 Beautiful Bintan Bintan Island, Indonesia, is a short 45-minute ferry ride from Singapore, but it seems a world away from the city's hustle and bustle. With white sand beaches, gentle breezes flowing through the palm trees, and jungle surrounds, it's like one of those desert island fantasies has come true. Nestled on the northern coast of Bintan Island, the Club Med Bintan Resort is the perfect spot to enjoy everything the island has to offer.  Club Med Pool For parents, there is also a full selection of activities, including watersports, SCUBA diving, tennis/squash, Yoga, aerobics and a fantastic spa. For golf lovers, it's only a 5-minute ride to the amazing Ria Bintan Golf Club -- one of the most beautiful and playable golf courses in all of Asia. Of course, you could also opt to just sit in a hammock all day with a good book, cool beverage and the gentle ocean breezes.  Circus School I’ll admit, I was a bit sceptical of the Club Med-type holiday at first. I had visions of hyperactive ‘Activity Coordinators’ urging me to play Bingo, or overindulgent buffets piled high with assembly-line fried chicken. But my visions were way off base. While the hard-working and tireless staff are certainly the most accommodating and friendly bunch I’ve ever seen, we were pretty much left to our own devices – able to come and go (or Bingo!) as we pleased. And the food selections were surprisingly good -- with a different theme each day ranging from French, to Chinese, to Italian and countless other regions. And, of course, the kids were well catered for – with all the obligatory pizza/nuggets/burgers/fruit selections to guarantee they will find something they like.  Cheeky Monkey If you’re looking for a true “Island Escape” that combines golf, relaxation and plenty of excitement, then Club Med Bintan Island is the perfect place for you. Travel Notes For booking information, visit www.clubmed.com.au , call 1800 258 263, or ring a travel agent. Getting There Bintan Island is among the largest of 3,200 islands in the Riau Archipelago, and is located less than 40km from Singapore. A number of airlines serve Singapore from Australia, including Jetstar/Qantas, Singapore Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines. Bintan Resort Ferries has 5-7 departures daily from Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bintan Island. A visa upon arrival is necessary (Cash only: USD currency is accepted). Note that your Ferry & Transfers may be included with your Club Med booking.
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