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Bali
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Jakarta
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Central
Java
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East
Java
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West
Java
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Yogyakatar
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Lampung |
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Banten
I West
Nusa
Tenggara I
East
Nusa
Tenggara
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Bengkulu
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Jambi |
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South
Sumatra
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West
Sumatra
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North
Sumatra
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Riau
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Aceh |
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 Located
just
off
the
northwest
coast
of
Lombok,
the
three
islands
of
Gili
Air,
Gili
Meno
and
Gili
Trawangan
are
rapidly
becoming
one
of
the
most
popular
destinations
for
visitors
to
Bali
and
Lombok.
They
are
now
easily
accessible
direct
from
Bali
with
the
new
Fast
Boat
service,
or
by
plane
and
local
boat
from
Lombok.
All
three
islands
feature
superb,
white
sandy
beaches,
crystal
clear
water,
spectacular
coral
reefs,
brilliantly
coloured
fish
and
the
best
snorkeling
and
diving
to
be
found
anywhere
on
Bali
and
Lombok. |
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Visitors
from
all
over
the
world
are
attracted
to
the
simple
pleasures
of
sun,
snorkeling,
diving,
beautiful
beaches,
and
socializing.
The
absence
of
cars,
motorcycles,
and
hawkers
adds
greatly
to
the
leisure
of
staying
on
the
Gilis
–
although
there
is
now
a
wide
range
of
accommodation
available,
the
islands
have
maintained
the
lazy
rustic
charms
of a
tropical
paradise. |
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The
Natives
&
History |
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A
few
years
ago,
sailors
from
Bugis,
Mandar
and
Makassar
(Sulawesi)
occupied
Gili
Air
and
establish
coconuts
plantation
and
expand
the
fishing
activities.
As
visitors
started
to
visit
Lombok
and
some
came
to
the
Gilis
on
day
trips
and
then
began
to
stay
for
longer
periods
in
local
homes.
The
islands
have
become
enormously
popular.
Their
popularity
may
be a
problem,
as
numbers
sometime
exceed
the
available
rooms
and
put
pressure
on
the
island
environment,
especially
the
supply
of
fresh
water
and
the
capacity
of
septic
system
to
cope
with
waste
and
there
is
always
pressure
to
build
more
and
better
facilities.
Big
business
interests
are
trying
to
cash
in
on
the
popularity
of
the
Gilis
and
the
local
government
is
keen
to
promote
upmarket
tourist
development.
Gili
Air
and
Gili
Meno
retained
much
of
their
unspoilt
quality,
but
Gili
Trawangan
has
become
more
touristy
and
pricy.
The
islanders
are
majority
Muslims
and
visitors
should
respect
their
sensibilities.
In
particular,
topless
or
nude
sunbathing
is
offensive
to
them,
even
though
they
won't
say
so
directly.
Away
from
Beach,
it
is
polite
for
women
to
cover
their
shoulders
and
thighs.
Many
visitors
are
appallingly
insensitive
to
local
standards
and
so
many
of
them
walk
around
in
skimpy
clothing
that
it's
easy
to
get
impression
that
the
local
people
don't
mind
anymore.
They
do. |
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Activities |
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There
are
many
options
for
an
enjoyable
holiday
on
the
islands.
You
can
rent
snorkeling
equipment,
join
a
diving
course,
rent
a
kayak,
go
fishing,
or
take
a
glass
bottom
boat
to
see
the
magnificent
coral
reefs
and
fishes. |
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Scuba
Diving
There
are
lots
of
quality
scuba
diving
operations
on
all
the
islands.
The
coral
around
the
islands
is
good
for
snorkeling,
which
can
be
reach
from
the
shore.
See
rays
and
giant
clams.
A
must
see:
Turtles
Point,
Meno
Wall,
Shark
(harmless)
Point.
Dive
Schools
available
on
all
the
islands
with
many
dive
programs
to
choose,
from
beginners
to
advanced
technical
dives. |
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Snorkeling
While
divers
are
able
to
regularly
swim
with
black
tip,
those
who
prefer
to
just
drifts
in
the
currents
with
a
snorkel,
fins
and
mask
are
never
left
disappointed
by
the
more
than
6,000
species
of
marine
life
living
just
off-shore. |
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Fishing
Fishing
is
one
of
the
highlight
activities
on
the
islands.
Deep
fishing
remain
the
best
on
north
west
of
Gili
Trawangan.
Carry
your
own
equipment
if
you're
not
familiar
with
the
traditional-style
of
fishing. |
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Getting
There |
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We
highly
recommend
visitors
to
use
a
private
transfer
service
to
avoid
hussle
and
bustle
at
Bangsal
(public
harbour
to
gili
islands).
Local
street
vendors
who
try
to
sells
things
with
pushing
and
pressure,
or
those
who
grab
your
luggage
and
ask
too
much
for
a
porter
service
could
be
annoying.
Paying
a
little
extra
for
a
comfort
and
easy
settlement
for
a
wonderful
holiday
break
is
worth
it,
especially
those
who
travel
with
kids.
Private
Transfer
Service
includes
pick
up,
meeting
and
greeting
service
at
the
airport/seaport/hotel,
land
transportation
with
fully
air-con
deluxe
coaches,
private
boat
charter,
and
check
in
assistances
at
the
hotel. |
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