Difficult to know where to start. So many things have been said in previous reviews so no point in repeating. From the moment you land it’s seamless. Aisha - who was outstanding and calming at the airport. Meeting us at arrivals and dealing with our luggage. Use of a business lounge whilst we waited for our sea plane. Overwater room - so private but backing on to a reef and open sea. See pictures. The island is tranquil, limited number of people, surrounded by a healthy reef. We swam numerous times with large turtles and sharks. Great bar - Sipp to watch the sunsets. Food options - plenty. Fish, Flame and Kitchen. All outstanding. Complimentary snorkel equipment. The excursions - so many to choose from. Manta and Nursery Sharks were a must. But the best thing - the people. It’s wrong to highlight individuals but; Clare - attentive throughout. Areen and John (Aquaman) in the restaurants - but also so many tips of what and what not to do. Vivian (The Boss) - brilliant at Fish. Retno - such a hard worker everywhere. Noor - so friendly every day. Abdullah (Hogan) - our daily cleaner, day and night. Just a brilliant job. Every time we came back to the room it was almost like New. Our feeling before the trip was “Once in a lifetime”. The resort is going through refurbishment this summer, and will be re-launched later in the year, and we may return to see what it’s like. Probably not for so long next time, but even on a nine day trip, the time just flew by. Tears will be shed as we leave today !!
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