Lombok is a beautiful small island just East
of Bali. Unfortunately less visitors travel to this picturesque island
since the start of the Asian crisis.
Visitors can expect excellent
accommodation, very friendly people, beautiful landscape and most of the
time
excellent value for money.
Lombok has excellent secluded white beaches, however most diving and
snorkeling takes place at
nearby Gili Islands, which offer a very good variety of corals and fish. The Gili
islands are very close to Senggigi, Lombok's main beach resort.
Senggigi
beach stretches along several kilometers and visitors will find beautiful
white sandy beaches, and attractive bays with mountains in the
background. The
countryside is most attractive at the Northern end of
Senggigi. There is
a large variety of accommodation available, suitable for every budget. The
Holiday Inn is located in a particularly attractive hilly surroundings and
benefits from a white sandy beach. It is one of Lombok's main
up-market
resorts with often excellent rates. Senggigi has many dive schools and dive trips to the nearby Gili islands are easily available. A trip
to the Gili island usually takes around an hour;
therefore, the variety and high
standards of accommodation in Senggigi may form
an ideal base for diving at
the Gili islands.
Kuta Lombok on the Southern part of the island offers probably the most
attractive beach, which some dive sites off the cost.
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