The Lombok Guide Issue 105

Phone: 0370 6594005 | www.thelombokguide.com PUBLISHED BI-WEEKLY IN LOMBOK, FOR LOMBOK

Issue 105 | 26 Dec 2011 - 9 Jan 2012

IN THIS ISSUEGetting to LombokAttractions & ActitvitiesLombok MapSpecial FeatureSenggigiSenggigi MapWhat’s HotSpecial FeatureLocal SceneMr FixerDiscount VouchersUseful ContactsThe CitiesCities MapDistributionSouthwestPasar ClassifiedsKuta & The SouthThe GilisSpecial FeatureGili BytesGilis Map

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It’s the festive season in Lombok and it seems the whole island has been partying up a storm! Now that the presents have been unwrapped, the turkey has been eaten and the Christmas

trees are looking a bit worse for wear, we are all gearing up for the extravagant New Year’s Eve parties that are planned at top venues around

the island.

No matter where you stay in Lombok, New Year’s Eve is a big occasion! Whether you’re

dancing on the beach in Kuta or on one of the Gili Islands, or jostling with the crowds in

Senggigi, you can’t help but be swept up in the fun and excitement. For the best places to kick

off the New Year, see our special features on pages 10 and 16.

To find out more, pick up a copy of The Lombok Guide from the locations listed on page 62 or

visit www.thelombokguide.com and discover the magic of Lombok for yourself…

like thousands of others, you’ll be enchanted!

HAPPY NEW YEAR LOMBOK!

WHERE TO START THE NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year 2012!

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readers a magical festive season and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012… Selamat Tahun Baru!

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GETTING TO LOMBOK

BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIRIt’s easy to get to Lombok from Bali – flight time is only 25 minutes. Buy tickets direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, or contact local travel agents, in both Bali and Lombok. Garuda Airlines has direct flights between Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office : 0370-642303,649999.www.garuda-indonesia.comMerpati Airlines flies direct between Bali and Lombok five times a day. Lombok, ph: 0370 621111, Airport: 0370 633637 / 087864253577. Bali, ph: 0361 420999. www.merpati.co.idTrans Nusa Air operates two flights between Bali and Lombok daily. Lombok, ph: 0370 624555. Bali, ph: 0361 8477395. www.transnusa.co.idLion Air flies between Bali and Lombok with three flights daily. Lombok, Call Centre: 080 4177 8899. Bali, ph: 0361 765183. www.lionair.co.id

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTSLombok International Airport (approx 40km south of the city of Mataram and 1 ½ hours drive from Senggigi ) has full Visa on Arrival facilities, with efficient and fast visa processing. Silk Air (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, three times per week. Lombok, ph: 0370 628254 / 628255. www.silkair.comGaruda Airlines flies between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Lombok every day, with a short stop-over in Jakarta. Call Centre: 080 418 07807. Airport: 0370 649100. www.garuda-indonesia.comMerpati Airlines also has flights three times per week between Lombok and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (via Surabaya). Lombok, ph: 0370 621111. www.merpati.co.id

DOMESTIC FLIGHTSEuropean connections are easy via Jakarta (the capital city of Java) or Bali. Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are available every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights. Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogyakarta and Surabaya and is an important connection for travel to the eastern islands, in particular Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores. Garuda Indonesia has direct flights between Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office : 0370 642303, 649999. www.garuda-indonesia.comLion Air has daily flights between Lombok, Jakarta and Surabaya. Ph: 0370 6627444 / 642180. www.lionair.co.idMerpati Airlines has flights available between Lombok, Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Sumbawa, Flores, Kupang and many other Indonesian destinations. Lombok, ph: 0370 621111. www.merpati.co.idTrans Nusa Air flies between Lombok, Sumbawa and Bima once a day. Lombok, ph: 0370 624555. www.transnusa.co.id

Batavia Air has flights between Lombok, Surabaya and Jakarta every day. Lombok, ph: 0370 648998. www.batavia-air.co.id

BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEAPadang Bai Harbour (Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour (Lombok) is approx. 1 hour south of Senggigi, Lombok. Arrange your own transport and buy tickets direct from the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.Public Ferries depart every hour for the sea voyage between Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) and Lembar Harbour (Lombok). The crossing between the islands costs Rp 36 000 per person and takes approx. 4 to 5 hours. Lembar Harbour ph: 0370 681 209. Padang Bai Harbour ph: (0363) 41849 / 41840ww.peramatour.com

FAST BOATSThere are now numerous “fast boat” services operating between Bali and Lombok. Most serve Gili Trawangan, but several call at both Gili T and Teluk Kodek on mainland Lombok. The crossing between the islands can be treacherous in bad weather, so choose a reliable operator and avoid companies that practice “over loading” in busy times.Gili Bookings.com is an online booking service offering easy reservations for the leading fast boat services between Bali and Lombok. Availability checks, schedules and e-ticketing, as well as accommodation options on both islands, are all available online at the site. www.gilibookings.comGili Cat departs Padang Bai Harbour – Bali at 11.30am every day for Gili Trawangan & Lombok (Teluk Kodek) and has an excellent safety record. The return voyage departs Gili Trawangan at 9.00am. With a crossing time of just over 1 hour, Gili Cat provides the quickest sea crossing between Bali and Lombok of all the fast boat operators. Price includes free transfers between Padang Bai, Ubud, Kuta, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua and Sanur – Bali. Other locations are available with small additional surcharge. Ph: (0361) 271680. www.gilicat.comIsland Getaway is a comfortable fast boat departing from Benoa Harbour, Bali (only 20 mins from Kuta) daily at 8am. The crossing takes around 2 hours to Gili Trawangan and Teluk Kodek on Lombok. Ph Bali: (0361) 751570 / 726 523; or Bali: 0819 1673 3051; Gili T: 0878 6432 2515. www.island-getaway.comBlue Water Express, operated by Blue Water Safaris, provides transfers between Bali and Gili Trawangan. BWS operates two boats, with 25 and 15 passenger capacities, departing from Serangan (near Benoa Harbour) at 8am and 10am, and from Padang Bai Harbour at 11.15am every day. Return transfer from Gili Trawangan is at 11am. Fares include air conditioned hotel transfers in Bali. Ph: (0361) 723 479. www.bwsbali.com

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Attractions & Activities

BEACHESThe whole island is surrounded by fantastic beaches, most of which are covered in clean white sand and fringed by coconut palms. Drive just north of Senggigi to Malimbu or Nipah and enjoy deserted beaches with fine snorkelling and swimming. The southwest coast also has fine beaches, especially around Sekotong and Taun.

Visit the small island of Gili Nanggu for rustic accommodation and great snorkelling just off shore or stay at Secret Island Resort on Gili Gede to explore the twelve other undeveloped islands in the southwest. The beaches around Kuta are breathtakingly beautiful. Visit Gerupuk for fantastic scenery, Kuta for long stretches of white sand and turquoise waters, or swim in the peaceful lagoon at Mawun.

DIVINGWith so many beaches and small islands, Lombok offers a myriad of diving and snorkelling opportunities. The best known locations are around the Gili islands - Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. Snorkelling is easy from the shore and all three islands are well served by professional dive operators who offer full PADI certification courses, day and night dives to the many sites around the Gilis, as well as specialised courses and live-aboard adventures to exotic locations. For the

more adventurous, there is superb diving around the islands off the southwest coast, as well as near Kuta on the south coast and the small uninhabited islands off the east coast.

SURFINGLombok is becoming a world-renown surfing destination amongst surf enthusiasts world-wide. Huge waves and challenging surf lure die-hards to Bangko-Bangko (also known as Desert Point) on the south-western tip of Lombok. Kuta, on the south coast, is surf-central and has a range of accommodations and services catering specially to surfers.

Here you can hire a board, get board repairs and take surf lessons from the professionals.

The waves at Gerupuk and Kuta offer a variety of challenges from beginners to sheer madness!

TREKKINGMuch of the island is still covered by natural rain forest and jungles, making Lombok ideal for ecotourism and adventure tours.

There are a number of spectacular waterfalls on the island which provide lovely trekking opportunities, whether travelling independently or as part of a tour. Sendang Gile on the slope of Mt Rinjani in the north is an easily accessible waterfall in a stunning jungle setting and popular with visitors.

Air Jeruk Manis, near Tetebatu is reached by walking through pretty rice fields and forests. The awesome Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls, in central Lombok, are located within a short trek of each other and make a perfect day trip for those who appreciate truly magical natural surroundings.

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Getting around Lombok is easy by car or motorbike and you can hire these in all the main tourism areas, with an International Drivers License. The roads are generally in good condition and traffic is light. Alternatively, hire a car and driver for exploring or take part in the tours and

day trips offered by the many tour agencies on the island.

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MOUNTAIN CLIMBINGMt Rinjani, Lombok’s famous volcano, soars 3726 m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, attracting thousands of trekkers and climbers annually. The huge crater near the top contains a beautiful lake, Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea Lake) and a smaller volcanic cone, Gunung Baru Jari, which was formed a couple of hundred years ago. There are a number of caves, small waterfalls and hot springs located around the volcano.

In 2004 Rinjani won the World Legacy Award and the volcano is recognised internationally as an important eco-tourism destination. Two, three and four day treks on the volcano are offered by tour companies and trek organisers in all the main resort areas of Lombok.

HISTORIC SITES & TEMPLES

There are a number of interesting temples around the west coast, many of which are Hindu or ancient animist sites of worship.

Pura Lingsar is possibly the only place in the world where Hindus and Moslems come together to pray and celebrate. Built around 1714, Pura Lingsar was originally based on the prevailing animist beliefs of the time, and some of the original animist statues remain today. Perang Topat, is an annual festival held at Lingsar and features a ritualised war with rice cakes, which also serve as an offering to the Gods.

Pura Narmada (or Narmada Temple), around 10 km east of Cakranegara in Narmada, was created circa 1805 as a replica of Gunung Rinjani and Segara Anak, the lake within Rinjani’s crater. The gardens at Narmada are beautifully maintained and surround the pools and lake.

Pura Suranadi, a complex of three temples located a few kilometres north of Narmada in Suranadi, is the oldest and holiest of the Balinese temples in Lombok, founded by the 16th-century Javanese priest, Danghyang Nirartha. Underground streams bubble up into restored baths, used for ritual bathing. Huge sacred eels live in the pools and streams here, and can sometimes be lured out with an offering of boiled eggs (purchased at a nearby stall). To see a sacred eel is considered very lucky!

HANDICRAFT VILLAGESLombok is famous for its traditional earthenware pottery made from local

clay with distinctive “Lombok primitive” designs. You can also purchase hand-woven sarongs and fabrics (ikat).

Pringgasela in central Lombok is a small village which is steeped in tradition and is a major centre for weaving ikat. Visit the small houses and shops here to purchase traditionally woven, colourful fabrics.

Masbagik, close to Pringgasela, is a small pottery village. Wander the streets and see the pottery being made in the small yards behind the simple homes here and purchase the wares for amazingly cheap prices.

Sukarara is 5 km to the west of Praya, heading south towards Kuta. This is a weaving village where quality ikat and traditional cloth is displayed and sold. Weavers work outside many of the shops, using antiquated “back strap looms” to painstakingly produce works of art. Some of the larger pieces can take several months to weave, and collectors from around the world visit this village to purchase the blankets, sarongs and cloth produced here.

