Bawah Private Island is your new stunning eco-friendly offshore escape

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Move over, Bali and Bintan.

If you’ve been on the hunt for a new underrated island spot to escape to, we’ve got great news. You can now add a new island to your list of island getaways around Singapore to flee to when the bustling city life starts to get to you. Bawah Private Island, touted to be the new ultimate island escape in Southeast Asia, is set to open in the summer of 2017. (Can you already hear the glorious lapping of the waves and feel the beach breeze against your face?)

Bawah Private Island is a cluster of five pristine islands nestled among three lagoons in the stunning untouched Anambas archipelago in Indonesia, located just two hours from Singapore. You can get there via a ferry from Singapore to Batam, followed by a private seaplane to Bawah. If a quiet, private escape is what you’re seeking, get this: only 70 guests will be allowed on the island at any one time. This means that the 300 acres of breathtakingly beautiful oceans, beaches and lush greenery is practically your playground – frankly, what could be better than that?

The island is run in a completely sustainable, eco-friendly and community-enriching manner. Its 35 luxury, eco-designed villas are made of sustainable materials like bamboo and recycled teak, and the island has a strict ‘no heavy machinery’ rule to protect its lush flora and fauna. As an official marine conservation area, fishing and collection of marine life are forbidden on the island to preserve the fish and flourishing corals. It also has a conscious commitment in creating meaningful employment opportunities for the local residents at Bawah.

Beyond traveling and frolicking on any of the island’s stunning beaches, you get to explore the lush island. Hike through the virgin primary forest (it has never been cut or burnt), or snorkel in the lagoons among the thriving corals. The villa itself features a viewing balcony, yoga pavilion, and a stunning beach-facing infinity pool for you to enjoy should you want to stay within the premises. With its beautiful and untouched landscapes, and commitment to a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to the resort and its natural environment, it is easy to see why Bawah should be high on your travel agenda next year.

Find out more about Bawah Private Island on their official website here

Sarah Khan

Photos: Bawah Private Island

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