Closest of the Gilis to Lombok, Gili Air blends buzz and bustle with a cool minimalist vibe. The white-sand beaches the best of the Gili bunch and there’s enough nightlife to keep us happy. Snorkeling is great right from the main strip along the east coast – a lovely sandy lane dotted with bamboo bungalows and little restaurants where you can eat with your toes in the sand on top of a turquoise sea.