Tourism Minister Puts Spotlight on Sumbawa Island
Jakarta. Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said Sumbawa Island on the eastern side of Lombok is a great destination for travelers, citing popular public figures such as Mick Jagger and David Beckham as examples of tourists who have visited the island in years past.
"On this island, famous world figures such as the late Lady Diana, singer Mick Jagger and football player David Beckham have spent their holiday," Arief said in a statement received by the Jakarta Globe on Saturday (24/06).
The minister also added that travelers visiting Bali should consider visiting nearby Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara.
Moyo Island, located off the north coast of Sumbawa Island, offers breathtaking adventures and has often been cited as one of the main attractions in Sumbawa.
Bungin Island, Dalam Loka Old Palace, Kencana Beach, Saleh Gulf, Aik Renung site, Agal Waterfalls, Gili Keramat, Ai Manis Beach and Mata Jitu Waterfalls are some other attractions in and nearby Sumbawa that travelers can visit during their time on the island.
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