Lombok is a quieter island located close to Bali. Here the sand is volcanic and the surf can be rough. You’ll see fewer cars on the road, horses and carts are used as one of the main forms of transportation. If you’re looking for a quieter island retreat, this is a great place to come...
Family road trips make the best childhood memories. If you need ideas for your next getaway, why not drive to one of the tranquil villas or fun resorts for respite? If you are based in Jakarta or the surrounding area, there are many options that you can choose from. Moreover, with the new Trans Java...
Bali, for sure, is popular and a must-visit holiday destination, but Lombok is the place to go if you want to relax and enjoy some of Indonesia’s idyllic beaches. Yes, exactly like the ones you see on the pages of travel magazines. It's still a bit of a hidden gem in that most tourists forget...
Need a unique holiday destination idea for your next excursion? Explore the stunning and untouched Sumbawa, Indonesia. Lesser known than Bali and Lombok, Sumbawa boasts an untouched nature some might even say more beautiful than its more famous counterpart. Part of West Nusa Tenggara province, (yes, that's the same province as Lombok), Sumbawa is situated...
Batam is a stone's throw away from Singapore at just over 20 kilometers and easily accessible by regular ferry services. Batam is the largest city in the province of the Riau Islands. The Barelang area covers the three main islands of Batam, Rempang and Galang. Batam is urban and industrial and is part of a...
Bintan is a mere 50 kilometers southeast of Singapore and almost double the size of the busy urban city. It's home to over 370,000 people (compared to Singapore's diverse population of over 5.6 million), the majority of which are Malay, Buginese, Chinese and Orang Laut, which literally translates into sea peoples. Bintan is the largest...
Bintan, a mere hour from the urban shoreline of Singapore, offers a wide range of accommodation suitable for solo, friends, and family travel. You can choose from a refined beachside resort with all of the sensibilities expected of a vacation like fine dining, kids club, activities, the all-essential air conditioning, or a laid-back colonial-style retreat...
Just a one-hour ferry ride from Singapore lies a tropical escape known as Bintan. But don’t mistake the popular island as just for the adults – besides its expansive beaches and scenic views, there’s also a host of family-friendly adventures to enjoy. We suss out ten activities for a Bintan bucket list that will make...
Sira Beach House is a luxury private villa on Lombok’s unspoiled Sira peninsula. Overlooking neighboring Bali’s Mount Agung and the celebrated Gili Islands, it is one of Indonesia’s most beautiful island retreats. Situated within its own palm grove with huge lawns, Sira Beach House is fully-staffed with a huge amount of space for children to run...
If you have booked it to Bali one too many times and are craving family adventures on another palm filled shoreline, pack up those littlies for a quick trip to Karimun Jawa for the most oh-so-perfect beach-cation. Located in the midst of Karimun Jawa archipelago, a National Marine Park composed of 27 islands, Kura Kura Resort offers...
Located in Central Java and surrounded by 8 volcanos, Mesa Stila is the ultimate family getaway. The working coffee plantation offers a variety of family-friendly activities and culinary delights with all the five star amenities you can image. The highlights: *FIVE STAR VILLAS: The luxury accommodations situated in the middle of the coffee plantation are actual Javanese joglo houses that were...
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