Travel Notes
Reconnect in Indonesia, drift away in Anguilla and go wild in Scotland C o m p i l e d b y HARRIET COOPER
FANTASY ISLAND Bawah Reserve - a private archipelago in Indonesia, only accessible by seaplane - is an off-grid idyll, with its pristine beaches, crystalline lagoons teeming with parrot fish and turtles, and thatched ecoconscious villas. Now guests (over-18s only) can stay on the previously untouched island of Elang, where six sustainably-minded lodges have been built into the cliffside. Each one comes with a butler, sweeping views, and a private path that wends its way down to the sea. Elang also has a clubhouse complete with open-air bar, beachside restaurant, as well as a spa and salt water infinity pool. For the ultimate in barefoot Robinson Crusoe luxe, book the entire place for exclusive use. bawahreserve.com
Caribbean Idyll
TROPICAL BREEZE For a slice of true paradise, stay at Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel on the Caribbean isle of Anguilla, and charter a sailing boat to Prickly Pear Cays. Drop anchor and spend a dreamy few hours snorkelling and swimming with turtles in the pristine, coral-rich waters, before rewarding your efforts with grilled lobster and rum punch. belmond.com
GREEK ODYSSEY
Those looking for understated luxury should head to the Greek island of Antiparos and the newlyopened The Rooster. Tucked away between the unspoilt beaches of the Aegean coastline, the emphasis here is on slow living with 17 beautifully-designed suites, villas and houses set amongst landscaped gardens, a pool, spa and organic menu. theroosterantiparos.com
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