Sunday, December 18, 2011

Sunshine and Beach - Escape to Bintan

First published in Spree Luxe on 15 December 2011.


Chill in exclusive resorts and immerse in exotic Javanese culture.

Bintan puts an exotic spin on your hum dee dum weekend trips to Singapore. Not to be confused with Bhutan, this Indonesian island has been jointly developed with Singapore to create a paradise dedicated solely for resorts and relaxation. So enjoy lounging around the private beaches, and experience the Javanese culture with a Singaporean twist.



SLEEP Bintan Lagoon Resort

It is the ideal resort, regardless of whether you are looking for an ultimate romantic getaway or just hanging out with your chums. The stay includes exclusive access to the resort’s private beach, where you could enjoy an outdoor massage, a spectacular dive, and a competitive game of beach volleyball with the locals.


RIDE Bintan Elephant Park

Watch the spectacular elephant show, and experience the joys of riding on and (almost) getting trampled by elephants. Their guides are all rather eager to take photos for you riding the elephant in every angle, so make sure you get a grip up there on your own.

The show is only available through local guided tours, and you can ask your hotel concierge to arrange the trip for you upon your arrival.

BUY Indonesia Bamboo Food Cover

This basket, which comes in all sizes, is the most retro yet innovative idea on keeping insects out of your food. It is essentially a bamboo basket with nettings, which is functional while making the perfect ethnic decoration in your dining room.

It is available from all the hotel shops, retail outlets, and shops in the ferry pier. You just can’t miss it.

INHALE Shisha

Shisha seems to be rather popular in Bintan, coming in every flavour from cappuccino to bubble gum. It is available in the resorts, so go ahead and breathe in the distinctive Bintan essence.


DINE The Fisherman’s Table

It is the renowned seafood restaurant in Angsana Resort & Spa Bintan, which serves fresh catch in a traditional fisherman’s boat right on the beach. Their wok-fried chilli crabs are almost as amazing as the atmosphere of this, shall we say al fresco, restaurant.


Bintan Lagoon Resort
http://www.bintanlagoon.com/
Jalan Indera Segara Site A12, Bintan Utara, Lagoi, Kepri 29155
+62 770 691 388 / +65 6223 3223


The Fisherman’s Table
http://www.angsana.com/en/bintan/experience_the_resort/dining/fishermans_table
Jalan Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan, Lagoi 29155
+62 770 693 111

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