{"id":1807,"date":"2019-11-05T02:29:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T02:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/?p=1807"},"modified":"2023-10-02T07:10:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T07:10:10","slug":"introduction-to-gili-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/introduction-to-gili-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"An introduction to the Gili Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most probably, you\u2019ve already heard about the pristine Gili Islands when planning your trip to Indonesia. They are just as famous as Bali, and for good reason! Close your eyes and imagine idyllic white-sand beaches, turquoise and blue waters, encounters with sea turtles, amazing diving sites, gorgeous villas &#8211; it&#8217;s paradise-like here on the gorgeous Gili Islands. But, what makes these islands all even more unique, idyllic and peaceful is that all 3 of them are free from motorized traffic. The only means of transport you\u2019ll find are bicycles and&#8230; horse carts! On top of that, you can easily circle the islands on foot, catching the sunrise and the sunset all on the same day on a different part of the island. Perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13576\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13576\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/69798729_528118207939680_6414429545662298075_n.jpg\" alt=\"Introduction to the Gili Islands\" width=\"600\" height=\"482\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>No cars or motorbikes on the Gili Islands, just bicycles \ud83d\ude00<\/strong> Photo credit: e.noemie on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicknamed as <strong>\u2018the Maldives of Southeast Asia\u2019<\/strong> the Gili Islands are 3 islands and each of them has their own charm, attraction points, and unique appeal. Whether you are a family with kids, a romantic couple on their honeymoon or a group of friends looking for an awesome place to chill out and have fun, The Gilis Islands have something to offer for everyone!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let&#8217;s take a closer look at each of these lovely little islands, located in the Lombok Strait, just a 3-hour boat ride from Bali:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13567\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13567\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13567\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/58410865_415815462589004_3519889087143936461_n.jpg\" alt=\"introduction to the Gili Islands\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13567\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>A typical Gili Islands scenery. <\/strong>Photo credit: jenny_kim_12 on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/introduction-to-gili-islands\/#Gili_Trawangan_the_famous_Gili_T_%E2%80%98party_island\" >Gili Trawangan (the famous Gili T &#8216;party&#8217; island!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/introduction-to-gili-islands\/#Gili_Meno_%E2%80%93_The_ultimate_honeymoon_island\" >Gili Meno &#8211; The ultimate honeymoon island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/introduction-to-gili-islands\/#Gili_Air_%E2%80%93_Yogis_and_Yoginis\" >Gili Air &#8211; Yogis and Yoginis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/introduction-to-gili-islands\/#Getting_there\" >Getting there<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/introduction-to-gili-islands\/#What_to_pack\" >What to pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\/magazine\/introduction-to-gili-islands\/#Where_to_stay\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gili_Trawangan_the_famous_Gili_T_%E2%80%98party_island\"><\/span><b>Gili Trawangan (the famous Gili T &#8216;party&#8217; island!)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gili Trawangan is the largest and most popular island of the 3 Gili Islands, also known as \u2018Gili T\u2019 and referred to as &#8216;the party island&#8217;. Trawangan is laid-back yet booming at the same time from chill-out reggae bars to all-night clubs and party boats. There is the \u2018party\u2019 side of the island on the eastern coast which is full of beach clubs, restaurants, bars and clubs and there is the relaxed side where you can go snorkelling and spot turtles from the shore, sip sunset drinks and take some amazing Insta-photos sitting on the ocean swings. Whether you came to party or you came for a family holiday &#8211; you will find what you are looking for on Gili T!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Things to do on Gili Trawangan<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Diving &amp; snorkelling<\/li>\n<li>swimming with turtles (just from shore)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upscale beachfront dining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise and sunset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night Market (food!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the &#8216;party street&#8217; on Gili T (shisha bars, clubs, party boats, reggae bars &#8211; you pick!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Surfing<\/li>\n<li>Stand-up paddleboard<\/li>\n<li>Beach cinema<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13580\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13580\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/70151249_151340269409092_1541462356033002303_n.jpg\" alt=\"Gili Trawangan\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Paradise on earth: Gili Trawangan.<\/strong> Photo credit: zijenstijl on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13569\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13569\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13569\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/70644069_2396933033757649_9700160856300.jpg\" alt=\"Gili Islands\" width=\"600\" height=\"433\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Swim with turtles at Gili Trawangan. <\/strong>Photo credit: mo0071980 on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13573\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13573\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/70710784_758630501224368_979980369723524213_n.jpg\" alt=\"Gili T\" width=\"600\" height=\"461\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Sunset, drinks &amp; friends on the beach @ Gili Trawangan. <\/strong>Photo credit: manfro87 on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13574\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13574\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/70696633_2899853380079434_779095863.jpg\" alt=\"Gili Trawangan\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>The ocean swings on Gili Trawangan. <\/strong>Photo credits go to maximevelly via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gili_Meno_%E2%80%93_The_ultimate_honeymoon_island\"><\/span><strong>Gili Meno &#8211; The ultimate honeymoon island<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gili Meno is sandwiched between the Gili T and Gili Air and it is the most \u2018local\u2019 one &#8211; a great little island for romantic couples and honeymooners to take refuge, escaping everyone and everything for a little while. The island of Meno has got fabulous luxury resorts and honeymoon villas designed for lovers to enjoy privacy, completely undisturbed by the outside world. Mesmerizing ocean views, starry night skies, romantic dinners, flower baths, this island is all about love, romance, tranquillity and tropical bliss. No wonder it\u2019s also a popular choice for intimate beach weddings. Gili Meno is also a popular choice for families on a peaceful tropical getaway. The kids will love the turtle sanctuary on the island!