Souvenirs Discount

December is the month of shopping, because there are Christmas and New Year, many retail businesses in a shopping center in Batam, vying to offer various products with special discounts and discounts. No exception D & V Collections, located in the BCS Mall shopping center floor I Penuin Batam.
"Special price reserved for visitors who want to have a collection of D & V Collections with prices much more affordable, we provide a discount up to 40 percent during December" Sutinah, owner of D & V Collections said to www.batamevent.com.
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40 percent discount applied to each item in D & V Collections. Meanwhile, a collection of stores and shoes accessories and knick-knacks are also somewhat unique and special.


All goods and accessories, ranging from shoes, children's bag, women bag, laptop bag Hello Kitty brand, and other fashion accessories imported from China. "Some of Singapore and Malaysia" Sutinah said. In terms of quality, D & V Collections also ensures that goods in the D & V Collections, has an export of good quality.


D & V Collections also provide a variety of women's shoes are sold with the price range 10 to USD 15. These shoes in addition to having the latest model and design, also have the different varieties for each item, so that no person may use the same model with what is sold at D & V Collections.


"Yes, all of us with different packing of the model, type and size, there is no equal, and besides a very affordable price, and discounted during this december I think is very dear, if passed, a collection of D & V Collections are suitable for Christmas and New Year " end of our meeting.

All Night Long Celebration

Holy Night in December’ on E Groove

BATAM - Christmas and New Year is the moment eagerly awaited by many people, because of the 2 big moment, means there will be a long weekend at the end of the year. Substitution of Christmas and the peak celebration would not normally miss. No wonder why some of those far-away days was preparing to where and which will celebrate Christmas and new year. How about you, already know to where to spend Christmas and the seconds turn of the year?

One of the pubs that currently most Happening, E Groove a great choice, because these two moments is the moment to hold a variety of parties. Party at E Groove entitled 'Holy Night In December'. "This party we dedicate to the clubber who wanted to celebrate the long holiday to enjoy the entertainment offerings that are served by the E Groove" Reveal Hurricane Groove Manager to www.batamevent.com.

In 'Holy Night In December', continued Typhoon, it will present a variety of attractions such as the classic magical show, magic demo, associated with Christmas and various games and quizzes. "There will be a magic carpet associated with the Christmas night, we will try to deliver something very special for you tonight" says Hurricane.

The event starts at 21.00 wib it will feature entertainment Nou Property dar Bank of Jakarta plus a dedicated DJ Performance by DJ Goddess of Makassar, which of course would be more enliven the Christmas night. In addition to magic, for the visitors would be presented the performance of the Revolution Performance, which is a breakdance Batam, which will appear enliven 'Holy Night In December' in E Groove.

As an appreciation of the E Groove for visitors who make the transaction and recorded as the largest bill, will get a special parcell of E Groove. "We will give a special gift for visitors who Parcell noted the bill the most, at night" Cyclone Said added.

'Holy Night In December' It will also offer promo Buy Two Get One for a drink of Whiskey. And this event is fully supported by LA Light, www.batamevent.com, Batam Business Post and Sing FM radio. And one of the most important thing is, no cols \ ver a charge for 'Holy Night in December ".

New Year Eve @ Novotel Batam’s Roof Top, Prensent DJ Aji from Jakarta

BATAM ISLAND- The new year is a special moment for everyone, with the turn of the year is expected next year will be better than years left. Because of that special moment, far in some of those already planned to celebrate the seconds turn of the year, certainly in a special place, too. So close in 2009 and opened in 2010 will be a very special and unforgettable.

It needs planning, because if any one place, could lost the moment and have to wait a year next. It seems that end year 2009 was spent with dinner at the Roof Top Novotel, is the right choice. The reason is an event organizer who handle various events at the Novotel, will give a different nuance to the end of this year in the city of Batam.

Pro D3VISI Deska from Novotel Hotel to say, the end of this year the Novotel will make something more spectacular than last year. "Yes .. on the implementation of the New Year Eve Party @ Roof Top Novotel which we will carry this on December 31, each guest will be challenged to roll with the flying fox, which crossed the road mermaid, during the party going on, very challenging, must satisfy the guests "Said the www.batamevent.com Deska.


