Indonesia

With beautiful beaches and a tropical climate that is as warm as the locals’ smiles, Indonesia has long been a favourite holiday destination. Bali’s accommodation and dining is easy on the wallet, it is simple to access by air and there is plenty of fun to be had. It’s the ideal place for children to experience a different culture in a safe, friendly environment. There are myriad upmarket places to stay but the real Bali is never far away. An early morning stroll reveals fishermen bringing in their catch. In the late afternoon seaweed farmers tend their crops, people go beachcombing along the shoreline and Geger Temple attracts locals and visitors alike. Travellers who venture beyond Indonesia’s most popular tourist island are rewarded with the likes of Borobudur. This magnificent structure is the world’s largest Buddhist temple and the most visited tourist site in Indonesia. With its palpable spiritualty and striking architectural beauty, the huge stone temple draws pilgrims and tourists from around the globe. Indonesia offers an appealing mix of cultural riches, historic temples and welcoming locals. It is the kind of place that stays with you long after you return home.