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Summary How Voting Works What Readers Loved The Winner The Full List Southeast Asia dominated the list of our readers’ favorite resort hotels on the continent — especially the Indonesian island of Bali, which took five spots on this year’s list. iBestTravel readers voted islands especially high too, with the Maldives earning three spots, Nihi…
Exploring the Beauty and Culture of Sumba, Indonesia Just a 50-minute flight from Bali’s sleek beach clubs, juice bars, and yoga studios, Sumba provides a satisfying contrast. An island of raw, natural beauty where an ancient animist religion still thrives, Sumba is twice Bali’s size but receives a mere sliver of its tourism. From empty…
Discover Sumba: A Hidden Gem in Indonesia On the western edge of the Savu Sea, a few islands east of Bali, lies Sumba—a unique destination where wild horses roam on palm-fringed beaches and the roads are shared more with buffaloes than cars. This island is characterized by shadow-draped natural pools, mythical surf breaks, and vast…