Far off the beaten path, the Belitung Islands are like a smaller version of the Seychelles. Located south-east of Sumatra, this string of islands is listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark and, between its pearly beaches, dense forests and crystal-clear waters, will reveal fascinating blocks of granite that seem to rise up out of the depths of time. A veritable Eden, Belitung invites travellers to put their odyssey on hold for a moment and be swept away by the gentle way of life that soothes this unique setting in Indonesia.