Bali Ready to Develop Retirement Tourism
Governor
of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, welcomed the study by a team led by
Prof. Dr. Ketut Sukardika on the potential of tourism for elderly
travelers or specifically known as retirement tourism. According to the Governor, until now there are so many traveling options are available in Bali, but there is no specific accommodation
option for the elderly travelers although the idea has been
implemented in advanced countries such as Australia and countries in
Europe, and even neighboring countries like Philippines and Malaysia
have started to design it.To meet the 2015 ASEAN free trade era, Indonesia, especially Bali should not miss the moment. As an icon of tourism in Indonesia, Bali should start designing the idea, because it seems that it could bring high profit since usually elderly travelers are in average already well established financially and not the seasonal travelers. Sukardika explained the concept of the retirement tourism is preparing a place in the form of cottages for rent to elderly tourists. The cottage itself must meet several requirements, such as, strategic location and clean, beautiful and comfortable environment and equipped with facilities such as hospitals filled by competent medical staffs.
It is expected that those who live there can spend their old age with relaxed atmosphere, filled with fun activities for the elderly, such as gardening, arts or just socialize with each other. Moreover, until now there are about thousands of elderly foreigners in Bali, but have not been recorded, if they can be gathered in one place and can be well managed by the government, then it could be beneficial for all parties.
Responding to the idea, the Governor asked his staff to take action quickly to record and seek for provincial lands in which such facility could be built.
Payangan is seems appropriate, it is a cold place, close to Ubud, the elderly tourist favorite, so please check the land there, he said. Governor saw the idea is very good and could be one option in Bali.
“Elderly travelers are those who do have money, if we can make use of this opportunity, we can imagine how much the benefit and how many people in our society are going to get a job, he added. Pastika further asserted that this plan must be calculated carefully, including its workforce. “Prioritize local labor, but they have to be trained first, so that they are competent. Related parties shall consider carefully about this project, in order to run pro-job, pro-poor alleviation, and of course no- traffic jam, so think about the most suitable location, he said.
Released on Saturday, February 08'2014
by Balistarisland.com
Nusa Dua Bali Golf and Country Club, voted 'One of Asia's 5 Best Golf Courses'(Fortune Magazine - USA)
will offer visitors to Bali a truly unique golfing experience due to
the fantastic setting of the course. Golfers will experience three
distinct playing environments throughout the 18-hole course.
The setting of holes 1 through 9 features creeks, canyons, and native
vegetation filled with tropical birds. The golf course architect team of
Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright incorporated small hand-built stone
walls to terrace the sides of fairways and tees in order to emulate the
rice fields terraces of the Bali countryside.
The setting for holes 10 through 16 present the golfer with lush
gently sculptured fairways through a mature coconut grove. The coconut
palms, some as tall as 100 feet, provide vertical definition to the golf
course.
The 17th hole plays out to the beautiful blue Indian Ocean and usually
into a cool ocean breeze. The 18th hole plays from the beach back to
the clubhouse along side a 16-acre lake.
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Tamblingan Lake is a beautiful lake located in the plateau area and close to Bendugul or 
Gitgit Water Fall
is an amazing waterfall from height hill which is encircled by fertile
rain forest plantation. This waterfall is situated in the jungle of
forest, fresh atmosphere with beautiful panorama of rice terrace are
presenting on the way to this waterfall. This waterfall produce the
clear water with some time the local children play around and having
bath. It is located in Gitgit countryside, Sukasada district and
Singaraja regency. It is one of the famous places of interest in north
part of Bali. There are two water falls in Gitgit Village which are
offering the amazing panorama and geographically, we will visit one of
them. 
Lovina Beach
is the famous tourist place in north part of Bali with the spectacular
of dolphin watching tour on the calm seawater. It is situated in the
costal side of Singaraja regency with black sand unfolding along the
beach area. The sea water is very calm with coconut trees are planted
throughout the beach. There are many hotels, restaurants and shops are
available on this area that is supporting this area as a tourist
destination in Bali. 
Hot Water Banjar
is one of tourist places in north part of Bali with the original hot
water from the mountain flows to the public bath place. It is designed
with water douches in different place. There are 2 ponds with the warm
water that make 
When
returning from Lovina to Denpasar, we will stop at the famous
countryside with breathtaking view of rice terrace. It is located in
Blimbing countryside, Pupuan district and Tabanan regency, west part of
Bali. You will see the beautiful rice terrace with the green rice field
and mount Batukaru as a backdrop. It is situated in the plateau area
with cool weather surround it and tropical plantations are also giving
the captivate fascination.
Bali West National Park Tour is a tour to visit places of interest in Negara Regency,
west part of Bali Island and the potential nature of agriculture
including the social life of community along the way. The beautiful of
rice field a long side road is one of beautiful panorama that you can
see while the black sandy beach are covering all you way due to the road
is close to the beach. This is a long journey that will take about 100
km go the west where you can see some of tourist sites like 
DAY 01 ARRIVAL - YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR - BOROBUDUR (L) 
Upon
arrival at Yogyakarta Airport, you will be welcome by our tour guide
and then tour is started from Yogyakarta City tour by visiting Kraton
(Sultan's Palace), Bird Market, Water Castle, Sonobudoyo Museum, Batik
Home Industry and Silversmith at Kotagede with its processing and
beautiful collections. Then, it is continued to Borobudur to admire one
of the world's miracles. On the way back to Yogyakarta you will visit
Mendut and Pawon temples as well. The lunch will be served at local
restaurant and at the end of the day you will check in at Jogjakarta
Plaza or similar hotel for overnight stay. 
After
having breakfast and checking out from hotel, the trip is started to to
Bromo and stop at Prambanan temple, the biggest Hindu temple in central
Java. From Prambanan, the tour is continued to Solo to visit
Mangkunegaran Palace and Triwindhu Antique Market. The lunch will be
served on the way to Solo at the local restaurant and at the end of the
day you will check in at BROMO TOSARI hotel for overnight stay and
having dinner. 
In
early morning at 03.00 AM, you will get morning call to start your
journey at 04.00 AM to enjoy the breathtaking view of sunrise at Mt.
Penanjakan. Afterward, the tour is continued to Mount Bromo crater
through the shimmering sea of sand and enjoys the horse riding. You will
back to hotel for having breakfast and shower before check in out
process. From hotel, you will be transferred to Juanda airport Surabaya
for your next destination flight.