For centuries European artists, especially painters, have been coming to Bali to soak in the heady air of complete artistic dedication that is the unique character of the Balinese people. Nowhere else will you find such a diversity of creative skills expressed by so few -- and the "Island of the Gods" could not be a more conducive location.

Few areas in Asia can match the cultural and natural diversity to be found following the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands east of Bali.

The waters around Pulau Maratua are still a secret to be discovered. There is something for all types of divers. Whether you want to see the large pelagic life, search for the smallest an weirdest critters, snorkel in a huge jellyfish lake or watch mandarin fish mate: there is more to see than you can imagine!

The reefs of the Raja Ampat are specifically referred to as ‘species factories’, replenishing other reef ecosystems by sweeping coral larvae across the Indian and Pacific Oceans via their strong currents. In the general area surrounding Pulau Pef, it is possible to experience a myriad of dive sites, where you could encounter almost everything underwater - a staggering variety of habitats and experiences.