Sweet and Sour by Travel2Sea
Posted on October 24th, 2021 by News DroidHere is a documentary from Travel2Sea you should not miss. Find out how the Covid-19 pandemic affected the dive industry and all the people that depend on it. Niels and Celine spent well over one year in Siladen Resort & Spa and other areas of Indonesia, diving but also getting to know the people and
Online IDC: PADI Instructor Development Course
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidWe are announcing our first ever ONLINE PADI Instructor Development Course which is starting on August 31st 2021 with our awesome PADI Course Director Restuning Sandini! Restuning (or Unieng) will guide the course over one week of online learning to becoming PADI Instructors! If you have been waiting for a return to normal to fulfill…
Things to do in Amed
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidAre you planning a short break or weekend getaway? When it comes to popular destinations in Bali the same few come up time and time again. Uluwatu, Ubud and Canggu are well known tourist hotspots but what about getting off the well beaten track and exploring Bali’s East Coast? You might be surprised to learn…
New Visitor Visas allows you to do a 2mth Internship us in 2021!
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidIn October 2020 Indonesia introduced new visitor visas (single-entry) for visitors to Indonesia called Business Visa that allows a visitor to stay for up to 2 months, with monthly extensions for a max of 6 months. This visa can only be applied for by a company sponsor, and as it can be applied online the…
Latest Information about COVID-19 in Indonesia
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidLast updated 1 Dec 2020 We know many of you are wondering what is the situation with COVID-19 in Indonesia. You might have questions such as, ‘Will it be safe to travel to Indonesia when international travel reopens?’ and ‘What steps have been taken to limit the spread of the disease?’. We thought that providing the…
Pay now and double your money for a post-COVID diving holiday
Posted on August 27th, 2021 by News DroidThe post Pay now and double your money for a post-COVID diving holiday appeared first on Two Fish Divers.
Apnea Murex: Freediving and AIDA Courses in North Sulawesi
Posted on February 24th, 2021 by News DroidWe are delighted to announce Apnea Murex is the latest addition to the Murex family of resorts and dive centers. Guests staying with us in North Sulawesi can now enjoy another way of exploring underwater! Whether scuba diving isn’t your thing, or you just want a new challenge, freediving is an incredible way to discover
Covid 19 October Update
Posted on October 2nd, 2020 by News DroidWe are very aware that 2020 has probably not been the ideal year for most people. Like other hotels, resorts, and all areas in the hospitality sector, Siladen Resort & Spa has been hard hit by the pandemic. Despite hard times, we are working as hard as possible to have the resort guest-ready as soon
Meet Celine and Niels
Posted on September 20th, 2020 by News DroidMeet Celine and Niels At the beginning of the year, we said goodbye to our dive centre management team, Lea and Leo. We would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication during the time they work for us. They did a wonderful job of running the dive centre, alongside Teddy, with professionalism
Tidal Pools
Posted on September 3rd, 2020 by News DroidThe waters of Bunaken National Marine Park ebb and flow around us, as the tide comes in and out. With the reefs being so close to the shoreline, the tops are exposed and small pools of water left when the tide goes out. These pools are called tidal or rock pools. When walking the shoreline
A statement regarding media misrepresentation
Posted on August 16th, 2020 by ArjenIn a statement made by Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, is quoted as saying: “It looks like we will not be welcoming foreign tourists until the end of the year. We will just be consolidating first,” Luhut Pandjaitan, the chief minister for maritime affairs and investment, told Indonesia’s business
Experience Minahasa
Posted on August 13th, 2020 by News DroidWe know that 95% of our guests visit Bunaken Marine Park to experience the world class diving and snorkelling on offer, but we also think it would be a great shame to miss out on the other adventures that North Sulawesi has to offer. This is why we offer several day trips and experiences —
Coral Reefs Of Bunaken
Posted on July 20th, 2020 by News DroidWhat makes the reefs surrounding us at Siladen Resort and Spa, in the heart of Bunaken National Marine park, so incredibly special are the variety of healthy coral reefs. When diving along the walls and over the reef tops, you can’t help but be captivated by the beauty of the myriad types of soft and
Meet Frenki
Posted on July 10th, 2020 by News DroidThis month, we will be heading to the dive center to introduce you to one of our newer members of the dive guide team. While his face may be fresh in the dive center, Frenki has actually been an important member of the Siladen family for almost the entire time the resort has been open.
