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UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH MARK WEBSTER
Wreck, Reef and Muck in Tulamben - Bali
26 NOVEMBER TO 3 DECEMBER 2008
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02.09.08
Ni Putu Luna Valerie Bennier has join our family...
Our Resort General Manager, Mr Robert Bennier and wife, Mrs Rina have just been blessed
With a beautiful and adoreable little baby
Valerie was delivered on 23.07.2008 at 11.15 in the morning.
So sweet...Congratulations to Robert and Rina.
28.08.08
The Celebration of Life...,
As stated on the Kuta Karnaval Motto.
The Celebration starts from 18.-26.10., will be held on the famous and romantic streets of Kuta,
The whole party will be held in 8 full days.
Traditional and cultural shows, Kulinary Exhibitions,
Sports Events, live Music and many more...
If you are happen to be in Bali, this is the event not to be missed
20.08.08
Galungan Ceremony in Bali
It's Galungan Celebration now in Bali,
It's also known as the day God visits the earth
However it's only until 12.00h midday
All Hindus should find themselves into a deep and holy meditation and praying
The praying and meditations are for purifying people on earth.
15.08.08
...Dive Vacation at its best...
Our upper floor Deluxe rooms, overlooking the Ocean
Complete with its own daybed terrace on each room.
All rooms are now have a direct seaview.
Perfect for a relaxing moments after marvelous dives on our wreck.
10.08.08
Wireless Internet in Tulamben
Vacation in Bali – connected worldwide!
Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben & Spa put another one on top and now we offer a new wireless internet connection for all our guests.
We provide you with hotspots at our Beach and Pool Bar as well as in our two stories restaurant where you can connect yourself easily to the internet when enjoying breathtaking views.
Or you just relax on a lazy bed at your room to check your emails and get your friends at home jealous. The flatrate connection is on now!:-))
02.08.08
Kuta Sidewalk Festival August 16-18, 2008.
3 Days of Sidewalk Fun with Kuta Area Businesses in mid-August.
Visitors to Bali in mid-August will have the chance to celebrate Indonesia's Independence day (August 17th) during a three-day street festival - Kuta Sidewalk Festival August 16-18, 2008.
collaborative effort among Kuta area businesses, the event will feature:
Sidewalk sales, Traditional culture presentations, Balinese Art, Live music and live DJ, Sexy Dancers, Food Bazaar, Games, Bartender contests, Cooking Competitions, and many more
Festivities will be centered along Kartika Plaza Street in South Kuta.
Source :balidiscovery
02.08.08
Singapore Launches its Fourth Daily Flight to Denpasar.
More Seats to Bali on SIA's Extensive Worldwide Network.
In a ceremony attended by officials of Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, the press, representatives of local tourism organizations and Bali government officials - the first arrival of Singapore Airlines' fourth daily flight was celebrated at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport on Friday, August 1, 2008.
The addition of a fourth flight on the Singapore-Denpasar route was approved following the signing of an joint agreement between Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia covering code-sharing, joint marketing and promotion, and network development. The current permit allowing a fourth daily flight by Singapore Airlines is valid until December 31, 2008.
The Singapore-Denpasar service is being flown by Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
At the welcoming ceremony at Bali's international airport, Mr. Nam Lee Seng, Manager Indonesia for Singapore Airlines, said: "With four Singapore-Denpasar flights a day, we can cater to more foreign visitors intending to travel to Bali. We are proud that Singapore Airlines' flights contribute to the Visit Indonesia Year 2008 program."
Nam also reminded those in attendance that everyone benefits from added capacity to between Singapore and Bali, saying: "more travelers will fly to the country; the local population will benefit in terms of employment and higher incomes. In turn, as demand for air services grows, and hopefully the Indonesian authorities will grant more access to airlines, including Singapore Airlines, to support tourist arrivals to Indonesia."
Source :balidiscovery
26.07.08
International Bali 10 K Race for Unity
After a successful launch last year, the Bali provincial tourist office will once again hold the Interational Bali 10 K race on August 10, 2008, in the Renon section of downtown Denpasar.
This year's race will also mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Bali's provincial government and the 63rd anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia to be celebrated one week later on August 17th.
More than 10,000 runners are expected to join the event.