Banyumulek, easily reached on the road south to Lembar Harbour, is an important centre for pottery on Lombok. The small village is packed with shops selling pottery produced in the area, as well as from the other main pottery-making villages such as Penujak and Masbagik. Lombok pottery, with its distinctive terracotta styles, has become famous internationally and is exported throughout the world.

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The whole world celebrates on New Year’s Eve and Lombok is no different! The streets of Senggigi will be packed, the Gili Islands will be rocking and all around the island people will be celebrating as we say goodbye to 2011 and welcome in 2012.

For many people, the start of a new year symbolises the year to come… and our ideas of the perfect beginning to a new year are as unique as our individual personalities. For some, it may be the exhilarating freedom of being on top of Mount Rinjani when the first new dawn breaks over the mountains, or on board a boat off the Gili Islands preparing to dive over a fabulous reef, or poised to catch the next magnificent wave off the beaches on the south coast.

For others, it may be the closeness of an intimate dinner for two in a superb restaurant, dining on fresh seafood and sharing a bottle of champagne as the clock ticks toward midnight. For many, it is dancing to great music, surrounded by other happy people and the shared fun as the countdown begins, joining in the shouts of “Happy New Year!”

However you start your new year, Lombok has the activities, places and parties to satisfy everyone’s personal desires. In this issue, we list some of the parties on offer to get your year off to a happy start!

Café Alberto celebrates New Year with a fabulous Beach Barbecue – sure to be one of the hottest parties in town! Enjoy a delicious barbeque on the beachfront, complete with a bonfire, and be entertained

with live music and dancing, guest artists and fireworks at midnight.

Tickets are Rp 350 000 (with the chance to win door prizes!) Phone 693039 or 693313 to book.

The Holiday Resort in Mangsit always kicks off the New Year with a fabulous night of wining, dining and entertainment and this year they celebrate with a “Lombok Country Party” featuring country dancing, music by Neo Marina Band, bartender juggling and a lucky draw.

Price, including a huge gala buffet dinner, is Rp 850 000 ++ per person. For reservations, phone 693444.

If a romantic dinner under the stars is more your style, you can’t go past the New Year’s Eve menu from Quali Restaurant at Qunci Pool Villas, on the beachfront in Mangsit. Bookings recommended on 693800.

If you’re lucky enough to be staying on the south coast, the Novotel Lombok is the best place to start the New Year in style. From the welcome cocktail, gourmet buffet or table d’hote dinner, through to the varied entertainment and fireworks, Novotel Lombok is the perfect location to welcome in 2012.

Guests can choose from the gourmet buffet in Spice Market Restaurant or enjoy a romantic 5 course table d’hote menu at Vue Restaurant, overlooking the upper pool and the magnificent beaches of South Kuta. Each restaurant will showcase entertainment to complement your dining

experience as you prepare say goodbye to 2011.

After dinner, guests will move to the private beachfront where traditional, contemporary and DJ entertainment will welcome in 2012 with a Bang.

In order to create a memorable occasion for all, there are a limited number of seats available for each venue. To reserve your booking for New Year’s Eve, email [email protected] for menu, pricing and booking forms.

For a different and unique start to the New Year, why not escape to your own secret island? Every year Secret Island Resort on Gili Gede (just off Lombok’s beautiful southwest coast) celebrates New Year’s Eve with an exclusive and intimate party far from the madding crowd.

Enjoy a traditional roast turkey dinner for just Rp 200 000 per person including rum punch, and afterwards gather under the stars for a fantastic fireworks display over the water. There are only two small resorts on this large, peaceful island, so it’s easy to relax into the quiet charm of the southwest Gilis.

Simple but comfortable accommodation starts from Rp 200 000 per night (see discount voucher). In the morning, watch the sun rise over the Lombok mainland, walk along the deserted beach, or charter the Resort’s speedboat and go fishing, snorkelling and island hopping around the stunning secret islands of the southwest. Ph: 0818 03762001

Another perfect escape option is a stay at the lovely Bumbangku Beach Cottages. Set on a glorious stretch of undeveloped beach at Bumbang, just east of Gerupuk, on Lombok’s south coast, Bumbangku has a range of thatched beach cottages and comfortable deluxe rooms right on the water’s edge.

On New Year’s Eve, celebrate with a fabulous party on your own private beach. Price includes a delicious dinner, live music and reggae, games, door prizes and fireworks over the bay. See page 74 for special accommodation and party packages, or phone 620 833.

See Gili T New Year events on page 16

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WHERE TO START THE NEW YEAR!

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Just over one hour from Lombok International Airport, Senggigi is the main tourism centre on Lombok and, apart from the Gili islands, the most developed tourism area on Lombok. The town of Senggigi is about 10 km north of Ampenan, and about 30 minutes drive from Teluk Nara and Bangsal – the harbours to the Gili Islands. Nowhere near as large or as busy as its Bali counterparts, Senggigi is a great base for exploring the rest of the island. The pace is laid-back, with activities centred on the beaches and day trips to places of interest, which are all within a few hours drive from the town. At night, Jalan Raya Senggigi (the main street) comes alive. Dine in the many restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets, listen to live music at the bars, or dance the night away at the nightclubs.Senggigi Beach is the large bay that forms the centre of Senggigi, with the main road running parallel to the beach, and large resorts occupying the space between. The Senggigi Beach Hotel, Santosa Villas and Resort, and the Sheraton Senggigi Resort all line the curved bay of Senggigi Beach and offer a full range of resort facilities, equally attractive for singles, couples and families. The beachfront is currently undergoing “revitalisation” by the West Lombok Tourism Department, which threatens to ruin the natural beauty of the beach. It can become very crowded and is best avoided on Sundays and public holidays. However, many more beautiful beaches exist just minutes away to the north.One of the most spectacular sights on the island is the sunset viewed from Senggigi Beach, with the bright orange sun sinking into the sea to the west and Bali’s Gunung Agung volcano silhouetted on the horizon like a giant pyramid floating in the ocean.

Senggigi Reef, off the southern point, has good coral for snorkelling and, in the right conditions, some decent surf breaks. Canoes can be hired from the beach on the weekends and during peak tourism times. Local outrigger boats (prahu) can be chartered from the beachfront for trips along the coast or out to the Gili Islands.The main road in Senggigi is lined with small attractive hotels catering to all budgets, shops, tour agencies, restaurants, bars and nightclubs; many of which have live music in the evenings. There are a couple of supermarkets, numerous ATM’s and moneychangers, a post office and all the normal tourist facilities. Senggigi is a relaxing and attractive place to stay, with a good range of luxury hotels and resorts, as well as mid-range and budget accommodations.Tourism development runs north along the coastal road for about 10 km, with many hotels and restaurants positioned along the beautiful beaches that line the entire west coast. About 2 km north of central Senggigi is Kerandangan Valley, with a popular beach nearby and some small boutique hotels, such as Dream Estate, Puri Mas Spa Resort and Villa Campi Sorga, situated in a pretty valley. At the end of the road through Kerandangan Valley is the Taman Wisata Alam – Kerandangan Nature Reserve – with clearly marked hiking paths leading through the rain forest along the river. There is a small Ranger’s hut and visitors centre near the entrance, and picnic areas with basic concrete tables along the paths. The park boasts a small waterfall, pretty river scenery, families of local monkeys, and a variety of tropical plants and birdlife.Further north, Mangsit has developed as an accommodation alternative to Senggigi,

with boutique style hotels positioned along the breathtaking beaches of this section of coast. The popular Qunci Villas, Puri Mas Beach Resort, Windy Beach Resort and Holiday Resort Lombok are located in Mangsit.Furthest north are Klui and Lendang Luar, with two hotels – Jeeva Klui and Hotel Bulan Baru – and long stretches of pristine beaches. Mainly deserted white sand beaches, flanked by coconut groves and untouched by hotel development, continue all the way north along the main coastal road. Malimbu and Nipah are two picturesque bays less than half an hour from Senggigi, which are good for snorkelling, swimming and getting away from it all. Teluk Nara and Teluk Kodek are on a large bay that forms a natural harbour, about 25 kms north of Senggigi. All the main dive operators have boats here, which transfer guests to the Gili islands, as an alternative to nearby Bangsal Harbour. Bangsal Harbour, less than 5km further north, is reached by turning left at the crossroads in Pemenang and from there it is easy to catch the public ferries (actually large outrigger boats) out to the Gilis, or to charter boats for island hopping. Whether you are seeking luxury accommodation at a top resort with fine dining and spa facilities, or a budget holiday with days spent exploring – or all the choices in between – Senggigi caters for all tastes and budgets. From Senggigi, it’s easy to explore the attractions of the stunning south coast or to hop on a boat to the famous Gili islands lying just offshore. Swim, snorkel, dive, hike, lie in the sun, have a massage, eat and drink at some of the great restaurants and bars in town; or just take a break and be enchanted by the peace and beauty of Lombok.

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For many, there’s no better place to be on New Year’s Eve than on Gili Trawangan, the most popular island of the three Gili Islands.

Famous as a party island, the last night of the year sees almost the entire island become one big party, as all the crowds and parties merge together along the beachfront. Join in the fun at any of the numerous hotels, restaurants and bars or choose to celebrate in style at one of the island’s top venues below:

The Beach House needs no introduction as one of the most popular beachfront restaurants and bars on the island. For New Year’s Eve they are offering diners an even more extravagant version of their famous Seafood Barbeque, with the best selection of local seafood on the island including lobster swordfish, yellow fin tuna and an array of freshly made salads and accompaniments. They will also be showcasing a great selection of Indonesian favourites prepared by their local chefs, with live cooking.

The resort has an extensive selection of imported Champagne and wines to toast in the New Year and, at midnight, enjoy the big fireworks show on the beach, held in conjunction with Irish bar, Tir Na Nog, with VIP viewing area on the upstairs deck at The Beach House. Bookings essential: 614 2352.

ko-ko-mo Resort offers guests an evening of fine wining and dining under the stars, with a special five course gourmet menu prepared by Australian Executive Chef, Josh Job, all inclusive for Rp 700 000 ++ per person.

Relax at elegant tables on the beachfront with Amuse Bouche and a choice of entrées including Spanish Seafood Broth, Freshly Shucked Oysters, Slow Cooked Pork Belly,

Sashimi Plate, or Vegetarian Beetroot Carpaccio; followed by a Green Tea & Ginger Sorbet Palate Cleanser.

Main courses include Individual Beef Wellington, Roast Spatchcock, Lamb Shoulder, Tuna Prepared Two Ways or Wild Mushroom Risotto. Finish with Lemon Myrtle Crème Brulee, Chocolate Mousse or a Fresh Fruit Basket for dessert, and a selection of teas and coffees with biscotti.

After a fine feast, join the happy crowd at The Beach House for the midnight countdown and fireworks. Bookings recommended on 614 4169.

Party central, Horizontal, is sure to be packed with movers and shakers at the “The Party” – now in its 7th year of being one of the biggest and best ways to usher in the New Year.

