| On the Beach |
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1. Alam Anda
 The Alam Anda has been an insider tip for many years and today it has almost a cult status with regularly returning guests. Occupying 420m of shoreline and far from Bali?s mainstream tourism areas, it was originally built by German architect, Uwe Siegfriedsen, in pursuit of a personal dream with share with his Balinese family.
Uwe has ...more details » |
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2. Amankila Resort
 Amankila (which means peaceful hill) opened in 1992 set on a cliffside overlooking the Lombok Strait in East Bali. Below the resort is its private stretch of sand and beach club. From the intimate, airy lobby, the views are already very much in evidence. The resort is close to Manggis, Candi Dasa, Tenganan and other villages in Karangasem, Bali's m...more details » |
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3. Amanusa Resort
 Amanusa (which means "peaceful isle" and opened in 1992) enjoys a commanding position on a garden hillside in southern Bali just above the Bali Golf and Country Club. Views run from the adjacent Indian Ocean shoreline to sacred Mount Agung that dominates the far horizon on a clear day.
The entrance to the lobby is a colonnaded open-air hall l...more details » |
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4. Amanwana Resort
 Amanwana (which means "peaceful forest" and opened in 1993) is a nature camp and wilderness hideaway. Set in a secluded cove on the island's west coast, the camp is surrounded by tropical forest and looks out over Amanwana Bay and beyond to the Flores Sea. Medang Island, in the northwest, the rugged mountains of Sumbawa in the south and Lombok's vo...more details » |
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5. Black Marlin Dive Resort
 Located on Kadidiri in the heart of the hidden paradise that is the Togian Islands, this resort offers the ideal setting for the best of tropical diving. It's excellent value for money too. Coral atolls, barrier and fringing reefs, deep walls, wrecks - all crammed with diverse life and in excellent health, there's enough to keep even the most ferve...more details » |
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6. Black Sand Dive Retreat
 Black Sand Dive Retreat is a small 6-bungalow, quality dive resort located on a sheltered bay in a natural setting on Lembeh Strait, Indonesia ’s Exotic Critter Capital.
Located in Kambahu Bay, the resort is perfectly located right in the middle of some of Lembeh’s best dives sites, most of which are within five minutes by speedboat. Dir...more details » |
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7. Cha Cha Dive Lodge
 Situatated on the quite eastern part of Bunaken island itself is the small and intimate Cha Cha dive Lodge, which accomodates a maximum of 12 guests in 6 twin or double bed ensuite cottages with large balconies overlooking the beautiful island of Siladen and the outer islands in the distance. The standard and the deluxe cottages are constructed of ...more details » |
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8. Derawan Resort
 Derawan Dive Resort has Twenty Seven Traditional Kalimantan style cottages. Each room is air-conditioned with TV and deluxe and the VIP rooms have hot water.
The Floating Restaurant seats 75 guests and offers a superb sea view for a delicious "all you can eat" BBQ, or Chinese, European, Japanese and local menus.
The dive terrains at D...more details » |
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9. Divers Lodge Lembeh
 ACCOMODATION:
The in stone and wood built cottages are traditional made. But they fit to western demands.
- 3 spacious bungalows (dimension room 4,50 x 5,50 meters)
- 2 traditional bungalows (dimensions room 4,00 x 4,00 meters)
- 24 hours electricity with 220 Volt
- Large bathroom with warm shower
- Europ...more details » |
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10. Froggies
 This is the way to be as close as you can to the best diving - by living on an island within the national park. Being a national park, however, there are no fancy facilities.
