Posted on 16 May 2018
Gili Trawangan might only be 15 minutes from mainland Lombok but it’s good to make sure you’ve packed everything you need before you go.
It’s good to pack light for a trip to Gili T because you’ll either be taking a fast boat from Bali or small boat from mainland Lombok, so here are our tips for packing for Gili Trawangan. (more…)
Posted on 30 April 2018
The Gili Islands are known as paradise islands only a boat ride away from Bali but did you know they are also one of the best spots for snorkeling? Gili Trawangan especially draws divers and snorkelers from all over the world to see the majestic sea turtles that lay their eggs on the white sandy beaches of the island. (more…)
Posted on 24 April 2018
Gangga Divers, the house PADI dive centres for Lotus Hotel’s five resorts, has been rebranded with a fantastic new logo.
The logo’s base, a nautilus shell, reflects the sea and constant growth, which is what Gangga Divers’ service is all about. The logo also contains the letter G in the shell’s spiral, unifying the first initial of Gangga Divers and the shell. (more…)
Posted on 17 April 2018
Gili Trawangan is known for it’s white sand beaches and azure waters, but there exploring the interior of the island has some gems as well. Gili Trawangan Hill is a natural viewpoint on the south-western side of the island. This forested hill is about a 25 minute walk from Villa Almarik and then 15 to 20 minutes up a relatively easy trail. This walk is often overlooked in Gili guides, but we’ll tell you why you shouldn’t miss it on a visit to Gili Trawangan. (more…)
Posted on 29 March 2018
Villa Almarik is on the island of Gili Trawangan, about 15 minutes by boat from mainland Lombok. Many of the staff come from Lombok but live close to the hotel, for ease of getting to and from work every day. Working on Gili Trawangan is a little different from visiting, so we thought one of the staff members at Villa Almarik might be able to tell us what to see and do on the island. We asked Arini Noviana, who works in the front office a few questions to learn the secrets of Gili T. (more…)