The three Gili islands: Trawangan, Air and Meno, located north west of Lombok (directly east of Bali) are definitely worth a visit. The Gilis (as they are known) are renowned for coral-fringed white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and an unhurried pace. All 3 islands pride themselves on having no motorised transport to break their peaceful serenity, so making them the perfect island getaway.

Gili Trawangan is the largest island and offers diving for all levels. Here you will see stunning floral gardens that are flourishing with biodiversity. The marinelife varies from large (reef sharks, Manta rays, turtles) to schools of fish such as trevally, all the way down to pygmy seahorses, pipefishes, frogfish and more.

Weather: Most people prefer to visit during the dry season, May to October. However, if you prefer your holidays less crowded (or can only go Nov to April), you’ll find it usually only rains for a couple of hours in the late afternoon. Note: Visibility is affected by rain 😊