Weekend Getaways: Indonesia

Even in the best of times, Lombok was the island you visited after you'd done Bali. But long-forsaken Lombok can be even more spectacular, and certainly less crowded, than its better-known neighbor. If you're looking to steal away from Jakarta for a few days, Lombok offers fantastic trekking, sensationally fresh seafood and little competition for towel space on the gorgeous white-sand beaches. Plus, since tourists are still shying away from Indonesia, you can wallow in the expert hospitality of some of the region's finest hotels and feel as if you have the joints...

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