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Bawah Reserve is a tropical retreat, set across a privately owned collection of islands in Indonesia. The islands are set within a 1,000 hectare marine conservation area, and the islands themselves are blanketed by luscious jungle.
Bawah Reserve has 35 tented suites, overwater bungalows and villas spread throughout the retreat. Each suite is designed to utilise sustainable materials, including driftwood, recycled materials and bamboo.
There are four bars and restaurants at Bawah, with a focus throughout the resort on serving delicious cuisine centred around locally sourced and fresh ingredients. Enjoy seafood caught in the surrounding waters and vegetables grown on the island, in innovative Mediterranean and Indonesian dishes.
Guests at Bawah Reserve can enjoy an array of activities, from paddle-boarding, snorkelling and diving to guided rainforest hikes, Batik painting classes and Indonesian dance lessons. Daily spa treatments at the Aura Spa are included within every guest’s stay. The spa is nestled within the forest and is also home to a wellbeing centre which offers daily mindfulness and movement classes.
At Love To Explore, we would recommend the resort for these unique selling points:
- Unique destination
- Sustainable tourism focus, surrounded by a protected marine reserve
- Daily included spa treatment
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What types of holidays do you specialise in?
Love To Explore specialises in thoughtfully crafted journeys designed entirely around each individual traveller. From slow, sun-drenched escapes on idyllic Indian Ocean islands to immersive, adventure-led safaris through the African wilderness, every trip is shaped by personal style and pace. While Africa and the Indian Ocean remain at the heart of what we do, our trusted network of local experts allows us to extend far beyond, opening the door to extraordinary destinations across the globe.
How far in advance should I book a holiday?
There is no single rule when it comes to booking your next escape, as every journey is completely bespoke. Whether you’re planning a special milestone trip years in advance or seeking a spontaneous last-minute escape, we can help shape it at any stage. That said, for the best choice of boutique lodges and the most sought-after properties, we recommend beginning the planning process around nine months to a year ahead, allowing the widest possible access to availability and experiences. For certain safari lodges and iconic seasonal moments, such as Japan’s cherry blossom season, we would advise planning up to two years in advance.