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The Indonesian government is confident that 2008 will be a bumper year for tourism. With that in mind they have declared it ‘Visit Indonesia Year’ and are ramping up infrastructure in preparation. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Smile, it’s Visit Indonesia Year
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
In addition to the government’s efforts to improve safety and infrastructure, […]

There has been a lot of uncertainty in the US economy recently, with talk of a recession and a dropping dollar. Here is a snap shot of how the dollar and other foreign currencies compare to the Indonesian rupiah.

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Qatar Airways has shown faith in Bali as a tourism destination by opening 2 offices in Denpasar. Qatar Airways is based in the United Arab Emirates and is ideally placed to bridge the gap between Europe and Asia. Here’s more from BaliDiscovery.

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Hey sun lover take a look the weather in Bali! After a couple of weeks featuring grey skies and showers, including a wind-shear / tornado in southern Bali, the weather has returned to its former glory. The last couple of days have been spectacular, blue skies, hot and sunny.

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The U.N. Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which kicks off in Bali on December 4th will generate tremendous global media attention. With memories of the Bali bombings a couple of years ago, authorities are taking no chances. Security at Bali’s ports has already been stepped up and will continue through December 13th. Here’s more from […]

Travelling with valuables is never a good idea, especially if you fly through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. Police have just busted a ring of baggage handlers who were expert at stealing from people’s baggage in their care. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.

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Wet season weather here in Seminyak Bali. For many that live here the cloudy cooler weather is a welcome break from the rising humidity and searing sunlight. Never thought I’d say I look forward to a cloudy day!

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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that is taking place in Bali December 3-14 is set to hog the news globally. Not that the Balinese locals could give a damn about the environment, but Bali does have that type of aura which promotes visions of health and nature.

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The UD dollar is having a rough ride on the back of the economic slowdown / recession the US is sliding into. How will that affects Americans coming to Bali, and more importantly, how will it affect the rest of us?

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Visitors to Bali will get a little kick in the rear when they leave. The airport tax for foreigners is now 150,000rp, up from 100,000rp. For most people this isn’t a big deal, but for families with kids its another negative, takes some of the edge off of those good Aussie dollar rates.

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