Because survival is insufficient
More will follow when I return to civilization. You might say considering what a remote and tiny spec of land this is, that it’s amazing I can show you a photo at all, but really that’s down to economics, not science. The technical capability is 50 years old. (I’m at the blue dot in the middle)
The weather is dreadful, so this was the best I could do:
The entire resort is beautiful. The pool is incredible, there are full size tennis courts and miniature golf, the usual kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, a swim-up bar, several world-class restaurants, pristine white sand beaches…. It’s unbelievable.
The overwater villa is sensational:
This was my terrace and view at the underwhelming Intercontinental Le Moana:
But take a look at what you get at the Conrad. It’s even bigger than the Thalasso, the water is even clearer and bluer and has more fish, it’s even more private and as well as sun loungers there are hammocks built into the decking:
The resort is huge, but there are bikes all over that you can use to get around on (and sneak one into your villa so it’s still there for you to use first thing in the morning to go up to the hilltop viewpoint for sunrise):
Post from RICOH THETA. #theta360uk – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA
The milky way, with some clouds in the way, and a few annoying lights, and from a low-res 360 cam, but still, there it is. So much more impressive in person though
These are quite fun for a bimble around the island, though there’s not very much to see because the place is tiny:
So let’s catch the Conrad taxi and leave the main island for the Conrad’s private island:
The place looks good in the brochure:
On arrival, first impressions are… Wow!