Bali's Head of the Provincial Tourism Office, I Gede Nurjaya, has announced that this year's race will also be dedicated to Bali's retiring Governor, Dewa Made Beratha.
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Race Route, Please click to enlarge image
The 10 K race which will get underway at pre-sunrise on Sunday, August 10th will begin and end on Jalan Basuki Rachmat in front of the Kantor Keuangan Negara in the area surrounding the Lapangan Puputan Margarana. Athletes will pass Jalan Basuki Rahmat, Jalan Raya Puputan, Jalan Dewi Sartika, Jalan Diponegoro, Jalan Hasanudin, Jalan Udayana, Jalan Surapati, Jalan Hayam Wuruk and then following Jalan Raya Puputan to the finish line.
According to Nurjaya, those wishing to join the race can register and pay the Rp. 5,000 (US$0.54) fee at the Kantor Pariwisata Bali on Jalan S. Parman in Renon.
The actual race will be divided into four categories: an "elite international" grouping, an "elite national" grouping, a general grouping and a final category for student participants. Attractive merchandise and cash prizes have been prepared for each category of participation.
Source :balidiscovery
19.07.08
Official Holidays for 2009
The Government in a joint decree issued on June 9, 2008 by the Minister of Religion, Minister of Manpower and Transmigrations and the Minister, and the State Minister for Administrative Reform declared the following official holidays for 2009:
01 January 2009 – New Year's Day
02 January 2009 – Shared Holiday by Government Decree
26 January 2009 – Chinese New Year (Imlek) 2560
09 March 2009 - Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
26 March 2009 – Hari Raya Nyepi Tahun Baru 1931 (Bali’s Official day of Silence – Hindu New Years Day)
10 April 2009 – Good Friday
09 May 2009 – Hari Raya Waisak
21 May 2009 – The Ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven
20 July 2009 - Isra Mi'raj Prophet Mohammad SAW - Celebrating the Ascension of The Prophet Muhammad
17 August 2009 – Indonesian National Independence Day
21-22 September 2009 - Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1430 H
23 September 2009 - Shared Holiday by Government Decree
27 November 2009 - Idul Adha 1430H
18 December 2009 - Islamic New Year 1431H
24 December 2009 - Shared Holiday by Government Decree
25 December 2009 – Christmas Day
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
19.07.08
If We Stop the Buying, The Killing Will Stop
Jimbaran Turtle Satay Vendor Faces Threat of 5 Years Imprisonment.
Wayan Kayun, a satay vendor from Jimbaran is facing the prospect of serious jail time for selling turtle meat satay.
In a case now being heard before the courts in Denpasar, the public prosecutor argues that on March 13, 2008, Kayun was caught by police at his home in Jimbaran preparing satay and lawar using turtle meat. In the subsequent police interrogation Kayun admitted that he had purchased 15 kilograms of turtle meat for Rp. 600,000 (US$65).
The prosecutor told the Court that the meat was derived from green turtles, placing Kayun in criminal violation of protected species laws and making the man subject to fines and a maximum prison term of 5 years.
The satay seller has begged the Court for a light sentence, claiming he did not know his actions were against the law and that his family has been selling turtle meat stay for generations.
The prosecutor will submit his sentence demands in the week starting July 20, 2009.
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
13.07.08
Royal Cremation in Ubud on July 15th
300,000 Residents and Visitors Expected at Cremation of Ubud Royalty.
Local press reports estimate 300,000 local residents and tourists will flock to Ubud over the coming days leading up to the grand cremation of 3 members of the Puri Ubud royal household on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. In all, more than 68 traditional villages will play a formal role in the multi-day celebration.
The Puri Ubud ceremony will bid farewell to Tjokorda Gde Agung Suyasa the head of the royal household and leader of Ubud's traditional community since 1976; Tjokorda Gede Raka a retired Denpasar police officer; and Gung Niang Raka. Tjokorda Agung Suyasa was born on July 14, 1941, the third child of Tjokorda Gde Ngurah and Tjokorda Istri Muter. The oldest son of 10 children from Ubud’s last Raja, Suyasa died on March 28, 2008. Tjokorda Gde Raka died one week prior to Suyasa, while Desak Raka died on December 23, 2007. The current ceremony is the "final" and grand cremation for the three deceased.