Event attractions that will be combined with dinner, that's not enough, guests will also be presented with a variety of entertainment performances is also typical of the new year. Like Aji DJ appearances will also certainly provide the sensation of a different party music. "With the price up to $ 25 nett per pax, the party high segment. "The point is not lost, with much for the price, in addition to dinner, there will be games, games with attractive prizes to be given to visitors" Deska added.

In addition to DJ appearances Aji, New Year Eve Party @ Roof Top Novotel, also will feature Stralight Dancer, Acoustic Electon, Fabulous Firework, Acrobatic Flying Fox and the door prize. The event itself will be held starting at nine in the evening to complete. "The term, 'till drop down, and it's all been carefully drafted by D3VISI Pro and Novotel" Deska added again.

For information last year, the event organizer of this outbound field of concentration, working on projects at the turn of the year novotel hotel. This is the second event on the Roof Top Novotel, and again will be presenting something that can pump your adrenaline and provide unforgettable memories to the guests and visitor especially tourist.

Christmas Festifities by Harris Resort

BATAM - Hotel and Resort which has a reputation for providing comfort and experience with international standard facilities are like star hotels and resorts are looking classy by expatriates and business circles. Moreover the hotel under the auspices of the hotel management can guarantee the quality of comfort and facilities provided. berkeleas hotel is certainly going to make guests like kings and certainly did not disappoint.

Harris Resort Batam is located at Waterfront City, which is the first property of the five properties owned by the Harris Hotels and Resorts in Indonesia, which is in the shade Tauzia International Hotel Management. Harris Resort Batam itself had Establish since 7 years ago. With the concept of shaped resort accommodation, Harris Resort offers a variety of specially brought joy to the middle segment of tourists both domestic and foreign.

Apparently Harris and resorts never lost the bright idea to issue a brilliant concept to its visitors. No other does not is not only aimed to satisfy the visitors Harris ressort. Moreover, in every moment, Harris Resort abstinence is not bringing forth new concepts. Christmas and New Year is momennya Harris Resort offers exciting new concept.

Recently, Harris Hotels and Resorts launched a new concept that is more elegant and sweet is the "Simple-Unique-Trendy", with this concept Harris Hotels & Resorts provides and experience a new style appropriate for the middle class, especially the Asian community. "This is unutk Harris efforts focus more on providing facilities in the form of launching programs and concepts that can be accepted by society tourists" Said R. Diah Sadmawati as PR Manager of Harris Resort Batam to www.batamevent.com

Diah added to this December, as usual, Harris Resort Batam will host a unique and exciting program that is expected to accommodate the tourists to enjoy Christmas this year with a series of events. "We have to draft a program titled 'Christmas Festifities' which will be held at 24 to 26 December 2009, ie a program celebrating the sanctity of Christmas to share with your loved ones" said Diah.

Besides Harris Resort Batam management, according to Diah also has launched a new product that is Harris Trendy, is the 128 rooms in all inclusive concept is designed for guests who travel on their own or in pairs aged over 18 years. "This concept offers guests all the convenience in one package so that package guests satisfaction guaranteed. With the addition of these rooms, the Harris Resort Batam become the largest property in Batam with accommodation of 315 rooms fruit "Said Diah sidelines busy, Monday (14/12)

Harris Resort Batam currently has a variety of outdoor activities facilities that can be used as water exercises consisting of Pool; Jacuzzi, Jetski; Banana Boat; Parasailing, a series of outdoor activities such as Table Tennis; Gokart; Volleyball / Beach volleyball; Air Soft Gun; Flying fox; Cycling; pedaling Becak, also indoor activities such as Spa; Reflexology; Fitness; Squash; Bowling; Billiard.

While the food choices of Food and Beverage sector is also presented that vary include Harris Café typical dish served various Indonesia, Asia and Europe, Pronto Pizzeria located in the famous pool side with a specialty of Baked Pizza Wooden its very crispy, Harris Grill located on the beach side serving various European specialty. D Bar is a relaxing place for guests to enjoy drinks and snacks while listening to music or enjoy the TV programs through the wide screen. "All that is presented by Harris Resort Batam, just for more comfort and sensation of enjoying a holiday in the resort classy like Harris" Diah Said on www.batamevent.com

Swiss Inn Hotel

Swiss-Inn Batam is a three star international hotel which located approximately 10 minutes from the city centre, about 30 minutes drive from Hang Nadim Airport, and only minutes from Ferry Terminals: Sekupang, Batu Ampar and Batam Center Point. A right choice for you who are tied up with your business in Batam, enjoy the uniqueness of the place in the midst of your hectic schedules.

