Holiday Ayo - Sumba is one of three big islands of East Nusa Tenggara (Flores Island, Timor Island and Sumba Island). But when you think of a hotel that’s voted as the best in the whole world in 2016, chances are you wouldn’t automatically think of the location it is based at -- Sumba Island.

Part of the reason is that it’s so isolated, which makes it that bit more expensive and harder to get to. And also hotels in East and Central Sumba are more limited and the transport infrastructure is less developed.

But that’s understandable, considering how little attention it gets compared to the many islands located in Indonesia.

Sumba is divided into four regencies :
- East Sumba,
- West Sumba,
- Central Sumba,
- Southwest Sumba.

The most popular and developed regencies for tourism are Southwest and West Sumba.

Just before reaching Nihi Sumba, you’ll be welcomed with this jaw-dropping view of a pristine white sand beach lapped by turquoise waves.

This island paradise offers vistas like this one throughout, a spectacular mystery waiting to be explored by adventurous, luxury-seeking travelers.

One of the most consistent surf breaks in all of Asia can be found on Sumba Island off the shore of Nihiwatu.


How to Get to Sumba
There are two airports on the island of Sumba, one in East Sumba and the other in Southwest Sumba.

The airport is East Sumba is Umbu Mehang Kunda. It was previously known as Mau Hau and is located in the town of Waingapu. The airport in Southwest Sumba is called Tambolaka.

Direct flight to Sumba is only available from two cities, Denpasar (Bali) and Kupang (Timor).

If you want to visit Sumba from anywhere else in Indonesia you will have to transit through one of these two cities first.

A number of airlines fly to Sumba, including Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, and Sriwijaya Air. If you want to fly with Garuda Indonesia then you will need to fly to Tambolaka Airport.