A spokesperson for the Puri Ubud. Tjokorda Raka Kerthyasa, told the press that the current ceremony is biggest event of its kind since 1979. Royal households in Bali represent the focus of Bali's religous and cultural life, the Ubud cremation will involve the active participation of more than 68 villages. In addition to the three members of the royal household, 68 corpses from four Banjars will also be added to the funeral pyre.
Explaining the role of cremations in Bali, Kerthyasa told the press: "A cremation is not program of mourning but an organized program of entertainment for the souls of the dead to ensure they are not distracted by the tears of those left behind. On another level, a cremation is a shared enterprise of in which the deceased's family and the local community each play a role in order to share the burden and expense of the event.
The highlight of the event will take place on Tuesday, July 15th when all the human remains will be gathered on a purpose-built bade or portable platform standing 28.5 meters high and borne on the shoulders of the men of Ubud over a distance of 2 kilometers. The funereal procession will travel from the Puri Ubud complex to the Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan.
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
12.07.08
Made Pastika Elected Bali's Next Governor
Former Chief of Police Wins Landslide Victory and Right to Occupy Bali's Governor's Mansion.
General Made Mangku Pastika and A.A. Ngurah Puspayoga recorded a resounding victory in the race to become Bali's next Governor and Vice-Governor held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Initial quick counts issued in the hours following the closure of polling places showed the duo with 56.4% of the total vote, more than the combined votes cast for their opponents Cokorda Budi Suryawan and Nyoman Suweta (25.09%), and Gede Winasa and I.G.B. Alit Putra (18.51%),
Marking the climax of a remarkably peaceful campaign, the losing candidates quickly acknowledged the wide margin of popularity demonstrated by the winners and graciously conceded defeat.
Poll watchers estimate that 77% of the 2.5 million eligible to vote in the governors race went to the polling places to cast their ballots. In the week before the election the current Governor of Bali, Dewa Beratha, declared election day as a public holiday to encourage high voter participation.
The former head of the anti-narcotics division of the National Police Force and Chief of Police for the Island of Bali during the terrorist attacks of 2002 and 2005, General Pastika was named TIME (Asia) "Man of the Year" for his central role in bringing the Bali bombers to justice.
A native of Buleleng, Pastika enjoys the distinction of being Bali's seventh governor and the first governor hailing from the Island's North.
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
05.07.08
July 9 Declared a Holiday!
Bali's Governor Declares Election Day an Official Holiday to Encourage the Balinese to Get Out and Vote.
Bali's Governor Dewa Beratha has issued a decree formally declaring Wednesday, July 9, 2008, as a holiday in connection with the island-wide election of Bali's next governor taking place on that date.
The decree, issued on July 1, 2008, is intended to allow Bali residents the widest possible participation in the gubernatorial elections by permitting workers the chance to return to their home village to cast their ballots.
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
30.06.08
Australian LUKE MCKENZIE Wins The 2008 MRA Bali International Triathlon
Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia (June 30, 2008)
 Australian professional triathlete Luke McKenzie took a convincing overall win at the second annual MRA Bali
International Triathlon on Sunday, June 29, 2008, with a victory time of 2:09:09. On a
beautiful sunny day, with temperatures reaching 29C, Luke McKenzie, recent winner of
Ironman Japan, led the pack throughout the 1.5k Swim, 40k bike and 10k run. He was
followed by Swedish athlete Fredrik Croneborg (2:23:04) and Austrian athlete Martin
Malleier (2:26:16). McKenzie expanded his lead to over 14 minutes before finishing on
the beach in front of the Four Seasons Hotel. Last year’s winner, UK athlete, Daniel
Plews, suffered a race-ending flat tire and was unable to continue the race.
The women’s race featured a surprise win by top Australian age group athlete Rachael
Gaudry (2:34:46) who beat out 2007 champion New Zealander Kelley Toy (2:41:56) and
Australian professional triathlete Sophie Hawken (2:43:44), who suffered a flat tire on the
hills of the Bukit Peninsula, but recovered to have the fastest female run split of the day
with 00:41:39.
Source : www.balitriathlon.com
30.06.08
Bali on its Way to 2 Million Visitors in 2008
Bali by the Numbers: Month After Month After Month - Bali Sets New Arrival Records.
Bali foreign tourist arrivals for the month of May 2008 continued to perform in record-breaking territory achieving 159,877 visitors, a full +24.24% better than the same month in 2007 (128,693).
