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Black Travel Vibes: Relax On The Colorful Shores Of Komodo Island

ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel.
Black Travel Vibes: Relax On The Colorful Shores Of Komodo Island
Photo Credit: @helzzzrich
By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020

There’s not a day that goes by where you can scroll through social media without seeing photos of travelers exploring Bali. The magical island paradise is definitely a big hit with its lush rice paddies, awe-inspiring temples, sandy beaches, and cultural vibes. But there’s more to Indonesia than its most famous destination.

At last count, Indonesia was made up of 14,752 different islands, and out of those, one location that many seem to skip over when planning their adventure is Komodo Island. An hour flight from Bali (tickets can cost as little as $90), Komodo is a ruggedly stunning island filled with namesake dragons and relaxing pink sand beaches that will fill your friends back home with envy with every photo.

Social media manager Helena (@helzzzrich) recently went island hopping around Indonesia and the beauty she shows off in her images have us ready to move a visit to Komodo Island to the top of our wish lists. If you’ve been looking for an alternative to the typical Bali adventure, check out tips from our exclusive guide and discover a side to Indonesia you’ve never seen.

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Welcome to Komodo Island
Part of a chain of Indonesian islands located an hour flight from Bali, Komodo Island is home to the 3m-long Komodo dragon monitor lizard, as well as crystal clear waters, stunning hillsides, and sandy pink beaches. The best time to visit the island is between April and December during the dry season when the sun isn’t as strong.
Black Travel Vibes: Relax On The Colorful Shores Of Komodo Island
Photo Credit: @helzzzrich
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Home Away From Home
Since Komodo and the surrounding islands aren’t as tourist-friendly as Bali, accommodations aren’t as plentiful. Luckily Ayana Komodo Resort (sister property to the IG famous Ayana Resort in Bali) is around offering a home away from home for guests looking to explore the area.
Black Travel Vibes: Relax On The Colorful Shores Of Komodo Island
Photo Credit: Ayana Komodo Resort
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World Famous Eats
There are so many flavors for your tastebuds to explore when it comes to Indonesian cuisine. From Sambal and satay to nasi goreng, you’ll never go hungry. But the one local food that was once voted one of the world’s most delicious meals is rendang, a spicy red meat dish, so don’t leave without getting a taste.
Black Travel Vibes: Relax On The Colorful Shores Of Komodo Island
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Dragon Hunter
If you couldn’t already guess, Komodo Island gets its name from the Komodo Dragon, a monitor lizard that can weigh close to 200 pounds. Komodo National Park offers visitors the chance to see the lizards up close, but at a price. Under new rules, tickets to the national park will be sold as annual memberships, with premium memberships sold for a reported $1,000 USD per year. You can visit smaller nearby islands like Rinca to interact with the dragons for a much cheaper fee.
Black Travel Vibes: Relax On The Colorful Shores Of Komodo Island
Photo Credit: @helzzzrich
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