Blog – Gangga Island Resort & Spa

Get Excited About Your Next Trip to North Sulawesi

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…)

Turtles of Gangga Island: The First Hatching of The Year

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…)

Protecting the Reefs of North Sulawesi from the Crown of Thorns Starfish

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…)

Experiencing Gangga Island for the First Time

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…)

Keeping Gangga Island Clean and Pristine

Posted on 18 February 2020

No matter where you go in the world you will see some form of waste, whether it’s plastic, discarded clothing, or even organic waste. This is a problem we’re all facing and also something we all need to do something about.

Gangga Island in North Sulawesi is a beautiful island surrounded by some of the most stunning reef systems in the world. However, this doesn’t mean there isn’t work to do when it comes to waste disposal in the area. (more…)

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