Gili Trawangan
When in Lombok, do not forget the many Gilis - meaning 'small islands' . As if Lombok is not beautiful or distinctive enough, there are many more mini Lomboks springing out of the sea with more of their idiosyncractic features.
Take Gili Trawangan for example. The largest and most popular of the 3 Gilis off the (beating Gili Meno and Gili Air), the first time that strikes you is the shallow, clearer-than-aquarium waters. In fact, the waters are so inviting that the jetty is the last place you should land in. That's the only time when big stable vessels are actually disadvantageous compared to the slim boats that are the mode of transport for most trips beginning from Lombok.