Banyuwangi, the eastern gateway of Java, turns a luxury escape into an intimate encounter with Indonesia’s most dramatic travel and attractions. Begin before dawn at Kawah Ijen, hiking with a private guide to the eerie electric-blue flames and a milky turquoise crater lake, then return to a hillside villa where infinity pools frame volcanic silhouettes. Check into a five-star eco-resort around Ijen or along the calm shores of Banyuwangi Regency, where butlers arrange bespoke excursions and candlelit seafood dinners. Spend lazy afternoons at Pulau Merah Beach, its copper-toned hill watching over silky waves ideal for beginner surfers, sunset picnics, and drone shots of untouched coastline. Sail by chartered boat to the secluded shores of Tabuhan Island, a sand-ringed atoll with crystalline water for snorkeling above technicolor coral gardens. Nearby, Menjangan Island in West Bali National Park—easily reached from Banyuwangi’s ports—offers world-class wall diving and serene temple visits amid deer roaming the shoreline. Back on land, wander the lush coffee and cacao plantations of Kalibaru, sipping single-origin brews in colonial-era lodges. In town, sample Osing ethnic cuisine in stylish restaurants, pairing smoky satay and fresh mango salads with locally roasted coffee. As night falls, retreat to your suite, listening to jungle cicadas while planning another day of Banyuwangi travel and attractions.