Plush convenience

Staycations are a breeze to plan when you need a short breather, but Montigo Resorts, which combines the tranquillity of an island retreat and the panache of a world-class resort, also qualifies as a choice getaway without the fuss. Just 30 minutes by boat and you’ll find yourself in Batam’s Nongsa district, where five-star villas overlook the private beach and are luxuriously appointed with canopy beds, deluxe linens and rain showers. Leave your brood in the good hands of the qualified mentors at The Olo Kids Club while you tee off on the lush carpets of green or succumb to the bliss of The Spa’s signature treatments. If you can’t will yourself to leave the powdery beaches and azure waters, why, you can even stay for good.  Each of the double-storey seafront homes features three bedrooms, a private infinity pool, an al fresco dining space and sky terrace in a self-contained 20,000 sq ft plot you’ll never want to step out of.

Excerpt from the September issue of epicure.