The Swiss-Inn Batam boasts 128 guest rooms fully equipped with modern facilities for a comfortable and leisure stay. Each room is equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning unit, international TV channels, IDD telephone lines, internet access, mini-bar, and hot and cold shower, 24-hour in-room dining is also available.










Whether you are a business or leisure traveller, Swiss-Inn Batam's facilities are well equipped for your comfort, with its unrivalled affordability and attentive service.

Room Facilities

* Air Conditioned
* Cable Television
* International Direct Dial Telephone
* Private Bathroom
* Heater
* Mini Bar
* Data Port
* 24 Hour Room Service
* Inter-Connecting Rooms
* Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
* Smoking/Non Smoking Rooms

Hotel Facilities

* Parking
* Lift/Elevator
* Porter Service
* No Pets Allowed
* 24 Hour Reception
* Handicapped Rooms
* 24 Hour Security Patrol
* Baggage Storage Area
* Currency Exchange Counter
* Shuttle Service (To Mega Mall)
* Water Sprinkle/Smoke Detector

Dining & Entertainment

* Swiss Cafe
* Serunai Lobby Lounge

Sports & Leisure

* Fitness Centre
* Massage Service

Check-in time 1400hrs
Check-out time 1200hrs

Batam City at Night

Where to Go after Dark in Batam Island..?
This beautifull Night of Nagoya

Nagoya is the nightlife entertainment district in Batam. There are several things to do; you can start your evening at the outdoor food hall called Santai (meaning 'relaxing' in Indonesian) then simply set off to one of many karaoke bars near Lucky Plaza. If you are a real sports buff, there are several Irish pubs broadcasting live football matches or Formula One on a big screen.

You may try the eclectic nightclubs before heading back for a good night's sleep. An added bonus for being a duty zone, you can get Heineken and other imported beers for nearly the same price as Bintang. And although you might find the nightlife scene in Batam different from what you are used to back home, it is worth experiencing.

Holiday Inn Hotel

Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island is one of the most popular resorts in Batam Island in Indonesia to put up a stay.
Coming here you will find various categories of Hotels in Batam Island in Indonesia awaiting to serve you with outstanding facilities and services.

The Location of Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island is at the waterfront city on the Indonesian Island of Batam.
This resort is situated in the close proximity to the Waterfront City International Ferry Terminal and thereby facilitating the guests.

Convenient location and other multifarious facilities make this resort the perfect destination for both the business travelers and the holiday makers.


Accommodation in Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island To suit to the needs and the tastes of the guests Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island promises a total of 235 stylishly appointed rooms and studios.

Each of the spacious and comfortable rooms are exquisitely adorned and are furnished with all modern amenities.
The rooms ensure you complete privacy and a relaxed getaway experience.

The Room Facilities at Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island includes air conditioner, alarm clock, coffee and tea making facilities, radio, iron, kitchenette, internet connections, in room safe, newspaper, refrigerator, satellite television, telephone, hair dryer, mini bar, balcony and wake up service..

Dining in Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island To revitalize your taste buds you can step into the any one of the four onsite restaurants- Terrace Cafe, Akatonbo Teppanyaki, Thai Orchid Restaurant and Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant.
Coming here you can feast on some delectable international, regional and Chinese cuisines.
The warm and cozy atmosphere of the restaurants is sure to sweep you off your feet.
You can also relax at the Sport Lounge and Music Box KTV with some tasty snacks and refreshing drinks.

Business and Conference in Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island To facilitate the business guests Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island features a fully equipped business center.

The hotel includes 6 meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate 350 people.

The meeting rooms are incorporated with all necessary amenities like slide projector, modem, microphone, whiteboard, flip charts and internet connection.

Fitness and Recreation in Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island You can start a healthy day at the modern gymnasium.
To enliven your senses the hotel offers Tea Tree Spa massage, whirlpool and sauna.

The hotel also features golf, pool, tennis court, snooker table and Panda Kids Club.

