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Showing posts with label beautiful beach. Show all posts

Saint Lucia at a Glimpse: Photo Album

I have to admit I have tons of photos taken during my short stay in Saint Lucia.
I guess it will be best if I share it here again, although I usually do it in my FB or fanpage accounts.




Sometimes, words are not need to describe the beauty we captured through the lenses.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Read the complete story here: Saint Lucia in a Glimpse.

Most of the photos are taken around the Marigot Bay and Capella Marigot Bay Hotel where I stayed. I have to say I have to go back to take the cruise, do some diving and more :).

But again, I was blessed to get a chance to visit this beautiful country!




One beautiful morning at Margot Bay


Cloudy yet lovely morning at the Bay..







Love the buildings around the Bay. Colonial style is beautiful indeed!


                And the Bay was packed by those escaping winter in yachts and boats





We managed to sneaked out to city, Castries, only for a short trip.
Down town was crowded with big cruises which happened to harbor that day. 






And here's a bit more snaps from the hotel :)





Here's where Capella Marigot Bay is located:




Have you been to the Caribbean?
Do you prefer the sea, sun, and sand like me or beautiful winter wonderland?



A lil' note on Kiluan, Lampung's hidden paradise...#1




Kiluan...


swimming freely in the wild...dolphins at Kiluan, Lampung

Disclaimer: this blog post is reposted as I miss my beloved hometown, Lampung. As Lampung Krakatau Festival is coming, I will take the liberty to rekindle my fond memories of this 'hidden paradise'.

"Are we here yet, Ma?" Obi, my daughter, was sleepily asking me when the car was slowing down.
"Almost there, darling...almost there" I replied with a huge smile as my eyes feasted with such beautiful vista in front of us.
"Are we going to sleep by the sea?" 
This time my son, Bo, was eagerly peeping from his rear window, enjoying the breeze 
"Oh yes, we will...and we will see the dolphins as well tomorrow" replied my hubby as he maneuvered our car along the bumpy road.

As the salty wind and the see breeze touched my face, I knew we have arrived.
This is home.
And welcome to Kiluan.


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Has anybody visited or heard of KILUAN, LAMPUNG?

Well, you can google it, for a start :D.
And for sure your will find quite a few pages on Kiluan plus some tempting pictures, too, especially the dolphin

Indeed, the term ‘hidden paradise’ fits Kiluan Bay perfectly.

look at the island and the bay in the back....

Many of my friends have visited this lovely place, some have even started the eco-tourism 'fiesta' there, with Cikal, a community-based organization preserving the environment in Kiluan and the surroundings.

Well, after reading it from several Facebook posts and hearing the stories from our friends,  finalement, my petite family (Bo, Obi, Bapak Udi et me) got a chance to come and visit Kiluan.

Thanks to Bang Yeye, my dearest brother since we spent some years together at the university, we managed to settle everything at the very last minute, a bit go-show trip to Kiluan, Lampung.

white sandy beach and turquise water...so captivating...
Before you can enjoy the beauty of Kiluan Bay, with its turquoise water, white sandy beaches, lovely corals and colorful underwater world, and of course, the dolphins,- get yourself ready for a thrilling road adventure.


a bit cloudy but still inviting.....


a bit further and it is a wild sea out there...



We spend almost 4 hours on the road, with the last 32 kms of bumpy roads :D. Nevertheless, the views along the way is a trade-off
Trails of white sandy beaches, green paddy fields, smiley friendly faces… 
What else you could ask for during your vacation.


our footprints...


Along the way, you will see many beautiful beaches dotting along the Lampung Bay. When I say beautiful, it means clean, white sandy beaches, with warm, clear water and not too-many people.

Queen Artha, Klara, and Mutun Beaches are to name a view.







And if you do have enough time, you can sail to Tanjung Putus, Kelagian, Pahawang islands from Ketapang (we did that before in June 2012) and and Tegal island (I went there for my diving trip).

some shots I took from our snorkeling session in Tanjung Putus


snorkeling in Tanjung Putus...

We stayed in Kiluan for 2 days and 1 night.

