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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 9:06 am
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Penguinmoon
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Pagi, Divjan. I have lived in Indonesia for the past year and a half, what an amazing country! The Hyatt is probably your best bet, the MO closed about a year ago for renovations, I don't think they have reopened yet. Cheaper, but ok, I would do Pan Pacific or Le Meridian (Pan Pacific better location).

I just got back from the Gili Islands about a month ago. Spent a couple of days in Bali, flew to Lombok on Trigana Airlines (not as bad as I envisioned), and then did a boat transfer to Gili T. If you are younger, and like a party island, you would love Gili T.

My favorite place I have seen so far? By far, Lake Toba, in Sumatra. Fly JKT to Medan, and then a four to six hour drive (depends on if your driver is race car trained. The place was clean, cooler, litter free, no pollution, quiet, and one of the most beautiful lakes I have ever seen. No 5 Star, but neat little places to stay.

I will fly most Indo carriers, however, most of my colleagues stick to Air Asia, Garuda, and Merpati.

Feel free to private me if you have any questions.
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