In Reply to: thanks camille posted by kea on Tuesday, 9. November 2004 at 14:10 Bali Time:
Sorry Kea, we didn't go to Lembongan. It didn't appeal to us for a couple of reasons... firstly we were keen to go a bit further and see a bit of Indonesia other than Bali, and secondly, we were considering diving, and the Gilis are meant to have much less current, which is good for beginners. We didn't dive in the end but the snorkelling was fantastic.
I may be wrong, but the overall impression i get is that the Gilis are more basic than Lembongan in terms of accommodation etc... it is more suited to people who doesn't want the luxuries of a five star air-conditioned hotel (but of course, there is this option too if you want it). Mainly, is attracts travellers and backpackers that want to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery and get away from the madness of Jakarta/Kuta etc - I get the impression that Lembongan isn't really like this. Guess it depends what you want really! Sorry I couldn't help more.