Horizontal kicks off its annual New Year’s Eve celebrations with sunset cocktails on the beach, followed by a special 5 course gala dinner for an amazing Rp 150,000 + per person.

The gourmet menu includes Horizontal’s signature dishes such as Chicken Liver and White Wine Pate with Rosemary Crostini and Caramelised Onion Marmalade and Pan-fried Fillet of Local Marlin with Prawns in a Citrus Cream Sauce.

The celebrations continue after dinner with Horizontal’s now legendary NYE party featuring a world class DJ playing the best funky house on the island! Free canapés, drink shots, a beach bonfire and fireworks will make this a night to remember. It’s best to get there early, as this is always one of the most popular parties on Gili Trawangan. Ph: 613 9248.

Gili T’s only authentic Indian restaurant, Pesona, also celebrates the festive season, with a spicy twist.

Enjoy Special Indian food set menus, Sheesha and Cocktail promotions all day long and a New Year’s Eve Beach and

Pool Party at night! The beach restaurant will be open until late on New Year’s Eve… giving guests the perfect chance to lie back on cushions under the stars and share an authentic sheesha with imported fruit tobaccos.

Watch out for the discount vouchers being handed out on the beach during the festive season and stop in for late night / early morning kebabs after party night! Ph: 612 3521 for bookings.

New Year’s Eve at Hotel Vila Ombak is a legendary event. This year, Gili T’s top resort ushers in the New Year with the “New Year’s Pirate Feast and Party” and a full night’s entertainment on the beach in front of the resort.

Start with sunset cocktails and a sumptuous banquet with an amazing variety of foods including a huge selection of entrees and salads, lots of fresh fish and seafood dishes, a fresh pasta station, barbeque and carvery, and delicious international dishes prepared by the award-winning kitchen team.

The line-up of entertainment guest stars international DJ Serotonin, and includes live music by Yellow Jacket Band, DJ D-Cee, Sparkling Dancer, MC Syscha and Aby, traditional dances and door prizes.

At midnight enjoy a complimentary champagne toast and be spellbound by the huge fireworks extravaganza Vila Ombak provides for the island every year. Reserve your table now by phoning 614 2336.

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DREAM DIVERS have been Lombok diving specialists since 1996. Our PADI 5 Star facilities on Gili Trawangan (also home to the DREAM DIVERS Bungalows, Bar & Restaurant),Gili Air and in Senggigi, on mainland Lombok, offer fun diving for everyone and diving courses for all age groups and skill levels - from ‘Discover Scuba Diver’ to ‘Dive Instructor’. MORE THAN JUST A DIVE CENTER! Our staff is ready to ensure that you experience a really great holiday. We can arrange snorkel trips, accommodation, domestic flights, transport, sightseeing tours, diving in South Lombok, Komodo or Bali, and much, much more. Let us help you make your stay unforgettable. Nothing is impossible - DREAM IT…DO IT! For our Senggigi based guests we offer daily transport & dive trips over to the Gili Islands, including a pick up from your hotel.

DIVE INTO 2012!

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Friends, colleagues and hundreds of students from Sekolah Nusa Alam – Lombok’s only genuine International School – bid a sad farewell to school Principal, Gregg Renneberg, and his wife, Leigh, this month.Gregg and Leigh, together with their family, moved to Lombok in January 2009, with Gregg taking up the position of International Principal at Sekolah Nusa Alam. Gregg has been teaching for over 30 years; 16 of those in leadership roles at secondary schools in Canberra and Sydney, Australia, as well as postings in overseas locations such as Brunei.Under his guidance, Nusa Alam opened its first senior secondary department in 2009 and, in the same year, introduced the Cambridge Curriculum at the school, providing education up to Cambridge A Levels for Years 11 and 12.

Leigh is also a teacher, with a background in special education, student services and art education. During her time in Lombok she gained a reputation as a talented artist and a popular special needs teacher.

Their son, Jacob, has also won the hearts of many on the island, and is known as a gentle giant with a smile as big as his heart.The family will be home in Australia for Christmas but hopes to return to Lombok in the future. Rather than saying “goodbye”, we farewell you with the local saying: “sampai jumpa lagi” (until we meet again), Gregg, Leigh and Jacob!

Laut Biru Café, at Sempiak Villas on beautiful Selong Belanak beach, has added more delicious dishes to their

menu including Tempura Vegetables (Rocket, eggplant, plus other vegies fresh from the garden, in crispy tempura batter), Mie Goreng Bakso, Thai Green Curry, BBQ Stuffed Squid, Pad Thai and more. Old favourites such as the Butter Chicken, Cumi Cumi, and Beef Rendang, are still available, as well as home-made French Fries, plus Iced Coffees, Cheesecake, Pavlova, and Chocolate Mousse. The fishing season is particularly good at the moment so lots of fresh fish straight from the boat to LBC!Laut Biru now has free Wi-Fi for cafe guests too. The popular south coast getaway is also taking bookings already for their third villa (Villa Kokoh) due to open on 1 April, 2012.Not an April Fool’s Day joke! www.sempiakvillas.com

FAREWELL GREGG AND LEIGH!

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Q u a l i R e s t a u r a n t

Lonely Planet: “This terrific, hip hotel-restaurant has a well-selected modern menu [and] is an incredibly romantic setting”

Jl. Raya Mangsit, Senggigi, Lombok | Phone: +62 370 693800, Fax: +62 370 693802Email: [email protected] | Website: www.quncivillas.com

[ Yo u r K e y t o a n I d y l l i c L o m b o k ]

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Cover Yourself in

New season swimwear now in store!

New designs every two weeks!

Jl. Raya Senggigi (next to Senggigi Jaya Supermarket)

[email protected]

LOSMEN

TJABE MERAHJl. Saleh Sungkar, Gg. Sawah, Ampenan, Lombok

Ph: +62 370 636150 - Fax: +62 370 637635

THE RED PEPPER INNClean and comfortable. Located in the middle of

the”kampung”near the local Kebon Roek traditional market you immediately have a sense of the real Indonesian life. Ampenan is near Mataram and

Cakra and only 7 kilometers away from Senggigi.

Room rates (smoking & non smoking)Standard room with fan – Rp 80 000

Standard room with TV & AC – Rp 130 000

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OUR SERVICES:Pest Control | Rodent Control Termite Control | Fumigation

Employee Recruitment (Out Sourcing)

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Cleaning Service | Painting | Plumbing

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Jl. Alpa Raya Blok IV No. 4 BTN Sandik - LombokMobile: 0812 3693 5382 / 0818 0363 6609

Phone (0370) 6657069 / Fax: (0370) 621627Email: [email protected]

www.hotel-lombok.nl

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Live Music! Great Food! Good Times!Friday - ‘Ary Juliyant and Friends’ from 7.30 pm in the front garden

Saturday - Not Bad Band from 8.00 pm on the top floor

in the hidden Beer Garden

Happy Hour 9-10pm “Buy 1 Get 1 Free!”

Jl. Raya (Main Street) Senggigi, Lombok 0370 693619

[email protected]

www.asmara-group.com

Free Fast Available

* Private Villas

* Bamboo Restaurant

* Garden Lounge Café

* Billiard Bar

* Own Private Pool

* Huge Bath Room

* Comfortable Bed

* Spacious Dining

& Living Room

* Lush Surroundings

Living in Style

Jln. Raya Senggigi Km. 8, Lombok, Indonesia | Telp: +62 370 692 999 | Fax: +62 370 692 888Email: [email protected] | Website: www.mannavillas.com

22 Special Feature

The word Chandi (spelt Candi in Bahasa Indonesia) usually refers to an ancient temple or sacred place… so it is that “The Chandi” embraces the concepts of peace and sanctuary at its newly-opened resort in Batu Layar, just five minutes south of Senggigi.

Set in a one hectare coconut grove fronting on to an undeveloped section of beach, The Chandi looks out across the ocean, with panoramic views of the Lombok skyline all the way to the southwest coast. The sunsets across the water to Bali on the horizon are just one of the glorious features of this space dedicated to relaxation and tranquility.

The Chandi is managed by Living Asia Resorts and Spas, who are also developing the Living Asia Resort in Lendang Luar, just north of Senggigi. Stylish design features and attention to detail seem to be a hallmark of the group, which is investing in Lombok’s future.

“We are building our brand, so it doesn’t matter if it takes a while to get everything just right. We are in Lombok for the long term,” Living Asia Manager, Mehdi Tabka, said when we visited The Chandi last week.

Inside the walls of the resort, spacious green lawns and the luxurious use of wood, stone and natural materials harmonise with the environment and allow the natural beauty of the setting to create the overall ambience. Although not far from the main road to Senggigi, the coconut grove is filled with a gentle hush and at night the only sound is that of the waves on the beach.

Seventeen comfortable villas offer luxurious accommodation for guests. Each of the ten ocean view rooms and seven garden view rooms are spacious, light and

airy; featuring contemporary furnishings and all modern amenities. Cushioned lounges on the private terraces allow guests to lay back and look out over the lush gardens and beach beyond.

Just near the reception area, a beautiful old wooden Joglo house, transported from Jogjakarta in Java, is being lovingly restored and re-assembled. When complete, this building will house the resort’s luxurious Spa, scheduled to open in March 2012.

The Chandi boasts a lovely beachfront swimming pool with adjacent pool bar, a beachfront restaurant and, currently under construction, a purpose-built beach bar.

This unique structure combines elements reminiscent of a Sumatran Long House, with parts of its wooden roof extending down to form the sides, while overhead a tinted glass central roof panel opens the bar up to the sky and allows natural light to flood in.

On the opposite side of the property, Meru Fine Dining Restaurant sits right on the beachfront, providing diners with fabulous views during the day and at night, when the lights of the fishing fleet twinkle across the ocean.

A brief glance at the menu shows that Meru is about to become an exciting contender to the Lombok dining scene. Under the management of an expatriate Executive Chef, the extensive menu combines Mediterranean and Asian Fusion elements typical of Bali’s better restaurants, such as Metis and Warisan.

On the menu, “Tunisian Brick” pays homage to Living Asia’s Tunisian roots and features Beef Cheek, Tuna or Shrimp in spring roll pastry with lemon, mixed greens and wasabi mayonnaise. “Croque Monsieur” is a rustic combination of Home-baked bread with double aged Cheddar, honey baked country ham and Béchamel sauce. “Wagyu Beef Sirloin” is served with roasted pear, saffron, potato puree, glazed shallots, Brussels Sprouts and port wine jus.

It’s exciting to see a total departure from the usual fare available in Senggigi restaurants, in particular, and if the menu continues to develop along these lines, Meru promises to be a major player in a fairly limited fine dining scene.

“We are really ambitious to have top fine dining restaurants at both The Chandi and Living Asia,” Mehdi said, “That is why we dare to hire an expatriate chef, to ensure we become the very best in Lombok.”

The Chandi is currently celebrating its “soft opening”, although its success already seems assured, with a large group of Russian guests enjoying the pool and restaurant on the day we visited.

In neighbouring Bali, the trend for some time now has been away from large hotel chains and towards villa developments and smaller resorts that provide a sense of intimacy and personalized service for a growing specialty market.

