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PERFECT WEEKEND GATEWAY FROM HECTIC JAKARTA
Perhaps, you need a break from city life, or even you want to have an island vacation when you tired from business trip in Jakarta, but you don’t have many time. Well, you don’t have to travel far for great island vacation. Just near the city bay of Jakarta, lies the Thousand Islands or most local known as Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands). It is only about two hours by boat to one of nearest island. Yep, not for long time, you can spend all day enjoying ocean or just laying down by the beach, and run from polluted Jakarta. You’ll be treated to palm-fringed islands, white sandy beaches, and clear blue waters. Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) is perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway!
Thousand Islands is divided into several zones. The habitation zone, the recreational zone and the conservation zone. One of the popular islands of Thousand Islands is Pulau Macan (Tiger Island). Pulau Macan is an exclusive private resort. It has everything to be enchanting, a paradise resort island that you can relax on the beach, swim in the sea or the pool or just enjoy the sound of the ocean lapping against the beach from your private villa. As alternatives accommodation, you also can try to Pulau Ayer (Ayer Island) with their famous floating villas and Pulau H (H Island) with their private luxury resort. Near from Tanjung Pasir harbor, you can find Untung Jawa Island and Tidung Island. This island is a value for money best spot to water sport activity, jet ski or take a ride on the back of a banana boat. Still in Thousand Islands, if you’re a history lover, you must visit Onrust Island. There are many archaeological remains in the Dutch colonial period and also a house that is still intact and used as Onrust Island Museum. Meanwhile Kota Tua in West Jakarta is a popular destination for both local and foreign tourists. It is home to historic buildings. The main attraction is Fatahillah Square, an open space area surrounded by colonial buildings. There, you can do some museum hopping and stroll around the outdoor area.
