Sumba is still one of the least visited islands of Indonesia, often bypassed for Lombok and Flores. It is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and lies slightly further south than its neighbors. However, ...

Getting there . Red Savannah (01242 787800; redsavannah.com) offers six nights at Nihiwatu, Sumba, and one night at Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali, from £4,394 per person.This is based on two people ...

Sumba is a 90-minute direct flight from Denpasar International Airport. It's about twice the size of Bali, has one-sixth of Bali's population, and a fraction of its tourists.

With natural drying and dyeing processes, this traditional Sumba clothing is one to treasure. 5. Visit the Local Market . End your things to do at the Sumba checkpoint with a visit to the local market ...

Is Indonesia’s Nihi Sumba the world’s best beach hideaway? The highly rated barefoot luxury resort has won plenty of awards for its beauty, plus its regard for the people and culture of Sumba.

Nihi Sumba has, to the surprise of the pair, performed well as an investment. “Neither Chris nor I initially thought that Nihi would make a nickel,” says McBride. “However, it’s turned out ...

Rates include breakfast, but beware the additional 10 per cent service charge and 10 per cent tax. Karoso Beach, Southwest Sumba, ph: +62 811-386-260. See capkaroso.com. Our score out of five ...