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Things to do on Gili Meno<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fall in love all over \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<li>Swimming, snorkelling, diving<\/li>\n<li>sunset dinner on the beach<\/li>\n<li>sunrises to blow you away<\/li>\n<li>exploring dessert beaches<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the turtle sanctuary and release baby turtles into the great open sea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the stunning salt lake on the island<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13578\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13578\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/69755379_157207482054740_2026416963019351181_n.jpg\" alt=\"introduction to The Gili Islands\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>A lovers&#8217; escape &#8211; Gili Meno (the most romantic one of the 3 Gili Islands).<\/strong> Photo credit: tinkerbell45000 on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13577\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13577\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/72343393_181266799581292_7926355989431207253_n.jpg\" alt=\"Gili Meno\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Wonderful and peaceful Gili Meno.<\/strong> Photo credit: headingplaces on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13579\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13579\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71541460_496207987896610_36855575611685748_n.jpg\" alt=\"Turtle sanctuary on Gili Meno\" width=\"600\" height=\"674\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Turtle sanctuary on Gili Meno.<\/strong> Photo credit: laurine_mn on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13581\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13581\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/72534165_207161770282296_6055372886007596883_n.jpg\" alt=\"The Gili Islands\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Gili Meno is also perfect for families!<\/strong> Photo credit: justaboutusfour on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gili_Air_%E2%80%93_Yogis_and_Yoginis\"><\/span><strong>Gili Air &#8211; Yogis and Yoginis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gili Air is the island closest to Lombok and it is perfectly tranquil and tropical. Did you come to the Gilis for yoga and meditation on the beach? You\u2019ll probably love Gili Air. Everything is even more relaxed and laid- back than Gili T and there are no all-night party scenes just some chill out live bands in the evening. Nothing too loud or lasting until after midnight. After all, we want to be up to catch the sunrise and do our daily sun salute! Snorkelling, diving, horse riding on the beach, it&#8217;s all part of the Gili Air experience!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Things to do on Gili Air<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>swimming, chilling out, snorkelling<\/li>\n<li>diving<\/li>\n<li>sunrise &amp; sunset meditation<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga (on the beach!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>horse riding on the beach<\/li>\n<li>Beachfront dining<\/li>\n<li>bars with live music but nothing passed midnight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13585\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13585\" style=\"width: 597px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13585\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/60672807_830236324000727_7435708023066725955_n.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga island Gili Air\" width=\"597\" height=\"448\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Yoga on the beach @ Gili Air.<\/strong> Photo credit: h2oyogagiliair on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13583\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13583\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13583\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/70539543_148884479690126_521753864030382.jpg\" alt=\"Gili Air\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Nothing but good vibes on Gili Air.<\/strong> Photo credit: lou.zelig on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13566\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13566\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71825932_146060023283650_4621572148212874161_n.jpg\" alt=\"Gili Air\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Horse riding on Gili Air.<\/strong> Photo credit: svenvbekkum on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13584\" style=\"width: 601px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13584\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/70170738_521160968700650_5506870196400287413_n.jpg\" alt=\"Gili Air\" width=\"601\" height=\"664\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Gili Air is the closest to Lombok and it is a gem!<\/strong> Photo credit: _nela___on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_there\"><\/span><strong>Getting there<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 2 options: plane or boat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can fly to the international airport of Lombok from Bali (+-45 minutes) or even from Australia (there are direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth these days!). From there, you can drive to Bangsal Harbor (2 hours by car) to reach the Gili islands by boat in 10 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The second option is to take the speed boat from Padang Bai, Amed or Sanur on the island of Bali. The crossing takes around 3 hours on average. Usually, a pick-up from your<a href=\"http:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\"> private villa<\/a> in Bali is included when you buy tickets to the Gili Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span><strong>What to pack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>As little as you can &#8211; you don&#8217;t need much on a tropical island now do you?!<\/li>\n<li>Sunblock, sunhat, sunglasses &#8211; pretty important stuff!)<\/li>\n<li>Your bathers (not to forget!)<\/li>\n<li>(Underwater) camera<\/li>\n<li>Motion sickness pills (just in case you&#8217;re taking the boat and the water is rough &#8211; you can thank us later)<\/li>\n<li>Cash money (always handy in case the ATM machine doesn&#8217;t work)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13592\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13592\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gili-beach-villa-2-cf2a980b.jpg\" alt=\"owhere tp stay on the Gilis\" width=\"599\" height=\"337\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Gili Beach Villa Dua on Gili Trawangan<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We love the Gilis just as much as we love Bali. We did our best to find the best, most tropical and wonderful villas on the Gili Islands and we are proud of the humble yet fabulous villa collection we have on offer! Sleep to the sounds of the sea, plunge into your private pool and live your tropical island dream at one of our Gili Islands Villas. You can see them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/en\/find\/gili\">here<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>See you there?<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13587\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13587\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-13587\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villa-bali.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/71194927_1135840499944036_5979453304456134869_n.jpg\" alt=\"Introduction to the Gili Islands\" width=\"599\" height=\"749\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Introduction to the Gili Islands.\u00a0<\/strong>Photo credit: <a class=\"FPmhX notranslate nJAzx\" title=\"catalinadiazosorio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/catalinadiazosorio\/\">catalinadiazosori<\/a> on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">See our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.villa-finder.com\">villa collection<\/a> in Bali &amp; Lombok. 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