The Banyan Tree resort is situated on the beach in Sanya. Thankfully, most of the large hotels have their own private beach (at least that’s what I heard, correct me if I’m wrong?). A very good thing because quite a few people told me that the public beaches are quite weird – filled with locals that stare at you cavorting around in your swimwear, and is a far cry from the lush holiday atmosphere that people want. The Banyan Tree private beach, in contrast, is completely devoid of people. It was actually quite an odd sight!
The skies were bright blue and the water so clear, and the sand soft and clean. Yet, save for 2 cabanas with people in them, no one was in or near the water. I suppose not many people are staying at the Banyan Tree, hence you get the beach allll to yourself. It was a little surreal, since we’re so used to having tons of people around us in Shanghai and being jostled and pushed around. It felt quite.. vulnerable having not a soul around!
At the resort, walking out to the Banyan Tree’s private beach
On the day bed. It was so quiet!
I LOVED the lack of people around 🙂
Getting our feet wet in the crystal clear waters
Hooray for 2nd honeymoons!!
It was a fantastic way to celebrate Chris’ birthday… fully recommended if you’re after a romantic getaway with barely any people around and top-notch service. Just remember not to be a dummy like me, and use sunblock so you don’t get sunburnt. On our honeymoon last year, I burnt my butt. This time, it was my shoulder. Grrr!
A very SORE, red shoulder. YES I know I’m wearing mismatched swimmers,
no need to point that out! I was too lazy to pack properly, okayyyy….
Close-up, it was hard to capture the redness. It was paaainfulll.. *grumbles*
But at least now it’s faded down to a nice tan, whew 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, love of my life 🙂
Every day is a holiday with you.. xoxo
24 Comments
Anonymous – posted on March 27, 2010 at 11:09 am
hotttttttt
Rich
beverly – posted on March 27, 2010 at 3:54 pm
LOL, yes… he is 😛
starbucksweetie – posted on March 27, 2010 at 11:39 am
That last pic is cute.
beverly – posted on March 27, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Heh thanks, the water was so nice and cool too!
Anonymous – posted on March 27, 2010 at 11:09 am
hotttttttt
Rich
beverly – posted on March 27, 2010 at 3:54 pm
LOL, yes… he is 😛
starbucksweetie – posted on March 27, 2010 at 11:39 am
That last pic is cute.
beverly – posted on March 27, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Heh thanks, the water was so nice and cool too!
Anonymous – posted on March 27, 2010 at 10:20 pm
you look hot
beverly – posted on March 28, 2010 at 9:48 am
Heh thanks.. my skin was burning up so I guess it’s true 😛
jzlyn – posted on March 28, 2010 at 4:55 am
Thanks for the posts on BT Sanya! Now I can’t wait to go try it 🙂
Share before you get to Lijiang before I do… It’s such a hassle and it’s more expensive I thought to get there argh!
beverly – posted on March 28, 2010 at 9:49 am
I doubt we will.. think we will go in the more distant future, cos we don’t want to do 2 holidays so similiar together!
good_lenchik – posted on March 28, 2010 at 5:20 am
Last pic is very sweet! Also like the one of you 2 in the air! Now I dream about lazying on that day bed on the beach. I could sleep there at night too, look at the stars and listen to the sea. What is the best/cheapest way to get reservation? Online or through agent?
beverly – posted on March 28, 2010 at 9:48 am
It’s truly soooo nice, especially the weather. I recmmend just staying in the resort like we did, outside is not as nice! We booked via their website. Don’t be like us and book late, cos if you book early you get a 20% discount!
Anonymous – posted on March 27, 2010 at 10:20 pm
you look hot
beverly – posted on March 28, 2010 at 9:48 am
Heh thanks.. my skin was burning up so I guess it’s true 😛
jzlyn – posted on March 28, 2010 at 4:55 am
Thanks for the posts on BT Sanya! Now I can’t wait to go try it 🙂
Share before you get to Lijiang before I do… It’s such a hassle and it’s more expensive I thought to get there argh!
beverly – posted on March 28, 2010 at 9:49 am
I doubt we will.. think we will go in the more distant future, cos we don’t want to do 2 holidays so similiar together!
good_lenchik – posted on March 28, 2010 at 5:20 am
Last pic is very sweet! Also like the one of you 2 in the air! Now I dream about lazying on that day bed on the beach. I could sleep there at night too, look at the stars and listen to the sea. What is the best/cheapest way to get reservation? Online or through agent?
beverly – posted on March 28, 2010 at 9:48 am
It’s truly soooo nice, especially the weather. I recmmend just staying in the resort like we did, outside is not as nice! We booked via their website. Don’t be like us and book late, cos if you book early you get a 20% discount!
exhileration – posted on March 30, 2010 at 12:43 am
Wow it looks so pretty there! My bf and I are planning to come to HK and China in the late summer (super hot but we can only go then from work) and he wants to go to Sanya 😀
beverly – posted on March 30, 2010 at 1:24 am
Ooo nice! We’re actually going to HK this weekend.. so stay tuned for posts on that too, hehe
exhileration – posted on March 30, 2010 at 12:43 am
Wow it looks so pretty there! My bf and I are planning to come to HK and China in the late summer (super hot but we can only go then from work) and he wants to go to Sanya 😀
beverly – posted on March 30, 2010 at 1:24 am
Ooo nice! We’re actually going to HK this weekend.. so stay tuned for posts on that too, hehe