Reunion at Bintan
March 24, 2013 4 Comments
I always love the tranquillity of a sunny, breezy, peaceful beach life. I often picture myself buying a nice retiring pool villa at some remote beach towns, enjoying a quiet retreat with my family. It was Elkan’s March school holiday, Felicia booked a 3-day beach resort getaway at Bintan Lagoon Resorts. Since our last Bintan trip back in September 2011, I have been longing to return to its pristine beaches and world-class resorts. Elkan was as excited as us as he wanted to go swimming and kayaking by the beach.
It was a great retreat for the family. The resort is just 1 hour away from Singapore. The ferry brought us right to Bintan Lagoon Resorts – the immigration is located within the resort’s compound, there is no need to take any bus transfer. From the immigration office, it took us only 2-minute walk to check in into our room. Fresh morning air, powdery sands, clear waters, breezy shades under the coconut trees and super warm Indonesian hospitality, it’s a paradise here. I must say Bintan Lagoon Resorts are as good (but a lot cheaper) as those 5-stars Shangri-La Beach Resorts I have stayed. Life was so peaceful and relaxing. Felicia and I spent the afternoon lazing under the shades, watching Elkan by the pool and at the beach. Unfortunately, work tailed me to Bintan. Occasionally I have to take a break from my paradise to answer some important work matters. Nevertheless, it was still a wholesome break for me – a good recharge I need for the coming months.
One of the sweetest things that happened in Bintan was bumping into my favourite cousin and childhood friend, Qianqian. She was holidaying with her husband and son at the resort too! Felicia spotted her at the pool and brought her to see me. I was so happy and surprised to see her! It has been over 5 years since we last met! Fate has been a great buddy of mine lately! (Unbelievably, Fate managed to bring all my Katong friends together just a few days ago!) Both of our sons connected with one another immediately! Elkan didn’t even know the other boy is his cousin! The boys had so much fun at the pool that Elkan kept asking for his newly-found cousin the next morning! Felicia and I had a great time catching up with my cousin and her husband over dinner!
It was a very rewarding trip for the family. Elkan mastered a new skill and successfully kayaked solo (and he met a new friend / cousin!). Felicia and I enjoyed a good break – something that we both needed badly before the hectic months of April and May. And best of all, we met up with Qianqian and her beautiful family. Enjoy our holiday fun video below.
12 years away from home - Singapore. Writing my stories here for my lovely mum & dad, friends and most importantly, for my wife & son back home. A self-confessed gadget freak, a spontaneous prankster on the outside and a warm loving heart inside. Enjoying a happy life with loving families, friends plus a dream job. Realising mum’s motto – “Exceed Yourself Every Day”. Always believing that “Simplicity is Beauty”.
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wow. Bintan looks super fun for the kids. the water ball..the kayaking….tha underwater dancing…lol. love the pictures..esp the one with your son buried in the sand. i look forward to reading more of your posts…:)
Hi there,
Thanks for the good note! Hope your enjoy all the photos and stories here! You too, keep a very nice and beautiful blog. 🙂
Fellow WordPress user here! Found you through the SBA contestant page. You write well and make videos too, how ever do you find the time?! Your boy is very cute, digging the oppa underwater style haha. Will subscribe to you!
~Estelle
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Hi Estelle,
Thanks for your kind notes here! It is a long term commitment but it is worthwhile. Afterall, it is a good vault of happy moments and money-cannot-buy treasures. You too, maintan a very colourful and vibrant blog! Happy blogging! And see you soon if you do come to HK!