Froggies is not really a resort, it is a dive centre with a few bungalows that allow diving guests a little bit more comfort than the average backpackers' hut otherwise ...more details » |
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11. Kapalai Island
 This unique dive resort is built on a sand bar only 15 minutes from its more famous neighbour, Sipadan Island. The sand bar was many years ago the island of Kapalai, but erosion has taken its toll on what was once a truly beautiful island. The village sits on what is known as the Ligitan Reefs, a very extensive stretch bordering the deep and...more details » |
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12. Kikisi Tumora
 Tumora Beach Resort is the newest of the Kikisi Resorts. Located on a beach on Biaro Island it offers a different and authentic beach vacation in a perfect environment. Our houses are luxurious with all facilities incl. a full western standard bathroom for a comfortable vacation. Outside your house you will find only white sand, clear blue water an...more details » |
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13. Kri Eco Resort
 Kri Eco Resort is a simple, informal, but comfortable dive resort set in a pristine natural environment. This is a choice for people who like the back-to-nature experience - peaceful location, natural surroundings and tropical island beauty. It sits on the edge of mountainous Kri Island, and is shaded by palm trees that run along a long fine...more details » |
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14. Kungkungan Bay Resort
 North Sulawesi's most deluxe option! This place is beautiful - isolated on the east side of the Minahasa peninsular and within a stone's throw of the extraordinary Lembeh Strait, famous for its macro and critter diving. There are also three World War II shipwrecks and one sunken Taiwanese fishing vessel to dive on. All wrecks are easily dived and a...more details » |
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15. Lembeh Dive Resort
 * Manado Diving Season
You can dive in Lembeh all year but the conditions do vary. January to June sees variable (but still fine) conditions and less divers. August sees the poorest visibility but the richest numbers of critters. September to October are probably the best two months overall.
*Angel's Window
If, dur...more details » |
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16. Mapia Resort/Celebes Dive
 Located in Kalasey, south of Manado, 30 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes by boat from Bunaken Island, is the new, small, exclusive resort of Mapia. It is set in tropical gardens and located on a white sand beach. It is ideal for complete relaxation.
Accommodation comprises 10 wooden cottages or 3 rooms, designed to reflect the local ar...more details » |
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17. Matahari Dive Resort
 In the north-western part of Bali, on a fine black-sandy lava beach near Pemuteran, an area yet unspoilt by tourism, is the Matahari Beach resort located. If one's eye wanders from the resort to the north, one will enjoy a spectacular view of the Java Sea, especially at sunrise and sunset. South of the resort bizarre mountain structures rise into t...more details » |
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18. Menjangan Jungle Beach Resort
 Welcome to the other side of Bali where most of people never ever know. Part of the West Bali National park, this unique resort exposes an unforgettable natural experiece. Close to the famous Menjangan Island, which has a very unique underwater contours and provides a worl-class diving and snorkeling sites, the Bali of Bajul Bay, noted for its wond...more details » |
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19. Mimpi Menjangan Resort
 A fully-maintained PADI Dive Center is available on site to cater both beginner and experienced divers. Safety and easy diving begins with well-trained and attentive staffs and professionals as well as well-maintained equipments and standards. Daily boat dive arrangement is made to go to the famous Menjangan island. Boat is arranged to depart at 09...more details » |
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20. Mimpi Tulamben Resort
 It sits at the foot of Mount Agung in the tiny village of Tulamben in the northeastern coast of Bali, right on the black lava-rock beach and some of Bali's most accessible coral reefs. The resort retains traditional ambience of a Balinese fishing compound with 13 terraced patio rooms, 12 thatched-roof cottages and 4 ocean view cottages. It is ideal...more details » |
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21. Minahasa Lagoon
 The Minahasa Lagoon Resort is located 45 minutes by car from Manado city and consists of a number of lovely cottages facing a private beach, fringed by lush jungle. A picture book tropical paradise.
The layout of the resort is highly original and for all the buildings only natural materials were used. A tidal creek runs through the property ...more details » |
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22. Minang Cove Resort
 This stunning beach resort is situated under the impressive Twin Peaks on the south tip of the beautiful Island of Tioman. The island is located off the east coast of Malaysia within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Minang Cove was designed and built by the owners in traditional Island style with local materials. The Villas and Chal...more details » |
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23. Misool Eco Resort
 Currently under construction with an opening date scheduled for late 2008, this is an exciting addition to the option for diving the exceptional Raja Ampat archipelago. Watch this space for news.
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24. Murex Resort
 Located on the waterfront facing Bunaken National Park and Manado Tua Island, 45 minutes drive from Manado International Airport, this great little resort is run by the Batuna family, In fact Dr Batuna was really the man behind the discovery of Bunaken Marine Park's fantastic diving.
