I had never even heard of the Gili Islands when I first came to Bali, but they truly are one of Indonesia’s best kept secrets. The pace of the Gili Islands is slow. Really. Slow. You will not find a single scooter or car on any of the three charming islands, just bicycles and horse drawn carriages.

The Gili Islands consist of three tiny islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, just a 90 minute boat ride from Bali. They are breathtaking surrounded by crystal clear turquoise water and sandy beaches fringed with palm trees,

We will stay in style at the fabulous Pink Coco Resort on Gili Air. The service there is five-star all the way. We will take the Pink Coco boat out for snorkeling, have our special pink bicycles to explore the island with and lounge by the pool on comfy pink daybeds or lounges! Trust me, you won’t want to leave! I sure didn’t!

Transferring from the fast boat to the island boat to go to Gili Air

The views from Bali to the islands were spectacular

Sunset from the beach at the Pink Coco Resort

Ready, Set, Go - Falling backwards off the boat to go snorkeling

Gili Air neighborhood residents, roosters and chickens galor

No vehicles in the Gilis, just horse drawn carriages and bicycles

Pagi means "Good morning"

Leaving the Pink Coco and riding with another guest to the harbor

Horse drawn carriage on Gili Trawangan, the largest Gili Island

The beautiful waters of the Gili Islands, crystal clear and the perfect temperature

"Porn crackers" vs "Prawn crackers" on Gili Trawangan or Gili T as they say

A day at sea on the lovely Pink Coco Resort "Love Boat"