Caleb Falcon
Jakarta in Indonesia is undoubtedly one of the more popular of tourist destinations worth heading over to. Activities such as shopping and sightseeing can be enjoyed with the family while being here.
A sightseeing experience can comprise of various religious shrines, amusement parks and what not. A good place to start things off at would be the Istiqlal Mosque. Considered the largest mosque in the country, devotees can be seen flocking at its premises during times of prayer. Also try visiting Lembang Park where a bit of jogging can be enjoyed.
Escape the comfort of your hotel and call by Dufan which is one amazing amusement park. Filled with plenty of things to do and see, the kids are sure to have the time of the lives at Dufan. Catch the biggest thrills and spills at the Dufan Amusement Park. Ascott Jakarta can be made your base form a trip to the amusement park can be organised.
When in Jakarta the range of cuisine on offer is not just diverse but also lip smackingly good. How about a cup of coffee? Then all you need to do is visit Anomali Coffee which boasts as having the finest coffee in town. One might also want to journey to the Middle East to savour a fine spread of speciality dishes at Samarra. Here you will also have access to a wide array of salads to tuck into.
If you're in the mood for a good night out then try Murphy's which is an Irish bar that serves a range of edibles and the most famous of them all – Irish Beer. Awan Lounge also deserves a mention. The music is fantastic and the atmosphere even better.
Ancol beach comes to mind as being as the best destination from where to catch the last few rays of the setting sun before they disappear beneath the ocean. The scenery around the coast is truly breathtaking and visitors would be advised to bring their cameras along to capture every moment.
