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ANGSANA
AN ISLAND ESCAPE ABOVE THE REST Angsana Bintan unveils its stylish rooms and new facilities
The largest island in the Riau Indonesian archipelago, Bintan is 45 minutes by highspeed catamaran from Singapore, making it a choice beach destination for residents in Singapore and visitors passing through Changi Airport. Set in the picturesque Tanjung Said Bay, a secluded bay on the northwestern tip of Bintan, Angsana Bintan recently unveiled in June its stylish, contemporary look alongside a host of new, improved facilities. Ideal for couples, families, and friends seeking a chic yet cosy beach retreat, Angsana Bintan presents 106 rooms and suites, ranging from Superior Room to Deluxe Room, and One-Bedroom Suite to the Two-Bedroom Angsana Suite. Angsana Bintan has a unique coastal rainforest location endowed with a private, powder-white beach that it shares with sister resort, Banyan Tree Bintan. Add to this panoramic sunrise and sunset views across the South China Sea, it is little wonder that Angsana Bintan is a popular tropical island getaway for both leisureseekers and incentive groups.
Never a dull moment Angsana Bintan offers a wide selection of recreational activities such as beach volleyball, golf, aerobics, and bocce ball. Over at the Marine Centre, water e n t h u s i a s t s c a n ch o o s e b e t w e e n windsurfing, snorkelling, kayaking, body boarding, zuma sailing, hobie catamaran sailing, banana boat ride, water and jet skiing. Take a spin on an All-Terrain Vehicle around a designated track that starts near the beach and meanders through an interesting village and trees. If these still don’t work up a sweat, stop by the new gymnasium, equipped with cardiovascular and strength training machines. Corporate retreats at Angsana Bintan feature a good mix of work and play with themed meeting packages that cater to the needs of different groups, ensuring that there is never a dull moment.
One with Nature Embark on the new Ranger Trail walk, specially developed by the resort’s on-site Conservation Lab team to let nature lovers
get up close and personal with the flora and fauna in this thriving coastal tropical rainforest environment. Led by a trained ranger, learn how the locals use some of these indigenous plants for medicinal and building purposes. Parents travelling with young children will appreciate the Kids’ Club and babysitting services at Angsana Bintan. While the adults take themselves away for some quality couple time, the little ones will be busy learning new things or having fun with newfound friends. A stay at Angsana Bintan is incomplete without a pampering session at its awardwinning spa. Angsana Spa Bintan offers a refreshing blend of treatments, adapted from traditional Asian remedies, using aromatherapy and natural ingredients like native flowers and fruits. Signature treatments include the 150-minute Duet package for couples and the Angsana Massage.
Beachfront dining Seafood is dominant in the local diet. Sample freshly grilled fish and prawns, washed down with cool white wine, at the beachside Pantai Grill and Beach Club.
Don’t miss the homemade empanadas – stuffed pastries popular in Latin America and south Europe given a local twist, bursting with flavours like curry chicken and rendang. Lotus Café serves up international and Indonesian fare all day, as well as a seafood barbecue buffet every Friday. On a quiet stretch of beach, Dinner of the Legend unveils a sumptuous Indonesian Rijstafel meal complete with a storyteller and fascinating Indonesian folklore. This can be arranged as a private dinner for two or expanded to seat a medium-sized group. Fo r ye t a n o t h e r u n i q u e d i n i n g experience, head to the Fisherman’s Table. Accommodating up to six people, feast on chilli crab while seated in chairs carved out of wooden fishing boats with sand between your toes. Stylish? Check. Contemporary? Check. Vibrant? Check. Pull out your planner and clear some days for your next beach holiday!
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