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Keeping Up Morale at Villa Almarik During The Covid-19 Outbreak

Posted on 08 May 2020

As we watch the spread of Covid-19 around the world from Indonesia, we have realized how lucky we have been so far. Considering Indonesia is a country of 260 million people, the low number cases has been a blessing and we are very happy that most people who have contracted it have recovered quickly. This doesn’t mean we are letting our guard down, and are taking care to keep management and staff safe and healthy. (more…)

What You Can Expect from Gili Trawangan Weather

Posted on 05 May 2020

Gili Trawangan is off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia, just 8 degrees south of the equator. With this location you can expect a certain type of climate, including heat, humidity, and only two seasons – wet and dry. Most visitors want to visit the island when it’s dry and there is plenty of sunshine. We’re going to help to plan for that with all the details of what you can expect from Gili Trawangan’s weather. (more…)

Diving Gili Trawangan – Shark Point

Posted on 21 April 2020

One of the most popular dives around Gili Trawangan is Shark Point. This is a dive site on the northwest side of the island. Just a short 15-20 minute boat ride from Gangga Divers at Villa Almarik, it’s easy to get to and dive a couple of times before heading back to the hotel for lunch and some relaxation time. To learn more about this exciting dive and what you can see there, keep reading. (more…)

Plan Ahead for Your Next Trip to Gili Trawangan

Posted on 08 April 2020

We may not be able to travel at the moment, but this shouldn’t stop us from dreaming. Gili Trawangan will be the perfect location for a post-lockdown holiday for lots of reasons. Here are 5 to get you motivated to start planning your next Gili T trip. (more…)

Flying After Diving in Gili Trawangan

Posted on 30 March 2020

Most divers that visit Gili Trawangan arrive by plane and boat from either Lombok or Bali. Planning your departure timing is really important in either case as you want to make sure you can fit in as many dives as possible and still be safe to fly. So you don’t miss out on any of the incredible dives around the Gili Islands, we’re going to run through the best practices for flying after diving to maximize your time. (more…)