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Exploring the Fascinating Hidden Paradise at Belitung Island

Bangka-BelitungMaking a tour to Belitung Island means you’re getting ready to be gratified by its maritime tourism. If you are taking pleasure in beach tourism and photography, Belitung Island is a recommended place to visit. You must try to visit locations of tourism in this island. Most of them are located at coastal areas of the island. At least there’re five special characteristics possessed by the beaches in Belitung Island: the green trees, the clean granites, the white sands, the still and clear sea water, and the beautiful blue sky.

Belitung Island is beautiful indeed. Its beach and natural condition is still relatively well kept from damages and pollution. Although as a largest tin producer, the mining activity operated in this island made its beaches less pure as compared to the condition before 1980s.  Some people thought the beach and nature in Belitung is equal or even prettier than those in Bali. Belitung doesn’t yet become a main destination for the tourists. But this makes the originality of its natural beauty is undisturbed. The beauty of Belitung Island is just starting to be widely exposed after the smash hit of a movie entitled “Laskar Pelangi”. This movie was so popular in Indonesia and was also introduced at a film festival in Germany. Now, Belitung is often called “the Island of Laskar Pelangi”. (more…)

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Situ Gunung Natural Tourism Park: One Packet of Panoramic Beauty and Challenges

Situ GunungFor those who love natural panorama and challenge, Situ Gunung would be an interesting place to visit. The beautiful natural landscape and the hilliness of its geographic area offer various challenges to the visitors for climbing, hiking, camping, or just for a picnic as well. Situ Gunung is located at the foothill of Pangrango Mountain, Kadudampit Subdistrict, about 15 km from Sukabumi Regency, West Java. Being located at 950-1150 m above sea level, this 120 ha-wide natural tourism park area has the fresh air. With its dammar trees and the other flora and fauna, Situ Gunung has the interesting sub-mountain forest area, along with the beautiful lake and waterfalls.

At Situ Gunung natural tourism park we can enjoy the typical natural mountains panorama. The panoramic sight of natural forest scenery can be seen while enjoying the refreshing memorable journey. The sinuous road among dammar trees and pines lead us to the Situ Gunung lake area. The Lake Situ Gunung (10 ha) is an artificial lake. Surrounded by hills and the erect resin trees, the lake has the panoramic landscape. It looks so natural that we may be unaware of the fact. Actually, it is indeed an artificial lake made by one of the Indonesian freedom fighters two centuries ago. While enjoying the fresh air, we can walk around the lake and see the fauna, such as langurs, monkeys, surilis, etc. For those who take pleasure in fishing, the fishing contest is often held in this place. (more…)

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Sonoran Sun Resort for Your Summer Holiday

When summer comes, you might have made holiday plans with your family. The best place for summer holiday is the beach. However, it is hard to book resort or hotel rooms for your family in your holiday destination. It seems like everyone has the same thought, they want to spend their summer holiday near the beach. It forces you to prepare your hotel or resort reservation weeks, or even months before the actual date to get the best hotel or resort for your family.

Sonoransunreservations.com gives you the chance to enjoy the best resorts in Mexico beach. Once you log on to this website, you will find the best Sonoran Sun Resorts for your summer holiday. This luxurious resort is located nearby the beach. You can open the window and get direct view to the beautiful Mexican beach. (more…)

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