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Enter the Dragon
Fancy entering the world of the mythical dragon?
Komodo Island is home to the world’s largest lizard in
their sole surviving natural habitat in the Komodo
National Park. Guests cruise to this dramatic
landscape on a former ocean-going vessel that has
been converted into a luxurious cruiser. A local ranger
will point out native wildlife including monkeys, water
buffalo and lying lizards.
Giving Back to Hosts
A new Destination Asia excursion is giving tourists the
opportunity to head back home with more than just
snapshots. Tourists to Bali can now enrich their holiday
experience by visiting the ROLE Foundation’s Eco
Centre and giving back to the host community. The
ROLE foundation concentrates on literacy and job skills
education for needy women in coastal communities.
Sky is the Limit
Situated on top of one of the tallest buildings in
Jakarta, the SKYE Lounge and Restaurant offers
dining 56 loors up, with a stunning view of the
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capital’s business district. This high altitude hotspot on
BCA Tower is currently the talk of the town. The menu
caters for all tastes with a mixture of East and West.
“Located just off the northwest tip of Lombok, the Gili Islands’ fit the description of a true tropical
Ancient Temple Dining
paradise. The three idyllic atolls boast miles of powdery white sandy beaches, clear sparkling turquoise A
An early morning trip to the UNESCO-listed temple of I
waters and sunset views over Bali’s Mount Agung Volcano. Motorized transport is banned on the S
Borobudur enables our guests to avoid the crowds and
islands and locals and tourists alike rely on bicycles, or horse and carts, known locally as ‘cidomos’.”
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view a site that is famous for its dramatic sunrises. The
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9th century Buddhist temple is decorated with 2,672
relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. It is the single O
largest Buddhist structure anywhere on earth and few
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fail to be amazed by the scale of place and the remarka-
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ble attention to detail that went into its construction.
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