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Gili Islands

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Gili Islands
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“The Gili Islands are an archipelago of three small islands or Gili island triplets — Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air — just off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia. The local name of these three islands is Gili Indah which means "small beautiful islands". They were previously…”
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Lonely PlanetAug 17

A guide to Lombok, Indonesia

Explore the laid-back Indonesian island of Lombok with this guide.

Tiny, car-free islands with white-sand beaches.

14 things in this story
  • Gili IslandsNeighborhoodTiny, car-free islands with white-sand beaches.
  • Mount RinjaniSightIndonesia's second tallest volcano, popular for trekking.
  • Gili MenoNeighborhoodThe quietest of the Gili Islands.
  • Gili AirGuest houseA good mix of quiet and lively.
  • Secret GilisNeighborhoodSmall islands in the southwest, perfect for snorkeling.
  • SenggigiNeighborhoodResort town on the west coast.
  • Selong BelanakGuest houseBeach with calm waters, popular with beginner surfers.
  • MawunSightQuiet beach great for swimming and sunbathing.
  • Pink BeachSightRemote bay with pastel-pink sands from crushed red coral.
  • BanyumulekNeighborhoodLargest production center for handcrafted earthenware pottery.
  • Pandanan BeachSightWest coast beach with calm waters, great for swimming.
  • Gili TrawanganSight
  • SukararaNeighborhood
  • SadeNeighborhood
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Lonely PlanetJul 17

The best tropical vacation destinations on a budget

Plan an excellent tropical escape without spending a fortune at one of these budget-friendly warm-weather destinations.

free from motorized transport, includes Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air

22 things in this story
  • Gunung RinjaniTrailmulti-day adventure climbing Indonesia's second-highest volcano
  • Pantai MawiSightworld-class surf breaks in southern Lombok
  • Air Terjun Sindang GilaSightspectacular waterfalls in Lombok's jungle interior
  • Gili IslandsNeighborhoodfree from motorized transport, includes Gili Trawangan, Meno, Air
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  • PongweSightZanzibar City, Tanzaniacrowd-free coastline with sublime shades of turquoise on east coast
  • JambianiSightZanzibar City, Tanzanialaid-back tropical place on Zanzibar's southeast coast
  • PalawanHotelPuerto Princesa, Philippinesarchipelagic province with islands, waterfalls, caves, and wrecks
  • Green IslandSightCairns, Australiacoral cay near Cairns for reef trips
  • KurandaNeighborhoodCairns, Australianearby village with artsy, hippie markets
  • Rusty'sMarketCairns, Australiamarket filled with tropical fruits
  • Trinity BeachParkCairns, AustraliaIn the 2021 census, Trinity Beach had a population of 6,594 people.
  • BarbadosSightBridgetown, Barbadosaffordable Caribbean destination with public sugar-sand beaches
  • Brownes BeachSightBridgetown, Barbadossnorkel with seahorses, turtles, and rays
  • BathshebaSightBridgetown, Barbadosepic surfing on the wild Atlantic-facing east coast
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  • Clifton BeachSightCairns, Australia
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