Translating from Thai into "Peaceful Forest", this nature reserve retreat is nestled in the secluded cove of a tiny island east of Bali. Moyo Island is home to unique wildlife - it's a natural sanctuary for the indigenous rusa deer, macaque monkeys and sea eagles - is sprinkled with beautiful waterfalls and - snorkels at the ready - boasts the most vivid coral reefs in the whole of Indonesia. Is your worst vacation nightmare being surrounded by package holiday types? Well Amanwana is the only resort on the entire island - which has 15 kilometres of coast - so you're guaranteed tranquility.
You're also, however, going to find unrivalled levels of luxury here - the 20 luxury ‘tents' house triple-digit thread count linen; the dining room serves up fine Indonesian cuisine (which you can choose to eat by the campfire), and the Jungle Cove Spa's fresh fruit facials will have your skin dewy fresh in no time.
Diving fans can explore the bright colours along the 40-metre deep reef wall right next to the resort, or head just 10 minutes out by boat to find more advanced walls that descend up to 100 metres. Another day trip option is to catch the speed boat and then 4WD out to the surrounding islands' beautiful waterfalls, and bathe in the natural limestone pools. Meanwhile, land lovers can go on a trek to discover flora and fauna, or head out mountain biking to meet the island's wild boar and monkeys first hand.
So, where do we sign up?
Inside info
Rooms start from Dh2,900 with all meals, soft drinks, treks and beach activities for one person, and Dh3,400 for two people. Or you could book the Nature Experience, which includes three nights accommodation, all meals, a guided excursion to the waterfalls and jungle pools, a one hour massage and a dive at the sea wall for Dh11,000 for one person, or Dh11,800 for two people.
Details
Moyo Island, Indonesia
Amanresorts.com
+62 3712 2233
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