Elite Traveler July-August 2017

EXPLORE TOP PRIVATE ISLANDS

Nikoi Island INDONESIA

Amere two-and-a-half hour journey from Singapore, Nikoi is an easy escape from the city. The beachfront houses here are split between the north and south sides of the island, coming together in the west where a communal space provides an idyllic spot for fine dining and sunset cocktails. Handcrafted from driftwood with alang-alang grass roofs, each beach house is raised off the ground with open-air decks, to make the most of the views while catching the breeze that blows in from the sea. Savor every moment here by snorkeling, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing, or retreat to the island’s spa that has been set up in safari-style tents, with treatments such as a coffee, cacao and brown sugar scrub using natural ingredients. Nikoi’s two swimming pools can be found on the north side of the island, set dramatically into the natural granite rocks. For further exploration, guided trips can be taken to nearby uninhabited islands. Exclusive island rental from$11,400 per night. Contact TomMumford, front of house, tom@nikoi.com, +62 811 703 6665, nikoi.com