Indonesia

The Indonesian archipelago is a collection of 13,000 beautiful islands positioned across the equator where clear blue seas lap pristine, deserted beaches and gentle breezes carry scents of spices and flowers.

This is a country of diversity, from the picturesque island of Bali with its rice paddies cut into hillsides like giant steps and volcanoes soaring through the clouds, to the remote and unique island of Sumba, untouched by the modern world.

The diving is excellent, and inland the varied terrain includes volcanic ranges, terraced hillsides and lush rainforest perfect for adventure enthusiasts. Bali is truly a unique location, being not only a place of outstanding natural beauty, but also the only island of the 13,000 whose official religion is Balinese Hinduism rather than Islamic.

The different cultures and people of Indonesia offer warm hospitality and the hotels here are some of the most luxurious in the Asia Pacific.

Wonderfully romantic and welcoming, Bali is one of the most charming islands in this part of the world. A diverse island with a volcanic chain of mountains running across the north, endless beaches and rice fields are carved out of the hills and valleys, you’ll encounter warm, genuine people and a similarly hospitable climate.

From the remote and unique island of Sumba, the beautiful beaches and tranquil island of Lombok, and the stunning temples and rural farmland of Java, the islands beyond Bali are quite spectacular. Beautiful lakes shimmer in the mountains, and many rare forms of plant life and fascinating animals can be found here, including the elusive Komodo dragon, from the island of the same name.

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Indonesia

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