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PULAU BATAM, INDONESIA 2006: Sat 25 Mar - Sun 26

by rajitravel - last update: Mar 27, 2006

PULAU BATAM - A relaxing island

The island of Batam is very near to Singapore and can be reached by a 40 minutes ferry ride. It is a very good getaway from the modern and orderly nature of Singapore.

Batam is one of the largest islands in the Riau archipelago, and not long ago it was just another poor island with coastal villages and unspoiled nature. The declaration of the Batam free trade zone in 1989 has turned the island upside down, after just a few years of rapid construction it now has a modern airport, tourist and business centers and a still growing infrastructure that has changed the island completely.

Batam is actually one of fastest growing tourist destinations in Indonesia in terms of visitor arrivals

The climate in Batam is veryhot and humid but we can enjoy ferry ride.

Let me share with you information about Batam Island.

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Cons:"some places are dusty and dirty"
rajitravel's Pulau Batam Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
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Packing Lists
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Comments for rajitravel about Pulau Batam
goutammitra Mon Oct 9, 2006 02:24 UTC
 I throughly enjoyed your Batam page. I never heard of this place in 1984. They certainly have developed this place. Looks like similar to our Goa!
bkarjee Thu Apr 27, 2006 14:39 UTC
 Hi Raji, Good tips on Batam. Goddess with husbands are pretty common in India, especially if you visit Ram Temples. Everywhere, Ram, Laxman and Sita are protrayed togather in these temples.
RickinDutch Sun Apr 9, 2006 18:05 UTC
 A second wife?? I can barely keep up with one! Birthday greetings from Alaska!
shikokuzen Sun Apr 9, 2006 04:31 UTC
 Happy Birthday raji....wonderful tips and pictures...i plan to visit singapore so this could easily be a side trip...please enjoy your special day
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