In Lombok, it’s exciting to see this trend being formulated at the better resorts on Gili Trawangan and at the highly popular Qunci Villas and Jeeva Klui in Mangsit. Now The Chandi has established Batu Layar’s first boutique resort and will no doubt bring the same level of style to its Living Asia property in Lendang Luar when it opens next year.

THE CHANDI…A Peaceful Beachfront Sanctuary

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Open-air Garden Lounge Café

An ideal place to relax with your loved ones and

listen to your favourite tunes Live Band & Singers

7.00pm - 12.00 midnight

Try the food specialties at Bamboo Restaurant

Enjoy the lush surroundings and

relax at our breezy poolside terrace.11am - 11Pm

Jln. Raya Senggigi Km. 8, Lombok, Indonesia (Opposite The Sheraton)www.mannavillas.com

Delicious and Authentic Indonesian Food... At Local Prices!

Soto Ayam, Soto Ceker, Rawon, Nasi Campur, Nasi Goreng, Mie Gorengand all your Indonesian favourites!

Fresh Juices, Es Buah, Soft Drinks and Beer. Delicious home-made cakes!

Take Away Orders and Home Delivery Service.Catering, Birthday Cakes and Special Requests Welcome!

OPEN 10am until

LATE

Senggigi Plaza, near Achi Acha Boutique. Ph: 0878 6558 0330 / 619 4109

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Now available in Senggigi!Imported products, pastas, herbs,

cooking oils, lentils, butter, cheeses incl fresh mozzarella,

jams and sauces, Lindt chocolates, fresh milk, juices and daily needs

Open 9am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday

Jl Raya Senggigi (next to Rambo Petshop) | Phone: 0370 693177

Complete pet supplies in Senggigi!We carry a large selection of quality

Dog and Cat Foods

Pet Accessories (Collars, leads, cages, bowls, toys, etc)

Pet Care Products (Vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick powders,

coat conditioners and pet medicines)Hamster and fish foods and more!

Jl Raya Senggigi (30m from Asmara Restaurant)

Phone: 0370 693177

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Puri BungaBeach Cottages

Luxury and TranquilityPrivately positioned on terraced slopes of beautiful flowers, overlooking Senggigi Bay and the Lombok Strait to Bali

Standard, Deluxe and Suite Cottages with air conditioning, hot water, television, mini bar, telephone and internet access

Jalan Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia, Ph: +62 (0) 370 693013Fax: +62 (0) 370 693286 | [email protected] | www.puribungalombok.com

Sea view cottages

From US$40* / room!(Incl breakfast)

* tax and service charge and high season surcharges may apply

Enquire about our special offers!

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Open 9am to 10pm every day

NOW OPEN IN SENGGIGI!

MAMAS, NIKMAT, CATER PRODUCTS Sirloin, Tenderloin, Fillet Steaks

Cold Cuts and Deli MeatsSalami, Ham, Chicken and Turkey

Sausages - Breakfast, Pork, Chicken, Beef, Herb and MixedDry Pasta and Sauces

Gandari Purified Ice Cubes

Jl Raya Senggigi, next to Sendok Bar & Restaurant | Ph: 0370 693 531

Pure refreshing ice cubes made fromUV sterilised and

purified spring water.Hygienically packaged for your convenience

Supplying hotels, restaurants, bars,

cafes & private villas

FREE DELIVERYEVERY DAY

Jl Raya Senggigi,Duduk Garden No.6

Batu Bolong

www.gandari.com

UD. GANDARIICE SOLUTION

Hotline: Hp: 081 836 8731 | Ph: 0370 619 4273 | Flexi: 0370 668 1958

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Exotic StyleFashion - Bags - Accessories

We Sell Nice Resort Wear, Hand Made Bags From Natural Materials and Many Kind of

Accessories For Your Style at Tropical Island

Ph: 0370 693 358 / 081 856 7145 Art Market, Jl Raya Senggigi Lombok

Treasure ChestGift Shop

RETAIL AND WHOLESALEPh: 0370 692 183 / 081 856 7145

Art Market, Jl Raya Senggigi Lombok

The ShopLittleUnique Gifts with Reasonable Prices

We Sell: Wood Bowls, Shells, Accessories, Paintings, Statues,

Bronze, Candles, Frames and Many More...

For your gift choices to your family and friends when you back home

from our island

Ph: 0370 693 647 / 081 856 7145 | Art Market, Jl Raya Senggigi, Lombok

32 Local Scene

Buzz’s Pirate Party @ The Beach ClubDashing pirates and buxom wenches, pirate poison, “the plank”, jigs, and sea shantys - all at the swash buckling pirate party to celebrate Buzz’s birthday!

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NEW YEAR’S EVE31 December 2011

BBQ on the BeachBeach Bonfire and Fireworks

Live BandDancing

Guest ArtistsDoor Prizes

Rp 350 000 ++ pp nett all inclusive!(ala carte also available)

BOOK NOW: Jl. Raya Batu Bolong, Senggigi | Phone: 0370 693039 / [email protected] | www.cafealbertolombok.com

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“De Quake is One of the Most Enjoyable Places to Eat in Senggigi”– The Lonely Planet 2011

Art Market Senggigi Lombok - +62 370 693694www.dequake.com

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Plantation Teak Wood

Synthetic Weaving

Reclaimed Teak Wood

Stainless Steel

Aluminium

We offer a range of timeless and contemporary furniturefor villas, hotels and restaurants

NOW OPEN IN LOMBOK!PLEASE VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT DUDUK GARDEN, SENGGIGI

Showroom: Jl Raya Senggigi Duduk Garden No 6 Batu Bolong 83355 Lombok, IndonesiaPhone: (Reni Beck) 0815 5810 0450, (Nisel Van Blommestein) 0817 973 7931 | Fax: 0370 6194 123

Email: [email protected] | Web: www.lombokelements.com

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• Imported Meats, incl Harvey Beef• Home-baked Breads, Cakes & Pastries• Dairy – Yoghurt, Cheeses, Butter, Cream• Wide Range of Imported Products• Open Every Day for your Convenience!

Ask us about our Catering Services, Wedding & Birthday Cakes!Jl Palm Raja No 5, BTN Green Valley, Senggigi. Phone: 0370 693251

IMMIGRATION SERVICE

FOR ALL YOUR IMMIGRATIONAND INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

Visas and Residency PermitsWork and Business Visas

Retirement VisasPolice Permits

Land CertificatesLand and Building PermitsForeign Investment (PMA)

Company Documents

VOA Extensions up to 60 daysFor free information and advice contact:

DAMSIAH

Office: 0370 692 253 / 0818 360 415 / 0858 5822 [email protected] / [email protected]

your personal business guide to IndonesiaIndo-Ned will help you in running your business in

Indonesia. Assistance for foreigners who have, or intend to have, property in Indonesia. Indo-Ned will also be your partner for business and administrative affairs

including business reports, and monthly and annual tax.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:Company Registration:

- PMA (BKPM, Act of Notary, Domicile License, Tax Register, SK-Kehakiman, TDP)

- PT Local- Representative Office in Indonesia

Other Licenses:Import License, SRP, NPIK, Work Permits

Legal DocumentsTax Reports and Administration Assistance

Jl. Raya Kuta No 68, Kompleks Komersial Istana Kuta Galaria (Kuta Central Park), Bali

T: +62 361 76 91 02 / E: [email protected]“VISIT US AT OUR OFFICES IN BALI,

JAKARTA &THE NETHERLANDS”

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SENDOK GUEST HOUSE,BAR & RESTAURANT

Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner 10am – 11pm

Live music every Tue, Thurs, Fri & Sat

For a Memorable Stay in Lombok

Modern colonial interior design concept in “Tempoe Doeloe” styleClean and comfortable with friendly staff

TV, Air Conditioner, Safety Box, Free WiFiHot & Cool Water, Swimming Pool

Jl Raya Senggigi Km 8, Senggigi, Lombok | P: 0370 693176 | F: 0370 692270E: [email protected] | W: www.sendokbali.com

delasan

Jl Raya Senggigi (next to Sendok Bar & Restaurant) Lombok | Phone: 0370 693176

LOMBOK STYLE GIFT SHOPFashion, Accessories, Lombok Snacks, Souvenirs, Swimwear, etc

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Windy Beach ResortMangsit, Senggigi, Lombok

Phone: 0370 693191 | Fax: 0370 693193Email: [email protected] | Web: www.windybeach.com

“Next to Nature”

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The Studio

Your ecofriendly home in Lombok The Hill - Bukit Batu Layar - Senggigi

phone: +62 821 4538 6059 email: [email protected] website: http://the-studio-lombok.page4.me/

Anna’sGistshop

Looking for nice presents or home decorations?

We sell: Salt and Freshwater Pearls, Lombok Pottery, Hand Painted

Modern Wooden Statues and Masks, Paintings,

Handwoven Ikats, Sarongs and much more!

Jl Raya Senggigi (next to Rambo Petshop) | P: 0817 5730 012 | E: [email protected]

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FAREWELL PARTY @ VERVE VILLAFriends and colleagues from Nusa Alam International

School farewelled Gregg and Leigh at a wonderful party hosted by Nadine and the team from Horizontal, Gili T,

and Heidi at the stunning Verve Villa in Mangsit.

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[ Your Key to an Idyl l ic Lombok ]

Lombok’s Boutique Hotel

[ The Lonely Planet: “Top Choice for 2011” ][ Cosmopolitan: “Lombok’s Hidden Beauty” ]

[ Guide du Routard: “Le Reve!” ]

Jl. Raya Mangsit, Senggigi, Lombok | Phone: +62 370 693800, Fax: +62 370 693802Email: [email protected] | Website: www.quncivillas.com

42 Mr Fixer

Models for rent starting from IDR 3.700.000 pw

*All prices are 10% tax included and subject to (currency) changeIncluding electricity, water, gas, daily towel change and cleaning.*All prices are 10% tax included and subject to (currency) change

Model

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Studio 60 200 525.000.000

615.000.000

950.000.000

2.534.000.000

3.900.000.000

80 200

118 200

243 8 are

360 10 are

Kerandangan

WineDream + Pool

Heca + Pool

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Kerandangan

Wine

3 700 000

6 300 0004 500 000

8 500 00011 000 00015 400 000

Models available starting from IDR 525.000.000

Got a question for Mr Fixer? He’s always got a quirky answer your personal building problems! Just

email your problem to “Mr Fixer” at [email protected]

