TRAVEL GUIDE 2017

INDONESIA Village Resort Grand Lagoi Bintan

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Treasure Bay Bintan This 338-hectare waterfront resort city includes the largest manmade saltwater lagoon in Southeast Asia, the 6.3-hectare Crystal Lagoon. Aside from its spectacular aqua waters, the lagoon offers all kinds of activities, from bumper boat rides to water tricycles, sea scooters, a Jetovater, and even a floating obstacle course. You can also have a go at wakeboarding or waterskiing, or try various land sports activities such as electric scooters, two- wheeler transports and ATVs, including a mini electric ATV for kids to ride around in. The Canopi Located right beside the gleaming aqua waters of Crystal Lagoon is The Canopi, which provides campers and adventure-seekers with the best of both

Lagoi Bay Lagoi Bay is set to be the “Heart of Bintan”, a 1,300-hectare beachside development offering not only accommodation and outdoor activities, but also shopping and dining options. Village Resort Grand Lagoi, Bintan This newly rebranded 196-room property (previously Grand Lagoi Village) is next to Plaza Lagoi mall and the beach, and is surrounded by Lake Lagoi, a stunning fresh-water fishing lake. There’s a rooftop infinity pool, an entertainment centre with interactive games, a movie room and a kids’ club, and it’s also an ideal location for company retreats, business meetings or private cocktail functions.

Holiday Villa Pantai Indah This tastefully appointed, villa-only resort, combines luxe features and a private setting. Ideal for family and couple getaways, the villas are set on the eastern quarter of beautiful Lagoi Bay; the resort beach overlooks a cluster of three small islands that have a rich diversity of marine life, excellent for snorkelling and scuba diving. The 99 one- and two-bedroom villas feature private pools and are fully furnished in a modern style, with an emphasis on privacy.

Holiday Villa Pantai Indah

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nature, yet with t h e c om f o r t o f m o d e r n da y l uxu r i e s including air- c o n d i t i o n i n g , barbecue pits, Wi-Fi and spa facilities. The Canopi’s luxurious safari

Lantern Park At Lagoi Bay Bintan’s newest attraction – located near the beach and a stone’s throw from Plaza Lagoi – you’ll find lantern displays of all kinds of marine creatures, along with endangered land species such as the Javan rhinoceros, Komodo dragon and Sumatran elephant. In all, there are 21 different kinds of colourful animal replicas that light up at night.

tents are uniquely designed, inspired by 18th-century colonial explorers; each one has more than 400 square feet of space and can sleep up to four people.

On a similar theme, the Odong Odong (a mini car with music and lights) is also available nearby the park for families to ride around in and have fun together.

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