Maluku GuideThe Maluku Islands, also known as the Moluccas or the Spice Islands, are a region of Indonesia lying between Sulawesi and Papua. This region is largely very off-the-beaten track for travelers. HotelsFind hotels in Ambon and more. Banda IslandsThe Banda Islands are an archipelago in South Maluku, Indonesia. Once known as the Spice Islands, an epithet also applies to the entire Maluku area, the Bandas were famous as a source of spices, especially nutmeg. AmbonAmbon is an island in the Maluku region of Indonesia. Ambon, the provincial capital of Maluku, is built on a hillside overlooking the bay. TernateTernate is an island in Maluku province, Indonesia. Ternate Island Tidore Island Sofifi Island Like everywhere else in untouristed Indonesia, people are very curious when they see non-Indonesians walking down the street. TobeloTobelo is the capital of the North Halmahera district in the Maluku islands of Indonesia. North HalmaheraNorth Halmahera is a regency within the province of North Maluku in the Maluku region of Indonesia. Kei IslandsKei Islands are in Maluku province, Indonesia. The Kei Islands, located in South-Eastern Maluku, has a beach on Kei Kecil Island called Pasir Panjang, that is to die for. BuruBuru is one of the South Maluku islands, a remote location largely untouched by western influence. Aru IslandsAru Islands are the easternmost island group of Maluku province in Indonesia. Obi IslandsObi Islands is an island group in Maluku province in Indonesia. SaparuaSaparua is an island in Maluku province in Indonesia. HalmaheraHalmahera is the largest island in Maluku, Indonesia. MorotaiMorotai is an island in Maluku province, Indonesia. SeramSeram is an island in Maluku province, Indonesia.