Indonesia Travel Tips

Pay for two nights at the elegant Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta and receive the third night free! After applying the discount, nightly rates start from IDR562,551 (USD67) for a Superior Room inclusive of breakfast and free internet access. All rates are subject to service charge and local taxes totaling 21%. This is an on-going offer and available until further notice.     

Eva Air is offering special fares for travel from Paris to Indonesia. Round-trip economy class fares are EUR781 (USD 1,025) to Jakarta or EUR831 (USD1,090) to Bali (Denpasar). Prices include all taxes and airline surcharges. Children receive an additional discount. Tickets must be purchased by July 31 for travel on select dates now through December 16, 2012.

Book online to enjoy rates as low as USD75 per night at the Best Western Mangga Dua in Jakarta. The quoted price is for 25 square meter City View Room furnished with one double or two twin beds. Rates include full breakfast for two people. A service charge and local taxes totaling 21% are additional. These rates are available through December 31, 2012, with additional discounts for advance booking.

Book 4 nights at the Barong Bali Hotel at Kuta Beach and enjoy the 5th night completely free. Rates for the payable nights start from USD71 for a Superior Room with breakfast for two people. This is the nett price inclusive of all taxes and service charges. Guests can upgrade to a higher room class for an additional charge. The “Stay 5 Pay 4” promotion is available until June 30, 2012.

Treat yourself to a weekday getaway at the Turi Beach Resort on Batam Island, Indonesia, and enjoy a 50% discount on regular rates. With the discount, rates start from USD154 for a Tirta Premier Room with American breakfast for two people. Taxes and service charge are additional. This promotion is available for check-in Sunday to Thursday until December 29, 2012.

The Mahamaya is a new eco-friendly boutique resort on Gili Meno, Lombok. Rates are USD150 for Rooms and USD210 for Villas during the low season, and USD210 for Rooms and USD275 for Villas during the high season. Rates include breakfast for two people and taxes and service charges totaling 21%.  Contact the hotel about discounted rates for multiple night stays through May 31, 2012.

Treat yourself to a holiday in Bali, Indonesia, with round-trip airfares from Europe starting at just EUR830 (USD1,085) with Thai Airways. Departures are available from major cities including London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Madrid, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Zurich. The ‘I Fly Thai’ promotion must be booked by June 30, 2012, for travel before November 30, 2012.

Hotel Ibis Bandung Trans Studio officially opens March 25, 2012. Rates at this new 3-star hotel start from USD33 per night for a Standard Room with free WiFi. A 10% service charge and 11% local taxes are additional. The hotel is conveniently located near Bandung Supermal and Trans Studio, the biggest indoor theme park in Asia. The "Opening Special" is available until May 31, 2012.

Enjoy the comforts of home when you stay at the all-suites Aston Rasuna Hotel in Jakarta and, when you make a direct online booking, enjoy rates as low as USD78 per night for a One Bedroom Suite. Rates include breakfast for two people and internet access.  A 10% service charge and 11% local taxes are additional. This promotion is available through December 31, 2012.   

Be among the first guests at the Centra Taum Seminyak Resort in Bali and enjoy special opening rates! Rates are USD54 for a Centra Studio, USD62 for a Deluxe Garden Studio, USD91 for a 2-Bedroom Suite, and USD114 for a 3-Bedroom Family Suite. Rates include breakfast and WiFi. A 10% service charge and 11% local taxes are additional. This promotion is available now through June 30, 2012.