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Published on: Monday 31 August 2026
It takes two planes, two cars and one ferry to get to Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve, but once there many guests don’t want to leave.
News Indonesia » Riau Islands » People: Sand mining plans spark opposition from fishers in Indonesia’s Riau Islands
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Published on: Friday 14 August 2026
If you liked this story, share it with other people. Plans to mine marine sand off Indonesia’s Numbing Island have sparked opposition from fishers, environmental groups, and some lawmakers who warn of ...
News Indonesia » Riau Islands » People: 'Bawah Reserve is out of this world': This remote Indonesian paradise takes luxury beyond the Maldives
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Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026
Turquoise lagoons, deserted beaches and villas hidden among tropical greenery: Bawah Reserve has all the hallmarks of a classic Indian Ocean escape. Yet this remote Indonesian retreat is setting its ...