Travellers to the vibrant archipelago of Indonesia will best enjoy this unique country if they were to explore the Thousand Islands, a charm of charming islets located off northern Jakarta. There are approximately one hundred and ten little atolls of varying sizes where there are a number of activities taking place ranging from large scale tourism, historical settings, conservation, community empowerment and many more depending on what each islet is best suited for.
Known as Palau Seribu, this region is great for both weekend getaways and also for day trips for a welcome bit of fun in the sun. The capital of the thousand islands district has all facilities required for a modern community, including schools, hospitals, security, and sporting infrastructure. Tourists would like to know that there are six isles that have been especially earmarked for tourism-related activities, and these include Bidadari Island, Putri Island, Ayer Island, Pantara Island, Kotok Island, and Sepa Island.
Among the many activities that one can do here are snorkelling in the shallow waters with their beautiful and colourful schools of fish, diving to see the world under water, spend a day on the beaches or go islet hopping. Travel organisers in the area organise various packages depending on the requirements of the tourists and they can range from obtaining a private speed boat, yacht or a catamaran to renting snorkelling gear and even arranging the meals and accommodation. It is possible to kayak from some islets to the others so it is indeed a great way to spend a day or a weekend in close communion with nature. Some travellers opt to fish in the calm setting, and have a cook out in one of the isles as each spot has its own different spices and marinating methods, thus resulting in a diverse array of flavours.
It is an ideal place to go for a family holiday, or with friends or even for a romantic getaway for two. There is definitely so much to do and much to explore. For international guests residing in some of the luxury serviced apartments Jakarta has to offer its visitors, this is a great way to explore this country. If you are planning a long stay in Indonesia, there are many Jakarta hotel apartments that will tailor to all your needs, such as the Citadines Rasuna Jakarta which is an ideal home away from home.
