Reimagined old-world bungalows on a pristine beach. Bintan’s Sanchaya resort plays host to spring’s elegant safari khakis.
The resort’s 21 villas and main building called the Great House – home to nine suites – are modelled after elegant black and white bungalows, and decorated with South-east Asian art curated by owner Natalya Pavchinskaya.
Silk dress, Marc Jacobs. Leather belt and Jackie Soft croco bucket bag, Gucci. Suede boots, Stuart Weitzman
The Bar specialises in bespoke cocktails made from regional ingredients and house-infused spirits. The best part: It opens at 10am.
Cotton shirt, Hermes. Cotton-blend pants, Bimba Y Lola. Leather belt, Gucci
Apart from perks ranging from private gardens to oversized tubs, every villa and suite comes with a personal UK-trained butler.
Viscose-blend dress, H&M. Linen shirt, Bally. Helen Kaminski Sefa raffia wide-brimmed trilby, Club 21b. Suede boots, Stuart Weitzman
Every room and villa comes with gadgets like iPad Minis and a Bang & Olufsen entertainment system, as well as personalised stationery and a complimentary bar with artisanal treats like Trappist beer brewed by monks.
Suede shirt dress, Gucci. Michael Michael Kors leather sandals, Michael Kors
Photography Elvina Farkas/Anue Management Styling Imran Jalal, assisted by Angela Chu
Hair Dennis Seah/Mosche Grand Hyatt Makeup Ros Chan, using Yves Saint Laurent Beaute Model Misa H/Ave
An adapted version of this story appeared in Female‘s April issue, out on newsstands now.