QUESTION: I have been living in Lombok for several months now and I think it is about time I learned to speak Indonesian. I have heard about various language schools but would prefer to learn during my spare moments or whilst I am doing other things. I have bought a language CD and have downloaded it to my IPod. If I play the CD whilst I am asleep, will I absorb the information subliminally?MR FIXER: A friend of mine tried that recently and the disc got stuck. He can now only speak Indonesian with a stutter.QUESTION: I am a 63 year old male who has come to the sunny shores of Lombok to take it easy and retire from my hectic professional life as a government office worker in Holland. The internet technology of today is so bewildering! I have just got used to emails and Google, but now the social networking sites have got me flummoxed. Do you think that the likes of Facebook, MySpace

and Twitter will ever consolidate, to make it easier for people like me who skipped a generation of IT knowledge?MR FIXER: An interesting idea. If they ever do join together, it might be called My Twit Face! QUESTION: My mother always said, “The fastest way to a man’s heart is through his chest with a sharp knife.” I’m beginning to see her point of view since my last husband just left me for a younger model. Just because I have cut my hair short, put on 45 pounds and fart a lot in bed doesn’t mean I have changed. It is still me. I’m still the girl he married! Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking?MR FIXER: Because all those men already have boyfriends.QUESTION: As the New Year approaches, my thoughts turn to New Year’s resolutions. For the last few years, I have been making resolutions and each year, have been forced to lower my expectations of my ability to keep them. For instance, a few years ago, I resolved to not spend my money frivolously. The next year I resolved to pay off my bank loan promptly. Then it was to pay off my bank loans promptly. The year after that, I resolved to make a strong effort to be out of debt before the year ended. That changed to promising myself that I would resolve to

pay the interest on time. This year, I am thinking of leaving the country before next year comes around! Can you suggest any New Year’s resolutions people can actually keep? MR FIXER: Yes! Try these easy ones! Resolve to gain at least 30 kilos in weight by next year. Resolve to drink; and then drink some more. Watch more television (you are missing loads of great stuff!) And last but not least, resolve to take up a new habit: maybe try smoking!QUESTION: I am a frustrated musician and I have come to Lombok to learn to play an instrument. My previous profession was as a car mechanic. I could tune a supercharged V8 so it could catch pigeons. I have bought a cheap car and continue my passion with fast cars as a hobby. I would still like to play a musical instrument but my car passion keeps me too busy to practice. Can you suggest a musical instrument that will compliment my car?MR FIXER: Why not try the harmonica? You could drive real fast and stick it out of the window – it will sound amazing!

Tongue-in-cheek answers to your

personal and building problems

PLOTS and VILLAS

For more information: Jalan Wisata Alam Kerandangan0813 3868 8524 | 0813 3972 1541

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Puri Mas GalleryThe Essence of Tradition, Luxury & Style

NOW OPEN AT PURI MAS BOUTIQUE RESORTJust 5 minutes north of Senggigi

Phone 693831 for free pick up and drop off service in Senggigi area

Jl. Raya Mangsit Beach, Senggigi, Lombok NTB Indonesia | Tel: 0370 693831 | Fax: 0370 693023 [email protected] | www.purimas-lombok.com | Skype: purimasreservations

Fine Arts and Collectibles From Around the Archipelago

• High Quality home roasted Arabica, Robusta and Luwak coffee beans• Coffee Machine Rental and Maintenance• Oven fresh, made to order bread, pastry & cookies• Bread Supplier for Hotels & Restaurants• Aircon * Library * Notebooks• Oven fresh Baguettes every morning at 9:30am!

Swiss Bakery & Cafeteria

Best Cappuccino - No Foam = Money Back!TRY THE WORLD’S

MOST EXCLUSIVE COFFEE!

Visit us at Senggigi Square Blok A/04. Ph: 0370 692085 / 0818365790 | Email: [email protected]

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Rejuvenating, Refreshing, Relaxing

Open 10am to 9pm

Aromatherapy Body MassageTraditional Body Massage

Hot Stone MassageBody Scrub / Lulur

Foot ReflexologyHead Shiatsu / Creambath

Manicure / Pedicure

EVERYTHING’S A FAVORITE

Now Open ROYAL SPA, Guest House and Cafe

in Kuta

Senggigi: Jl. Raya Senggigi Km 11 (next to Santosa Villas & Resort), Phone: 0370 6866577Mataram: Jl. Bung Karno No.79 Mataram, Phone: 0370 6608777

Kuta: Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta Pujut, Central Lombok, Phone: 0370 6608666

Price start from IDR 45.000 - 125.000+

Check out our monthly promotion package

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Lombok’s premier PADI 5 Star Dive Centre

Senggigi’s most time efficient daily return tripsProfessionally trained dive and snorkel staff

We do not combine our Senggigi-based guests with our other dive centres - providing a more personalised service for you

We ensure small groups for your comfort and safetyDaily transfers direct from your hotel

Excellent Restaurant and Facilities to enjoy during your break on Gili T

PADI Dive Courses Daily Dive & Snorkel Trips - Gili Island Transfers - Hotel Dive and Stay Packages

Please email and quote “Lionfish”for special discount offers

BLUE MARLIN DIVE SENGGIGI...DIVE THE DIFFERENCE!

HOLIDAY RESORT & SENGGIGI BEACH HOTEL +62 370 693 719www.bluemarlindive.com | [email protected]

48 Discount Vouchers

NEW YEAR 2011 - 2012

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Bring this voucher in for

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Gili Trawangan, Lombok. Ph: (0370) 642 217Email: [email protected]

Present this coupon or quote “Lionfish” for either:

10% Discount on Fun Dives

10% Discount on Snorkel Tours

5% Discount on PADI Dive Courses.

Please book in advance by phone: (0370) 693 719or visit our offices at the Holiday Resort / Senggigi Beach Hotel

* Discount applies to max 2 people – Not in addition to any other promotions or discount offers

10% Discount on all diving activitiesPlease book in advance and present this voucher

upon registration

Gili Trawangan: +62 (0) 370 614 36 49 [email protected] | www.manta-dive.com

Gili Gede, Southwest LombokSECRET ISLAND RESORT

Rp 200 000 / nightGet 2nd night for Rp 150 000

(Low season discount!)Plus free use of double kayaks

(for minimum 3 day stay)On presentation of this coupon

Phone: 0818 0376 [email protected] | www.secretislandresort.com

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at Stars Cafe, Bar, Music Club & KaraokeSenggigi Lombok

Saturday, 31 December 2011- 8pm until close

Proudly presents:“SENSATIONAL NEW YEAR’S EVEPARTY 2012”Performances:Sweedance Band | JL-SIX Dancer | RockdoeT Band featuring Eva Safira | Door Prize | GamesHosts: Ijonk & Finta

Special Packages availableRp 700.000++ until Rp 4.000.000++

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VILLA FOR SALE

Nice family villa in modern Javanese style. Living room 85 sqm, 3 bedrooms each with bathroom, carport, swimming pool 14 x 4m,

fish pond, berugak. Only 2.5km from Senggigi and 300m from the beach. Safe and quiet area.

Hak Milik. Land 11.5 are, buildings 240 sqm

Phone: 0818 0575 2644

50 Useful Contacts

AIRLINESBatavia AirJl. Pejanggik No.88, Mataram, W. LombokPhone: 0370 648998, Fax: 0370 648400. [email protected]. www.batavia-air.co.idGaruda IndonesiaJl. Pejanggik 42 – 44, Mataram, W. LombokPhone: 0370 638259, Fax: 0370 637951. www.garuda-indonesia.comIndonesia Air Transport (IAT)Mataram, Ph: 0370 639589Lion AirMataram, West Lombok. Ph: 0370 6631444, 6640009, Fax: 0370 642180. www.lionair.cohh.idMerpatiJl. Pejanggik No. 69 Cakranegara, W.Lombok. Phone: 0370 621111, Fax: 0370 633691. www.merpati.co.idSilk AirJl. Panca Usaha No.11, Mataram, W. Lombok. Phone: 0370 628254, Fax: 0370 628292. www.silkair.comTrans NusaJl. Adi Sucipto, Mataram, Lombok. Ph: 0370 6162428, 6162433, Fax: 0370 646840. Email: [email protected], www.transnusa.comTrigana AirJl. Adi Sucipto, Mataram, Lombok. Ph: 0370 6162428, 6162433, Fax: 0370 646840. www.trigana-air.com

BANK / ATMBank Central Asia (BCA)Jl. Pejanggik No.67, Mataram, LombokPhone: 0370 632588, Fax: 0370 622347ATMs- Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok- Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok- MGM Plaza, Jl. AA Gede Ngurah, Mataram- Jl. Airlangga, Mataram, W. Lombok- Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Praya, C. Lombok- Jl. Langko, Mataram, W. LombokBank Danamon IndonesiaJl. Pejanggik No.117, Mataram, W. LombokPhone: 0370 631322, Fax: 0370 633068ATMs- Jl. Koperasi 1, Mataram, W. Lombok- Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok- Komplek Ruko B1, Sweta, W. LombokBank International Indonesia (BII)Jl. AA Gede Ngurah No.48, Mataram, W. Lombok. Phone: 0370 635027, 633347ATMs- Jl. Airlangga No.25, Mataram, Lombok- Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok- Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. LombokBank MandiriJl. Pejanggik No.20-22, Mataram, W. Lombok. Phone: 0370 631311ATMs- Jl. Pejanggik No.20, Cakranegara, Lombok- Jl. Taruna Jaya, Mataram, W. Lombok- Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok- Selaparang Airport, Mataram, W. LombokBank Negara Indonesia (BNI)Jl. Langko No.64, Mataram, W. LombokJl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. LombokPhone: 0370 631046, Fax: 0370 631005ATMs- Jl. Langko No.64, Mataram, W. Lombok- Jl. Pejanggik No.68, Mataram, W.Lombok- University of Mataram (UNRAM)- Jl. Sandubaya, Sweta, W. Lombok- Jl. Selaparang No.37, Mataram, W. Lombok- Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok- Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok- Jl. Jendral Sudirman 51, Praya, C. LombokBank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI)Jl. Pendidikan No.16, Mataram, LombokPhone: 0370 632246, Fax: 0370 633084ATMs- Jl. Airlangga, Mataram, W. Lombok- Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok- Jl. Pahlawan No.92, Selong, E. Lombok

MEDICAL / HEALTH CAREMedika Husada ClinicJl Raya Senggigi (next to Choice Café, 50m from Art Market) Phone: 0370 6644820HospitalsMataram Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Mataram) Jl. Pejanggik No.6, Mataram, W. LombokPhone: 0370 623498 / 6604605New Mataram Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Mataram) Jl. Bung Karno 1 Mataram. Phone: 0370 645045Central Lombok Public HospitalJl. Jendral Basuki Rachmad, Praya, Central Lombok. Phone: 0370 654007East Lombok Public HospitalJl. Professor M. Yamin No. 55, Selong, East Lombok. Phone: 0376 21680Biomedika ClinicJl. Bung Karno 143 Mataram. Phone: 0370 645137Risa ClinicJl. Pejanggik 115 Cakranegara. Phone: 0370 625560 / 632117

DENTALdrg. Farida Istiarini, Sp.Ort (Hospital Permata Hati) Jl Majapahit No 8 Ampenan. Ph: 0370 631999 / 0818368528.Joli Sourire Dental CareMataram Mall. Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara. Ph: 0370 668 1797 drg. Lina KulsumJl. Gunung Dieng No.7, Mataram, LombokPhone: 0818536236 / 0370 632131

MONEY CHANGERSMultigraha Kelolavalas- Jl. Rasa Senggigi km.10, Senggigi, W. Lombok, Ph; 0370 693693- Jl. Pejanggik No.1, Mataram, W. Lombok, Ph: 0370 631567Multigraha ValasJl. Saleh Sungkar No.1 Ampenan, W. Lombok, Ph: +62 370 624045PT. Bali MispintjiraJl. Raya Senggigi km.13, Senggigi, West Lombok, Ph: 0370 692247, 0370 692247

