Java Holidays

You'd think that the most populous island on the planet (151 million souls - and counting - on an island half the size of Great Britain) would be somewhere to avoid like the plague while on holiday. You'd be wrong. Sure, the capital Jakarta is probably worth a miss, but if you want to discover what makes Indonesia tick, then Java holidays are a must. It’s a place that has an enigmatic pull, luring travellers from all walks of life, despite its complex, overcrowded and often gridlocked energy. Holidays to Java still have an undisputed charm and captivating quality. Not to mention a history that’s experienced centuries of Hindu and Buddhist imperial rule, before the arrival of Islam and the later commercial exploitation of the Dutch East Indies. It's a landscape that has been pulled into shape by its people, as it marries a distinctly urban texture with lush green rice paddies, active volcanoes, thriving rainforests and white sand beaches thrown in for good measure too. While there’s no disputing that the history alone has made Java a fantastic destination, there's still so much more to discover on a tailor-made Java holiday... Read more