#Seram

Aerial views of Ora Beach on Seram Island reveal turquoise lagoons framed by limestone cliffs, rivaling the Maldives at a fraction of the cost. Yet this Indonesian paradise remains largely off the global radar because reaching it requires a series of time-consuming transfers that turn a vacation into a logistical challenge. The lesson is clear for Thai travelers and regional planners: infrastructure shapes where tourists go, even when the scenery is world-class.

Ora Beach on Seram Island offers turquoise lagoons, dramatic cliffs and near-empty sands that feel like a Maldives getaway for a fraction of the price, yet travel to such places remains slow, costly and logistically tricky — a problem that is keeping many visitors clustered in Bali while smaller islands plead for better connections and investment. ( Want a cheap Maldives-like holiday in Indonesia? The problem is getting there — SCMP )

Why spectacular beaches remain out of reach for most travelers — and what Thailand can learn

Crystal-clear lagoons stretch toward dramatic limestone cliffs at Ora Beach on Seram Island, creating postcard-perfect scenes that rival the Maldives at a fraction of the cost. Yet this Indonesian paradise, like countless similar destinations across the archipelago, remains largely unknown to international travelers due to a fundamental challenge: getting there requires multiple time-consuming transfers that can transform a relaxing beach holiday into a logistical marathon.