions are set on unique islands surrounded by small canals in a pretty garden shaded by conifers.

Accommodation includes air conditioning and lovely open-air bathrooms, while the garden café and beachfront bar are already attracting popularity for excellent quality cocktails and delicious freshly-prepared meals.

There is good snorkelling in front of Adeng-Adeng and along the northwest coast, where it is often possible to see Green, Leatherback and Hawksbill turtles.

To swim with the turtles – these huge creatures that are so awkward and ungainly on land but move through their natural element with a breath-taking dignity and grace – is perhaps the most special underwater experience of all and a major reason for visiting Gili Meno.

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There is also good snorkelling off the west coast near the now-defunct Bounty Resort. Swim out to where the old pontoon has sunk and become a home for many fish.

Inland from the beaches, the island is quite dry with small homes scattered through the coconut groves. In the middle, toward the west coast, is a salt lake from which the local people still harvest salt on a small scale. It can be quite full in rainy season but dries up in the summer.

Also inland, on the main track from the east coast, Gili Meno Bird Park has some tropical birds and a few interesting animals. There is accommodation here and a great display of Beatles memorabilia collected by the owner.

Casual beachfront cafĂŠs and bars serve Indonesian and popular western meals, with fresh fish and woodfired pizzas being Gili Meno specialties.

Some provide low-key entertainment in the evenings, more so in the high season, but visitors to Gili Meno largely come for romantic escapes and a chance to rejuvenate in the natural beauty of the island’s deserted beaches, which some argue are the best of all three Gilis.

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GILI AIR

Gili Air is the island closest to the mainland and can be reached in around 20 minutes by local boat or five minutes by speedboat. Gili Air has the largest local population of the three islands, combining the charm of a tropical island with access to the people and culture that make Lombok unique.

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accommodations and restaurants have sprung up, with more to open in the next year.

roofed bungalows with basic amenities, close to white sand beaches and at relatively low prices.

Most development is on the east coast and towards the south. Scallywags, who have another popular resort on Gili Trawangan, own Scallywags Organic Beach Club on the southern end of the east coast with excellent swimming in front and a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant has taken island dining to a new level with its excellent menu and guest facilities.

There is a good variety of small restaurants and beachside cafés on the island, with many offering traditional Indonesian dishes and basic western fare. The beach barbecues with freshly caught fish are particularly good.

At present, Gili Air is a laid back little island with a beachfront lined by simple cafés and bars made from bamboo and thatch. Its main appeal is in its unspoilt nature, with few of the swanky restaurants The Australian owners of the successful and villas that have sprouted up on Gili Senggigi business, The Beach Club, will T… and that’s why so many people love it. also open The Beach Club Gili Air in midHowever, with some believing that 2012. Plans include charming bungalows, Gili T is becoming over-developed, similar to their Senggigi accommodations, Gili Air is taking off as an alternative with large bedrooms, private terraces and destination. Over the past couple of years, semi-open air bathrooms, as well as a investors have been snapping up land restaurant serving above-average island on Gili Air and a number of up-market fare.

Existing accommodation on the island is generally simple and until now, has mainly been the domain of the backpacker crowd; although the Gili Air Hotel on the north of the island has a variety of rooms and a swimming pool, and Manta Dive has nice bungalows with a swimming pool.

Many of the older places offer thatch-

The bar scene can get pretty lively in the evenings and, during high season, the island kicks into high gear with Full Moon parties on the beach.

Activities include walking and cycling around the island, sun bathing, and swimming, snorkelling and diving in the crystal clear waters. Yoga and meditation, together with relaxing massages and body treatments, are available at H2O Yoga and Meditation.

For exploring, there is a path running parallel to the beach and it takes around 90 minutes to circle the whole island. The interior is criss-crossed with a maze of tracks that can get confusing, but all lead back to the beach.

There is a good surf break with a barrelling right hander known as “Play Gili” off the south coast that attracts crowds when it is pumping. It breaks over sharp coral, so check with local surfers about conditions and board hire.

Diving opportunities abound and there is a good selection of reliable dive operators on the island, including Blue Marlin, Dream Divers, Oceans 5, Karang Divers and Manta Dive.

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The calm waters and good visibility make Gili Air an ideal place to learn to dive or to upgrade diving skills. There are a number of popular dive sites that attract divers from the other Gilis, including Air Wall off the west coast, Hans Reef and Frogfish Point off the north coast.

The water surrounding the island is of a colour hard to describe – a clear, translucent turquoise, made even more pure by the sparkling white sand beneath.

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Gili Air still boasts living reefs off much of its coast and there is wonderful snorkelling directly from the shore, particularly from the east and northeast beaches.

The coral starts within metres of the beach, making it easily accessible to anyone – even novices who have never snorkelled before.

Because the island is protected by reefs, there are few waves and the ocean is amazingly gentle, allowing snorkellers to drift in a dreamy daze above this

panorama of aquatic shapes and colours.

As is the case on all the Gilis, there are no cars or motorbikes allowed on the island, thus there is no pollution to spoil the clean air and the peaceful atmosphere.

The views from all points of the island are stunning but the east coast, facing Lombok, is probably the most fantastic – looking back at the big island with its white beaches and green mountains dominated by the volcano, Mt Rinjani.

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