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Paradise is only a drive away.

Brilio.net - It’s summertime and you feel the need to dip your toes in the sea or spend a chill day on the beach? We get it. But not everyone can get out of town for a getaway in Bali or Maldives. You might have a job you can’t leave behind or other reasons. We also get it. But it’s not a good enough reason to give away your dream of a sunny holiday.

Guess what? You don’t have to go far for a dose of good vitamin sea. You can stay in Jakarta and enjoy a paradise that as beautiful as, if not better, than Bali or Maldives.

We’re talking about Jakarta’s district of Thousand Islands, or Kepulauan Seribu. Before you frown, check out these pictures from @pulau_seribu_island_adventure that will make you believe that a weekend in Thousand Islands is all you need.

1. The sea is this clear!

 

Join us on our many adventures to the thousand Islands.

A post shared by Jerome (@pulau_seribu_island_adventure) on Jun 7, 2017 at 6:29am PDT

2. You can snorkel with your friends, or if you’re too lazy to move around, you can just float. No judgement.

 

Thousand islands. Pulau Kotok Kecil

A post shared by Jerome (@pulau_seribu_island_adventure) on Nov 30, 2016 at 5:40am PST

3. You can do some action with a jet ski or play with the little ones on a float.

 

Fun in the sun

A post shared by Jerome (@pulau_seribu_island_adventure) on Mar 19, 2017 at 10:33pm PDT

4. In Pulau Kelapa, you can say hello and pet turtles and see baby turtles as well!

 

A post shared by Jerome (@pulau_seribu_island_adventure) on May 5, 2017 at 7:49pm PDT

5. In Pulau Kelor, you can visit old Dutch building and trace local history.

 

Dutch forte Indonesia. Pulau Kelor.

A post shared by Jerome (@pulau_seribu_island_adventure) on Nov 30, 2016 at 5:27am PST

6. When the night falls, you can stay at homestays and mingle with locals. Hear their stories and experience the island life.

 

A post shared by Jerome (@pulau_seribu_island_adventure) on May 20, 2017 at 5:57am PDT

7. Or if you’re not a people person, you can stay onboard of a yacht that you can rent.

 

Set sail tomorrow.

A post shared by Jerome (@pulau_seribu_island_adventure) on May 13, 2017 at 12:13pm PDT

8. One thing for sure, your Instagram game will be on point.

 

Shooting on board for a commercial....

A post shared by Jerome (@pulau_seribu_island_adventure) on Nov 1, 2016 at 5:22pm PDT

Believe us now? :)