Have you finally decided to spend your vacation in Indonesia? Well rest assured it's a very beautiful country with a lot of interesting sites for you to come and enjoy. But when talking about Indonesia, you should know a few tips that can make your holiday more enjoyable.
Indonesia: Tips for Vacation in Indonesia
Things you should take a bit more seriously:
1. Avoid the night flight (arrive in Indonesia at night); better to arrive in Indonesia at daytime. Why? Simply because most Indonesian people don't speak English, including most of the taxi drivers, of course because they are Indonesian. In Indonesia, English hasn't become the second language yet. So unless you are have someone to pick you up, it's advisable to arrange your arrival before 7.00 pm (local time) so you have many alternative transportations. Browse the internet to search local taxi company, the one that have website will serve you better.
2. Always prepare Indonesia's Rupiahs; You need them, because you are in Indonesia and no one here use Dollar. The problem is how are you going to get them? Search the internet for bank in Indonesia, most of them have exchange rate calculator or even affiliated with international bank so you can use your account here. Directly opposite Customs, there are a few money changers, whose rate, though not the best around, is ok for your initial expenses, cabs, snacks, etc.
Indonesia: Tips for Vacation in Indonesia
3. Have Indonesian Cell Phone number; You better have an Indonesian's cell phone numbers, it's cheaper. Or you can ask your provider for International Roaming facilities in Indonesia.
4. Have someone to pick you up at the airport; This is when you can't get the first tips done. Ask you hotels or travel agent to pick you up at the airport. Especially when your destination is Jakarta.
Indonesia: Tips for Vacation in Indonesia
5. Pick a city for your temporary home base; There are a lot of beautiful places in Indonesia, scattered in vast area & some islands. So choose the biggest city near your vacation destination so you won't miss any sites that eventually you wanted to see.
6. Have someone you know live in Indonesia (by case); Most Indonesian people are very nice, but having someone you know in Indonesia will be precious, especially when you want to shop.
Indonesia: Tips for Vacation in Indonesia
7. Hire a professional vacation agent; If you really want to get the best, you should contact a professional vacation agent to take care all the little things that might cause your vacation. Vacation agents usually act in your behalf to make sure you get what is the best suited for you.
8. Transfers; don't bother booking transfers to your hotel via your travel agent...it's a rip-off. As you walk out of the airport, turn right, and 5 metres away there is cab rank with set fees for most hotels in Bali. Reasonable prices - no need to tip unless your driver is cool and friendly.
Indonesia: Tips for Vacation in Indonesia
So there are a few tips when you decide to go to Indonesia. Hope you'll enjoy your holiday. Because Indonesia is so beautiful and full of interesting place for you to go.