Planning for a sunny summer sojourn? You might want to take out a map and place an X on Pulau Joyo, a new luxury private island in the Indonesian Riau Archipelago. Located close to Singapore, Pulau Joyo is an emerald salve for seekers of tranquility and travelers weary of the daily city grind.
Fringed by soft white beaches that slope gently into the cerulean sea, Pulau Joyo is as remote as you can get. “Castaways” can look forward to just about any imaginable amenity at their fingertips at the eight exclusive beachside villas on the island. Each villa has been designed to blend in with the island’s natural surroundings, affording guests complete privacy within the comfort of their retreat.
Guests can also opt to take a ride on the residence’s 140-foot charter yacht, The Hang Tuah, for a leisurely afternoon of swimming, snorkeling or picnicking at the gorgeous sandbanks nearby. The beautifully outrigged Hang Tuah has three double cabins, five permanent staff, is fully air-conditioned and comes with your modern bells and whistles.
