East of Bali and just off the north west coast of Lombok are the Gili Islands. The welcoming people of the Gilis make them the perfect destination for holidaymakers, families and honey mooners alike. Although still on the backpacker trail the Gilis have moved with the times and now offer quality restaurants, a range of Hotels and a variety of activities.

Accommodation options now suit every budget ranging from a bamboo hut to a luxury villa. This has all been achieved while maintaining the peaceful atmosphere typically assosiated with a tropical island retreat.



Motorised transport is not permitted on the islands so a local taxi comes in the form of a traditional horsecart, called a Cidomo. Bargaining with the drivers is all part of the fun but make sure you do this before you start your journey. Bicycles can also be rented at reasonable prices but remember you are on a small island so nothing is very far away.

The broadest range of accommodation and the largest variety of restaurants can be found on Gili Trawangan. Here you find a Japanese and Indian amongst the international and local restaurants available. It also claims to have the largest Irish bar on the smallest island in the world which caters mainly for the western palate. Live sport is televised at the inside bar while the beach bar is propped up by the majority of the island visitors as they wash down a pizza with an ice cold Bintang(local beer). Most nights there is a party at one of the islands bars, and live music featuring local artists play nightly at Sama Sama.

    

Although known as mainly a diving destination the Gili islands now also offer visitors a variety of other activities and indulgences, from water skiing and golf to manicures and massages.  Whatever your holiday needs the Gilis will more than do them justice.

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