Garuda Indonesia Airways Update

Garuda Indonesia Airways Update

ticketing   April 15, 2017

Garuda Airline Company

The air carriage business in Indonesia (especially) has been more though than last decade. The National flag of Garuda Indonesia Airways has been included in the list of the Top 10 Airlines Worldwide released by travel site TripAdvisor. The airline clocks in at number ten. MariTour Indonesia has the direct access to organize and issue the airline ticket of Garuda flight tickets.

  

The list is part of the site's Traveler’s Choice Awards, which are "based on the quantity and quality of airline reviews and ratings submitted by travelers worldwide over the last 12 months,” according to news.com.au.

“Flying with Garuda Indonesia is always a treat, mainly due to the service that they provide, which is beyond five-stars. Everything from the food to the drink service always makes the trip enjoyable,” said TripAdvisor user named Daniel. 

Joining Garuda Indonesia on the list are other Southeast Asian companies including Singapore Airlines and THAI Smile, in second and eighth place, respectively. Indonesia is also acknowledged in the Top 25 Destinations Worldwide, with Bali topping the list at number one, and Top 25 Hotels Worldwide, where Ubud’s Mandapa comes in second place, after Aria Hotel Budapest in Hungary.

After recent improvements, Garuda is no stranger to such awards. Last November, the company was named Most Improved Airline in the world. (source: JakartaPost)

Calendar of Events 2017 Borobudur Temple

Calendar of Events 2017 Borobudur Temple

news   April 14, 2017

Borobudur International Conference 2017

Local Goernment Central Java conducts  Calendar of Events 2017 Borobudur Temple, Prambanan and Ratu Boko temples. One of the international conference is Borobudur International Conference which will discuss the interfaith and religion communication. The way to keep relationship among the faiths and religion, to keep in harmony and peaceful life. Here are the agenda and events along the year 2017:

1. Tawur Agung (The Hindu celebration) Prambanan, 27 March 
It is part of the Nyepi Day, when Hindu people celebrate one biggest Hindu day by reducing or event stop the electricity and activities, staying meditate at home.

2. Ratu Boko Yoga & Meditation Day, 9 April
This first event conducted by Borobudur-Prambanan Management is to support the tourist visit. Javanese meditation, Yin Yoga, Yoga dance Java, Health Massage, The Art Of Healing and The Nation Yoga Philosophy are the points of the event.

3. Local dance and creation Borobudur, 11-12 April

4. Bank Mandiri Jogja International Marathon, 17 April

5. Borobudur International Conference, 6-7 May

6. Borobudur Photo Contest, 1-30 May

7. Waisak di Borobudur, 11 May

8. Prambanan Music, Art, & Culture, 20 May

9. Prambanan International Yoga Day, 3 June

10. Borobudur Legoland Festival, 15-30 June

11. Sounds of Borobudur Cultural & Music Camp, 14-16 July

12. Mahakarya Borobudur Hair Style & Fashion, 22 July

13. Borobudur International Festival, 28-30 July

14. Prambanan Culinary Festival, 12-13 August

15. Prambanan Jazz, 19-20 August

16. Indonesia Palace's Dance Festival, 20-21 August

17. Ratu Boko Festival, 22-24 September

18. Borobudur & Prambanan Water Color Heritage Exhibition, 25 September

19. Traditional Music Instruments Festival - Festival Gamelan Nusantara & Langen Cerita, 6 October

20. Prambanan - Borobudur International Heritage Goo Wess Bike Tour, 28 October

21. Prambanan Music Performance, 28 October

22. Borobudur Cultural Feast, 17-18 October

23. Jogja International Heritage Walk, 18-19 November

24. Borobudur International 10K, 26 November

25. Borobudur Nite, 31 December

Trending Hotels in Jogja

Trending Hotels in Jogja

two stars hotel   April 08, 2017

Yogyakarta is the second main tourist destination in Indonesia. MariTour Jogja tries to take apart in the tight competition professionally. Together with 1,160 hotels (according to Tourism Department) with the total 12,660 rooms. The 60 stars hotels and the rest 1,100 non stared hotels should competete with develop the quality of service and property. There some trending hotels in Yogyakarta which MariTour Jogja list, as below:

