Located in the tip of Malaysian Peninsula, Anambas has been declared as one of the most beautiful tropical Island according to CNN.Com. Its one of many Island which is part of Riau Islands Province, spread througout Northeastern Indonesia, Anambas always being called as the east version of Bali. The comparison rising as many foreigner founded that Bali features and cultures attached in the Island which located in the middle of South China Sea.
Its easy to reach this Island, one of the main reason because its strategic location. Anambas was located by two neighboring country Singapore and Malaysia. Two places known as one of main business centre in Asia. No wonder because that strategic location that Anambas have, 90% tourist came from both countries.
Asian countries consist a lot of beatiful islands, Thailand with its the exotic Koh Chang Island, Malaysia with its Langkawi Island, Vietnam with its historical Halong Bay and the Phillipines with its Sulu Island. Indonesia as the biggest archipelago country also had its pride paradise which is Anambas itself. but Unlike the others most Island in the Anambas chain still unhabitant. The reason is because Indonesian seeing Anambas as non economically to live within. Suprisingly, Anambas potential actually founded by foreigner without knowingly the reason why the Indonesian government abandoned this island before. But when CNN stated it as one of beautiful tropical island in Asian, suddenly Indonesian press start to chaos, feel like how come they do not realize there some place called Anambas which providing many natural beauty scene.
Most tourist activities in Anambas involved with diving, snorkling and many others related. Beside its beautiful beaches, Anambas also provide with a lot of uniqe fish species and coral. Diving defenitely becoming one of the main reason for tourist to visit Anambas. As you can see the picture above, Anambas is one of the little places in Indonesia which is safe from illegal coral and fish exploitation. Maybe because the locals did not find Anambas natural resources as economically good to engaged.
There something hidden secret that media would not tell you about Anambas : the Waterfall. Would you imagine how beautiful an tropical island can be with big waterfall in it? its remembering us with hit movie called Bluee Lagoon staring Kevin Bacon and Brooke Shields. I can tell you, Waterfall in Anambas is to set becoming another keys why people would love to visit this beautiful island.
Anambas main factor is protected clear blue water lagoon. As you can see the picture above, the sun hit the blue lagoon and create magic. Fresh air, hot weather with a glass of sweet orange would make your holidays become more delightful.
Tips Traveling To Anambas
Anambas has become more prominent as one of top international tourist destination in the world. That’s the reason why peoples around the world should make this island on their list. But there something you should aware when you plan to traveling to Anambas.
1. Book an Travel Package
As explained before, Anambas still inhabitants, so you would not find any 5 stars hotel in this island. The close elit you can find is swanky local houses but they only served this house a package plan living. So make sure you call your travel agent to set you up to this hostelry.
2. Don’t Try To Bring Drug
Drug is big thing in Indonesia and the capital punishment is Death penalty, so you never ever do it. Stay that out of your mind. Indonesian official is more restrict than their neighbour countries such as Thailand and Malaysian. They will arrest you whenever they find suspicious toward your belongness.
3. Prepare for Undelicious Food
If you love Asian foods then this would not become a matter but otherwise it could a problem. If you western or others who do not fit with common Asian food , then you probably should provide your own food or if you can cook then you should considering bring cooking tools in your belongness.
4. Bring A Lot Sunscreen
Indonesia is typical tropical country so you probably would expect hot weather which could burn your skin out if you do not using sunscreen as protection.
5. Do not Traveling Alone
This probably the factor you should consider when travling to Indonesia. Indonesian is typical homogen society so they will look different upon you. Not to tell they will disrespect you but with the antic anti Western propaganda in this country, you probably need a safe belt to protect yourself , so bring some friends to enjoy your holiday in this beatiful island.