Latest News From Murex
Posted on July 1st, 2020 by News DroidIn North Sulawesi we have been on lockdown since the end of March and as we enter July we do so with renewed optimism as we see countries around the world starting to relax their restrictions. Indonesia has also been making announcements over the last week and starting to open up in some regions –
Two sunbeds
Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by News DroidL’articolo Two sunbeds proviene da Siladen Resort & Spa in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Pool from drone
Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by News DroidL’articolo Pool from drone proviene da Siladen Resort & Spa in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Gasebo
Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by News DroidL’articolo Gasebo proviene da Siladen Resort & Spa in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Sunset
Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by News DroidL’articolo Sunset proviene da Siladen Resort & Spa in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Sunbed
Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by News DroidL’articolo Sunbed proviene da Siladen Resort & Spa in Bunaken, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Cloves in North Sulawesi and 9 Surprising Benefits of Cloves
Posted on June 23rd, 2020 by News DroidNorth Sulawesi’s rich and fertile land supports an abundance of spices, coffee, and even chocolate. Many of the spices that are grown here are what historically brought the Europeans to Indonesia. Manado in particular was a base for the Dutch and the Portuguese who traded in spices grown in North Sulawesi and who also used
Porcelain Crabs of Bunaken
Posted on June 19th, 2020 by News DroidA jewel of a find, when the mantle of a sea anemone sways with the movement of water, exposing for a brief second a very pretty, colourful tiny crustacean, causing excitement in even the most hardened diver or snorkeler. Watching and waiting for the anemone to expose it’s treasure again, the brightly red and white
Lockdown in Paradise
Posted on May 15th, 2020 by News DroidOver the past few weeks, Ana and Jessica and Jerrie have been checking our e-mails daily — to help with enquires of potential guests, as well as communicate with those who have had their holidays set back due to the Coronavirus. We have been overwhelmed by the positive response from most people, and it
Indonesia arrests three men for blast fishing practice
Posted on May 3rd, 2020 by ArjenSource: Xinhua JAKARTA, May 2 (Xinhua) — The Indonesian Marine Affairs and Fishery Ministry’s officers have nabbed three men for their involvement in a blast fishing practice on the waters off North Sulawesi province that has destructed the environment and the ecosystem, a senior official said on Saturday. The officers seized two assembled bombs, fish,
Our First Siladen Memories
Posted on April 28th, 2020 by News DroidBy Jürgen and Birgit Brandt When we started our first vacation at Siladen, a very hard time was lying behind me, some months before my mom had passed away. So I had no expectations about this trip, i just wanted a little relaxation and distance after this time. The first days, just like a dream,
North Sulawesi, COVID-19 and how it affects you
Posted on April 27th, 2020 by News DroidWe’re monitoring the news about the novel coronavirus daily, so this is why we took a look at our cancellation policies. We decided (together with members of the NSWA), to do make some adjustments to our cancellation policies. So far, Indonesia has travel restrictions in place for the following countries: Italy China Korea Iran This
Domestic and international flights canceled.
Posted on April 27th, 2020 by News DroidDue to the risks associated with COVID-19, the Indonesian government have decided to stop all commercial passenger air traffic effective immediately. This regulation will be in place until June 1st 2020. This “flight ban” applies to both domestic and international flights. And it’s not just flights that are grounded – the same is at least
Our Siladen Memories by Tia Millman and John Madsen
Posted on April 23rd, 2020 by News Droidby Tia Millman and John Madsen Over the past 8 years, we have spent a lot of time at Siladen. Each time we leave, we cannot wait to come back. What’s so magical that can make us …and so many people…. feel that way? Now we know that most of you who are regulars will
Traditional Indonesian Jamu: Natural Immune Booster & Anti-Inflammatory
Posted on April 16th, 2020 by News DroidJamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal drink that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and immune-boosting benefits. Almost every household in North Sulawesi has its own Jamu recipe and there are many variations. Almost all Jamu recipes contain some of the same basic ingredients, including ginger, turmeric (fresh is preferred but the powder can also
The Highly Carnivorous Harlequin Shrimp in Lembeh
Posted on April 16th, 2020 by News DroidThe carnivorous harlequin shrimp is one of the best-looking shrimp species that we look for in Lembeh. Their beautiful shapes and colours make them a popular find and a great hit with any photographer! However, its angelic creamy white and blue visage hides a darker nature. In the photo above, you may notice something red…