Hey there, beach bums and city slickers! Planning a trip to Batam, that little slice of paradise in the Riau Archipelago? Well, pack those swimsuits and sunglasses because we’re about to dish on the ...

Looking to escape for a quick weekend holiday soon? Just like neighbouring destinations Johor Bahru and Bintan, Batam is a great choice for a weekend getaway thanks to its proximity. The island offers ...

Travelling to Batam feels more like a staycation instead of an overseas trip, simply because it takes less than an hour to reach by sea. To put it in perspective, it's easier to travel to Batam than ...

Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam, an oasis of ...

Batam is kinda like a mash-up of JB and Bintan all in one… Except maybe even better. Not only are there heaps of cheap and actually nice hotels to choose from in the built-up areas (can’t say the same ...

Batam's long been overlooked as a less perfect younger sister to Bintan - polar opposites besides the face that they're both within ferry distance of Singapore. But massive efforts to improve ...

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JAKARTA: Hotels and businesses in Bintan and Batam are looking forward to receiving visitors from Singapore under the newly announced travel bubble, two years after COVID-19 disrupted international ...

A tourist is seen riding a horse on the beach on Bintan Island in the Riau Archipelago. To visit Bintan Island, tourists can land at Hang Nadim International Airport, Batam, or to Tanjungpinang ...