JAVA

DIVES
●Komodo National Marine Park also notable for manta viewing (mantatrust.org).
●Raja Ampat.
●Tulamben.
●USS Houston – 9 miles off shore from Banten Bay (Banten Province).

SERVICES
●Komodo Dancer – 209 Hudson Trace (Augusta, Georgia); 706-993-2531 or 800-348-2628; aggressor.com/komodo.php; live-aboard dive accommodations that are luxurious and perfect for dive vacations.


JAKARTA
Bars & Nightclubs
●Negev – 42 Jalan Jendral Gatot Subroto (Selatan, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia, Ground Floor); 011-62-21-529-71333; negevresto.com; cocktails and wine.
Hotels
●Kemang Icon by Alila – Jalan Kemang Raya 1 (Bangka); 011-62-21-719-7989; alilahotels.com; extravagant, 12-room caravanserai occupying upper floors of opulent shopping center at gateway to chic Kemang district; intimate roof-top restaurant that adjoins large infinity pool; June-September are cooler and drier months; room called “Illusion” is spacious mirror hall on top floor with corner view overlooking Kemang.
●Keraton at Plaza – 15 Jalan MH. Thamrin; 011-62-21-5068-0000; starwood.com; 140 rooms with floor to ceiling windows.
Restaurants
●Negev – 42 Jalan Jendral Gatot Subroto (Selatan, City Plaza at Wisma Mulia, Ground Floor); 011-62-21-529-71333; negevresto.com; Asian-European.
Shopping
●Benten – 98 JL Benda (Selatan); 011-62-21-781-2317; bentenfashion.com; women's fashion boutique.
●Benten – 24 JL Pluit Barat Raya (Utara); 011-62-815-1001-8910 (appointment only); bentenfashion.com; women's fashion boutique.



MAGELANG
Hotels
●Amanjiwo – Borobadur; 011-62-293-788-333 or 800-477-9180; amanresorts.com; spa, infinity pool, and bar; made from limestone blocks with stupa-like roofs; spectacular views of Borobadur temple.
●Losari Spa Retreat & Coffee Plantation – 011-62-298-596-333; losari.info; villas, some decorated with Javanese antiques; surrounded by 8 volcanos, 1 of which boiling; 2 dining rooms, library (in Dutch colonial building housing “clubhouse”), giant outdoor chess set, swimming pool, and spa.
Sights & Sites
●Borobadur Temple – Magelang; open daily from 6 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; sunrise visits arranged through hotels; on full moon holiday, Waisak, usually falling in May, Buddha’s birth celebrated with parades, etc.
●Prambanan Temple – Magelang; open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Ramayana Ballet performs at outdoor theater from May to October, scheduled around full moon.



MALANG
Bars & Nightclubs
●De Liv – 80 Jalan Semeru; 011-62-341-347-100; nightclub restaurant with odd photos: Brooklyn Bridge; “So You Think You Can Dance?” contestants.
Hotels
●Hotel Tugu – 3 Jalan Tugu; 011-62-341-363-891; tuguhotels.com/malang; lovely.
Restaurants
●Java Dancer Coffee – 12 Jalan Kahuripan; 011-62-341-819-9899; coffeehouse that meets international acceptance.
●Martabak Cairo – 1 Jalan Tandean; 011-62-341-366-433; good goat satay; martabak is sort of stuffed crepe.
●Toko Oen – 5 Jalan Jenderal Basuki Rakhmad; 011-62-341-364-052; Indonesian and Western food in airy, 81 year-old building.
●Warung Subuh – 11-A Jalan Raya Langsep; 011-62-341-569-452; try satay komo (Indonesian beef satay).



SEMARANG
Bars & Nightclubs
●On On Pub – 21 Jalan Rinjani (at Hotel Candi Baru); 011-62-24-831-5272; friendly bar off beaten path; popular with expats.
Hotels
●Hotel Candi Baru – 21 Jalan Rinjani; 011-62-24-831-5272; beautiful but awkwardly run.
Restaurants
●Kampung Laut – Komplek Puri Maerokoco; 011-62-24-761-7289.



SURABAYA
Bars & Nightclubs
●Lava Lounge – 40 Jalan Sumatra; 011-62-31-503-3003; cheap beer; popular with expats.
Hotels
●Hotel Majapahit – 65 Jalan Tunjungan; 011-62-31-545-4333; hotel-majapahit.com.
Restaurants
●Rawon Setan – 78-I Jalan Embong Malang; 011-62-31-700-9007; rawon is diced beef in “black soup” with rice; this warung is well-known, walls lined with Javanese soap opera stars’ pictures.
Services
●Kaha Tour & Travel – 1-3 Jalan Gubernur Suryo; 011-62-31-548-5500; kaha.co.id; arranges discounts at hotels, among other things.



SURAKARTA
Hotels
●Roemahkoe Heritage Hotel – 501 Jalan Dr. Rajiman; 011-62-271-714-024; roemahkoe.com.
Restaurants
●Vervetto Coffee & Lounge – 4 Jalan Adisucipto; 011-62-271-737-788; hip café with excellent live music on Tuesday nights.