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32 min

Jul 5, 2023

Top 20 memorable holiday moments revealed

What are your holiday moment must-haves? It seems wherever you are in the world, similar memorable ...

wedding anniversary gift ideas for every year

81 min

Feb 24, 2022

Wishing you both a happy wedding anniversary!

Anniversaries are special! Whether you’ve been together one year or 50, there’s no better way to ...

Private island getaway Indonesia - Bawah Reserve, a beautiful tropical paradise small luxury private island resort with sandy beaches, palm trees, sunsets, and blue all around you

11 min

Feb 3, 2022

Why a private island getaway should be on your bucket list

Private islands are the stuff of tropical dreams, aren’t they? Which probably explains why there ...

17 min

Feb 22, 2021

Wellbeing trends to look out for in 2021

Wellbeing trends come and go; some grow and flourish, while others disappear simply to be known ...

Sustainability, Experiences, Diving

14 min

Feb 19, 2021

5 Things you didn't know about artificial coral reefs

Due to past unsustainable fishing practices such as dynamite, cyanide fishing and the dumping of ...

Feng Shui stones and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

14 min

Feb 15, 2021

Our little guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

As a resort located in Indonesia, we draw inspiration from Asian customs. In terms of our ...

Love under the sea - pair of butterfly fish at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

9 min

Feb 9, 2021

Love is in the air... and under the sea!

“One can't fail to fall in love with Bawah. The colours are intoxicating; the shipwrecked setting ...

Experiences, Wellbeing, Activities

Experiences, Honeymoon, Marriage Proposal

24 min

Jan 18, 2021

Our favourite lockdown ideas

As many countries face extended lockdowns to contain this crazy pandemic we thought it might be a ...

12 min

Nov 2, 2020

Romantic Moments at Bawah Reserve

What is the definition of romance? The Oxford English Dictionary defines romance as: "a quality ...

Sustainability, Experiences, Diving

Sustainability, Experiences, Food and Drink

12 min

Jun 3, 2020

Why diving at Bawah Reserve is different to other dive locations.

Diving in and around Bawah Reserve and the Anambas Islands is an exceptional experience for all ...

11 min

May 21, 2020

Make your own compost

As a sustainable resort we work hard to make sure we minimise waste and re-use as much aswe can. ...

Private Dining at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

Experiences, Honeymoon

Sustainability, Experiences

7 min

May 11, 2020

The ultimate line-up of dreamy, romantic private dining spots at Bawah

Whether it’s for a proposal, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or simply “just because”, a romantic ...

Solar Farm, alternative sustainable power, in the lagoon at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Sustainability, Experiences

13 min

Apr 22, 2020

5 simple ideas to celebrate Earth Day at home

Happy Earth Day from Bawah Reserve. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is climate change, a topic ...

What's growing in the permaculture gardens at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

21 min

Apr 20, 2020

What's growing in the Bawah Reserve gardens.....

Meet Eva Giraldo Maria, Bawah Reserve’s Sustainability Manager. "Wondering if Bawah is really ...

Natural Spa Treatments you can make and do at home

18 min

Apr 16, 2020

Natural spa treatments you can make at home

A trip to the spa is one of the best ways to rest and recharge. That’s why Bawah Reserveprovides ...

15 min

Apr 3, 2020

Quarantine Cure: If you can't get to Bawah, bring Bawah to you....

If you can’t get away during this period of global lockdown, here are 10 ways to bring a sliceof ...

How to draw Zentangle. Zentangle doodle colouring-in art image of a turtle, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

10 min

Apr 3, 2020

New to Zentangle? Here's what you need to know. Plus some downloadable templates for you to do at home.

How to draw... Zentangle. With spare time on your hands, there has never been a better time to ...

Beautiful starry night over private island, Stargazing at Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

7 min

Mar 27, 2020

Clear Skies, Clear Minds: Stargazing

How often do you take the time to look up at the sky at night? Most of us would say rarely.But did ...

Diving into the sea. Health benefits of swimming in the sea. Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

14 min

Mar 16, 2020

The health benefits of swimming in the sea

So much has been written about the additional benefits of swimming in the sea overa traditional ...

Batik Art Tools, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

9 min

Feb 28, 2020

Local Culture: An introduction to Indonesian batik art

Batik is an Indonesian art technique that uses wax and colourful dyes to create beautifulpatterns ...

6 min

Jan 28, 2020

10 signs you need to invest in your wellbeing

Any combination where balance is not achieved is a sign that you need to invest in your own well- ...

Meditation - how to meditate by Headspace.

11 min

Jan 24, 2020

How to meditate in ten minutes by Headspace

Love the idea of meditating but no idea where to start? This guide – by Headspace, theexperts in ...

7 min

Dec 16, 2019

The Bawah guide to wellbeing

Wellbeing is the buzz word of the moment. But what exactly is it? And, most importantly howcan we ...

9 min

Nov 12, 2019

Naturally Fit - Using the island as your gym

Bawah Reserve has a fully equipped, air-conditioned gym, but why not embrace nature and get ...

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Indonesia at Bawah Reserve

11 min

Nov 11, 2019

10 Reasons to SUP (Stand-up paddleboard)

Not only is standup paddle boarding (SUP) a lot of fun and a fab way to explore the lagoons around ...

Seaplane and hammock in the sea, private island, Bawah Reserve, Indonesia

Experiences

10 min

Aug 30, 2019

Top instaworthy spots at Bawah Reserve

Bawah Reserve is unarguably one of the most photogenic places you’ll travel, with its clear ...

Experiences, Honeymoon

14 min

Aug 28, 2019

10 Things To Tick Off Your Honeymoon Bucket List

Bawah Reserve, with its luxe Robinson Crusoe exclusivity in the middle of Indonesia’s Anambas ...

Plerogyra coral at Bawah Reserve Indonesia

12 min

Aug 26, 2019

Why We Love Coral And You Should Too

“Coral reefs are the most biologically diverse marine habitats in the world, host to an ...

10 min

Aug 22, 2019

Turtles at Bawah Reserve

Do sea turtles live in Indonesia? YES, THEY DO! And there is nothing more beautiful than swimming ...

snorkeling and diving top 5 to spot; turtle, moray eel, blue starfish, black tip reef shark, eagle ray and bumphead parrotfish