Posted on 27 April 2020
Indonesia has seen relatively low numbers of cases of Covid-19 considering this is a country of some 260 million people. We are very grateful that so far the numbers have been low and most people have recovered quickly.
As in other countries, the Indonesian government has advised that people stay indoors as much as possible and has regulated foreign and domestic tourism. (more…)
Posted on 15 April 2020
Are you currently self-isolating or in quarantine? Perhaps you’ve had to cancel a trip because of travel restrictions? This is a tough time for many and we could all do with some cheering up and distraction. Why not start planning a dream trip to North Sulawesi while you have some time on your hands. After all, taking time to make plans for the future is a great way to engage and be positive. Here are just a few of the things you could look forward to on Gangga Island. (more…)
Posted on 01 April 2020
Gangga Island is a very special place, and there are moments on the island that are just magical. On March 17th, 2020 staff and management of Gangga Island Resort & Spa were excited to see that a nest of green turtle eggs had hatched and the hatchlings were heading down the beach and out to sea. As turtles only breed every 2-4 years, and only lay on clean, quiet beaches, it was a pretty amazing moment. (more…)
Posted on 18 March 2020
The reefs around Gangga Island, North Sulawesi are known for being some of the most impressively diverse in the world. Divers come from all over the world to witness the beauty of the region and many people rely on divers for their livelihood. So what happens when something threatens the health of the reefs? The Crown of Thorns starfish is known as the enemy of coral reefs and we’re going to discuss why. (more…)
Posted on 06 March 2020
We’re always happy to be able to share a first hand experience from a guest at our resort. This week we are sharing a blog by Hannah Wijana, a writer and blogger, who came to stay at Gangga Island for the first time in January. We hope you enjoy reading about her first experience of the resort. (more…)