Now I have to say it's far from enough, especially since later we learned there are a lot of beautiful spots you can check around here as well.


When we arrived at around 1pm, we had our lunch then ‘checked-in’ to our bamboo cottage. It definitely looks and feels traditional, but it doesn't diminish the level of comfort we all felt while staying here. 
We loved it!



our homey cottage...truly by the sea, with waves and sea brezees as our lullabies...


It was a private one, with one bed-room, one ‘living room’,  with one simple and clean bathroom in front. It had a small balcony, with its own ‘ jukung jetty’ . 

love the kids' paintings....

Homey and clean, and for sure it’s quite spacious for me, Bo, Obi et Udi, that's our cabin that night. 
In fact, I think it will still be comfy for 6 adults. But no pantry here, so food can be a bit tricky. We were lucky that we arranged the food altogether with our host.



peeping through our bed room...
At 3pm, we went to Kiluan island, only around 5 minutes from the Bay by jukung, Indonesian traditional wooden canoe. It could only accommodate 3 passengers, 4 with the ‘jukung man’ :D. 


the jukung we used in Kiluan


Here at Kiluan Island, beautiful, clean beach with clear, turquoise water welcomed us. So lovely and tranquil!
Felt like it eas our own private island.
Bo et Obi were directly building their sand castles,  while me et Udi were strolling around and taking pictures here and there..




ready to have fun in Kiluan Island...


As it was drizzling and the tide was high, we didn’t swim too far.
But the beach itself was lovely.
Soft white sand massaging your feet was really a treat for me.
We didn’t wait till sunset as the weather didn’t permit and the kids were tired.

Bo in the beach....fuuuun fuuun fuuun...

As soon as we arrived, showered, and the kiddos had dinner, they hit the mattress and slept tight.
Well, we had a nice chat with Bapak et Mak Solihin, one of the ‘veterans’ family there, really nice.
the next day plan was set and we just couldn’t wait to see the dolphins.

As we were getting ready to sleep, Udi et I couldn’t stop enjoying the whirling sound of the waves and the wind out there.
Just like a lullaby…

Oh ya, dinner was super as well there. We had spinach sautee et anchovies with chili sauce.. Super yuuummmmy.

Berlibur ke Pantai di Sepanjang Jalan Nusa Dua, Bali

Who wants to go to Bali?

I do...and you don't know how I miss Bali so very much :).

Bisa berlibur ke Bali adalah impian dari kebanyakan orang. Baik wisatawan lokal maupun asing seolah mewajibkan Bali masuk ke dalam list destinasi wisata yang akan dikunjungi, khususnya pada saat musim liburan tiba. Bahkan ada sebagian orang yang seolah tak pernah bosan menjadikan Bali sebagai objek wisata andalan jika memiliki waktu luang, sekadar untuk menghilangkan penat. Saya pribadi dan keluarga sudah beberapa kali liburan (dan meeting untuk urusan kantor) di Bali. I have shared a few photos dan stories here, including Kuta Bali, with gratitude.

Destinasi wisata di Bali berbanding lurus dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi masyarakat Bali. Apalagi bagi pengusaha properti mahal dan  penyedia hotel berbintang. Beragam jenis hotel telah tersedia di Bali, mulai dari hotel berbintang hingga budget hotel yang mematok harga cukup murah. Salah satu hotel ternama yang terletak di lingkungan elite Bali adalah Melia Bali di Nusa Dua. Hotel ini berlokasi di kawasan wisata BTDC Lot 1 di Nusa Dua, Bali.

Selain Melia Bali, tentunya masih banyak hotel berbintang lima lainnya di Nusa Dua yang bisa Anda booking melalui traveloka.

Berbicara Nusa Dua Bali, sudah pasti yang terbayang di benak kita adalah pantai dengan pasir putihnya yang berkilauan. Nusa Dua Bali memang terkenal dengan lautnya yang dangkal serta terjaga kebersihannya. Teriknya matahari takkan mengurungkan niat Anda untuk berjemur dan bermain di pinggir pantai. Tidak hanya itu, Nusa Dua Bali juga menawarkan beragam aktivitas watersport lainnya yang patut Anda coba. You really have to try them!

