Have a long weekend but don't want to stray too far from Singapore's shores?

Nearby Bintan, just 55 minutes away by ferry, is shaping up to be an ideal long weekend getaway. Resident hotels there have made huge efforts to turn the island into something more attractive than just a golf getaway. Take Bintan Lagoon Resort, for example, with its new slate of activities guaranteed to appeal to more than just the weekend golfer.

Besides kicking back and relaxing at the resort, be charmed by various cultural festivities and activities. Add to that, programs like 'Movies By The Beach', and themes like 'Bollywood Night at Silk', and you can have a pretty all-rounded weekend where that extra one or two days come in really handy.

With a new approach that welcomes romantic getaways as well as an extended break for the whole family, Bintan is looking like more than just a golfer's paradise.

Photos provided by : Adrian Lim
Text & layout by : Geraldine Teo

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