Bali is Top Asian Holiday Destination

Bali is Top Asian Holiday Destination

The readers of an online travel magazine have named Bali as the top holiday destination in Asia for 2011.

The poll, conducted by Smart Travel Asia, also picked out several Bali resorts as the top places for a relaxing break.

Bali took the top spot from Kerala, India, which was bumped down to No. 4. Phuket, Thailand, and Hong Kong were the runners-up, respectively. 

In terms of top places to stay, a number of Bali resorts were included in the top 25 list, including the Bulgari Resort Bali and the Four Seasons Resort Bali at spots 2 and 3, respectively.

The poll also reported on preferred budget airlines, with AirAsia getting the gold star. Indonesia’s own Lion Air failed to chart.

The poll did not specify the number of voters, but the demographics skewed upscale. According to the magazine, voters took an average of 15.75 air trips over the past year and earned an average annual income of $150,000

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The Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese New Year begins on Feb 4 this year

The Year of the Rabbit conjures images of fluffy bunnies, but fortunetellers in Asia predict that the coming year on the Asian lunar calendar will be anything but cuddly.



Among key predictions for the new year beginning Feb. 3: terrorist threats, continuing tensions between China and the United States, natural disasters around the world and wobbly global markets.

Even Hollywood celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is not immune from the grim predictions. Both were born in Rabbit years, and one fortuneteller sees their longtime relationship coming under increasing strain as the year wears on.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Asians from Hanoi to Harbin put great stock in the soothsayers' predictions using feng shui - the traditional practice of foretelling events through dates and classical texts.

In feng shui lore, the Year of the Rabbit is associated with the natural elements of metal and wood. This is a likely recipe for conflict, according to Hong Kong-based feng shui consultant Raymond Lo.

Taipei-based colleague Tsai Shang-chi goes even further.

This year the West will suffer from a vicious energy and will be prone to more terrorist attacks," Tsai said. "The East will also be affected by a negative energy, reflected in ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula."

While Tsai and Malaysian prognosticator Rev Yong offer assurances that the problems between North and South Korea won't escalate into all-out war, Yong is less sanguine about the chances for avoiding an onslaught of natural disasters. He foresees severe flooding around the world, a powerful earthquake in Japan and the emergence of a number of worrisome new diseases.

One of the upshots, he says, will be big problems for the global economy and the possibility of a major stock market plunge toward the middle of the year.

"People think the rabbit is very gentle, but it's not going to be a mild year at all," Yong said. "It won't be a good year. There will be a lot of world conflicts."

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FROM THE EDITOR :
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We are proud to bring you the Inaugural issue of itravelindonesia. The young team felt that it was time to go beyond just booking your discounted hotels and Indonesian domestic flights. So here we are.

In this Animal issue, we take a close look at my favourite destination in Indonesia, the Seminyak district in Bali. For our funky jilbabbers, Islamic fashion makes waves in London’s fashion week.

For the hordes of Indonesians flying to Singapore to shop and visit the doctors, we say there is more to Singapore than just Takashimaya and Mount Elizabeth.

Indonesians are the happiest people in the world. We look at a recent Norwegian survey that tells us that Indonesians smile more than anyone else on the Planet.

It is a modest start for us. In the next year, we will bring together articles that we hope will entertain, inform and bring you back. We hope that you will be a frequent visitor to itravelindonesia. As always, send us your feedback, kudos, and brickbats to cs@itravelindonesia.com.

Happy holidays.
Delis Elias

Hai Tide Huts - Stay A Night And You Will Not Want To Leave !

The Hai Tide Huts is one of the most popular places on Lembongan Island. Situated on the beautiful white sandy beach at Mushroom bay, the huts are comfortable and excellent value. The bungalows have good views, are air-conditioned, and comfortable. There is no television so guests either enjoy the solitude of sea breezes or congregate at the bar for impromptu beach parties. The medium sized swimming pool complete the facilities at this small but friendly hotel. The two restaurants serve good food and the nightly barbecued fish is particularly recommended.



