A Fresh Perspective
Embrace the art of slow travel, splurge on a hot-spring retreat in Japan and plan for a once-in-alifetime adventure
Embrace the art of slow travel, splurge on a hot-spring retreat in Japan and plan for a once-in-alifetime adventure
A year spent working from home with little or no travel has allowed us to adopt a slower pace in life, which is sure to mould the way we travel in the future. One of the best opportunities to have a snailpaced sojourn is to sail aboard the Dunia Baru (its name means “the new world” in Bahasa Indonesia), a superyacht that weaves through Southeast Asia’s spellbinding islands.
The 51-metre, two-masted luxury phinisi yacht has been brought back to its former glory by its Singaporean owners, who commissioned Deirdre Renniers, interior designer of the Aman private yacht, Amandira, to
refurbish the traditional vessel. Built from teak and rare ulin ironwood over eight years, Dunia Baru was originally handcrafted in the classic architecture of phinisi wooden sailboats by an ancient tribe of boat builders in South Sulawesi called the Konjo. Every detail has been lovingly restored within 10 months, resulting in a vessel that embodies the old-world romance of sailing with amenities suited to today’s discerning travellers.
Sleeping up to 14 people, guests on Dunia Baru sail on bespoke itineraries set mostly in Indonesia. There are myriad experiences to enjoy—snorkel in the Banda Archipelago, encounter dragon lizards at the Komodo National Park, and spot hammerhead sharks and manta rays around Kisar Island. Aside from trips through the rich waters of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, it can also be chartered for longer expeditions to Thailand and Myanmar. duniabaru.com