1. POP! Hotel Sangaji Yogyakarta

Pop Hotel's Reviews

2. Whiz Hotel Malioboro Yogyakarta

Reviews Whizz Hotel

3. The Edelweiss Hotel
4. Amaris Hotel Diponegoro Jogja
5. Midtown Xpress Demangan Yogyakarta

Midtown Xpress & HOM Platinum

6. HOM Platinum
7. Istana Batik Ratna Yogyakarta

Istana Batik Hotel

8. Rumah Palagan
9. Griya Nalendra Guest House
10.Gloria Amanda Hotel
11.Malioboro Inn

The new project of International Airport in Kulon Progo Regency, will hopefully boost the tourists visit from all over the world directly. The Government expect and very sure to multiply the tourists into 15 million, which is now only reach 6,4 million tourists in a year (from the recent Airport-Aisucipto International Airport)

Jogja Airshow 2017

Jogja Airshow 2017

adventures   April 08, 2017

Jogja Airshow 

" The 62 sky jumpers will take apart in the Jogja Airshow 2017. The are from the United States, Malaysia, China, Philippines , Canada, Russia, Thailand, Nurwegia, Europe, France, Belgium, and Germany, "the commander of the military Marsma RSI Yogyakarta Novyan Samyoga at a press conference at the Office of the governor of Yogyakarta Malioboro in Yogyakarta on Tuesday (4/4).

He said the annual event was previously called Jogja Air Show . Now be Jogja International Air Show (JIAS), because the activity of international standard. "Jias merupkan The network of aerospace, previously held a variety of events and activities in collaboration with the Department of Tourism," he said.

We expect that this annual show can make a tourist attraction in Yogyakarta, both domestic and foreigner. The plan, on 21 to 26 April there will be a photo exhibition which is open to the public, located in Yogyakarta City Mall (JCM) Yogyakarta. Jupiter Aerobatic Team or The Jupiters will also enliven international activities.

"JIAS 2017 will be held in five districts / cities in the province, namely 26 April at the Airport Ivory Gunung Kidul, April 27 at Shiva Prambanan, Sleman, April 28 at the Square Wates, Kulon Progo, April 29 at North Square and Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta, "

Head of Tourism DIY Riyanta Aris said that the number of tourist arrivals in 2017 Jias title is targeted to reach 75 thousand people assuming detail 50 thousand people in the coastal areas, 20 thousand people in the city, and 5,000 people in the temple.

Head of Operations RSI Yogyakarta as the Chief Executive of the FASI DIY Indan Colonel Abid said in Jias Buldansyah there will be a record-breaking national Big Gun Battle Formation with 30 derived from the Hercules C 31.

"record breaking Big Formation Skydiving, Flying with most record breaking , flying paramotor and paragliding, flying Chuck Glider most, Bogie jumping in the sand dunes of the DZ Bantul regency, "he said.

It is hoped that through JIAS besides improving the performance of the athletes, the public can get to know and love the sport of aerospace. "In addition, the event has become an annual program of Aerospace Gathering potential," he said.

The branches to be contested from 21 to 26 April, among others Microligh, Glider, Parachute, The Motor, the letter, and hang gliding.

Volcano Climbing

Volcano Climbing

tour packages   April 01, 2017

Bromo Mountains

Geological Facts of Indonesia

Indonesia has more than one hundreds active dormant volcanoes shaped by tectonic activities. Indonesia is part of Pacific 'ring of fire'.  They are formed due to subduction zones of three main active tectonic plates namely the Eurasian Plate, Pacific Plate, and Indo-Australian Plate.

There some volcanoes which are notable for their eruptions, for example: Krakatoa or Krakatau for its global effects in 1883, Lake Toba for its supervolcanic eruption estimated to have occurred 74,000 BP, which was responsible for six years of volcanic winter, and Mount Tambora, for the most violent eruption in recorded history in 1815. The eruption of Mount Tambora caused widespread harvest failures in Northern Europe, the Northeastern United States, and eastern Canada in 1816, which was known as the Year Without a Summer.

