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KRAKATAU VOLCANO IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA

Krakatoa is a volcanic island found in Indonesia. Its most famous eruption in 1883 is one of the biggest in recorded history.

Senin, 03 Maret 2014

TANJUNG LESUNG BEACH

Slightly bulging from the mainland of Java into the Sunda Straits is Tanjung Lesung, a developing integrated beach resort for recreation and hotels overlooking Mt. Anak Krakatu, all that is left of the once mighty Krakatau volcano.  Located on Java’s most western coast in the district of Pandeglang in the province of Banten, the Tanjung Lesung resembles the lesung, which in the local Sundanese language means the receptacle for rice pounding....

THE AMAZING OF UMANG ISLAND

Umang Island, situated in Banten province, is a small island perfect for your tropical getaway. Especially when you've done some business in Jakarta, since Umang Island is only 4,5 hours away from the bustling city. The five-hectare private island is maintained by a single management,  Umang Island Resort and Spa, which offers the same comfort as a star-rated hotel with relaxing ambiance. The location is also very strategic for nature...

HANDEULEUM ISLAND

Handeuleum Island lies between the group of small islands located at the northeast corner of the coast of the Ujung Kulon Peninsula. Island Area Handeuleum ± 220 Ha. On this island there are species of deer (deer timorensis), and python snakes. The island is surrounded by mangrove forest.Charm that can be enjoyed in this island is an area Cigenter,  Cigenter paddocks, and Cikabeumbeum which if pursued could spend for 2 (two) days. To...

PANAITAN ISLAND

Panaitan Island lies off the western tip of Java in the Sunda Strait, the sea that links Java and Sumatra. As part of the World Heritage-listed Ujung Kulon National Park, Panaitan Island is as abundant in wildlife as it is in the rolling waves that surround its reefs. The view from the boat moored in Panaitan Bay is a surfer’s dream: peeling waves break against backdrops of luscious, unspoiled jungle. Local monkeys and deer dot the beach....

KRAKATAU VOLCANO

Krakatau, is a volcanic island made of lava in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. The name is used for the island group, the main island (also called Rakata), and the volcano as a whole. The island exploded in 1883, killing approximately 40,000 people, although some estimates put the death toll much higher. A new island volcano, named Anak Krakatau or Child of Krakatoa rose above the waterline in 1927....