Island & Beach Escapes Archives - Diana Travels https://dianatravels.net/category/islands-and-beaches/ Authentic travel guides, exciting adventures, local culture, and unique places for mindful travelers Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:14:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/dianatravels.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-Surfs-Up-Yin-Yang-Wave-Illustration-Instagram-Post-3.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Island & Beach Escapes Archives - Diana Travels https://dianatravels.net/category/islands-and-beaches/ 32 32 239941132 Hikkaduwa Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Turtles, Surfing, Cafes & Honest Tips https://dianatravels.net/hikkaduwa-travel-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hikkaduwa-travel-guide Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:26:00 +0000 https://dianatravels.net/?p=5040 An honest slow travel guide to Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, including the best beaches, sea turtles, surfing, cafes, where to stay, travel costs, itinerary ideas, and practical tips.

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]]> 5040 Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka: A Small Bay That Quietly Rewrites Your Days https://dianatravels.net/hiriketiya-sri-lanka/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiriketiya-sri-lanka Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:09:50 +0000 https://dianatravels.net/?p=3964 Hiriketiya isn’t the kind of place that tries to impress you, and yet, it ended up being my favourite place on Sri Lanka’s south coast. There are no famous landmarks to rush toward, no dramatic viewpoint everyone sets an alarm for, no checklist telling you what you should be doing with your day. And somehow, …

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]]> 3964 Mirissa Travel Guide: Beaches, Whale Watching & Slow Days on Sri Lanka’s South Coast https://dianatravels.net/mirissa-travel-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mirissa-travel-guide Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:50:38 +0000 https://dianatravels.net/?p=3826 Mirissa is often where people first exhale in Sri Lanka. After the movement of Colombo and the long ride south, the road curves gently toward the ocean, the bay opens up, and the pace shifts almost without asking. Palm trees lean toward the water, fishing boats return early in the morning, and by the time …

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]]> 3826 20 Best Things to Do in Nusa Penida, Bali https://dianatravels.net/20-best-things-to-do-in-nusa-penida-bali/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-best-things-to-do-in-nusa-penida-bali Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:18:55 +0000 https://dianatravels.net/?p=898 Nusa Penida is one of those places that leaves you speechless from the moment you arrive. With towering cliffs plunging into the sea, hidden white-sand beaches, and viewpoints that make your heart race, this island just southeast of Bali is raw, powerful, and unbelievably beautiful. Unlike its neighboring islands, Nusa Penida still feels untamed, a …

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]]> 898 Gili Meno: A Tranquil Paradise in Indonesia You Can’t Miss https://dianatravels.net/gili-meno-travel-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gili-meno-travel-guide Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:36:46 +0000 https://dianatravels.net/?p=389 If you’ve been dreaming of a peaceful getaway with turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and laid-back island vibes, Gili Meno is calling your name. Known as the quietest and most serene of Indonesia’s famous Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno), this tiny slice of paradise is perfect for couples, solo travelers, and …

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