Indonesia

Indonesia’s cultural depth stretches across its thousands of islands. In Bali, daily offerings and temple ceremonies remain central to life. Jakarta hums with a blend of tradition and modern energy, while Sumatra is home to ancient Batak villages and rich storytelling traditions. From royal palaces in Yogyakarta to handwoven ikat in Flores, the country offers countless ways to engage with its layered heritage.

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Indonesia.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
At these properties, the programming for children far exceeds basic caregiving services, with immersive experiences that offer younger guests a deeper look into culture, nature, sustainability, and even themselves.
HOTELS
Sure, the beaches and views are great. But these islands excel with sustainable innovation, rich local traditions, and unique accommodations.
Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.
Dragons. Culture. Overwater bungalows. Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Indonesia’s most exciting new island getaways.
Book one of these romantic retreats in these off-the-beaten-path honeymoon destinations.
These hotel pools around the globe are worth building a trip around.
If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.
Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.
Community consciousness and sustainability define a trio of beach hotels on Sumba, an island known for its pristine beaches, remote villages, and ancient rituals.
The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.
Three luxury resorts on the Indonesian island of Bali are getting creative with waste reduction and recycling—and are educating travelers in the process.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
This evening’s sunset marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr.
A new program by ROAM makes it insanely easy.
These top-level properties are the places to stay.
Getting beyond the blue lagoon.
Hiking up Bali’s famous volcanoes gives one writer a new perspective on the island
Your guide on what to see, where to eat, and which hotels to book in the relaxed, north of Bali.
Have these hotels on your radar when it is time to catch the next wave.
On a sailboat cruise through Indonesia, a father and son forge a deeper bond.
Wandering Mixologist: Scott Beattie in Bali
Long before his episode debuted in the new season of Netflix’s “Chef’s Table: Pastry,” chef Will Goldfarb told AFAR how he dreams up delicious pastries with help from Indonesia’s local sugar source.