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20/08/2021

🆕 August 17th: Celebrating Indonesia’s Independence 🇮🇩

Indonesia is a country with a very turbulent history of colonization and slavery. In fact, it might be hard to believe, but independence came only 76 years ago. It’s no wonder when it was finally announced on August 17th 1945 there was much to celebrate.
Let’s delve a little deeper into Indonesia’s history and how Independence came about 👇

Indonesia is a country with a very turbulent history of colonization and slavery. In fact, it might be hard to believe, but independence came only 76 years ago. It’s no

10/08/2021

It's nomination time again and now more than ever we need your support 🙏 If you loved staying and diving with us, please nominate Papua Paradise Eco Resort, Gangga Island Resort & Spa, and Lotus Bungalows Candidasa for the 2021 DIVE Travel Awards from Dive Magazine ‼️ Like previous years we would love to be selected as one the nominees for the "Dive Centre or Resort".

Scores on the Doors After Two Months of the 2021 DIVE Travel Awards

16/03/2021

Lotus Hotels was pleased to join the Annual Spanish DIVE TRAVEL SHOW www.mpvts.com/divetravelshow, which was held online last weekend due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Despite Indonesia's borders being closed, we continue to promote our hotels and the beauty of the country in the hope that travel will begin to open up and we will be welcoming international guests in the near future.
We want to thank all participants of the online dive travel show, especially those who visited our online stand www.mpvts.com/divetravelshow/viewStand/LOTUSHOTELS
We hope to welcome you in our hotels very soon ‼️

01/10/2020

🆕 8 of the Best Beaches in Indonesia for Your Next Trip

It might be hard to travel right now, but this is no reason to stop planning your next trip. If you are into beaches and clear blue sea, Indonesia should be at the top of your bucket list. With around 17,000 islands in the archipelago there is plenty of coastline to choose from. Let’s take a look at some of the best beaches in Indonesia to whet your appetite to travel 👇

It might be hard to travel right now, but this is no reason to stop planning your next trip. If you are into beaches and clear blue sea, Indonesia should

14/09/2020

While diving in Raja Ampat there are plenty of unique marine creatures to see. One of the most impressive is the black manta rays that are abundant in the area. In fact, a study by Marine Megafauna Foundation found that up to 40% of the population of manta rays in Raja Ampat are black. So, what causes these mantas to have such a special colouring and why are they so numerous in Raja Ampat. Read on to learn more about it ⤵️

21/08/2020

Lotus Hotels have always prided ourselves on the cleanliness of our resorts but we also understand during the covid-19 pandemic our guests may need an extra assertion of how we are keeping them safe. This is why our brand-new program ‘Lotus Care’ goes beyond the already stringent quality controls and health measures already in place.

We have now added additional protocols and guaranteed cleanliness standards to ensure heightened health and safety measures for guests seeking peace of mind while staying at a Lotus Hotels’ resort. We have created the program because we really do care about you. Your well-being is our top priority and we want to ensure you enjoy your stay 100% at any of our hotels without worry.

Click below to learn What is Lotus Hotels doing to protect you from covid-19 ⤵️

19/08/2020

It’s time to vote in the 2020 DIVE Travel Awards! Lotus Hotels is happy to let you know that Gangga Island Resort & Spa, Papua Paradise Eco Resort, and Lotus Bungalows Candidasa have all been nominated in the Best Dive Centre or Resort category!

This year, all three Lotus Resorts have been grouped together, so if you would like to give your vote to any of our resorts you will only need to tick one box. We were so proud that last year both Gangga Island Resort & Spa and Papua Paradise Eco Resort made it into the top 10. Hopefully, this year we can say we have three resorts in the Top 10!

If you have enjoyed staying and diving with us at any of our nominated resorts we would be honored to be rewarded with your vote. And don’t forget to put in your vote for Indonesia as the World’s Best Dive Destination. You could help make it Number 1 for a 4th year running!

Click to VOTE NOW ⤵️

Celebrate Your Favourites in the 2020 DIVE Travel Awards

28/07/2020

🆕 Anemone Habitats: Much More Than Finding Nemo

Thanks to the movie Finding Nemo even non-divers are aware of the importance of anemones as a marine habitat. Nemo, who is a species of clownfish or anemonefish, lives within the stinging tentacles of an anemone without being hurt.

However, anemone habits are much, much more than a place for Nemo to live. There are a number of other marine species that depend on anemones for protection, food, and shelter as well. Let’s delve a little deeper into the world of anemones ⤵️

Thanks to the movie Finding Nemo even non-divers are aware of the importance of anemones as a marine habitat. Nemo, who is a species of clownfish or anemonefish, lives within

23/07/2020

🆕 4 Unmissable Dives in Gili Trawangan

If you’re a diver visiting Gili Trawangan, you must book some dive trips. The clear waters and abundance of marine life is too good to miss. However, if you’re short on time or want to book just a couple of dive trips, there are some spots you should definitely head to first. Here are our 4 unmissable dives in Gili Trawangan ⤵️

21/07/2020

🆕 Keeping up Your Dive Skills After Certification 👌

Statistics show that most people who get PADI dive certifications are in their late 20’s. In general, this is a time before people settle down so they can enjoy more freedom and exploration. However, PADI statistics show that after certification many divers don’t carry on diving regularly or stop altogether. In fact, the average numbers of dives per year is just 8! Let’s delve a little deeper into this and find out why people stop diving and how to make sure you keep up your dive skills after certification ⤵️

Statistics show that most people who get PADI dive certifications are in their late 20’s. In general, this is a time before people settle down so they can enjoy more

15/07/2020

🆕 How a Mini Green Bond Helped Gangga Island Resort Become More Sustainable

Gangga Island Resort & Spa is solar powered from December 2019. The installation of a hybrid solar PV 214kWp and storage 556kWh renewable energy system is one of our greatest achievements to date and is just part of how we are striving towards becoming a zero carbon emissions resort.The company Right People Renewable Energy - RPRE has been a massive driving force behind our change over to solar power. If you’re interested in how this partnership came about, read on⤵️

You may have read our blog post Gangga Island Resort & Spa is Now Solar Powered! from December 2019. The installation of a hybrid solar PV 214kWp and storage 556kWh

13/07/2020

Nominations are ongoing for the Dive Magazine Dive Travel Awards 2020 and we are excited to announce Gangga Island Resort & Spa, Papua Paradise Eco Resort and Lotus Bungalows Candidasa are all in the Best Dive Centres & Resorts category 🙌

Nothing makes us prouder than having 3 of our resorts on this list. You still have time to nominate though, so if you have enjoyed diving with us at one of these resorts all you have to do is click below and enter your nomination.

Thanks for nominating us! We’ll announce as soon as it’s time to vote for your favorites in the DIVE Magazine Dive Travel Awards 2020 🙏

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