With direct flights from parts of Australia, it’s accessible while still feeling worlds away – or even decades away, for some locals.
“For me it feels like living in the late 70s,” says Greg Meyer, owner of the island’s BASK resort.
“It’s safe, incredibly friendly, and has the real charm of a tropical island without any traffic and noise, pollution and chaos.”
BASK, a jewel in the island’s crown, is an architecturally designed, sustainably-minded sanctuary residing on the sand.
Its cluster of villages lives among natural wonders, while amenities are plentiful, including a beach club, restaurants, cocktail lounge, infinity pool, wellness retreat and gym.
Whether lounging by the pool, enjoying cocktails at the beach club or embarking on the adventures that nature offers, there’s no shortage of activities for guests.
Nor is there a shortage of drinking and dining offerings. They include Rosalee, an underground cocktail den with booth-style lounge areas, where jazz nights and wine tastings are a regular occurrence; and beachfront restaurant Pomona, a vibrant Latin American-inspired space sitting on the sand.
Accommodation at BASK is varied to cater to groups of all shapes and sizes, including villas with up to three bedrooms, suites, lofts and studios, both with and without private plunge pools.
