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Nirwana Gardens Bintan Resort Activities – Shopping at Pasar Oleh Oleh & Massage at Aroma Day Spa

January 16, 2012
Bintan Activities Shopping

If you find All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) driving, archery and air rifle shooting too intensive and tiring for a relaxing weekend getaway in Bintan, you can consider a massage and spa at Aroma Day Spa after shopping for souvenirs and Polo shirts at Pasar Pasar Oleh. After a relaxing massage session, chill out at Cafe Tempo [...]

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Nirwana Gardens Bintan Resort Activities – Archery, Laser Clay, Mangrove Fireflies Tour and All Terrain Vehicle Adventure

January 2, 2012
Bintan Resorts ATV

Besides a wide range of delicious dining options at Nirwana Gardens Bintan Resort, there are also plenty of activities to keep us occupied at the resort. Located just a short 5-minute walk away from Nirwana Resort Hotel (also reachable via the Nirwana Gardens shuttle bus), the Nirwana Resort Centre offers a range of activities for [...]

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Dining Experiences at Bintan Island – Seafood, International and Local Cuisine

December 11, 2011
Kelong Bintan

Besides fun activities and beautiful beaches, Bintan Island also offers lots of dining experiences with lots of different cuisines to choose from – perfect for food lovers hoping to embark on a gastronomic adventure during this getaway. Kelong Seafood Restaurant The Kelong seafood restaurant, located at the western coast of Nirwana Gardens, offers a panoramic [...]

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Bintan 3D2N Weekend Getaway Trip Summary

December 4, 2011
Bintan Resorts

Whether you are planning a romantic weekend getaway with your loved one or fun vacation with your family and friends or you just want a short getaway from Singapore, Bintan Island is the best place for it. PassportChop readers also enjoy special discounts on tours and spa/massage bookings on Bintan Island – read on for [...]

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Sightseeing and Shopping at Jakarta and Bandung with BMW Tours

December 3, 2010
Jakarta Bandung BMW Tours

The 3 famous landmarks of Jakarta – National Monument (known affectionately as Monas), Masjid Istiqlad and Jakarta Cathedral, demonstrates the Indonesia’s early leaders’ forward-looking policy of tolerance for all religions in the city, despite the fact that the majority of the population are Muslim. The Monas stands at the centre of Merdeka Square, the central [...]

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Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers Garden View Room

November 26, 2010
Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers

Continuing on our 3D2N trip in Indonesia, we proceeded to Bandung which is about 3 hours drive away from Jakarta. Bandung is well-known for 2 things – the magnificent Mount of Tebgkuban Perahu Crater and factory outlet shopping which we will cover in the next post. You will need to engage the services of local [...]

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Getting Up Close and Personal with Donautal Duo Band at Paulaner Brauhaus OktoberFest

November 21, 2010
Paulaner Brauhaus Oktoberfest Kempinski Jakarta Hotel Indonesia

There are a number of restaurants in Jakarta Hotel Kempinski but if you are here in October, you have to go for the OktoberFest celebrations at Paulaner Brauhaus Kempinski.  Expect lots of good Bavarian food, lots of fun, dancing in lederhosen, great music and entertainment, complemented with freshly brewed Oktoberfest beer! You can’t get a [...]

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Luxurious Stay at Jakarta Kempinski Hotel Indonesia

November 12, 2010
Kempinski Hotel Indonesia Jakarta

The Garuda Indonesia Jakarta VIP experience continues on from the exclusive JetQuay service to even our airport transfer. Upon arrival at Jakarta, we were greeted with a fleet of luxurious BMW limousine ready to pick us up to Jakarta Kempinski Hotel Indonesia. The BMW was very spacious and there were cold face towels to refresh [...]

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Weekend Jakarta & Bandung Getaway with Garuda Indonesia

November 6, 2010
Garuda Indonesia

For frequent travellers to Jakarta, be it for business or shopping, Garuda Indonesia promises a greater level of comfort and flying experience through the introduction of their newest fleet Boeing 737-800 Next Generation. Besides new planes, travellers with Garuda will also be introduced to their new service approach “Garuda Indonesia Experience” which presents the uniquely [...]

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