Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 04/2016 | Page 74

BUDGET AND LUXURY INDONESIA Wakatobi Dive Resort Text and images by WALT STEARNS The best dive sites are rarely located near the finest resorts. This is not the case at Wakatobi, where guests have exclusive access to some of the world’s most biodiverse and pristine coral reefs, and at the same time enjoy five-star service and a lifestyle I would describe as “barefoot luxury”. Their private direct charter flights from Bali provide easy access, and the resort pampers guests with fine dining, spa services and a full range of shore and beach activities.