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In Cambodia’s Koh Rong Archipelago, two pristine islands lie side by side. They are known locally as Song Saa – Khmer for ‘The Sweethearts’.
Song Saa Private Island will be as seductive as the name implies; an
intimate private island retreat in an undiscovered paradise.
Most of Cambodia’s islands - scattered across the sapphire waters of
the Gulf of Thailand – remain undeveloped but offer deserted oases of
virgin rainforests, tropical reefs and glistening white beaches.
Guests to Song Saa will be amongst the first foreigners to experience
this untouched world, reminiscent of Thailand’s islands before its
tourist boom.
The resort spans the islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong,
connected by a footbridge over a marine reserve that has been
established to safeguard the islands’ reefs and marine life including
dugongs, seahorses and exotic species of tropical fish. 27 luxury villas
are being built from sustainable materials and in perfect harmony with
the natural environment; uncompromising on design that reflects the
beauty of the natural surroundings.
Adopting a ‘rustic chic’ design, the resort is inspired by
Cambodian fishing villages with features such as over-water buildings,
thatch roofs, rough-hewn natural timbers and drift wood furnishings.
Guests will enjoy uninterrupted sunrise or sunset views from their Overwater, Beach or Jungle Villas,
complete with private pools and all the creature comforts Robinson
Crusoe could only fantasise about. Each villa promises a sanctuary
where guests can shower looking out over the ocean, sip cocktails
whilst watching the sun set from their private deck or have the
resort’s chef treat you and your guests to fresh seafood under the
stars. A 2-Bedroom Royal Villa has its own private
jetty for speedboat arrival and offers exceptional luxury and privacy,
for those in search of an exceptional discrete island hideaway.
At the resort’s heart will be a world-class restaurant and lounge
spectacularly positioned over the ocean to take in dramatic sunsets,
seascapes and starry nights. Executive Chef Neil Wager, worked
previously at the highly acclaimed six-star North Island in the
Seychelles where he cooked for a host of international royalty and
celebrities. Neil said, “in Cambodia our team has found a culinary
adventure most chefs can only dream about”. With a commitment to paying
homage to traditional Khmer food practices in a contemporary and
sustainable way, the kitchen will source locally grown food, with
seafood selected from Cambodia’s growing community of sustainable
fishermen.
A Spa & Wellness Centre will be situated on its own island with a Yoga & Meditation Centre
on the eastern shore and a host of guest activities will be offered to
authentically showcase the surrounding Archipelago, its staggering
scenery and innately friendly people. Kayaking up fresh water
estuaries, hiking through virgin rainforest, snorkelling with the
resort’s marine biologists, Khmer cooking lessons and visits to local
fishing villages will all be part of the Song Saa experience.
For Australian couple, Rory and Melita Hunter,
becoming the first to develop a private island in Cambodia, according
to Rory, “brings exciting opportunity but also an incredible
responsibility to set a benchmark in sustainable development, to pave
the way for future development in this untouched region of South East
Asia”. Central to their vision is their commitment to conservation and
community programs with a triple bottom line model which ensures the
protection of the natural environment and simultaneously supports the
needs of the local people.
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