On choosing a caleg

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One of the great things about democracy is that citizens get the opportunity to vote for the legislators who will represent them in parliament.  But with so many political parties in Indonesia, there are a huge number of candidates (caleg) to choose from.  So how can a political party select a caleg who stands out from the crowd and who resonates with voters?  By selecting a celebrity as a caleg of course!  To some this may be seen as a rather desperate move but some voters (particularly men) may be more likely to vote for an attractive actress rather than some boring old man they have never heard of. Celebrity caleg in the coming election include Krisdayanti , Diana Sastra, Tamara Geraldine, Kalina Oktarani, Desy Ratnasari, Rachel Maryam, Annisa Bahar, Nafa Urbach, Mulan Jameela and Lula Kamal.  Quite simply, take your pick!  

The 10 best plus plus massage spas in Jakarta

UPDATE 12/10/2018: due to the large number of hits this page has been receiving of late, readers should note that two of the spas on the list are, alas, no longer with us. They are: 1) Hotel Alexis, which was closed down for political reasons by the new Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan and 2) Illigals, which was "closed" and promptly reopened with a new name due to its reputation as a drugs den. In place of Hotel Alexis, therefore, I would instead put Classic Hotel on the list - a real humdinger of a joint in this madcap city!

A list of the top ten plus plus spas in Jakarta? Okay, without further ado (or should that be aduh!!!) here it is:

10. Malioboro Spa. Over cynical and commercial yet fun if you stick with it – a bit like watching Chelsea on one of their better days. Hey that’s a point – even Torres could score here! Hahaha! Wallet damage: Rp1million ++

9. Emporium Spa. Overpriced but the facilities are pretty good. Go for the “one hour special package” if you are trying to fit this into a lunch break. Wallet damage: Rp1 million ++

8. Comfort Spa. All the creature comforts of a good spa are literally on hand to give you a pleasurable time. Fairly pricey but with an excellent selection of masseurs. Wallet damage: Rp750k++

7. Illigals. One-stop entertainment center for the well-heeled philogynist. Wallet damage: at least Rp1million for a good time, more for a really, really good time. CLOSED AND REOPENED AS "108 The New Atmosphere"

6. Delta Spa. Sleek black cars turn up and then - a couple of hours later - they leave. The only difference? The driver now has a smile on his face! There are a string of these spas located across Jakarta and they are well run and professional if rather pricey. Wallet damage: Rp1,000k++

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5. Atlantis. Nah. Not that long lost island but a beguiling massage parlor-cum-spa in the heart of the Big Mangga. Wallet damage: Rp700k

4. Oasis. Gaudy as bling, this Ancient Egyptian themed spa is reputedly reputed to be the only place in Jakarta where you can get a soapy massage. If that doesn’t pique your curiosity, then it’s probably the old folk’s home for you!

3. Kimochi. I think I'm turning Japanese; I think I'm turning Japanese; I really think so… One of the oldest Jakarta spas/massage joints, Kimochi looks a bit dodgy from the outside but don’t let that put you off. Good value for money - you’ll be glad you came! Hahaha! Wallet damage: Rp500k

2. Alexis. Whorrendously overpriced, this fantasy world for men brings Caligula to Jakarta in spectacular fashion. Was it real or was I just dreaming? Difficult to say, although I was pretty pissed at the time. Wallet damage: Rp1.5million +++++++  NOW CLOSED

1. Hotel Travel. One of Jakarta’s most notorious dens of disrepute, Hotel Travel wins punters over thanks to its unique combination of affordability and clean, functional rooms. The metal bar hanging from your room’s ceiling is an especially nice touch but don’t do anything stupid because this would be a really embarrassing place to die, okay? Choose from a range of bubbly masseurs. My tip? Treat yourself and get TWO. Wallet damage: Rp400k ++

Still not satisfied? Okay, here's a complete list of plus plus spas in Jakarta.

Comments

  1. Thank for all your information. Really a nice post. health care and spa

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  2. Tried going there Dec/2019 to Delta Spa and even with no facilities, just the massage it was 850k minimum, some massages were 1m !!

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