On a cumulative basis for the months January-May 2008, Bali arrivals totaled 753,934 – improving +25.50% over the same period one year before (601,143).
If Bali manages to sustain its current level of improvement through the end of 2008 it will be assured of achieving the first year ever in which foreign tourist arrivals top 2 million.
The top 5 countries producing foreign visitors to Bali in May 2008 were: Japan 142,161; Australia 101,465; Taiwan 60,395; South Korea 57,300; People’s Republic of China 55,048
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
25.05.08
U.S. Lifts Travel Warning on Indonesia
The long standing travel warning issued by the U.S. Government urging American travelers to avoid non-essential travel to the Republic of Indonesia has been lifted.
In lifting the ban, U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Cameron Hume issued a statement On Sunday. May 25, 2008 saying, "the government ... has disrupted, arrested and prosecuted numerous terrorist elements." In his emailed statement to the press Hume said, "the U.S. has lifted the warning due to objective improvements made by Indonesia in its current security situation."
Indonesian authorities have a record second to none for tracking down terrorists and bringing them to trial, having convicted hundreds of Islamic terrorists.
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
24.05.08
Fuel Prices Increase 28.7%
On the eve of the fuel price increase, long lines began to form at gas stations across Bali as consumers attempted to "fill up their tanks" before the higher prices came into effect at midnight. A high police presence was obvious at many gas pumps in an effort to help maintain public order.
The manager of distribution for the State Oil Company Pertamina in Bali, Nusra J. Simanjuntak, told the press that fuel supplies in Bali remain adequate in the face of current daily consumption of 1,600 tons of premium, 400 tons of diesel and 475 tons of kerosene.
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
21.04.08
Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben Renovation Update
Here's some pictures of our new facilities. Please click on the thumbs below for a larger view
06.04.08
IBSN Students Dive Tulamben
The Udayana IBSN students went to Tulamben to experience the underwater environment. They sure did have lots of fun! SSI Courses are their next step.
Please click on the thumbs below for a larger view
07.03.08
Happy Caka New Year
Selamat Hari Raya Nyepi Tahun Baru Caka 1930
11.02.08
New Pool in Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben
Please click on the image below for a larger view
07.02.08
01.02.08
Bali Won 2008 Best Exotic Destination
London based luxury travel magazine named Bali as the 2008 best exotic destination, second is Mauritius and third is Thailand.
31.01.08
News from Our SSI Instructors
Our SSI Instructors Mr. Axel and Mr. Peter take the next step and are now Certified SSI Instructor Certifier, which is equivalent to a PADI Course Director & PADI Examiner. So from now on we can offer SSI ITC's and Crossovers.
26.01.08
Tauch Terminal New Buildings
Please click on one of the thumbs below for a glimpse of our new buildings that will be ready by the end of March 2008
24.01.08
Selamat Hari Raya Galungan dan Kuningan!
22.01.08
2007 was The Best Year For Bali
Aided by the substantial business brought to the Island by the UN Climate Change Conference in December, Bali ended 2007 with 147,204 foreign visitors for the last month of the year; beating by +19.83% the total for the same month in 2006 (122,848). With a cumulative total for 2007 of 1,664,854 foreign visitors, Bali's arrivals improved a very dramatic +32.1% over total arrivals for 2006 (1,260,317).
2007 goes into the record book as the best year ever in terms of total visitors to Bali.
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
18.01.08
The Renovations Has Begun!
The reconstruction and refurbishments of our resort has begun. Half of the resort is being destroyed and we will soon have brand new bungalows, a brand new restaurant, a new divebase and an additional pool. The rest of the rooms are being refurbished, so all in all, we will for sure have a major upgrade in quality and performance.
Please click on one of the thumbs below to see a larger view of the destruction action at our resort in Tulamben
31.12.07
We wish the entire world a very happy, peaceful and healthy New Year 2008.
25.12.07
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2008
13.12.07
Christmas preparations at Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben
Christmas is coming soon and our Resort Manager Mr. Robert Bennier has made some decorations on the resort.
Please click on one of the thumbs below to see a larger view.
06.12.07
Seeds For Bali
 Visitors to Bali and delegates attending the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) between December 3 – 14, 2007 will have the opportunity to purchase trees saplings that will eventually become part of a "new" forest on the barren island of Nusa Penida.
