Time to get there: About two hours and a half by ferry and car
Who says you have to be a billionaire to jet off to a private island? Nestled off the coast of Bintan, Nikoi Island makes a great escape away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. A kid-friendly alternative to the adult-only Cempedak Island, this villa-only resort offers a return to simplicity, fostering unforgettable moments amid natural beauty and tranquility.
DO Choose to do as much or as little as you like, from enjoying a spa session to making the most with water activities. Keep the kiddos busy at the kids club which is decked with wooden play equipment, a pirate ship, and climbing frames. But with Tarzan ropes to swing on, natural rock slides, and treehouses to hide, we’re sure Nikoi will be able to capture the young ones’ imagination.
STAY There are only 18 sea-facing rustic villas for you to choose from, with a one-bedroom villa complete with a king-sized bed, two bathrooms and daybeds on the open-air decks starting from $390 per night. The private pool villas are ideal for families with older kids.