SHOPPINGSenggigi Abadi SupermarketJl. Raya Senggigi, Km.8.5, Senggigi, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 693311Senggigi Jaya SupermarketJl. Raya Senggigi, Km.8, Senggigi, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 693530Art Market (Pasar Seni) - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi West Lombok- Gili Trawangan, West LombokBarata Department StoreJl. Niaga II, Ampenan, West LombokPhone: 0370 646123Grand StoreMataram Mall, 3rd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, W. Lombok. Ph: 0370 629931Hero SupermarketMataram Mall, 1st floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, W. Lombok. Ph: 0370 629918Tiara Department Store Mataram Mall, 1st & 2nd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, West LombokPhone: 0370 629902Kharisma Book ShopMataram Mall, 2nd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, West LombokPhone: 0370 629875Ruby SupermarketJl. Pejanggik No.111, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 631092Jembatan Baru SupermarketJl. Pejanggik No.41, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 636106MGM PlazaJl. AA Gede Ngurah No.98, Cakranegara, West

Lombok. Phone: 0370 646007

EMERGENCYSenggigi Tourism Police: Jl. Raya Senggigi, Phone. 00370 693267Lombok Regional Police: Jl. Gajah Mada No. 7 Ampenan. Call this emergency number: 110 Fire Brigade: Phone. 0370 672013. In emergency call 113 Hospital UGD (Emergency Unit Service): Phone: 0370 622254Ambulance: Phone. 0370 623498. In emergency call 118

TAXISBlue Bird Taxi, Phone: 0370 627000Lendang Karun, Phone: 0370 644444

IMMIGRATIONJl. Udayana, Mataram, Phone: 0370 632520

PUBLIC SERVICESELECTRICITY

PLN Mataram. Ph: 0370 632182 PLN Senggigi. Ph: 0370 693535

WATERPDAM Mataram. Ph: 0370 632 510 PDAM Senggigi. Ph: 0370 693886

POST OFFICESMataram: Jl. Sriwijaya, Phone. 0370 632645 Senggigi: Jl. Raya, Phone. 0370 693711

CONSULATESAUSTRALIA (incl. New Zealand, Canada) Phone: 0361 241118, Fax: 0361 221195, Email: [email protected]: 0361 757775, Fax: 0361 751005.Email: [email protected]: 0361 270601, Fax: 0361 287804, Email: [email protected]: 0361 756781, Fax: 0361 756783.Email: [email protected] REPUBLICPhone: 0361 286465, Fax: 0361 286408.Email: [email protected] & NORWAYPhone: 0361 701070, Fax: 0361 701073/4, Email: [email protected] & SWEDENPhone: 0361 288407, Fax: 0361 287242.Email: [email protected]: 0361 285485, Fax: 0361 286406, Email: [email protected] Phone: 0361 288535, Fax: 0361 288826, Email: [email protected]: 0361 287701, Fax: 0361 287456.Email: [email protected]: 0361 701005. Email: [email protected]: 0361 227628, Fax: 0361 265066.Email: [email protected]: 0361 975736, Fax: 0361 975726, Email: [email protected] & AUSTRIAPhone: 0361 751735, Fax: 0361 754457.Email: [email protected]: 0361 263310, Fax: 0361 238044THE NETHERLANDSPhone: 0361 761502, Fax: 0361 752777, Email: [email protected]: 0361 233605, Fax: 0361 222426.Email: [email protected]

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Travelling exhibition is NOW COMING TO MATARAM!!!

JERMAN dan INDONESIA (JERIN) presents a special travelling exhibition, to be held in eight Indonesian cities, about the three areas of our development cooperation: Climate Change,

Private Sector Development, as well as Decentralisation and Good Governance. This exhibition highlights the important features of the development cooperation between

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January 16 - 21, 2012

at the University of Mataram, Jl. Pendidikan No. 37 Mataram(in front of the Research Center for Population and Development)

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JERMAN dan INDONESIA for sustainable and innovative cooperationFor further information: GIZ office Mataram, phone 0370 639 150

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The three main cities in Lombok – Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara – have expanded over the years and now merge together to create what is, for Lombok, an urban sprawl of shops, administrative centres and residential areas.

A visit to the cities makes an interesting day trip, exploring the numerous small shops selling everything imaginable at low prices. There are numerous pearl shops in Ampenan selling unset pearls and pearl jewellery at cheap prices. These are genuine pearls from the pearl farms on Lombok and Sumbawa and, if you bargain the price, are a good deal. Gold shops are also popular in both Ampenan and Cakra, with 24 kt gold being sold by the gram, regardless of the design.

For cheap and interesting food choices, explore the many restaurants, warungs and food stalls in the cities. Or just wander around the streets to soak up the atmosphere and discover fascinating insights into Lombok city life!

Ampenan was the original old port in Lombok during Dutch colonial times and some of the old architecture is still visible around the town, particularly toward the beach to the west. This area becomes a market at night, filled with warungs and kaki lima (food carts) for cheap, tasty food and local flavour. With its numerous shops, cheap hotels, dusty roads and plentiful cidomo (horse carts), gold and pearl shops, and its Arab quarter, Ampenan is a colourful town to explore.

Kebun Roek, just near the traffic lights in Ampenan on the road from the airport, is the site of the local markets. Every day traders set up stalls selling fresh produce from around the island, local snacks and products, live chickens and fresh fish in the afternoon when the fishing boats

come in. A stroll through the markets is a pungent and enlightening experience!

Mataram, about 3 km to the east of Ampenan, is the administrative centre for Lombok and Sumbawa (NTB Province), with government offices, banks, mosques, schools and colleges, bookstores, the main post office, and Mataram University downtown.

In Mataram, the Nusa Tenggara Barat Museum houses historical and cultural artefacts from Lombok and Sumbawa. It’s an interesting place to visit and occasionally hosts special exhibits. Displays include exhibits on geology, history and culture. Address: Jl Panji Tilar. Ph: 632159 for opening times. There is a small admission fee. Also worth visiting is the cultural centre, Taman Budaya on Jl Majapahit. Music and dance performances are presented here regularly. Phone: 622428 for details.

Mataram Mall, on the main street in Mataram, has an upstairs food court for cheap local meals. Lombok’s only real mall, there are four floors of shops and stalls selling a vast selection of goods. Particularly good buys are shoes, jeans, and copy brand bags and belts.

There is a department store, several electronics stores, and shops selling clothing, CD’s and DVD’s. Hero Supermarket, on the ground floor, is useful for some western goods, food and toiletries. The Chemist next door has imported toiletries, supplements and medicines. McDonalds and KFC have outlets on the ground floor.

Cakranegara (usually abbreviated to “Cakra”) is Lombok’s main shopping area. It is also home to many Chinese and Balinese, who make up over 50 percent of the city’s population. The streets of the city make an interesting tour with gold

shops, sporting goods, clothing stores and very good fabric stores selling imported silks, laces and cottons, to name a few.

Many of Lombok’s weaving and basket making industries are located near Cakra; turn left at the central traffic lights and look for the market on the right near the bridge. The baskets in particular are sold in Bali at many times the local price.

The next large town east of Cakra, Sweta, has a huge market every day near the Bertais bus terminal, with all kinds of goods on sale, from foodstuffs to clothing, exotic birds, handicrafts and more.

Nearby Temples and Places of Interest

Pura Meru on Jl Selaparang, Cakranegara, was built in 1720 by Balinese Prince Anak Agung Made Karang and is the largest temple on Lombok. Its three meru are for the Hindu trinity – Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. This is an important temple for the Balinese here and its annual Pujawali festival, held over five days during the full moon in September or October, is the biggest Balinese Hindu event on Lombok. The outer courtyard hall has large drums used to announce ceremonies and festivals. In the central courtyard are two buildings with raised offering platforms. The interior enclosure has 33 shrines as well as the three multi-tiered meru.

Pura Mayura, just across the street from Pura Meru, was built in 1744 as the court temple of the last Balinese kings in Lombok. An open hall or bale kambang (floating pavilion) stands in a large artificial lake here and is used as a place for meetings and to relax. Today the palace gardens are a playground for children. The temple sits behind the sedate water gardens and is open daily; admission is by donation.

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Mataram Mall

Pura Meru (Meru Temple)

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The Sekotong region starts just south of Lembar Harbour and features stunning beaches and bays set against a backdrop of rolling hills. The drive itself is a worthwhile trip, meandering through villages where life is largely untouched by tourism and where the people are involved in their day-to-day activities of farming, fish cultivation, boating and fishing, brick-making and other traditional pastimes.

Along the roadsides you will see people building and repairing boats, laying out hand-made bricks to dry in the sun, working in the fields, and sometimes guiding primitive wooden ploughs harnessed to huge water buffalo, as they prepare the fields for planting.

The peaceful village of Taun (or Tawun), is situated on a wide, placid bay in Sekotong. The ocean is sparkling turquoise and the dazzling white sand stretches in a wide sweep around the bay, while the hills behind form a perfect backdrop to this idyllic setting.

Just out in the calm bay are the three lovely islands of Gili Nanggu, Gili Tangkong and Gili Sudat – all easily accessible by local outrigger boats. A small sign in the nearby village will direct you

to the local boat hire area, where you can arrange boat trips out to Gili Nanggu and the other small islands offshore.

Of the three, only Gili Nanggu has accommodation for visitors, with Gili Nanggu Cottages providing simple cottages on the beach and a restaurant, as well as some more up-market rooms further back from the beach. The island is small and the beach here has soft white sand and a reef just off the beach for snorkelling.

Travelling a little further south, before the local marine culture complex (Balai Budaya Laut), there is a small dirt road leading out onto a white peninsular of sand that juts into beautiful clear waters. Drive to the end for superb views and a close up look at Gili Genting.

Gili Genting sits just off the tip of the peninsular and at low tide you can walk across the sandbar and explore this uninhabited island. Old volcanic rocks and stone carved from centuries of tides create small caves and alcoves, providing shelter

for picnics and interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

Back on the main road and slightly further south is Sundancer Resort, with its distinctive blue roofs dotted on the hillside overlooking another white sand beach. The hotel development is still under construction.

Across the road from Sundancer, on the beachfront, is Dive Zone – currently the only diving facility in this part of Lombok and the experts on diving around the southwest islands, having pioneered development of previously unknown dive sites in this area.

Dive Zone offer dive trips around Sekotong and the islands, as well as in three locations in South Lombok – including challenging world-class diving off southeast Lombok.

Past Dive Zone another few kilometres is Cocotinos Boutique Beach Resort, which opened in mid 2010 on the secluded beach at Tanjung Empat. With 28 rooms, including beachfront villas with private swimming pools, Cocotinos brings the first luxury accommodation option to the area.

At the next intersection there is a signpost to the right for Labuhan Poh and Pelangan, the site of Bola Bola Paradis. This is a small hotel, situated right on the beachfront with comfortable and clean

rooms at reasonable prices. The hotel is popular with people surfing the big waves at Bangko Bangko.