Seeds for Bali is a non-profit program initiated by Bank Danamon Indonesia and co-sponsored by Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), in partnership with Friends of the National Parks Foundation (FNPF). The program aims to pilot reforestation efforts on some of the most arid places in Bali, with "seed money" provided by Danamon, BTDC and donations from American Express Card members worldwide.
Through the promotion of Seeds for Bali at 3 tented locations in Bali the organizers hope to help accelerate public awareness on the important role of trees and reforestation in the effort to combat global warming. Via the sale of subsidized trees for eventual planting on Nusa Penida, participants will make a real impact on a specific micro-habitat conservation effort, offset their carbon footprint and make a positive contribution to the economy of Bali.
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
03.12.07
UN Climate Change Conference
 Twenty thousand delegates, observers, business leaders, and government ministers from 190 countries meet in Bali, Indonesia, from December 3-14. They are gathering to discuss life after the Kyoto Protocol, the U.N. treaty on climate change, which expires in 2012.
The Bali meeting will engage delegates in dozens of technical, scientific and financial discussions relating to the current climate change protocol. But they are also meeting to consider the building blocks and a timetable for crafting a new, post-Kyoto agreement.
Negotiators hope to write a new treaty by 2009. Nations will then have three years to ratify it before the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. Pershing worries that 2009 may be too ambitious a timeline because the lead-up falls during a U.S. presidential campaign and the final year of the Bush administration.
Source : www.voanews.com
01.12.07
Bali Sports Gala
The first annual Bali Sports Gala will be held on December 1, 2007, to celebrate competitive sports activities on the Island and salute Bali's Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
Joining the festivities will be international sports personalities such as Australian Olympic and World swimming champion Michael Klim; Australian Rules Hawthorne football club captain, Richard Vandenberg; and Australian netball star Natasha Choklja. Acting a Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Justin 'Sambo' Sampson - Asia's resident rugby expert from ESPN Star Sports and coach of the Indonesian Rugby team.
The night will also feature an auction of sporting memorabilia and an overview of what's in store for Bali in 2008.
Source : www.balicalendar.com
22.11.07
Bali Fashion Week 2007
The 7th Bali Fashion Week returns to Bali November 22-25, 2007 and, as with past Bali Fashion Weeks, world leaders in fashion and style will converge on Bali to be dazzled by the talent of Indonesia's top fashion designers and apparel producers.
Centered in Kuta, the event offers a full schedule of trade exhibitions, fashion shows and educational seminars
Source : www.balidiscovery.com
26.10.07
Real Madrid will open a soccer academy in Bali.
By August next year, certified coaches from the Primera Liga giants will start training 9-18 year olds in a sport complex that will be built in the Canggu area.
Students will be charged an estimated $20,000 for an intensive 10-month training period. The best players will get a chance to take part at a special camp in the club's hometown Madrid.
13.10.07
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1428 H!
Minal Aidin Wal Faidzin, Mohon Maaf Lahir dan Batin.
02.10.07
Please click on the link below to find an article of our resort from the famous photorapher and journalist Mr. Alex Mustard.
http://www.finsonline.com/blog/fins/20071001/alex-mustard-in-bali-part-4.html
18.09.07
Mr. Satoshi's 1100th Dive
Our valued guest Mr. Satoshi Ito has recently made his 1100th dive which he made during his stay at our resort on the 8th of August 2007.
He told us that he made his 1000th on the 7th of May 2005, and that he did 100 dives in 2 years at our resort. He said that it was his happiest day of the year.
Congratulations Mr. Satoshi! Looking forward for your 2000th dive at Tauch Terminal Tulamben!
Below are some pictures from his wonderful moment at our resort.
Please click on one of the thumbnails below to see a larger image.
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12.08.07
Top Ten Islands
Bali is listed no. 1 in the list of top ten islands of the world in a German magazine.
It's amazing that after all that what Bali has been through
people still think of Bali as the best islands of the world.
For how long will Bali be no. 1 in the top ten list?
It's our job to keep it there!
Please everyone remember, Bali is not just about the island, it's also about the tradition and culture of its people.
Help the development of Bali by preserving its natural commodities and further educating its people but without neglecting their traditions and cultures. Thank you!
Click HERE to view the complete list.
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