Jump on a speedboat from Sanur in Bali and 45 minutes later you can enjoy an island getaway-from-an-island-getaway. Here’s how we’d spend a two-day break on Nusa Lembongan with Us : ARTHAMS EXPRESS  Many of Nusa Lembongan’s highlights are below the sea, so first up, we’d head out for a day of diving or snorkelling (you may have to prearrange this to fit it in on day one). Be warned that the currents around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida can be very strong; choose a reputable operator and if diving, a divemaster you feel confident with. Alternatively, if the waves are a bigger draw, surfers will want to go straight for it if the conditions are right: April to October are the best months for a swell, and there are three key breaks. Watch the tides here though. Surfboards can be hired, so it’s not absolutely necessary to BYO. It’s possible for beginners to learn to surf, but stick to “Playgrounds”—the other breaks are not called Lacerations and Shipwreck for...

Nusa Lembongan, a small island between Bali and Nusa Penida Nusa Lembongan, a small island between Bali and Nusa Penida in Badung Strait, is the perfect holiday hideaway with few visitors and pristine un-spoilt beaches. A low, protected island about 11 km southeast of mainland Bali, measuring only four by three km and ringed with mangrove swamps, and palms and white sandy beaches. Inland the terrain is scrubby and very dry, with volcanic stonewalls and processional avenues crisscrossing the small cactus-covered hills. Overlooking Sanghiang Bay with its clear blue waters, the Nusa Lembongan Resort offers a panoramic view of eastern Bali and the majestic silhouette of Mount Agung. Known for its great surf, the excellent crystal-clear waters also make it a perfect place for snorkeling and diving. It’s still a basic place, but interesting, and there are some lovely places to stay. The island is small enough to explore on foot, offering...