All about Bali, Indonesia - a rest and relax holiday chasing sunrise,sunset, and waves

It was a last minute holiday trip to Bali, Indonesia. I booked it only 2 days prior to departure on Singapore Airlines. I suppose because it was a lull period, I could finally claim my Krisflyer miles. It was a 5 days for 4 nights to Bali, Indonesia with the purpose of complete rest and this was my sample travel itinerary.

Sunrise at Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua

Bintan, Indonesia a beach getaway near Singapore

It's been years since my last trip to Bintan. Previously the cheapest getaway closest to Singapore, a quick and hassle free trip that I used to take before all the low cost carriers came into the scene. Today Bintan is in steep competition with cheap flights to Bangkok, Bali, and Phuket and can no longer compete in the price category.

Bintan Beach - Banyan Binru

I have stayed at Manyang Sari, Banyan Binru, Club Med Bintan, Bintan Lagoon Resorts, and I must say that above them I prefer Bintan Lagoon - as it fulfilled most of my criteria for a beach holiday - lots of space to walk on the beach and gardens, decently well maintained hotel rooms, decent meals, and great views of the ocean. 

In this recent trip since I was with a large group of 9 that included 2 young kids, we decided to book the Banyan Binru villa as it accommodated such a large group.