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Tourism Information

The SouthwestSecret Islands, Pristine Beaches!Floating in the sparkling turquoise waters just off the southwest coast

are thirteen small islands called the Southwest Gilis. Unlike the famous Gili islands in the northwest of Lombok, the Southwest Gilis are largely uninhabited and have yet to be discovered by most

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The largest of the islands in this area is Gili Gede, (appropriately translated as “Big Island”). The island lays just offshore and is so large, visitors often mistake it for part of the mainland. Gili Gede is easily reached in only minutes by boat from the village of Tembowong.

Gili Gede is one of the few islands in the area that has accommodation, at Secret Island Resort and at Via Vaccare on the other side of the island, with more hotels planned for the near future. There are around 400 people living on Gili Gede, who are very welcoming and not trying to sell tourists anything. Gili Gede is a great island to explore, because of its natural beauty and friendly people.

Secret Island Resort has a range of accommodation, including a unique bungalow perched on a pier over the reef – the only one in either Lombok or Bali. The Resort offers activities that all the family

will enjoy, while also being a place where you can get away from it all.

Secret Island Resort has two different speed boats offering “Snorkel Mania” trips around some of Lombok’s very best snorkeling reefs, plus professional Sport Fishing Charters aboard their comfortable 9m custom-built boat, “Scorpio”. The resort can also organise transfers and

island hopping excursions to the other beautiful islands in the area.

To the south of Gili Gede, the islands of Gili Ringgit, Gili Layar and Gili Asahan are lined up like secret treasures in the calm sea.

Bounty Cruises, a Bali based company, own a large parcel of land on Gili Ringgit and have constructed a boat mooring and pier on the island. There is good snorkelling on the west side of Gili Ringgit, accessed by boat. Large gardens of hard and soft corals lay just beneath

the surface and the reef extends along most of the island’s coast.

On the other side of the island is where the pier is located, with a fantastic white sand beach. It is a favourite for guests from Secret Island Resort, and Dive Zone often brings divers to the island to relax in between dives, as the scenery and beach here are so lovely.

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South Lombok has beaches that inspire photographers from around the world and draw crowds to bake on the blindingly white sands, swim in the crystal clear oceans and challenge some of the best surf breaks in Indonesia.

Kuta is the main town and tourism centre on the south coast of Lombok, and is the hub for exploring the fantastic southern beaches and the many points of interest in the region.

Located around 60 km south of Mataram and about one and a half hour’s drive from Senggigi, Kuta (sometimes spelt Kute) makes for a wonderful day trip from other points in Lombok, or an alternative holiday destination for travellers exploring Lombok.

With the Lombok International Airport currently under construction in the area, all the major roads are being renovated and the main road to Kuta is very good. The new airport is located only 15 minutes north of Kuta and is expected to spark major development in the area. For now, the beaches are pristine and spectacular.

Kuta and the surrounding beaches have gained an international reputation for some of the best surfing destinations in Southeast Asia. It is here that the gentle waters surrounding Lombok meet the currents of the Indian Ocean, forming

great swells and surf breaks. Kuta attracts thousands of visitors every year for the great surf locations at Gerupuk, Tanjung A’an and nearby beaches. It’s easy to hire a board and a surf guide from here to learn surfing or, for experienced surfers, to access the more challenging surf breaks in the area.

The drive down to the south coast is an interesting rural tour of small villages and farming communities. Fields of tobacco, corn and peanuts line the roadsides and farmers till the fields using antiquated ploughs pulled by large water buffalo.

Just before arriving in Kuta, the road passes two traditional Sasak villages – Sade and Rambitan. On the east side of the road is Rambitan, a village that caters

to tourists and has authentic clusters of thatched Lumbung (rice barns) and traditional homes made of thatch and bamboo, with hardened cow and buffalo dung floors.

Nearby, on the hilltop, is one of the oldest mosques in Lombok, Mesjid Kuno. The small building with a thatched roof is considered holy and many believers make pilgrimages to pray here.

Slightly further south is Sade, a hilltop village with more Lumbungs and traditional homes. Both villages have been renovated and cater to the tourist market, but are still interesting examples of traditional Sasak architecture and communal living within the compounds, where life continues as it has for centuries. Residents, who act as guides for a small fee, encourage walks through either of these villages and are happy to share a glimpse of their lifestyles with visitors.

The south coast itself provides plenty of opportunities for exploring beaches and coastal scenery of such breath-taking beauty it is hard to describe. Hire a car or motorbike and you can spend days visiting beautiful, mainly deserted beaches, both to the east and west of Kuta.


Indonesia boasts some of the most magnificent scenery in the world and the south coast of Lombok rates as being among the best.

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Kuta itself is a small, relatively unattractive town of hotels, home-stays and backpacker’s hostels that cater mainly to the thousands of surfers from around the world who are drawn to the area every year to surf the left- and right-hand breaks out in the bay.

There is a good variety of hotels and restaurants for budgets travellers and one luxury resort: the Novotel Lombok Resort. Designed to blend in with its environment, and with a stunning beachfront location, the Novotel is a wonderful example of traditional Sasak architecture.

Situated just to the east of the main Kuta area is Mandalika, named after the legendary Princess Mandalika. It is near here that thousands of people gather every year to celebrate the colourful ritual of Bau Nyale, when masses of sea worms spawn in the waters offshore.

Around 4 km east of Kuta is Tanjung A’an, with perfect white sand beaches and good waves for surfers. Slightly further east is Gerupuk, well known as a top surf location and situated on a peninsula of land that juts out into the ocean, with stunning views of the sea, and the surrounding islands and bays. There is a good surf school here and no fewer than five surf breaks.

The beaches and scenery continue all the way to the east coast, with

fantastic places such as Bumbang, Awang Bay, Ekas and Pantai Sorga (Heaven Beach)… the name says it all!

Simple beach cottages and a charming restaurant sit right on the sands of Bumbang beach, for those wishing to stay a few days, surfing and exploring the eastern beaches.

To the west of Kuta are another series of beautiful beaches and bays hidden behind headlands and rolling hills, providing peaceful and secluded spots for picnics and swimming. All are within easy day trips of Kuta.

Ashtari, around 2km west of Kuta, stands out from the usual Kuta cafés and is a “must stop” for those touring in the area. Perched on top of the hill with spectacular views over Kuta and the surrounding beaches, Ashtari serves exquisite teas and juices, and delicious vegetarian meals and snacks that are truly out of the ordinary.

Mawun Beach is around 30 minutes drive to the west and is a picturesque, almost circular bay with small green headlands rolling into the ocean from either side. It is a spectacular beach with calm blue waters, perfect for swimming and spending a day lazing on the white sand.

Mawi, around another 7km to the west, has good right- and left-hand barrels for surfing when the swell is large enough. At other times, it is a lovely beach with impressive views of Gili Lawang just offshore; with three startling pinnacles of rock jutting out of the ocean.

Further west are picturesque Selong Blanak, Sepi and Blongas, and many more scenic bays and beaches along the way; all are mostly deserted. The road deteriorates rapidly and the going can be rough at times. Be sure to use an experienced local guide with a good vehicle. The recently opened Sempiak

Villas in Selong Blanak has a restaurant and several comfortable villas for those wishing to stay in this secluded region.

Steeped in history and legend, surrounded by beaches of almost surreal beauty, the south coast is a fascinating area to visit, whether your interests are historical, cultural or just the opportunity to see and explore some of the most beautiful and pristine coastal scenery in Indonesia.

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Three perfect coral islands, fringed with white sands and swaying palm trees, lay in the sparkling ocean just off the north-west coast of Lombok. For many years the Gilis have attracted visitors from around the world for their pristine waters, great diving and snorkelling opportunities, and laid-back charm.

The word “Gili” actually means “small island” and so these islands have come to be known as “The Gilis” by travellers, who have long considered them to be at least equal to the appeal of Thailand’s and India’s south coasts.

The Gilis have sparse vegetation and rainfall, and it can seem much hotter than on the mainland. This means there is sunshine most days of the year, even when it’s raining in Lombok and Bali. Water is mainly drawn from wells or shipped from the mainland, so there is a need for conservation to preserve the limited resources. Be prepared for salty showers in most of the small hotels and home-stays, although the larger hotels and villas provide fresh water.

There are no cars or motorbikes on the islands, and the main form of transport, apart from walking, is by horse and cart (locally called cidomo). There is a good selection of restaurants, bars and accommodation on all three islands, with the biggest range on Gili Trawangan.

Telephone and internet facilities are available, and most of the normal tourist amenities, although there are no banks and only the larger hotels and dive operators accept credit cards. Moneychangers exchange at a slightly lower rate than the mainland, so it’s wise to change your money before going.

The islands provide ample opportunities for visitors to swim, sunbathe, snorkel or scuba dive with the many internationally accredited dive operators based in Lombok.

Popular dive companies are owned and operated by westerners with PADI qualifications, and professional standards of safety and environmental awareness.

Blue Marlin Dive, Dream Divers and DSM Dive Centre are probably the biggest dive companies, with offices on the Gilis and in Senggigi on the mainland. Manta Dive, Big Bubble, Trawangan Dive and Vila Ombak Diving Academy on Gili Trawangan also have good reputations.

Snorkelling is easy in the calm waters directly off the beaches and, although much of the coral in the shallow waters has been destroyed, it’s still enjoyable, with plenty of fish to see.

At greater depths and at dive locations around the three islands, the pristine waters are home to an abundant variety of corals, aquatic life and thousands of species of tropical fish, at least comparable

to the top dive locations in Thailand.All three islands have developed independently and at different paces, giving each a different personality or style, and catering to different types of holidaymakers and travellers. This means that travellers have a good choice, depending on their individual tastes and what type of island escape they prefer. Gili Air is closest to the mainland and the most quickly accessed of the three Gilis. This island has the largest local population of the three and combines the charm of a tropical island, with access to the people and culture that make Lombok so special. Diving facilities abound and there is nice snorkelling directly from the shore, particularly from the east and northeast beaches. The south of the island has some good surf, in the right conditions.Gili Meno is the middle and smallest island of the three, with the lowest population. It is not as developed as Trawangan or Air, but has its own special tranquil style. The pace is a much slower, with the laid-back charm of a true castaway tropical island experience. Small hotels and basic beach-side huts provide accommodation for those seeking a peaceful place in the sun, with unpopulated beaches, clean waters and quiet walks under the star-filled skies at night.

The Gili IslandsPearls in The Ocean


Tourism Information

Gili Trawangan

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The Gili Islands Pearls in The OceanTourism InformationContinued from Page 77

The Gilis are easily reached from Bali via the numerous fast boat services now operating between Bali and Gili Trawangan. From mainland Lombok, there are many different options, as described below. Tour companies and dive operators in Senggigi also provide transfers daily.FROM BALI: The fast boat services are a popular option, providing fast and easy transfers direct from Bali to Gili Trawangan. www.GiliBookings.com is a booking site offering easy online ticketing services for fast boat transfers. See the “Getting to Lombok” section on page 2 for full details.HOTEL TRANSFERS: Many of the larger hotels on the islands now provide speedboat transfers for guests, as well as pick up services from the airport – enquire when you make your booking.FROM TELUK NARA AND TELUK KODEK: Teluk Nara is a large peaceful bay on the west coast, about 25 minutes drive north of Senggigi. Most of the dive companies have their boats moored in the bay and transfer guests to the islands every day from Teluk Nara. Gili Cat, Blue Water Express and Island Getaway also operate fast boat services between Lombok and Bali from this harbour. It is possible to negotiate private boat trips out to the islands with the local boat owners here, thereby avoiding the hassles of Bangsal. At the northern end of the bay is Teluk Kodek, where Vila Ombak, The Beach House, ko ko mo and Scallywags have bases for transferring their guests by speedboat to the Gilis.

