Holiday Destinations in Indonesia

About Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands. Out of this, 2/3rds of the islands have human dwellings.

Indonesian islands are located between Australia and Asian mainland. The total area of Indonesian archipelago is 5200 km. As many as 500 different types of languages are spoken in Indonesia. A number of holiday destinations in Indonesia attract innumerable tourists to these islands. Since the cultural diversity is pronounced, it may be difficult to select the holiday destinations in Indonesia. Every other region has something unique to offer.

Indonesia is also known for its active volcanoes. There are as many as 129 of them. The countries that border Indonesia include Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia.

Best time to visit Indonesia

 

The best time to go to Indonesia is during the months of May through September. These months are usually dry and the weather is pleasant. The climate in the country is more or less even round the year. In most parts of Indonesia, the rainy season is during the months of October through April. This is the period when there are not many tourists in the islands. However, if you want to explore the beauty of these islands during the rainy season, you can do so. It will be a totally new experience altogether.

Tourist attractions in Indonesia

 

Plan a trip to the holiday destinations in Indonesia. The inflow of tourists to the archipelago of islands has increased by several times over the years. Even when recession had taken over major economies around the globe, these islands continued to draw tourists, although the numbers were lower.

Given below are the most frequently visited holiday destinations in Indonesia.

Bali

Bali is a perfect place to spend your vacation. Beach activities, tour of temples, and places of interest, this place can be amazing. Nightlife in Bali is vibrant. Mostly tourists infest the pubs and bars at night. This is one of the holiday destinations in Indonesia.

Gunung Bromo

Take a tour of the volcanoes that appear to make a bubbling sound. Check out the crater. It is basically a midget volcano.

Tana Toraja

The island is a cultural hub. It is surrounded by mountains. It is a unique island. The people residing in this island believe that there is life after death. To prove it, they perform several ceremonies and rituals. This is one of the holiday destinations in Indonesia.

Pulau Weh

Pulau Weh is the perfect place for divers. Unexplored beaches, white sand, and crystal clear water is sure to mesmerize you. You may happen to come across sharks and whales too.

Other holiday destinations in Indonesia are –

• Pulau Ternate
• Pulau Tidore
• Banda Islands
• Danau Toba
• Borobudur
• Bunaken Marine National Park
• Loksado
• Pulau Biak
• Tanjung Putting National Park
• The Baliem Valley etc

Hotels in Indonesia

There are more than 1400 hotels . These hotels are almost full during the peak tourist season when tourists travel to the islands to catch a glimpse of the holiday destinations in Indonesia. Check out these hotels in Indonesia.

Hotels in Bali

• Komaneka at Monkey Forest
• The St Regis Bali Resort
• Kupu Kupu Barong Villas and Tree Spa
• Four Seasons Bali

Hotels in Seminyak

• The Samaya Bali
• The Elysian Boutique Villa Hotel
• Bali island Villas and Spa
• Disini Luxury Spa Villas etc

Hotels in Java

• Hotel Muliyan Senayan
• The Phoenix Hotel
• Rumah Mertua
• The Dharmawangsa etc

Hotels in Jakarta

• Mandarin Oriental
• Grand Hyatt
• Shangri-La Hotel
• Hotel Indonesia Kempinski etc

Hotels in Sumatra

• JW Marriott Hotel
• Paradiso Village
• Grand Swiss Belhotel
• Aryaduta Hotel Medan etc

Last updated on 15/9/2010