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This group of islands in the Jakarta Bay offers a haven
away from the bustle of city life. There are golden beaches
fringed with coconut palms. The surrounding water is a paradise
for skin divers. It is filled with a myriad of tropical
fish which live among the multicolored corals. The islands
can be reached from Tanjung Priok or Pasar Ikan (Sunda Kelapa)
by ferry or by chartered boat.
Some of the islands in this group developed for tourism
are Pulau Bidadari, Pulau Ayer, Pulau Laki and Pulau Putri.
Pulau Tanjung near Putri has an airstrip. There are cabins
for hire, having fresh water on Pulau Air and Pulau Bidadari
only. The Pulau Putri Paradise Co. has developed Pulau Putri,
Pulau Melintang, Pulau Petondan and Pulau Papa Theo as a
holiday resort with cottages, restaurants, diving and sailing
facilities.
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