Bintan Resorts makes going on a family vacation smooth-sailing.
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Bintan Resorts makes going on a family vacation smooth-sailing.
For a short island getaway with the brood in tow, look no further than Bintan. It’s a cinch to get to by ferry and is chock-full of activities for everyone – whether you’re two or 32. With so many resorts to choose from, the hardest thing to do is to pick just one.
ALL-INCLUSIVE CLUB MED BINTAN ISLAND
If you have a tot, a tween and a teen, then your challenge is to ensure that no one screams “boring!” before the holiday’s over. All-inclusive resort Club Med rolls out a warm welcome with delicious buffet spreads and a wide array of sports and recreational activities for kids from as young as two years old. A definite crowd-pleaser is the Flying Trapeze Academy, where children and adults alike can pick up circus skills.
Sports tuition is offered for beginners in activities like yoga, windsurfing, snorkelling, sailing, archery and kayaking. With dedicated activities organised for different age groups in their respective kids’ club, your young ones will be having so much fun that you probably won’t get to see them till dinnertime.
HAVE IT ALL AT NIRWANA GARDENS
If Daddy likes sports, Mummy enjoys art, while Junior adores animals, Nirwana Gardens is where everyone will be kept satisfied. The resort’s excursion to the Jumbo Elephant Park will excite both young and old with cultural shows and elephant rides. Those raring for action can make a beeline for the Beach Club, which offers water sports of all kinds.
Mini thrill-seekers can head to the bungee trampoline, while art-lovers can try their hand at batik painting. A hot favourite among toddlers is the mini wildlife area that’s home to different species of exotic birds, snakes and sea creatures.
GLAMPING AT THE CANOPI AT TREASURE BAY
For families seeking adventure and a unique experience, try glamping at The Canopi. Here, you get the best that nature has to offer while living the high life in luxurious air-conditioned tents.
Overlooking the spectacular 6.3ha saltwater Crystal Lagoon – the first in South-east Asia – you can expect water activities that include swimming, cable skiing, kayaking, paddle boating and playing on water bouncy castles. You can even take a ride on an ATV (all-terrain vehicle). In the evening, enjoy the glorious sunset and unwind with a massage in your tent, before having a private BBQ dinner outside the tent. After all, what’s camping without a campfire?
NATURE’S WAY
For families with more time on your hands, venture outside the resort. A mangrove eco tour offers a back-to-nature encounter with Bintan’s rich mangrove forests, while the fireflies and mangrove tour is a magical way to end the night.
Your city-dwelling kids will benefit from an educational excursion to the Eco Farm, to see where fruits are planted and fish are reared organically. That’s one great lesson beyond the textbook!
For more information on Bintan Resorts, visit http://bintan-resorts.com/visitors.
