Travel Tips in Batam

BATAM NIGHT LIFE
Batam nightlife’s scene features bars, nightlifes, karaokes and discotheques. Nightclubs are mainly to be found in the bigger quality hotels usually with live bands and performers. Live music is occasional, but more likely disco or cable TV showing the sports channels. Most are aimed at ex-pats and visitors but some also attract regular local patronage. Some are popular spots for meeting local..

GETTING HERE
Batam is best reached via Singapore if you are travelling from most of the rest of the world. There is an international airport on Batam but at present few international destinations are served other than charter flights. From the airport you can take a taxi or a clean, modern MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) train to the HARBOUR FRONT ferry terminal (previously known as the World Trade Centre). Ferries depart..

HEALTH AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
International certificates of valid small-pox, cholera and yellow fever vaccinations are required only from travellers coming from infected areas. The only mandatory requirement is a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (to protect the Indonesian community) if you are travelling direct from Africa or some areas of South America. ..