Reasons To Visit Indonesia
Heading up Krakatau is like trekking over Mars and as the guides tell you once you get half way: "No further or our boots melt". The basic nature of camping out on the island is outshone by the fact you will probably be the only people staying overnight and will be sleeping just metres from the ocean in the shadow of a volcano. A beautiful coral reef around one side of the island offers excellent snorkelling and the views over to the peak of the smoking Anak Krakatau are superb.
The most obvious choice for a beach destination in Indonesia would be the island of Bali. Places like Seminyak, Sanur and Jimbiran are idyllic retreats.
Indonesia is scattered with many temples and ancient monuments. Perhaps the most famous is the vast pyramidal structure of Borobudur, considered to be one of Southeast Asia’s greatest religious relics. Hundreds of Buddha images stare impassively out over the plains and the detailed galleries and terraces that lead up to its central stupa tell tales of ancient gods and battles.
There is never really a 'bad' time to go to Indonesia and the weather is good during the British summer months unlike many other Southeast Asian destinations. Even during the wet season, the rain won't dampen the enjoyment of your holiday as it falls in short downpours and it means that the scenery around you will be lush and colourful.
Indonesia is home to some incredible wildlife and the national parks in Kalimantan and Sumatra are some of the best places to see it. Trek through jungles, rivers and waterfalls on foot or by elephant to discover the wonders of nature from the orang-utan to the world's largest flower.
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Southeast Asia
Bali’s neighbouring island, Lombok, though much less visited, offers a wonderful combination of scenery, culture and fine beaches with luxury resorts.
Cocotinos is set within an old coconut grove fronting over 300 meters of white-sand beach, part of which is a private cove.
The Luce D'Alma Resort on Gili Trawangan is an Italian owned, elegant and distinctive resort secluded in a palm grove.
Puri Mas Beach Resort encompasses all that is unique to Indonesia. It has high standards of service, is excellent value and a no under 12's policy, meaning this is an excellent choice for couples.
A cracking little boutique property representing excellent value for money.
Completed in 2010, Jeeva Klui is a welcome new addition to a great range of boutique accommodation in Senggigi.
Qunci Villas boasts a unique boutique beach front property facing the rising volcano of Bali's Mt. Agung on the horizon and with a landscape peppered with swaying palms and lush tropical...
As one of the best hotels on the island, the Oberoi Lombok exudes class from the moment you arrive.
Located on the pristine white sand beach of Sire, on the northwest coast of the Lombok, Tugu Lombok is one of the very best hotels on the island. In typical Tugu style this property is...
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