After many years and many many trips to Thailand, 2 years ago we started to re visit Bali again after a very long break( and up to 3 times a year) because of the very cheap flights from Perth Australia.
Well this august we were a bit bored with Bali so did a 5 night side trip to the Gilis and it was fantastic!
You can see why so many travelers from Europe are a bit disappointed with Bali when they have been to the Gilis first.
I cant wait to get back.
Take the plunge and go see for yourself before these 3 islands get over run and spoilt, which will happen when the new Lombok airport is finished. You wont be disappointed