Ada tiga pantai yang terbentang di sepanjang jalan Nusa Dua Bali. Three beautiful beaches for you to explore while you are in Nusa Dua.

Ketiganya wajib dikunjungi karena lokasinya juga berdekatan. Jadi, Anda hanya berada di satu tempat tetapi tetap bisa menikmati tiga lokasi pantai sekaligus. 

Berikut beberapa pantai di Nusa Dua Bali serta kegiatan yang bisa dilakukan saat berada di Pantai Nusa Dua Bali.
1.   Pantai Geger
Daya tarik dari pantai ini adalah pasirnya yang putih bersih dan suasana pantainya yang tidak begitu ramai jika dibandingkan dengan Pantai Kuta. Pantai ini tentu menjadi andalan bagi para wisatawan asing. Pantai yang juga dikelilingi pepohonan rindang ini membuat udara di pantai semakin terasa sejuk, ditambah dengan ombaknya yang tenang.


Sumber: @brunok2904photo via instagram

Selain itu, adanya kafe di pinggir pantai yang menyediakan menu makanan western, seafood, dan Italia tentu semakin menarik minat wisatawan asing untuk bersantai di tempat ini. Jadi tak heran apabila di pantai ini lebih banyak wisatawan asing dibandingkan dengan wisatawan lokal. Many people love this place.

2. Pantai Mengiat
Pantai Mengiat juga termasuk ke dalam pantai terbersih berikutnya di Nusa Dua Bali. Pantai ini dikelilingi oleh hotel-hotel mewah, diantaranya St. Regis Hotels Bali, Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua, Amanusa, Ayodya Resort Bali, dan Westin Resort Nusa Dua. Hotel-hotel tersebut diwajibkan untuk berkontribusi dan bertanggung jawab dalam menjaga kebersihan pantai.




Sumber: agungrangga.com

Bagaimana jika tidak menginap pada salah satu hotel yang disebutkan di atas? 


Apakah masih bisa untuk menikmati dan berkunjung ke Pantai Mengiat? Tentu saja bisa karena terdapat akses jalan masuk dan lahan parkir yang cukup memadai bagi mereka yang hanya sekadar berkunjung ke tempat ini.

Aktivitas watersport yang bisa dilakukan di pantai ini selain berjemur dan berenang di pinggir pantai adalah surfing atau berselancar. Namun itu bisa dilakukan di pantai bagian tengah terlebih dahulu dengan menggunakan perahu untuk mencari ombak yang lebih besar. Hal ini dikarenakan ombak di pesisir pantai relatif kecil.

3.  Pantai Nusa Dua
Tak jauh berbeda dengan Pantai Geger dan Pantai Mengiat, Pantai Nusa Dua juga menawarkan panorama lautan biru yang terbentang dengan pasir putih yang tak kalah indahnya. Letaknya yang jauh dari pusat kota menciptakan suasana tenang dan damai jika berkunjung ke pantai ini. Selain itu, soal kebersihan pantainya, tentu Nusa Dua paling juara.




Sumber: myautomotivearticle.blogspot.co.id

Dengan luas wilayah pantai sekitar 350 hektar, Pantai Nusa Dua berada tepat di belakang hotel-hotel berkelas seperti halnya Pantai Mengiat. Kawasan ini dilengkapi dengan sarana yang tergolong elite dan eksklusif. Adapun hotel mewah tersebut diantaranya Melia Bali Villas Spa Resort, Inna Putri Bali, Novotel Nusa Dua, dan masih banyak lagi.


Keistimewaan lain dari Pantai Nusa Dua yaitu pantai ini memperoleh penghargaan sebagai pantai terbaik se-Indonesia. The best beach in Indonesia! Impressive, isn't it.
Menakjubkan bukan? 

Jadi tak heran jika Pantai Nusa Dua, Bali menjadi sasaran utama bagi para wisatawan yang mencari ketenangan untuk menikmati indahnya suasana pantai bersama orang-orang tersayang.

So, what do you think? 
Ready to go and enjoy Bali for vacation? Please take me along then :)