The most active volcanoes are Kelud and Mount Merapi on Java island, which have been responsible for thousands of deaths in the region. Since AD 1000, Kelud has erupted more than 30 times, of which the largest eruption was at scale 5 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index, while Merapi has erupted more than 80 times.

Where to climb

1. Merapi Mt (Central Java - 2,968 meters / 9,738 ft)

2. Merbabu Mt (Central Java - 3,145 meters / 10,318 ft)

3. Lawu Mount (Central Java - 3,265 meters / 10,712 ft)

4. Kelud Mt (East Java - 1,731 meters / 5,679 ft)

5. Bromo (East Java - 2,329 meters / 7,641 ft)

6. Ijen Mt (East Java - 2,799 meters / 9,183 ft)

5. Krakatoa / Krakatau (Sunda strait - 813 meters / 2,667 ft)

6. many more......

The Top 10 Hotels in Yogyakarta

The Top 10 Hotels in Yogyakarta

stars hotels   March 31, 2017

According to Tripadvisor, the best online media for travelers in the world mentions about the top ten hotels in Yogyakarta based on their guests' comments:

1. Hyatt Regency Hotel 

The hotel with a golf course offers a nine-hole golf course designed by Fisette Golf Design and landscaped by Tongg, Clark & McCelvey, both companies based in Hawaii. The Regency will pamper you and family away, during your stay in Yogyakarta. This great hotel is really recommended to you especially with a family.

Address: Jl Palagan Tentara Pelajar, Ngaglik, Yogyakarta 55581, Indonesia. Telephone: (0274) 869123

Review Hyatt Regency on Trip Advisor

2. Gallery Prawirotaman
Located in the tourist spot at Prawirotaman district, Gallery Prawirotaman becomes the most comfortable hotel which accommodates 94 rooms among other hotels in the area. Gallery Prawirotaman combines luxurious facilities, genuine Jogjakarta's hospitality, and modern - dutch colonial architecture, to become your perfect sanctuary to pamper yourself and explore Jogjakarta.

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

3. Melia Purosani

Located in the center of Yogyakarta city, Melia Purosani Hotel Offers superb comforts, fully personalized service and natural beauty, all at your fingertips. The hotel is closed to the Malioboro shopping area, only 1.4 km from the Sultan Palace and Tamansari Water Castle. 16.5 km to the magnificent Prambanan temple and 40 km to Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple.

• Superior personalized service at The Level.
• The tantalizing dining experience and a wonderful venue for your meeting, conference or wedding in our impressive Amarta Ballroom.
• Relaxation haven, a beautiful lush tropical garden, and lagoon-style swimming pool. Enjoy complete relaxation at YHI Wellness spa.

Location Malia Purosani Hotel

4. Grand Zuri Malioboro

Zuri Hospitality Management is the new hotel's company brand in Indonesia who has 11 properties in some locations in Indonesia. Grand Zuri is all about offering unique experiences for discerning travelers, Grand Zuri has gained numerous accolades over the years, and continues to go from strength to strength, announcing a string of distinctions that define its place in the industry.
Address:
P.Mangkubumi street No.18, Gowongan, Jetis, Kota Yogyakarta, 55233, 
Telephone: (0274) 6429288

5. Jambu Luwuk Malioboro

Address: Jl. Gajah Mada no. 67, Yogyakarta 55112, Indonesia, Telephone: (0274) 585655

Location: 20 minutes by walk to Malioboro street, 30 minutes from the airport by car.

Things to do: City tour, Cultures & Heritage Tours, Adventures, Business Get the location HERE

6. EastParc Hotel
TripAdvisor has scored EastPark Hotel in the best ten hotels in Yogyakarta. The hotel is located in the heart of the city, on Jalan Laksda Adisucipto, the garden-themed hotel is centrally located and serves as the perfect base to explore Yogyakarta’s colorful cultural and arts scene.

The Verandah Resto EastPark Hotel

Each of the well-appointed guestrooms at Eastparc comes with its own balcony. The rooms including 10 suites promise comfort for the discerning traveler

7. Novotel Yogyakarta

8. Shantika Premiere Jogja

9. The Sahid Rich Jogja Hotel

10. Jogja Plaza Hotel