Maratua beckons tourists seeking low-key alternative to Bali

Indonesian island expects rise in visitors after relocation of national capital

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The Indonesian island of Maratua boasts a number of virtually empty beaches with superb reef snorkeling just off the shore. (All photos by Oliver Raw)

OLIVER RAW, Contributing writer

MARATUA, Indonesia -- After several hours on a crowded speedboat, a swath of lush green breaks up the serene monotony of sky and sea as the island of Maratua, off the east coast of Borneo, draws near.

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