The Sikuai island is a popular tourist destination in West Sumatera, Indonesia.
It is a wonderfull island with white sandy beach, and warm tropical weather all year round, Sikuai island is about ± 23 KM up to the south of Padang city, which is at Bungus bay.
To go to Sikuai island, you can start at teluk kabung pier, then take a motor boat cross the sea into the Sikuai island, or from wisata-bahari-pier/ dermaga-wisata-bahari at muara-port/ pelabuhan-muara, Padang, about 20 minutes by speedboat and 60 minutes by boat into Sikuai island.
If depart to Sikuai Island from Dermaga Wisata Bahari Padang. We can take the boat that departs from the port at 10 AM or 2 PM daily.
view from sikuai hilltop
There is a resort in Sikuai island, total area about ± 44.4 Ha, with amount of cottages, a restaurant, conference hall, swimming pool and also a jogging track circling the island, and of course the access to diving or snorkeling, and other activities on the sea surrounding the Sikuai island.
The cottages are made of wood. Each cottage has two separated bedrooms, without connecting door. Each bedroom has private balcony where we can sit and enjoy the view. Inside the cottage, there is bathroom with shower, TV, refrigerator, and AC.
The bedroom is simple but clean. The light is dim so makes the room look smaller. There is no telephone in the bedroom.
sikuai beach cottage
With the tropical atmosphere and relaxing and enjoy your private moments, beach walking, swimming, snorkeling etc away from your daily routine activities. There is jogging track around the island where we can walk or cycle.
In the afternoon you will see an exotic sunset from the Sikuai beach or from the top of Sikuai hill just a stroll away. We can watch the sunset from the top of the hill. From there, we also can see other small islands around Sikuai.
The island has white beach and clear water. We can play at the beach, snorkle, or sunbathe. If we want to snorkle, the reef is only short distance away from the beach resort.
On the weekend the island is more lively with day-tripper visitors from Padang city, on the other workdays visitors can have the beach for him or herself,,, its totally a tropical island bliss.
you can have the beach for yourself
tranquil Sikuai island beach resort
Sikuai island lies just a short distance away from Padang [a coastal city in west sumatera coast] a perfect place for a getaway, holiday in the unspoilt tropical island, white sandy beaches flanked with coconut trees. Only 20 minutes away from Padang city by a speedboat there is a tropical paradise waiting. 
crystal clear water glittering under the sunlight, clean unspoilt white sandy beaches.
there are hundreds or maybe thousand island paradise in Indonesia need to be found and explore, beautiful tropical island life.
tranquil beach paradise a perfect holiday for sun seeker, swimming in the blue lagoon-like sea, or walking by the beach or take a boat just cruising around the calm water of the island.
please note these pics are in low resolution as this was taken by a camera phone. Thanks to Nuy, who has shared her holiday photos in Sikuai.
Beautiful Bali beach on sunny day
Bali is a tropical island. The average temperature hovers around 30 degrees Celsius year-round. There are dry and wet seasons - dry from April to September and wet from October to March - but it can rain at any time of year and even during the wet season rain is likely to pass quickly. In general May to August are the best months in Bali. At that time of year the climate is likely to be cooler and the rains lightest.
Bali, island of the Gods, is just one of more than 17,500 Islands that makes up the Indonesian archipelago. Bali is famous for its spectacular surfing, beaches, traditional arts & crafts and of course the people. Kuta, Sanur, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua are the most famous beaches.
The white sand of Kuta beach, is arguably one of the best the best beachfront in Indonesia.
Crowded with surf and sun lovers, the street of Kuta is a shopping Mecca and has a vibrant nightlife scene and the best restaurants and bars at reasonable prices
Kuta and Legian beach with miles and miles long golden sandy beach, well known for its surfing beach and as one of magnificent sunset in the world, provides an everlasting bliss for those craving for the perfect holiday under the sun.
With lots beach front Restaurant, that offers Italian, oriental and International cuisine overlooking to the ocean, next to the beach area within a few steps to the foamy surf.
Only a short distance by walking, we can find many famous night life activities, night clubs, restaurant, souvenirs, shopping centre and 24 hours convenience stores.
Kuta beach is perfect for beach lovers, family holiday and a paradise for the surfers. still the most favourite destination in Indonesia for foreigners or Indonesian, it become one popular accommodation choices of tourist who would like to enjoy the beauty of the beach, sunset and the hustle and bustle of nightlife in Kuta and Legian area, while exploring Bali island during the day to view and feel the characters of Balinese custom and culture that is unforgettable friendly and family atmosphere and landscapes.
These days it's very hard to tell where Kuta ends and Legian begins but to simplify things a bit for all intents and purposes once you pass Jalan Melasti heading north you enter into Legian and Seminyak and a little further up the road takes you to Kerobokan.
Not too long ago this area was fertile rice paddy, now it is a bustling area dotted with chic designer shops that can hold their own against any competition.
The hotels in this area are usually small to mid size, locally owned and managed properties.
Hotels in this area tend to be a bit more expensive than their counter parts hotel Melati type in Kuta.
It is worth to venture the island to other wellknown spot as well such as Sanur beach, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Lovina beach, Beratan lake, Ubud the artis community and lots other cultural activities.
Other choice we can take a boat to Lombok island to the east, another popular destination in Indonesia.
In fact I enjoyed my visit to Bali with enchantment.
Legian in local language means sweet as in candy, delightful to the senses, so its my stay in Bali.
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