| What would you want from the perfect golfing | | | | do as little or as much as they want. The largest |
| vacation? How about azure skies, unending bright | | | | of the resorts offers two excellent golf courses. |
| and sunny days and the promise of great food at | | | | Feel yourself unwind and let the serene |
| the end of the day? Of course, access to | | | | atmosphere wash over you. Of course all the |
| magnificent course with a sea view helps. Throw | | | | resorts have pools with separate areas for |
| in a spa and it adds up to a holiday heaven. If | | | | children. The courses will also give golf lessons |
| that's what you're looking for, head for Bintan | | | | from the in-house professionals. |
| resorts. | | | | The best part of the resorts is the variety of |
| Bintan is an island in Riau group of islands in | | | | activities available for the golf widows or children. |
| Indonesia. These islands are mostly uninhabited. | | | | They can choose from water sports such as |
| Bintan is the largest populated island there. It has | | | | snorkeling and diving, a relaxing day at the spa or |
| a long and colorful history, primarily as a trading | | | | perhaps take a lesson or two in golf. Hotels in |
| post. The easiest access to Bintan is via a | | | | Bintan belonging to the resort area allows you to |
| 50-minute ferry ride from Singapore. | | | | revel in the sun, sand and whatever activity you |
| Today, it continues to be a serene venue for | | | | choose. |
| tourists to visit. Lagoi is at the northern end of | | | | If you're looking for cheap hotels in Bintan, you will |
| the island and this is where all the international | | | | have more luck outside the resorts area of Lagoi. |
| resorts are situated. Bintan boasts of 4 major | | | | The eastern coast and area surrounding Trikora |
| golf courses. All the resorts have courses | | | | Beach has some of the cheap hotels in Bintan. |
| designed by world renowned golf course | | | | These were mostly frequented by Singaporean |
| designers. There are, of course, other hotels in | | | | tourists, though this is increasingly changing. |
| Bintan. But for access to those rolling greens, you | | | | You could also opt to stay at the cheap hotels in |
| should stay at an international resort. | | | | Bintan and find a golf course that lets you pay by |
| Discover the Appeal of Adventure | | | | the day. This way you can take in some local |
| The entire resorts area is designed for people to | | | | color and indulge in a game of golf...or two. |