Christinas Province Town
Like consumers everywhere, shoppers in Indonesia are confounded daily by disparate claims made by manufacturers and brands about the green credentials of their products. “Greenwashing” is just as prevalent in Indonesia as it is globally. “Eco-friendly? How?’’ questions the increasingly environmentally-conscious consumer. It’s no surprise that with the lack of answers, consumers are more guarded … Read more
Shopping in Singapore, looking down from the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, taking in the massive ancient temples in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Indonesia’s Borobudur: Tropical South-East Asia is hardly short of things to do for tourists or places to go. Some of the region’s best attractions are not on land or even above … Read more
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto is set to introduce a free medical check-up programme, targeting 55 million Indonesians starting from 2025. The initiative, part of the administration’s broader healthcare reforms, will focus on key health indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar, uric acid, and early detection of severe diseases. “Next year, 55 million Indonesians … Read more
Editor’s Note: CNN Travel’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. CNN — Manta rays hover, wings pulsing, on the fast currents of the Flores Sea. Komodo dragons, earth’s largest lizard, skulk in the scrubby forests … Read more
The insanely beautiful island captivates the few tourists that venture from its more renowned neighbour island – Bali. Flores, Indonesia, has long been overshadowed by Bali but it is now stepping into the spotlight as a distinct destination in its own right. Here, you can immerse yourself in crystal-clear lakes and stunning waterfalls, dive into … Read more
The “Island of the Gods” needs urgent attention. Image: Bloomberg 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 16 2024 | 7:14 AM IST By Karishma Vaswani Bali is broken. These days, the jewel in Indonesia’s crown of sun-kissed islands is less paradise, more parking lot. Tourists are bringing in much-desired revenue, but there’s … Read more
Crowds cheered on Friday night as a group of Indonesian transgender women showed off glittering gowns in a beauty pageant held almost entirely in secret to avoid unwanted attention from hardliners in the Muslim-majority nation. I am happy, but I want to cry as well … I didn’t expect this Miss Transgender Indonesia Twenty-eight-year-old Pie … Read more
With its towering limestone clifftops and crystal clear turquoise water, Kelingking is regularly ranked as the world’s most beautiful beach. But few tourists actually reach the pristine white sands on the Indonesian idyll of Nusa Penida, a short boat ride from Bali. That’s because the beach can only be accessed by a gruelling 30-minute descent down … Read more
Indonesia is halting new hotel construction in parts of Bali due to overtourism concerns. Bali saw nearly 3 million international visitors in the first half of this year. Its governor said the aim is to promote “quality” tourism amid incidents of foreigners acting badly. Indonesia says it will suspend the construction of new hotels in … Read more
BALI, Indonesia, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hilton Bali Resort, a 27-acre cliffside retreat in serene Nusa Dua, has expanded its prestigious collection of dining venues with the launch of Elara, a new adults-only seaside lounge and bar inspired by the timeless allure of the Mediterranean. Elara’s debut completes the resort’s comprehensive renovation, which also includes … Read more
