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Macaronis ResortNow you can surf the Mentawais' epic waves, staying in comfort at a quality surf resort. Macaronis offers all the facilities of a tropical resort with the famous Macaronis barrel just minutes away. Other breaks can be accessed with optional two and three day excursions on Laut India, the resort's own ketch. |
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Surfing Macaronis |
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Macaronis Resort sits in a secluded
location on an island in the Mentawais archipelago, in the Indian
Ocean off the coast of Sumatra. The resort is on a peninsula known
locally as Tanjung Si Nyai, overlooking a tropical lagoon. On the
south side, facing the ocean, is Macaronis Bay. |
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Two local breaks are only minutes
from the resort. Macaronis (or 'Maccas') is a perfectly
shaped left-hand barrel that works on all tides, and can be surfed
on swells from two to eight feet plus. Nearby, Macca's Right
is a long mellow wave that works with northerly winds on a medium
to high tide. Boats to these, and Silabu Left,
are included in resort packages. |
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Breaks that can be reached by Laut India include Rag's Left, a long
barreling wave that turns on during large southwest swells. When swell
direction, tide and wind are all working, you'll start from an outside
bowl, then zip down to a large, long open face. Nearby Rag's
Right is best at high tide when strong swells generate thick,
hollow tubes (not for beginners!). Hollow Trees (HTs or Lance's Right), a fast, demanding, barreling right-hander; and Lance's Left, a long lefthander that's consistent and more user-friendly, with racy walls and occasional barrel sections. On the opposite side of the bay, Bintangs is a barreling, fun right-hander. |
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Accommodation & Activities |
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Your room will be one of eight villas perched above
a lagoon. Each accommodates up to four guests and offers water views,
air conditioning, ceiling fan, spa bath, bar fridge, stereo system
and satellite TV with in-house movies/surf channel (see the Macaronis
wave live!!). The interior of each villa features tasteful Asian furnishings
and local hardwood finishes. The open plan design allows a choice
of open doors and windows for natural ventilation and fan cooling,
or air-conditioned comfort if you'd prefer. |
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The Restaurant is fully screened
and cooled by ceiling fans, and provides daily buffet breakfast, lunch
and dinner. Flexible meal times suit the needs of surfers, and a-la-carte
dining is available every evening at reasonable rates. The
Bar offers a variety of icey cold beer, mixed drinks and
cocktails, and there's a second storey area with games and lounge
area. A third storey, 17metres above sea level, offers spectacular views of Macaronis Bay and the surrounding coastline. |
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An Information Board in the bar
provides swell and weather forecasts, and information about speedboat
tours and their surfing schedules. There's an Internet Cafe
on the top floor of the restaurant building, plus satellite phone,
safety deposit boxes and a money changing service at the front office. A Massage service provides traditional deep tissue massage for in-house guests. There's also Ding Repair for damaged surfboards, and a stock of boards is available for hire. |
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Additional Activities include fishing in the lagoon (our chefs will prepare your catch at no charge), game fishing, canoeing, snorkeling, billiards and table tennis. Guided Tours of Silabu and Betamonga villages give guests an opportunity to meet and trade with the locals and gain an appreciation of their culture. Guests may also rent a motorbike and, with an experienced guide, explore the back tracks of North Pagai Island and visit various other remote villages. |  |
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Macaronis Resort Packages |
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will fly in on a Thursday from Singapore or Jakarta to Padang International
Airport (on the Indonesian island of Sumatra). Guests are met at
the airport by Macaronis Resort staff, transfer by mini-bus to Bungus
Harbor and board the ferry Ambu Ambu
for a 5pm departure. Accommodation on the ferry
is either the air-conditioned VIP lounge, or a private two or four
berth cabin. The ferry arrives in the town of Sikakap, in the Mentawai
islands, at 7.30am Friday. Guests have some free time in the town
before leaving for at 10 am on board Laut India,
arriving at Macaronis Resort in time for an afternoon surf session
at one of the local breaks. |
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Macaronis Resort Booking Schedule 2008 |
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Trips to Macaronis Resort include a stay at the resort for either 7-nights/8-days or 14-nights/15-days , plus two nights on the ferry trips travelling from Padang to the resort and back. For March to July and September to November 2008, Atoll Travel's Macaronis Resort packages will include flights arriving in Padang on a Thursday and departing Padang on a Saturday or Sunday one or two weeks later. |
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