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A Brief Guide to Rote Island

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Indonesia is an island paradise with over 17,000 islands spanning over 3000 miles. Rote Island is one of these attractions nestles in the south of Indonesia, on the tip of the Lesser Sunda Islands. This island chain runs all the way from Bali and is part of the tectonic plate that gave rise to Bali’s magnificent volcanoes. By […]

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What to Look for In a Rote Island Resort

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Vacation. When a lot of people think of vacation, they think of the beach. They may also think of a big pool, a drink in their hand, a lounge chair, and maybe a significant other to take it all in with.  Indonesia had over 16 million people visit the country in 2019. Of those 16 million or […]

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A Beginners Guide to Surfing Rote Island

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Are you dreaming of a surf holiday in Indonesia? With over 17,000 islands to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by options. Should you follow the masses of tourists to Bali and fight for waves with a million other surfers? Or should you seek a quieter island where you can ride amazing waves while still […]

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WATCH: Andien Aisyah Shares her Adventures on Rote Island

While most of our guests enjoy leaving reviews on our TripAdvisor page and via our Instagram or Facebook, others are a lot more creative and prefer to share their experience through videos! And since we were lucky enough to have one of Indonesia’s most talented singer Andien Aisyah to stay at Seed Resort with her husband […]

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Our Top 3 Surf Spots on Rote Island

In search of the perfect wave, the perfect destination and consequently the perfect surf trip? Look no further than Rote Island. Southern Indonesia’s most hidden surf secret, where the dream wave does most definitely exist. The island boasts a number of EPIC surf spots including some where you really will be the only man or […]

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3 Ways to Get Fit at Seed Resort during Your Stay

You’ve escaped to Seed Resort, Rote Island for the ultimate barefoot luxury experience. Kick back and unwind whilst soaking up the panoramic views across the Indian Ocean and Timor Sea. You are here to indulge in nature, sunsets and remote island living. But why not add an element of wellness to your trip; mind, body […]

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4 Things you have to know before visiting Rote

Prepare the best so that you can enjoy the best out of this remote island. 1. Where is Rote Island located? Rote Island is located in West Timur, Indonesia and is the closest island to Australia; 500 km northeast of Western Australia. To the west side of Rote you will find Savu and Sumba island. […]

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5 Things you should do when visiting Rote

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If you haven’t pinned the southeastern part of Indonesia on your travelling map, visiting Rote island can be a great start. For most of us, Rote might not be included in our thoughts for holiday, but in fact, this island hides a breathtaking paradise you should have witnessed years ago. Set your footprints on Rote’s […]

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