Hai Tide Huts are located adjacent to the Bali Hai Beach Club on Lembongan Island. Some of the best things in life are often the simplest ! The Hai Tide Huts offer discerning travelers an opportunity to relax and immerse themselves in the natural beauty and serenity of the unspoilt tropical paradise island of Nusa Lembongan with a view of Mt. Agung in the distance. Stay a night and you will not want to leave !

The unique design of the thatched roofed Hai Tide Huts is inspired by a traditional Indonesia rice house or Lumbung. All huts are fitted with ceiling fans, air-conditioners, and large glass doors which open out onto an intimate verandah perched two meters above a relaxing day bed.

Hai Tide Huts guests can enjoy all the Bali Hai Cruises Beach Club facilities which include a large two tier lagoon swimming pool, Ocean Kayaks, snorkeling equipment, banana boat rides, volley ball, full bar and restaurant facilities. For the more adventurous, parasailing, surfing, fishing, and a range of island tours are also available. Bali Hai Diving Adventures can provide a world class diving service for guests at the Hai Tide Huts. Join one of our many diving programs and add another dimension to your experience of Lembongan.

ROOMS



The unique design of the thatched-roofed Hai Tide Huts is inspired by a traditional Indonesia rice house or Lumbung. All huts are fitted with ceiling fans, air-conditioners, and large glass doors which open out onto an intimate verandah perched two meters above a relaxing day bed for lounging. Rooms are appointed with either king size or twin beds.

FACILITIES



Hai Tide Huts guests can enjoy all the Bali Hai Beach Club facilities free of charge. Including Ocean Kayaks, snorkeling equipment, glass bottom boat viewing, banana boat rides, mountain bikes, volley ball court, transfers to all main surf breaks. Also included are activities on Bali Hai’s pontoon anchored just off-shore, to enjoy the Semi-Submarine tours, the underwater viewing chamber and incredibly fun 35 m waterslide.

There is also a large two-tier swimming pool, full bar and restaurant facilities. For the more adventurous, parasailing, fishing, and a range of island tours are also available at a nominal fee. Bali Hai Diving Adventures can provide a world class diving service for guests at the Hai Tide Huts. Join one of our many diving programs and add another dimension to your experience of another island paradise "Nusa Lembongan".

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Spa

Hotel Facilities 24 Hours Front Desk Air Conditioned Public Rooms Airport Transfer Bar Beach Beauty Salon / Manicure Boating Cocktail Lounge Complimentary Welcome Drink Currency Exchange Doctor Fishing Free Airport Shuttle Front Desk Safe Deposit Box Internet Business Center Maid Service Multilingual Staff Outdoor Salt Water Pool Outdoor Swimming Pool Para-Sailing Picnic Area / Tables Playground Poolside Snack Bar Recreational Vehicle Parking Restaurant(s) Scuba Diving Security Snorkeling Tour Desk Wakeup Service

Room Facilities Air Condition Balcony Non Smoking Guestrooms Safe Voltage 220/240

ACTIVITIES



Hai Tide Huts guests can enjoy all the Bali Hai Cruises Beach Club facilities which include a large free form swimming pool, Ocean Kayaks, Surf Skis, snorkeling equipment, glass bottom boat, banana boat rides, volley ball and full bar and restaurant facilities. In addition, Hai Tide Huts guests may also visit Bali Hai's pontoon located in Lembongan Bay and enjoy the waterslide, semisubmersible coral view and other marine sport activities.



For the more adventurous, Hai Tide Huts guests can enjoy parasailing, surfing, fishing, and a range of island tours are also available. Bali Hai Diving Adventures can provide a world class diving service for guests at the Hai Tide Huts. Join one of Hai Tide Huts many diving programs and add another dimension to your experience of Lembongan

The following lists some of the activities available from the Hai Tide Huts :

• Snorkeling
• Semi Submersible Coral Viewer
• Volley Ball (beach & pool)
• Ocean Kayaks
• Banana Boat Rides
• Bicycles
• Village & Island Tours
• Relaxing
• Full use of all pontoon facilities
• Scuba Diving
• Parasailing
• Fishing
• Mangrove Tour
• Massage Services

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