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February 11, 2024
Second visit to Cempedak, the first time 6 years ago, before the island was totally completed. After spending the 2 weeks prior to arriving back I was kayaking in Misool, Raja ampat, so was ready for a rest. We spend two nights in Singapore before we made the journey back, Coldplay concert, city life then Cempedak. The journey across was very stress free 1 hr on the ferry, staff from the island waiting to meet us, quick customs clearance into Indonesia , 45 mins drive.to.the waiting speedboat, 40 mins on the boat ,arrived back in paradise! On our previous visit they where finishing building the three villas to the right of the spa area, villa 19 had a stunning direct sea view , without anyone overlooking us, we asked if we could reserve this villa for our visit, the request was noted..on arrival we where given out dream villa, we where not disappointed! It's towards the rear of the island so 10 mins walk to the bar and restaurant, perfect for us. Our only concern was it wasn't going to be as special as our first trip here, no worries it was even better! The staff have changed, although Kem did greet us on arrival, one of the original staff,, great to see the island completed, new staff made the trip as special as the first visit. Food , service, spa, staff, tennis, paddle board, kayaking, special dinner for two on the beach, wildlife, but no sightings of the sea otters this time..but birds and new arrival, very sweet leaf eating monkey family have swam across to the island to join the Cempedak family. Thanks again to all the staff for making our special honeymoon trip so special. So what's the big Mistake!!? Waiting 6 Years to return to paradise!