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But by morning, the sun has returned along
with the reef shark, signalling it is snorkelling
hour, where we glide over plates of coral that
resemble cauliflower, and are home to a flurry
of fish such as angel, trevally and parrot.
In Indonesia’s wondrous warm waters, jaunty
jellyfish float by like cumulus clouds and cheeky
clams pucker their lips as if for a kiss.AT YOUR LEISURE
Here, devoted beach bums can request the
island’s speedboat to deposit you, and an esky
packed with snacks and
drinks, on a secluded beach,
the descriptions of which
speak of its flora or fauna
inhabitants such as turtle,
coconut or lizard. The more
active can indulge in a host
of activities from snorkelling
along the jetty or a nearby
reef drop, diving, sailing, paddle-boarding,
kayaking to a bat cave, or trekking one of the
island’s three marked walking trails.
There’s no official reception desk here.
You check in at the Grouper Bar at the end of
the jetty, which is also home to nightly cocktails,
such as the Jasmin Collins, before you progress
upstairs to the Treetops Restaurant.
Dine beneath the replica of an upturned
fishing boat, from which hang giant lights with
dangling shells resembling the tentacles of
jellyfish. For a communal experience, perch at
a large lychee wood table or choose a more
intimate setting for two.
If you want a book to unwind with, there’s
an inviting library where you can also make use
of the limited wi-fi – if you must.
The innovative breakfast menu includes
tropical delights such as coconut milk scrambled
eggs, while dining for the rest of the day is done
so without a menu. You simply discuss with
the chef your tastes and what fresh food is
available that day, and he will create something
spectacular just for you.
The Jules Verne Bar, above Treetops
Restaurant, is the prime place to catch the
nightly breeze and sensational sunset, or you
can sit beachside at the Boat House and listen
to the lapping waves while you dine on a smoky
barbecue-style breakfast, lunch or dinner.SOUTH EAST ASIA’S TYPICAL, TROPICAL
RAIN HAS BEEN PITTER-PATTERING ON
MY INDONESIAN TIMBER ROOF LIKE A
LINE OF EXOTIC BALINESE DANCERS.
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