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Do you belong to those who like traveling and enjoying the natural view? If you like to refresh your mind in beaches, these tropical beaches can be a good option for you.
Lombok and Gilis Islands are two beautiful islands with beautiful beaches which are located in Indonesia. You may have visited Bali. It is one of the most beautiful islands in this tropical country. Lombok and Gilis are also good option for you to visit instead of Bali.
Lombok Island.
This island is located on the east side of Bali Island, precisely in Nusa Tenggara Barat. It is separated by Lombok Straight from Bali and Alas Straight from Sumbawa Island (for more information, you can have a look on its map). The total area of this island is 4.725 km2.

Many people say that this is the second Bali. It has clean beaches so that you can enjoy your time at these. Moreover, for those who love surfing, the beaches in this Island offer you a big wave. They are also calm and exotic.
Another tourism object you can find in this island is Rinjani Volcanic Mountain. It stands 3.726 m high above the sea that makes this mountain becomes the third highest mountain in Indonesia. From the east part of Rinjani's peak, you will see a fascinating view, Segara Anak (lake) which is surrounded by Barujari Mountain. It offers you an amazing view.
Gili Trawangan
This island is located on the west part of Lombok Sea. It only has 3 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide. It is claimed to be the smallest island in the world that offers various tourism object. You can also find Ireland bar in here.

There are a lot of popular activities that can be done here. Some of them are scuba diving (PADI certification), snorkeling, kayak, and surfing. You can also ride horse to go around the island. It must be a wonderful experience to have.
In this island, there is no vehicle. Means of transportation that is used here is bicycle and cidomo (traditional cart). You can hire it from the inhabitants. For coming in and out of the island, you can use speed boat.
Gili Air
It is the closest island to Lombok. It offers you beautiful beach with white sand and rocks. You can find a lot of hotel here, from the most expensive to the reasonable one. You can also find food, from European to traditional food.

Gili Meno
It is located in between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. It offers you beautiful tropic beach which is very natural with white sand. It also offers you monyet pusuk (monkey) forest and bird garden which has a lot of beautiful bird collection from all over Indonesia and other countries.