Our northern neighbour's not short of people – nearly a quarter of a billion and the third biggest democracy – and it's loved by holidayers because of its friendliness and affordability. You'd better like the heat, because it's tropical. It's a collection of little islands, and some of these – e.g. Bali – are famous for their surfing and white-sanded loveliness. There's a few international airports, and the busiest's Jakarta International (Soekarno-Hatta). Public transport isn't quite what we're used to, so renting a car can be wise.