province: Lombok - area: Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan is by far the most popular and developed of the three beautiful Gili Islands which are located just off the north coast of Lombok. Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three islands and offers the best in facilities as well as luxury hotels as well as resorts and boutique villa arrangements. With facilities aside the scenery here is breathtaking with white sand beach around the entire perimeter of the island with clear turquoise waters which are great for swimming and snorkeling with so much in the way of life under the water from coral to fish and turtles. All of this can be enjoyed from some excellent hotels and villas from budget to the higher end of the market all of which offer great facilities and are jostling in competition on this small island offering very reasonable prices. Air conditioning, DVD players and comfortable beds are all standard even in the budget hotels and villas and generally you will find that the style ranges from traditional beach cottages with thatched roofs through to modern contemporary tropical living. Where ever you stay you will not be far from the main strip of cafes, restaurants and bars located as well as the dive centers and most of the tourist facilities. The Gili Islands have absolutely no cars or motorbikes of any kinds operating, there are also absolutely no dogs as there are on most islands of Indonesia meaning that there is a real slow pace of life with a highly refreshing sense of tranquility. The activities available on the tiny tropical paradise island of Gili Trawangan include a lot of diving as well as fishing, snorkeling around the coast, walking around the island and the inland areas and also relaxing around the pools and beaches. Island hopping and visiting other areas such as the main land or the other Gili Islands as well as Gili Trawangan is a very good way to spend a portion of your holiday. Diving and snorkeling is offered straight from the dive resorts as well as the dive centers and often from tourist services. Located right on the beach you will find the snorkeling is a great way to let some steam off or relax while seeing some of these great animals and wildlife. The nightlife and dinning in Gili Trawangan is great with some excellent restaurants which are owned by successful restaurants located on the mainlands in Bali or around the Senggigi area. This includes dedicated Japanese, Chinese, local and international food all of which is of a great standard as well as the incredible standard of cuisine offered within the luxury resorts. The nightlife consists of a series of intimate bars and mini clubs with three party nights a week at designated bars. There are also many chilled out cafes and bars where you can watch a movie from the selection offered in a private booth while enjoying the facilities of the establishment.