5 Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia: Okay don’t confuse this with the tourist trap that they call Kuta in Bali. Kuta, Lombok is a whole different place that puts the Balinese version to shame. It’s a laid back surfing village with just enough to do to keep you entertained for a week or so. Unless you surf, in which case you could probably just pack up and move here. Kuta beach itself is not fully off the beaten path, but rent a motorbike and ride to one of the many secluded coves or distant villages surrounding Kuta and find a little piece of heaven and keep it all to yourself.