JAKARTA - Fatigue can not be avoided by Ajeng after doing her job. This woman who works as a travel blogger feels she has to find a tourist spot that can clear her mind. Like most millennials, Ajeng needs healing.
Last Tuesday, July 12, Ajeng received a recommendation to visit the Thousand Islands. Untung Jawa Island was the choice. Early in the morning, Ajeng left for Untung Jawa Island.
Arriving at the pier of Untung Jawa Island, tourists seem to be immediately greeted by souvenir sellers whose shops are integrated with a row of residents' houses. Residents' houses on Untung Jawa Island also provide homestay-type lodging facilities.
The Head of the Thousand Islands Tourism Office, Puji Astuti, who was also on Untung Jawa Island, said that tourists can book homestay rooms at a fairly cheap rate.
"The average homestay rate on Untung Jawa Island is between Rp. 300 thousand to Rp. 750 thousand per room, according to the facilities provided," said Puji on Untung Java Island, Tuesday, July 12.
Untung Jawa Island has a tourist beach, namely Sakura Beach on the back side of the pier. It is not without reason that this beach is named after a Japanese flower. In the past, this beach was visited by a Japanese diplomat.
"Why is it called Sakura Beach here? According to information, Japanese diplomats who came to Untung Jawa Island planted this cherry tree. This tree begins to flower every July and peaks in September," said Puji.
"Before the pandemic, tourists deliberately came here to see cherry blossoms because this is a favorite destination in Untung Jawa. They can relax, children can play on the beach, and parents can work using laptops here," he continued.
Currently, the cherry trees along Sakura Beach are not blooming yet. However, the shade of the trees is enough to make tourists feel at home sitting and relaxing on the mat while enjoying the roar of the waves at Sakura Beach.
Not only that, the tourism awareness group (pokdarwis) on Untung Jawa Island also provides water tours at Sakura Beach, namely snorkeling, banana boats, and donut boats.
Tourists can swim afloat while seeing a variety of fish such as clown fish (nemo) with a snorkeling rate of IDR 50 thousand per person within 1 hour. Then, the banana boat has a tariff of Rp. 35,000 per person in 15 minutes. Also, donut boat costs Rp. 25,000 in 15 minutes.
Towards the afternoon, Ajeng looked relaxed looking at the waves while enjoying young coconuts that were sold by local residents on the edge of Sakura Beach. He admits that he is no longer tired.
"After traveling here, the fatigue is gone. It's very fortunate to travel in Untung Java because it makes you refresh. Not to mention the culinary served is quite appetizing," concluded Ajeng.
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