Other Hotel Amenities and Services at Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island In addition to all these facilities the hotel also offers other Hotel Amenities and Services at Holiday Inn Resort Batam in Batam Island including baby sitting, newsstand, shoe shine, housekeeping, laundry, currency exchange, security, concierge, gift shop, car parking, room services, safe, front desk, safe deposit box and reception to mention some of them.
You can also choose from host of other Hotels in Indonesia to put up a stay.

The Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island is one of the most reputed and esteemed accommodations in the Batam Island.
Among the Hotels in Batam Island in Indonesia, this hotel with its elegance and luxury have carved a niche in the arena of the tourism industry.
It is the only all Suites Hotel in Batam Island and is nestled within an area of nearly 2.3 hectares of land.

Surrounded by lush tropical palms, the hotel is at a distance of 500 meters from the popular Waterfront City International Ferry Terminal on Batam Island.
The strategic Location of Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island ensures a convenient access to the traffic and the transportation services.
Put up a stay in the comforts of this hotel and get enthralled with breath taking views of the blue swimming pool and the sculptured water features complementing the landscape.

The cozy and comfortable rooms will make you feel completely at the warmth of your home and hearth.
The Room Facilities at Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island are superb making the hotel immensely popular among the vacationers.
The Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island houses nearly 235 tastefully furbished and well-appointed Studios, One Bed Room Suites, Two Bed Room Suites and Apartments.

All the rooms are elegantly garmented with value added in-room amenities and affordable luxury.
The rooms command unparalleled glimpses of the swimming pool flanked with lush tropical landscape.
Every unit is sufficed with a spacious balcony overlooking the pool and a specially crafted river pool for the children.
Catering to the budget and taste of the guests the hotel comes up with Guest Rooms, Executive Club Level and Suites.
The latest in-room gadgets along with cushioned beds and a serene ambiance make for a great and comfortable stay.

The Room Facilities at Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island ensure a sanctuary of comfort from the monotonous life.

Feel free and happy to choose the room of your choice.

All the nicely appointed rooms are fitted with air-condition machines to impart a cool ambiance to the rooms.
Both the rooms as well as the bathrooms are clean and well-maintained with telephone and hairdryers.
Remote controlled color television with in-house movies will surely entertain you to the hilt.
Work in the cozy ambiance of the rooms with the help of the data port connection as well as quench your thirst by gulping few refreshing drinks from the mini-bars.
Also make full use of the kitchenette, newspapers, alarm clock, FM radio and the Coffee Makers.
24 hour room service and wake up service are also availed to the guests.

The fully equipped Room Facilities at Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island along with the Hotel Amenities and Services at Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island will make your stay simply rocking.
So check in by 2 pm in the hotel and enjoy an ecstatic holiday.
Put up a stay in the Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island and enjoy the sheer elegance, opulence and a sense of sophistication that is echoed in every dimension of the hotel.
Get mesmerized by the natural beauty that flanks the hotel with swaying palms and the sculptured water features complementing the landscape.
Among the Hotels in Batam Island in Indonesia, this lavish hotel with its wide variety of dining facilities, enchanting decor, bars and the river pool creates a place in the heart of the guest.

The picture perfect Location of Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island ensures an easy access to the traffic and charming sightseeing.
While the Room Facilities at Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island redefine comfort and coziness.
It is a perfect place that reflects the warmth of your home.
The Hotel Amenities and Services at Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island are worth praising and add to the value of this hotel.
Among the plethora and myriads of Hotel Amenities and Services at Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island the presence of various on-site restaurants and bars deserve special mention.
Step in the Terrace Cafe adjacent to the lobby and feel the excitement of seeing your favorite dish being cooked by the chef.

Pamper your palates with some of the succulent Singaporean, Indonesian, Chinese, Western platters and a variety of themed buffets.
It is the first show kitchen of the Island.
The Akatonbo Teppanyaki is placed close to the swimming pool open themed Japanese outlet serving a-la carte menu at either lunch or dinner.
The Thi Orchid Restaurant is the first authentic Halal Thai Restaurant in the island.
It remains open from Wednesday to Monday.

While the Dragon Inn Chinese Restaurant close to the Tea Tree Spa of the hotel will steal your heart with Cantonese cuisine, and Tim Sum .
It serves the guests daily for lunch.
Listen to the soothing and enchanting live music in the Piano Lounge.
Sip some of the scintillating cocktails and grove to the rhythm of music from 6:00pm to 12 midnight.
While you can also have a gala time humming your favorite tune in the KTV, sing along Music Box.
The Music Box has 4 private rooms and a common bar space.

