The resort includes a collection of charming bungalows set in an oceanfront palm grove, and private seaside villas with sunset views. It’s also a spot where you can enjoy a five-star lifestyle: think fine dining, spa treatments and warm personal service. And, for Singapore divers who are ready to explore new waters, Wakatobi is all about discovering incredibly diverse and colourful sea life.
A paradise for divers
Beyond the beach and hidden beneath the cerulean waters of the Banda Sea is the heart of the so-called “Coral Triangle”, a region in the southwest Pacific that harbours the most colourful and biodiverse coral reef ecosystems on earth. Wakatobi Resort is surrounded by these impressive reefs that are protected by a landmark conservation initiative created nearly three decades ago.
Unsurprisingly, the resort enjoys a stellar reputation for diving in Indonesia, among both dedicated divers and avid underwater photographers. And it’s not only scuba devotees who are drawn to these waters; there are stellar underwater attractions to be seen within a short swim or snorkel right from the beach resort.
This story is from the July 2023 edition of Expat Living Singapore.
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