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Mana
Mana Beach Club At Travelers Digest we travel the world, exploring every country, city, village and port. O  ur
job, and we love it, is to discover the best the world has to offer. Our
last tour beginning in May 2002 took us to many beautiful, unforgettable
places and the one I will describe below was no exception.
We flew from Melbourne Australia on the 18th of Feb 2003 and in seven hours landed in the fabulous city of Singapore. We spent one night at the Seaview hotel. Our destination was an island off the coast. Touring the beautiful city of Singapore would come later. We were off to the island of Bintan, an Indonesian paradise.
On the 20th of Feb. we took the 1 hour boat ride from Singapore. I really didn't have any preconceived conception of what to expect, but as we approached the island the visual stimulation was pleasing. We received a warm welcome from the local people. They were genuine and unpretentious. At the dock the staff of the Mana Mana were there to meet us
and after a short
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island of Bintan is surrounded by the blue-green water of the China sea,
noted for its clarity, warmth and great fishing. The weather is definitely
tropical, so bring plenty of sunscreen. Bintan has only one major city and
many scattered villages that are built mostly in the coastal regions, but
cities are not the attraction on this island.
ride we arrived at the resort. We had contacted Mana Mana a few weeks
prior and felt that they were the right choice for enjoying our stay on
the island. Mana Mana Beach Club is situated on the West side of the
island where the beaches are clean and offer more privacy. The resort
itself is made up of many cabins throughout the flora abounded forest. The
cabins are super clean, comfortable and detailed by the friendliest staff
of people anywhere in the world. Everyday we spent at Mana Mana was one of
peace and tranquility. We were made to feel welcome and believe me that is
very important. Beautiful people, great food and spirits at their large
outdoor restaurant and bar. With dancing on Saturday nights, walks along
the beach, unforgettable trips around the island, arranged by the staff,
water sports, surrounded by clear, warm ocean, what more could any place
on this glorious planet offer? Make sure you visit the villages where the
boat people live and work. It's an experience you won't soon forget.
Travelers
Digest toured the Mana Mana Beach Club for eight days and were impressed
by not only their location, their amenities and their many comfortable
cabins, but mostly by their staff. Its nice to be so far from home and
feel so very welcome. The Mana Mana Beach Club is highly recommended by
Travelers Digest and we regard it as a extremely safe destination and at
no time did I or any of my staff feel uncomfortable.
culture
and tropical islands take our advise, visit this paradise in the China
sea. When you get there give our regards to the staff. Mr. Peter Hote,
general manager. Barry the water sports manager and our special waitress,
Ms. Teressia Willis.. Her nickname was non other than Bruce as in Bruce
Willis. Believe me there is no comparison, she is a doll. Be sure to tip
her.
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