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Lissenung Island ResortNew Ireland Province, PNG
If your idea of holiday heaven is a Survivor-style setting meets adults-only retreat, this is the place for you. Lissenung Island Resort, in the New Ireland Province of PNG, could just be the ultimate private island experience.
And when we say private, we mean it. Kavieng, the closest major island, is a 20-minute boat ride away, and aside from a few local staff and other guests – there’s a maximum of 16 – your chances of seeing another person during your stay are close to zero.
Scattered across the island, among towering palm trees and overgrown wild flowers, are four oceanfront bungalows, built in a traditional way using woven bamboo. Huge verandas provide the perfect spot to welcome the sunrise, and while there’s no glass in the windows, mosquito nets over the bed and a large ceiling fan ensure everyone stays cool and protected from creepy crawlies.
Fresh seafood and locally grown fruit and veg dominate the daily-changing menu, which is served at a communal table in the main house. The usual island activities are all on offer here, including swimming and snorkelling, and boat transfers to the best fishing, diving and surfing sites are available.
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