Nihi Sumba
Sumba, Indonesia
Surf, horses and raw wilderness on a remote Indonesian island few can find on a map.
Sumba lies a short flight but a whole world away from Bali, drier, wilder and far less touched. Nihi began life as a legendary surf camp built around a private left-hand wave, and it has grown into one of the most distinctive resorts anywhere without losing its soul.
Days are spent surfing, riding the resort's beloved horses along the sand, trekking to the famous cliffside spa, or simply staring at a landscape that feels prehistoric. A share of proceeds funds the Sumba Foundation, which does serious work across the island.
The Verdict
Barefoot luxury with genuine purpose and a real edge of adventure. Not for everyone, and all the better for it. One of the most memorable places we've ever stayed.
Riding a horse bareback along the surf at dawn on an empty two-mile beach, the island's wild interior rising green and untouched behind you.
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