Murex offers cosy cottage style rooms set around a lush gar...more details » |
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25. Pulau Menjangan Island Resort
 Menjangan Island - the name means "deer" - hangs just offshore of the mountainous point in far northwestern Bali . Because the island is in a protected position, currents and wind-generate waves are rarely a bother, and the reefs here offer fine diving, particularly for beginning and intermediate divers. The island is part of Bali Barat National Pa...more details » |
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26. Pulisan Beach Resort
 It has six beach front bungalows built in traditional Minahasa wood cottage style nestle in below high cliffs on the top end of a 1.5 km white sandy beach. From your window you have a spectacular view to Mt. Tangkoko National Park and Lembeh Strait. No one will disturb your privacy here as the nearest village and road are 15 minutes away... Includi...more details » |
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27. Puri Komodo Resort
Puri Komodo Resort sets on the northwest tip of Flores island of Indonesia, this location well known with Batu Gosok, secluded peninsula. 250.000 square meters of land hideaway guaranteed to thrill snorkelers, divers and adventurers.A magnificent secluded cove with over 1.000 meters of white sandy beach and a wooden jetty protruding 450 meters into...more details » |
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28. Siladen Resort
 Located in a lush tropical setting in the Bunaken Marine Park, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Siladen Resort and Spa is the ideal location for your vacation. At Siladen Resort & Spa you wil enjoy a choice of accommodation. Stay in one of the Beach View villas with a spectacular view of the Bunaken Marine Park and of Manadotua volcano. Enjoy the...more details » |
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29. Sorido Bay Resort
 Sorido Bay Resort, opened in early November 2005, remains the most comfortable land-based option to explore the exceptional diving around the Raja Ampat Islands of West Papua.
The resort allows guests to experience Western style comforts in a traditional Papuan setting. Located on a beautiful deep lagoon and white sand beach on Kri Island, t...more details » |
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30. Taman Sari Dive Resort
 Far removed from the busy Bali tourist centers, the unspoiled northwest offers a view into the uniqueness of Bali. Still undeveloped, with nature and marine parks preserving the area, one finds a grand expanse of coconut groves and beautiful ancient temples dotting the landscape. The magnificent volcanoes of Java are a perfect backdrop for spectacu...more details » |
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31. Tasik Ria
 Tasik Ria is an intimate seaside, boutique-style resort with 34 rooms et amongst coconut palms and landscaped gardens, located on Tanawangko Bay on the north west coast of Manado, only 20 kilometers from Bunaken National Park in North Sulawesi.
The resort is 33 kilometers (45 minutes) from Sam Ratulangi International Airport where you will be...more details » |
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32. Villa Putri
 Villa Putri Bali has four comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms that are tastefully furnished with solid teak fixtures including, large double beds and bedside tables with lamps, wardrobes and chairs. The three ground floor master suites with their king size beds can sleep up to six adults and the spacious loft can easily sleep two children in one k...more details » |
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33. Villa Sendiri
 Located in the Pecatu area on Bali's "Bukit", on the way to Uluwatu and close to the famous Dreamland beaches. Approximately 18km or 25 minutes from the airport.
Villa Sendiri offers a total of 580m/2 living space surrounded by lush tropical forests and gardens on 1400m/2 grounds. The property has been built according to feng shui principles....more details » |
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34. Villa Senyum
 Villa Senyum only 15km or 15 minutes from the airport. Located on Bali, Bukit, in the Balangan area, above Jimbaran, with spectacular views
over the ocean and Bali?s chain of volcanoes. The property is part of a complex of several private villas. The beaches of Jimbaran and reamland, as well as the areas of Nusa Dua and Kuta are easily reached w...more details » |
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35. Villa Waru
 Located conveniently nearby the airport on the gentle slopes of Nusa Dua, Villa Waru is located within an exclusive enclave of villas. Through foresight and their personal sense of style, the owners of Villa Waru have carefully nurtured all the aspects of the property to create an exquisite setting where you feel welcomed and calmed within moments...more details » |
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36. Waka Nusa Lodge
 Many, many years ago, Bali was attached to Java, Sumatra and Malaysia and Lembongan Island was attached to Lombok, Flores, Timor and Australia. During the 19th century, a British Scientist, Wallace stated / discovered that the Indonesian Archipelago could be divided by an imaginary line which later became known as the " Wallace Line" in our encyclo...more details » |
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37. Wakatobi Dive Centre
 The Diving: Tropical coral reef diving and sea-grass habitat. Steep slopes and walls. Sea mounts, caverns and pristine reef tops. Drift dives and critter hunting. Fresh water caves.