MENTIGI BAY: Also on the west coast, a few kilometres before Teluk Nara, Mentigi Bay is a base for Blue Water Cruises. The company offers relaxing day cruises around the Gilis onboard a beautiful traditional phinisi boat, with plenty of opportunities for swimming and snorkelling. Boats depart daily at 9am. There is a small café at the bay and a variety of fun water sport options available.

Blue Water Cruises also operate regular cruises to Komodo Island and other islands to the east, as well as dive and cruise packages. Visit their website for details: www.bluewatercruises.com.

FROM BANGSAL HARBOUR: Catch a taxi or bemo to Bangsal Harbour, the small harbour on the north-west coast, about 30 minutes from Senggigi.

Public ferries (really just large outrigger boats) depart regularly to all three islands and charters are available, with prices depending on the number of passengers and your bargaining skills.

Unfortunately, the area is plagued by touts and scams, so ignore them and head directly to the ticket office on the beachfront. Public ferry and charter boat prices are posted clearly on the wall of the ticket office.

Be aware that public boats leave when there are enough passengers to warrant the trip, so you may have to wait for a while. Best times are between 8am and 4pm. If you don’t want to wait, it doesn’t cost very much to charter a boat, especially if you have a few people in your group.

Don’t let anyone carry your bags or, if they offer to carry baggage, negotiate a price first.

Ignore people who tell you that there are no return public transfers… there are; or that there is no water, mosquito repellent, etc., on the islands. All the essentials are readily available at shops on all three islands. Bangsal is a pretty area; it’s a shame some of the touts try to ruin it for everyone.

If you get stuck at the harbour in the evening, there is a nice home-stay called Arnel on the harbour road with pretty rooms at reasonable prices.

The attached Salero Minang restaurant serves delicious Minang meals and the friendly owners can help with everything from vehicle hire to travel information and laundry services.

FROM SENGGIGI: You can charter local outrigger boats from the beachfront in Senggigi (in front of the Art Markets). The trip out to the islands takes around one and a half hours.

The journey up the coast in the morning is very scenic, but you may get wet on the way back. Make sure you negotiate a price with the boatman first!

A good alternative is to check out the many dive centres on the main street in Senggigi who offer reasonable rates for transfers, usually including pick up from your hotel.

Arranging snorkelling and dive trips inclusive of island transfers is a good way to save time, money and hassles.

Getting To The Gilis

Gili Trawangan is the largest island and furthest from the mainland, but easily reached in less than an hour by local boat or 10 minutes by speedboat. This is the most famous of the three Gilis, with a reputation as “the party island”. While this reputation refers to the many fun parties held at different bars and

restaurants on the island, it is a misleading description of this lovely place. There is a wide variety of accommodation on Gili Trawangan, ranging from simple home-stays to up-market hotels and villas with swimming pools. There’s a great selection of bars and restaurants to suit

all tastes, particularly toward the southern end, known locally as “Sentral”.Snorkelling is extremely easy just off the shore and there is still an abundant variety of tropical fish species to enjoy. The island is famed for its vast gardens of coral and is one of the best dive spots in Lombok.

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On 26 November 2011, BlueWater Express celebrated 6 years of service to the Gili Islands with its biggest party to date, at Paramitha Restaurant in Bali.

The event was a huge success, with over 120 staff and families attending to enjoy some excellent food and entertainment laid on by Paramitha restaurant and the BlueWater organizing committee. The evening comprised games, singers, an MC, and a prize draw which enabled all staff to go home with some sort of prize.

“We were amazed at the response we got from sponsors, people were very generous. We had restaurant vouchers, room nights in hotels and villas, spa treatments, household goods, tours in Bali, loads of cool stuff”, explains Jeremy, owner-operator of BlueWater Express.

On the day prior to the party, staff at BlueWater-Express delivered a truckload of goods and money to Dharma Jati 11 orphanage in Bali.

“We asked staff if they’d like to make some contributions and everyone gave something – food, noodles, unused goods from around the home – these things mean a lot to the kids and it was such a pleasure to do something to help”, expains Wayan Sudana, General Manager of BlueWater Express. “Huge thanks to all our staff for their generosity, and special thanks to Nina, our dynamic DSOM, for organizing this. We hope to do more of this kind of thing throughout 2012 and beyond”.

When asked about the Anniversary date, owner-operator Jeremy Wort is hesitant

to put an exact date on the beginning of operations, “We evolved gradually rather than starting with a bang on a certain date

Actually the party was not to celebrate a specific point in time, but more the evolution of a boat and a nice idea into a well-established going concern, and especially to thank all the staff we have

who have played such a key role in our evolution. It was a celebration of teamwork and commitment. We’ll probably make a post-high season bash a regular annual event in the future, all being well. The exact

date of our anniversary is unclear in fact, but end of November seems as good as any”.

BlueWater Express started running trips to the Gili islands at the end of 2005, in conjunction with Island Promotions, who were just starting to represent various businesses in the Gilis Islands in Bali. However the enterprise originally started at the end of 2004 with the acquisition of an eight-seat X2K from Northsea Boats.

“I was a Jakarta refugee with a few ideas,”

explains Jeremy. “In fact in the early days I just intended to do some casual fishing charters and have a nice boat related life-style in Bali.”

That was pretty much the story throughout 2005, until the Gili Islands gradually grew in importance throughout 2006. But it wasn’t until early-mid 2007 that BlueWater operated on a daily basis. The blacklisting of some Indonesian airlines around the same time also threw the spotlight onto the BlueWater service, as many of the hotels in Lombok found they were unable to transport people to Lombok from Bali.

“Suddenly we were getting huge demand from Lombok hotels and overseas travel companies,” Jeremy said, “It was pretty crazy for a while, we had anticipated a more gradually increasing demand but suddenly were faced with a tsunami”.

A few hectic years later, and BlueWater now operates two 30-seat boats from both the south Bali port of Serangan Island and the East Bali port of Padang Bai, with offices in Serangan, Gili Trawangan, Teluk Kode, Ubud, Padang Bai and soon Kuta, with 10 other companies now operating in the same market.

They maintain a reputation for being one of the market leaders within the fast boat industry, and in 2012 they will launch their 50-seat inboard-powered catamaran.

BLUEWATER EXPRESS CELEBRATES 6TH ANNIVERSARY

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The Beach House on Gili Trawangan is an innovative and contemporary resort set amidst tropical gardens,

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GILI AIR

Gili Bytes

Did you have a good Christmas? Did you make lots of lists and check them all twice? Gili Air is busy and fun at this time of year. It’s fun all year round, of course, but seeing the New Year in on the warm sands of a tropical island is pretty special. Before I get to the New Year nightlife, I want to tell you about something else that can be truly special at this time of year – the diving. This, too, is great all year round but for the two months of December and January it can get extra special!The increased rains washing into the ocean right now lead to a surge in the underwater food supply. This, and the small seasonal drop in water temperature (from around 31 degrees Celsius to around 27 – which is still bathwater warm), often brings in larger sharks and rays.I have even heard tell of whale sharks passing the islands at this time of year. I can’t vouch for these sightings but I can vouch for the fifteen devil rays that we saw flying through the waters near Halik; an excellent dive site. These amazing creatures stayed with us for nearly twenty minutes; at times they seemed almost as excited about seeing our group of divers as we were about seeing them!The downside of all this is that the water around the Gilis clouds a little. This drop in visibility is primarily caused by the increased rains washing silt into the water, plus an increase in plankton growth. Usually we get twenty metre-plus visibility but, at this time of year, the visibility can drop to around ten metres. This isn’t actually that bad: I did a lot of diving on the Pacific coast of Mexico and on our best days we would be lucky to get that much visibility, yet the diving was still excellent. On the subject of limited-visibility diving, the Gilis have a very special dive site that is currently little known. I am sure 2012 is

going to change that, when word of Teluk Nare’s excellent diving makes it out into the world. Teluk Nare is a harbour on Lombok, right across from Gili Air. It’s a special kind of diving called ‘Muck Diving’. This is different from the usual reef diving that you find around the Gili Islands. Teluk Nare is a harbour, so there can be a little garbage in the water and the site has a sandy bottom so, if you are not careful, you can often stir up the sediment and face extremely limited visibly. I am sure you are wondering why anyone would bother to dive such a site. The main reason is the chance to see the rare, the weird and the unusual. The key with this site is to see it as a treasure hunt: if you are lucky, there is the chance to see the amazing blue ringed octopus, there are stone fish, ghost pipe fish and freaky looking frog fish. This is the perfect site for photographers, so take your time, try something different and enjoy this world-class dive site.

The other plus about doing some diving at this time of year is that it does count as exercise and that’s always useful in this wonderful season of excess! So my message to you is that, while this may be the season of Christmas cheer, don’t let all the great food, the parties and the endless relaxation let you miss out on some great diving. And now, as promised, I will turn to my review of the coming New Year. If Christmas Day is about the food, then New Year is about the parties. You can see in the New Year in virtually anywhere in Tourist Town: the main bars and restaurants there will be open until well after the start of 2012. If you want to carry the party on deep into the night, then the fun doesn’t have to stop at midnight when the clocks turn to 2012. Scallywags is a great place right on the beach and always has a good atmosphere. The food is really good and the menu is a bit different from other places. Make sure you try some of their excellent cocktails to get into the party mood!

Space Bar is having an all-night party entitled ‘Change your Mind’ – a psy-trance-fest of extra loud music and partying until well into the following day. Legend Bar is another choice, if reggae is more your thing. There’s a fun atmosphere here and New Year’s Eve will draw a good crowd.Or if parties and crowds aren’t your thing, you could just sit on the beautiful beach and watch the stars as one year passes into the next.As the old year passes and a new one begins, remember to make a few resolutions. If you are coming to Gili Air here are a few easy to keep suggestions:• If you can’t already, learn to dive. It only takes a couple of days and it’s an amazing investment in adventure. Plus, once you have your PADI card, you can dive pretty much anywhere in the world. • You really have to try the local food when you’re here! Gado Gado is my current favourite; the peanut sauce is delicious. • After a day of excellent diving or snorkelling, you can have a relaxing treatment at The Natural Spa or relax your mind and take a meditation session at The Yoga Centre.• As the day drifts into evening, walk five minutes past Villa Karang and watch the sunset over Bali’s volcano. • Then wander on down to Tourist Town where you can have incredible BBQ fish or perhaps a pizza baked in one of the huge stone ovens that you’ll see dotted about. Whatever you do this New Year, I hope you have an amazing time. Me, I’m going to do what I do most days: eat, sleep and dive. The only resolution I make that I know I can stick to is to do my best to make my life an adventure!What adventurous things are you going to brave in 2012? Happy New Year from me and everyone at Karang Divers!

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