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LombokThe awe-<strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>gMount R<strong>in</strong>jani,one of Indonesia’shighest activevolcanoes.Lombok is situated <strong>in</strong> the prov<strong>in</strong>ce of West NusaTenggara, located to the east of the more wellknownBali. As one of the many islands thatmake up the vast Indonesian archipelago,Lombok is rapidly becom<strong>in</strong>g one of Indonesia’smost popular dest<strong>in</strong>ations. Easily accessiblewith its new <strong>in</strong>ternational airport and directflights from S<strong>in</strong>gapore, Lombok offers a myriadof activities on both land and sea. You can gofor a trek <strong>in</strong> R<strong>in</strong>jani National Park and comeface-to-face with the iconic Mount R<strong>in</strong>jani –one of Indonesia’s highest active volcanoesat 3,726m – or swim and snorkel on the naturalwhite sand beaches of the ma<strong>in</strong>land.quality. Lombok is also world-famous for theoutstand<strong>in</strong>g quality of the pearls offered <strong>in</strong>specialist shops. On top of the many activitiesavailable, the people of Lombok are warmand hospitable, the scenery is gorgeous andthe pace of life is relax<strong>in</strong>g, great for a breakfrom the urban life every time.Intricate designson TerracottaHot Pots.The famous tourist beaches of Senggigi andKuta Beach boast the best unspoilt beaches ofthe world, while renowned surf<strong>in</strong>g breaks likeDesert Po<strong>in</strong>t, Gerupuk and Bangko Bangkoattract keen surfers from around the world. Thediv<strong>in</strong>g options are noteworthy too, with worldclassdiv<strong>in</strong>g sites such as Gili Nanggu <strong>in</strong> thesouthwest of Lombok and the three islands ofTrawangan, Meno and Air north of Senggigi,also famously known as the Gili Islands.8Lombok is a craft lover’s dream too, wheregifted artisans weave and throw pots of export

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