The Hotel Amenities and Services at Holiday Inn Resort Batam Island in Batam Island also offer fully service business and conference facilities through its business center.
The largest conference room has a reception style seating arrangement with a capacity of holding up to 350 guests.
There are 6 meeting rooms housed by the hotel.
Work out and feel in shape in the fitness center with Jacuzzi and steam.

Feel rejuvenated by experiencing the therapeutic massages availed in the Balinese styled Tea Tree Spa nestled in the isolated region of the garden.

The spa has 6 villas and 8 private treatment rooms.
Swimming pool with a "gadget" river-pool for children entertains the kids to the hilt.
There are Panda Kids Club for children, game room and tennis court for the guests.
The hotel also offers Foreign Currency Exchange, laundry service, car parking facility, baby sitting and many more.

Batam and Surrounding Island

How to get there

Batam can be reached by air from major cities in Indonesia and internationally. Domestic airline companies currently flying to Batam include Garuda Indonesia Airways, Merpati Nusantara, Bouraq Airlines, Mandala Airlines, Jatayu Airlines and several air charter services. Highspeed transport ships also bring visitors to Batam from Singapore, Johor and Jakarta, with hourly services running throughout the day, from various ports around Batam. Due to the proximity of Singapore, most visitors to Batam find that coming by high-speed transport ships is the easiest method of transport.



Geography

Batam Island is situated at 1°07' North latitude and 104°07' East longitude. The land is characterised by rolling hill terrain with the highest level at 161 meters above sea level. Lush vegetation covers most of the island with mangroves on the seashores The name Barelang is an abbreviated form of Batam, Rempang, and Galang islands. The total area of Barelang is 715 sq.km. Barelang is part of the province of Riau, Indonesia, which is famous as the oil rich province. The capital of the province is the city of Pakanbaru, situated in the mainland Sumatra, about 45 minutes flying from Batam.

Climate

The Barelang area is considered as tropical, with average temperatures ranging from 25 to 34 degrees Celsius (77 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit). Humidity in the region ranges from 73% to 96%. In general throughout the region, being a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May until October. Average annual rainfall is around 2,600 mm.

Population

Although Malay culture is predominant in the area, population is culturally and ethnically diverse, coming from all over Indonesia as well as from overseas. The population as at December 2000 was 462,528 people, made up of 219,747 males, and 242,781 females. The annual population growth for the past decade has been considerably large, due to the active recruitment of labour by expanding industry.

Skilled as well as unskilled workers is in plentiful supply, within Barelang and the rest of Indonesia. At the end of 2000, there were 155,591 people actively employed on Batam, with 74% in manufacturing, 10% in construction, and 8% in the trading, hotel and restaurant At this time there are more than 2000 foreign nationals actively employed on Batam.

Despite the diversity in culture and language, Bahasa Indonesia, the national language, is used by the people from the Archipelago. English is taught in many schools, and is increasingly understood by more of the population, particularly in the Barelang area. English is being used more commonly in daily business communication in the region.

Source : www.batam-center.web.id

Batam Tourisme Map

Batam is one of the 3,000 islands, which make up the Riau Archipelago and is closest to Singapore, which is only 20 km away or twenty minutes by air-conditioned ferry. It has a rapid-growing population of around 100.000. As the island develops into a major industrial and tourist area, it attracts an ever-increasing population from other Indonesian islands who see Batam as a haven of opportunity.

Once almost uninhabited, save for a few scattered fishing communities, Batam's history took a sharp turn beginning 1969, when it became support base for the State-owned 'Pertamina oil company' and its offshore oil exploration. In 1971 a presidential decree designated it as an industrial area and in 1975 the Batam Authority was formed. In 1978 Batam was established as a bonded area.

In addition to the oil support industries of Batu Ampar and a fast growing electronics industry, Batam now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Many come from Singapore for a short holiday with friends and family, duty-free shopping and great seafood. The visitors to Singapore hope over for a day or weekend trip.

Golden View Resort

This is the Golden View Resort located at Bengkong Laut Batam Island.

I have been there for several times, not for stay but for delicious sea food here...