Five Best

The Island of the Gods is surely the place where one can be taken in by some of the best sunsets beyond the shoreline. Bali is full of wonderful beaches to visit. Extend a reach a bit off the shore of Sanur and one can visit the two islands of Nusa Penida, and Nusa Lembongan, these two unique islands are home to some splendid vistas, both over and under the water. Snorkelling and diving are the main attractions as shallow reefs provide a perfect habitat for a colour storm of marine diversity, just waiting to be explored. For some of the most challenging and exciting board riding conditions one should head to the South of the island and Nusa Dua. Here lie many sandy coves that receive formidable waves off the Indian Ocean. Gear up, bring your surfboard, and enjoy the thrilling ride.

This small island in the Philippines is located approximately 315 km south of Manila. Boracay is famous for being one of the world’s top destinations for relaxation, nightlife and tranquillity. This island of dreamy white sand beach has rapidly become a top tourist draw for the Philippines. Here the main destination is White Beach, a 4 kilometre picture- perfect stretch of sand facing a turquoise sea and land- sided with bars, restaurants that become a busy party strip at night. From White Beach head north to the peaceful vibes Diniwid Beach for a break in the action. Travelling east will take one to Bulabog Beach, home of the local water-sport crowd and a welcoming local community.  

Phuket is one of Asia’s most popular beach destinations with a lot to o er visitors. This island of amazing scenery, dazzling tropical sunsets and a warm blue sea promises to deliver some unforgettable holiday moments. There is always something to do both on and o  the island. The range of activities and places to visit are quite remarkable for a destination of this relatively small size. For those who like shopping, the island o ers a great variety of shopping venues, from night markets and local shops to western style department stores and upmarket specialist shops. A one-day boat trip from the northern end of Phuket is recommended. You should visit Phang Nga Bay for its distinctive feature of sheer limestone cli s that climb vertically out of their emerald-green waters. Two of the...

Raja Ampat a slice of paradise located off  the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua. Blessed with the sublime scenery of steep, jungle-covered islands, white-sand beaches, hidden lagoons and luminous turquoise waters, Indonesia’s Raja Ampat is widely considered one of the most beautiful island chains in Southeast Asia. This vast archipelago is comprised of more than a thousand small islands and the four main larger ones of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati and Misool that collectively go under the title of ‘Raja Ampat or ‘the four kings’.  

Pulau Folres This adventure begins at Labuan Bajo, a small  shing village that has become the starting point for those travellers wishing to visit The Komodo National Park and its surrounding areas. Komodo National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It was founded in 1980 in order to protect the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard. The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rincah, and 26 smaller islands all covering a total area of 1,733 km2. One of the highlights on Komodo is Pink Beach, located in an uninhabited area of the island. This beach is one of only seven beaches in the world that owe their pink hue to a mixture of red and white sand. The water here is shallow making the beach ideal for sw...

It is clear that the Gili Islands are no longer a state secret, their popularity has sky rocketed and are now one of the most visited destinations of domestic and international holidaymakers. Located just o northwest coast of Lombok visitors travel to these islands for several di erent reasons. Party people and the young at heart choose to go to Gili Trawangan to enjoy themselves through a host bars and entertainment venues. Known not surprisingly as “the party island” the full moon has become a popular monthly party time. From Gili Trawangan visitors can catch a short boat ride to Gili Air, the most populated and closest of the three islands to Lombok. This island is blessed with great snorkelling and diving sites from is white sandy beaches. For those looking for a more laid back environ...