Five Best

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 t...

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 fo...

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 envir...

Mount Rinjani stands 3,726 meters above sea level on Bali’s near neighbour, Lombok. It is the 2nd highest strati volcano peak in Indonesia and the highest vantage point of Lombok. Mount Rinjani provides a challenging treat for all hikers and promises a rewarding view on the top for all who manage to get there. // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // There are two ways to access the mountain; from Senaru village on the North or Sembalun on the East. For those without volcano trekking experience it is advisable to take the Sembalun route. This route is more scenic, easier to manage and offers a better chance to reach the peak in one day. This trip will also lead trekkers to a crater area called Plawangan. This is a good camping and fi...