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Bali & Lombok - Gili Islands

Picture three minuscule desert islands, fringed by white-sand beaches and coconut palms, sitting in a turquoise sea: the Gilis are a vision of paradise. These islets have exploded in popu-larity, and are booming like nowhere else in Indonesia.

When to Go

The wet season is approximately late October until late March. But even in the height of the rainy season, when it’s lashing it down on Lombok or Bali, the Gilis can be dry and sunny.

High season is between June and late August and again at Christmas, when rooms are very hard to find and prices surge (though great weather is almost guaranteed).

The perfect months to visit are May and September. It’s fairly dry, the crowds have abated and there’s no cyclone season to worry about. Still, with the Gilis’ popularity growing so quickly, it’s always a good idea to book a room in advance.

- celebrate at Gili T’s legendary raves and parties, which happen several nights a week at venues like Tir na Nog

- swim with all manner of fish at Trawangan Wall, a popular dive spot near Gili T

- circle Gili Air looking for your favourite beach

Coverage includes: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air.



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