Packages:
Like joining a liveaboard, Wakatobi works on a package basis to dovetail with their own charter flight service from and to Bali. Yo...more details » |
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38. Wakatobi Dive Resort
 Wakatobi Dive Resort is situated in area regarded as the world's epicenter of marine biodiversity.
When you arrive, you'll find an intimate, tranquil, relaxed and remote resort with all the modern comforts and none of the modern stress! Add to that easy access to superb diving on miles and miles of exquisite pristine reefs, including unlimited...more details » |
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39. Walea Dive Resort
 The Walea Dive Center Resort is located in a private area of the Walea Bahi island. In 1994, the nearby area became a marine park where fishing and docking is forbidden. The resort is tiny and exclusive: there are only 11 cottages, made of fine wood in order to respect the surrounding environment. Every cottage is directly on the beach.
The...more details » |
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| In the Bush |
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1. Amandari Resort
 Amandari (which means "peaceful spirits") opened in 1989. It is located about 45 minutes from Denpasar airport and five minutes from the art
community of Ubud, in Central Bali. The village of Kedewatan lies adjacent to the resort. Designed as a Balinese village, Amandari has
river-stone walkways and high paras-stone walls. The open-air lobby was...more details » |
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2. Amanjiwo Resort
 Amanjiwo (which means "peaceful soul" and opened in 1997) is a monumental resort fashioned out of limestone and takes its inspiration from the surrounding culture of Central Java.
The resort is located within a natural amphitheatre with the limestone Menoreh Hills rising directly behind, the Kedu Plain in front and four
volcanoes - Sumbing, ...more details » |
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3. Baliem Valley Resort
 The BALIEM VALLEY RESORT is located at 1900 metres elevation in the
Jayawijaya Highlands, and offers a bird's eye view of paradise.Set in
1,600 hectares, this is about as deluse as it comes forsuch a remote
location, equating to a decent 3 star standard.
The 15 comfortable bungalows are designed in the traditional "Honay"
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4. Klub Kokos
 Are you ready to try something a little different for your holiday in Bali?
Klub Kokos offers you & your family an ideal location to explore the
"off the beaten track" rural Bali while still being in close touch with the more cosmopolitan Ubud. Located only 2-1/2 km from the centreof Ubud, Klub Kokos is situated near the old-world village of ...more details » |
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5. Kupu Kupu Barong
 A Unique Wooden Villa in the luxuriant gardens
All 20 villas feature spacious bedrooms and balconies with stunning
valley views and green paddy fields.
Thanks to your private butler you will find a top quality personalised
service in an exclusive atmosphere and refined d?cor for a top of the
range stay.
You can a...more details » |
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6. Waka Di Ume Resort
 The Waka di Ume is an oasis of quiet and serenity just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Ubud, the cultural and artistic heart of Bali.
This special place, open since 1995, has been designed from the very outset to be "a different kind of resort". To begin with, it has been designed to be small and intimate; only sixteen dwellings eleven...more details » |
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| On The Water |
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1. Baruna Explorer Cruise
 Explore the Indonesian Archipelago with the BARUNA ADVENTURE. This safari style motor vessel will take you on fascinating journey to some of the exotic and secluded tropical islands in the Indonesian Archipelago. The exclusive liveaboard programs specialize in dive adventures with particular focus ...more details » |
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2. Katharina Cruise
 Based in Lombok, The Katharina sailing cruises are primarily focused on Eastern Indonesia, highlights of which include the islands of Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Rinca, Flores, the Moluccas, and Irian Jaya (West-Papua) where she will visit, among other places the famous, Asmat tribe.
Explorator...more details » |
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3. Ombak Putih
 Perhaps one of the ultimate ways to enjoy some adventure through the stunning volcanic archipelago of islands to the east of Bali... in the comfort of a beautifully appointed, traditional sailing Pinisi or Buginese schooner. Adventure and relaxation perfectly blended together.
The Ombak...more details » |
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