Holidays to Indonesia
The world's largest archipelago, Indonesia consists of thousands of islands stretching from the Pacific Ocean and Australasia to the Indian Ocean. Having been on the trade route for centuries with visitors from China, Arabia and Persia, the culture of the islands varies from place to place. On a holiday to Indonesia, you will discover many of these different influences. as
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Holidays to Indonesia
The world's largest archipelago, Indonesia consists of thousands of islands stretching from the Pacific Ocean and Australasia to the Indian Ocean. Having been on the trade route for centuries with visitors from China, Arabia and Persia, the culture of the islands varies from place to place. On a holiday to Indonesia, you will discover many of these different influences. as
Mount Rinjani, Lombok
Islands of Indonesia
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta on Java island and the largest states are Sumatra and Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Many small islands stretch along from Sumatra and Java including Bali, popular for beach resorts and spiritual spas around Ubud. On its neighbour Lombok, you will find pristine beaches and superb boutique hotels In addition there are volcanic islands such as Komodo.
Central Java has a long Hindu and Buddhist past and is rich in tradition. The area around Yogyakarta is a popular tourist destination with performing arts and fabulous temples. Sumatra is a great place for adventure travel and ethnic tribes.
No two islands are the same in Indonesia, and as one of the most varied countries in South East Asia from religion to ethnicity, landscape to language, it holds infinite possibilities for a luxury holiday, honeymoon, or family adventure.
Mount Bromo, Java
The strange shaped Sulawesi island beside Borneo has fantastic diving off Pulau Bunaken and stunning coral reefs. This is also a wildlife rich island with rugged hills and misty valleys supporting a wide range of flora and fauna. Follow in the footsteps of 19th century explorer Wallace who travelled this region in the mid 1980s and reported back his own theories of evolution.
Traditional houses, Sulawesi
Honeymoons to Bali and Lombok
Honeymoons to Bali and Lombok are extremely popular. With beautiful beaches, lovely spa hotels and culture, Indonesia is a great choice for a luxury honeymoon
Bali, Indonesia
Wildlife of Indonesia
If wildlife is your thing, Indonesia has some interesting, isolated varieties of wildlife. For example there is the giant Komodo Dragon and Sumatran Rhinoceros. Furthermore on the island of Sulawesi, you can see the critically endangered crested macque. On the Indonesian side of Borneo, you can see orang utans.
Crested Macaque, Sulawesi
Weather in Indonesia
There are two main seasons in Indonesia, May to October is dry and November to April is wet. The road systems are good and there are flights between islands and boats between some.
Floating Market, Indonesia
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