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The World's Finest Reefs Right at Your Doorstep WAKATOBI RESORT The world’s finest and interior bungalows nestled into a landscaped palm grove, or in waterfront villas offering direct views and steps down to reefs right at the beach and reef. These traditionally-designed accommodations combine rich woodwork and local craftsmanship with a full range your doorstep of modern amenities, air conditioning and added luxuries such as outdoor Asia-style WAKATOBI RESORT is located on a small, crevices and caverns for divers to discover. showers and pools on the deck of the two- remote island in Southeast Sulawesi, The resort’s fleet of custom-built dive bedroom villas. Indonesia, where it is surrounded by some boats provides access to an additional In recognition of the growing number of of the world’s most pristine and bio-diverse 20-plus kilometres of reef that includes snorkellers, casual divers and family groups An experience “Simply put you can’t have a better coral reefs. everything from towering walls and fish- choosing Wakatobi, the resort continues to An experience “Simplyexperience! Everything put you can’t have a better is about service The setting combines the relaxed charms laden pinnacles to acres of shallows perfect add services and amenities such as childcare, experience! Everythingand maximizing is about your service diving and of an upscale beachfront resort with for snorkellers. personal butlers and on-site event planning without equal snorkelling. The dives were amazing, and and maximizing your diving and exclusive access to more than 40 diving and Wakatobi also operates a luxury dive for special occasions such as weddings, without equal snorkelling.all The the staff dives were are amazing,first class. and At Wakatobi snorkelling sites set within a private marine yacht, the Pelagian, which makes week- anniversaries and family reunions. preserve. long excursions to more distant areas of Special emphasis has also been given to all the staffthey are willfirst accommodate class. At Wakatobi any request, but The surrounding waters nurture 500 the Wakatobi Regency, including the muck communications. Wakatobi is connected to they will accommodateyou hardly need any torequest, make anybut since they At Wakatobi, we take great pride in providing the species of reef-building corals, creating diving mecca of Pasarwajo Bay. the world by both satellite and cell phone you hardly needhave thoughtto make ofany essentially since they everything.” habitat for an abundance of macro life from Wakatobi is easily reached via exclusive service, provides Internet access, and At Wakatobi,ultimate we take in exclusivegreat pride and in providingpersonalised the service. have thought of essentially everything.”Dr. Jim and Laurie Benjamin nudibranchs to robust ghost pipefish. direct charter flights from Bali to the resort’s maintains backup radio communications. ultimate inOur exclusive dive staff and personalisedand private guides service. ensure your in- In all Wakatobi’s waters hold more than own airstrip. Guests arriving in Bali are met Personalised five-star service and gourmet Dr. Jim and Laurie Benjamin 2,000 fish species and thousands more by Wakatobi’s concierge team, who take care dining are hallmarks of Wakatobi. Equally Our dive staffwater and experiences private guides are perfectly ensure your matched in- to your varieties of invertebrates. This includes rare of the details of arrival and transfer. important is the resort’s commitment water experiencesabilities andare perfectlyinterests. matchedWhile at theto your resort, or on treasures such as pygmy seahorses, exotic While awaiting flights to the resort, to sustainable tourism and community abilities andboard interests. our luxury While dive at the yacht resort, Pelagian, or on you need mandarinfish and 15 species of frogfish. guests relax in a VIP lounge and enjoy a light support. only ask and we will gladly provide any service Directly off the resort’s beach is the breakfast. The Bali concierge team can also The initiative known as the Wakatobi board our luxury dive yacht Pelagian, you need famous House Reef, which has been named arrange transportation, hotels, and activities Collaborative Reef Conservation Program only ask andor facilitywe will withingladly ourprovide power. any For service all these reasons the world’s best shore dive. for extended layovers, including small details uses a portion of guest revenue to protect or facility withinand more, our power.Wakatobi For takes all these top honorsreasons among Because of its high species diversity, ease such as providing local currency and cell some 20 kilometres of coral reef and provide and more, discerningWakatobi takesdivers top and honors snorkellers. among of access and day-and-night availability phones as well as coordinating drivers and a range of economic and social benefits to this site is a favourite with underwater tours around Bali. some 17 area villages. discerning divers and snorkellers. photographers and marine life enthusiasts. Guests stay in a collection of oceanfront ■ wakatobi.com Snorkellers can spend hours exploring the shallow grass beds and coral heads close How to book your next getaway to Wakatobi. to shore. The outer edge of the reef drops Email: [email protected] or inquire directly at: www.wakatobi.com precipitously from less than two metres wakatobi.com/prices-booking/booking-trip-enquiry www.wakatobi.com into the depths, with numerous critter-filled 60 | WWW.TRAVELTALKMAG.COM.AU Travel Talk Ad_8.2019.indd 1 7/22/19 9:00 AM Travel Talk Ad_8.2019.indd 1 7/22/19 9:00 AM.
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