Trade and Investment Bulletin Volume VI, May 2017 | Page 3

Number I | September 2016
Indonesia achieved a dramatic narrowing
of its current account deficit in the last
quarter of 2016 with household
consumption
improving
and
infrastructure investment is on the rise.
(Source: Finance Asia)
Trip Advisor: Bali, Indonesia - One of the top 25
Destinations in the World
According to Trip Advisor – 2017
Travelers’ Choice, Bali in Indonesia
ranked the first spot among other 24
cities in the world, including locations
throughout Asia, Northern Africa, The UK,
USA, Latin America, and Australia.
Before Hollywood caught on (aka Eat Pray
Love) to the charm of Bali, travelers have
been flocking from near and far to
experience the fantastic organic foods,
spiritual experience and colorful sunsets
on offer. But perhaps no place is as
serene and surreal as Ubud, lying in the
center of Bali with its’ pristine rice fields,
rolling hills, and friendly locals. It is the
best destination to surf, bike and for a
yoga retreat.
Also known as the Land of the Gods, Bali
appeals through its sheer natural beauty
of looming volcanoes and lush terraced
rice fields that exude peace and serenity.
Bali enchants with its dramatic dances
and colorful ceremonies, its arts, and
crafts, to its luxurious beach resorts and
exciting nightlife. And everywhere you
will find intricately carved temples.
Bali’s white beaches are one of the
favorite places to go for family holidays.
There are a variety of water sports
available, such as banana boats,
parasailing or jet skiing, swimming or
plain sunbathing. Most well known
among Bali’s beaches is Kuta. Along with
this stretch of Kuta are an array of hotels,
restaurants, shops and cafes. In the
evenings the area throbs to the beat of
disco music. For a quieter evening enjoy
the beach at Jimbaran, a popular spot to
eat fresh barbecued seafood. Sanur
Beach also dotted with hotels and
restaurants. You can also visit Nusa Dua,
where more private beaches are located
front at the luxurious hotels.
Surfers love the waves at Nusa
Lembongan near Nusa Penida. These
islands are a 45 minutes boat trip
from Nusa Dua or from Sanur. At Nusa
Penida’s southwestern coast are the
Manta Point and the Malibu point where
divers can swim with Trevally, big rays,
and even sharks. The best dive spots are
at Menjangan with its reef flat, anchor
wreck, eel garden and caves to explore.
(Source: www.indonesia.travel)
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