Review *** (11/02/2017 01:47)
Definitely one of our most memorable vacations ever was the week we spent on Bikendrik Island! I love to visit far-away islands, and was inspired to visit the Marshall Islands after reading about the global warming crisis and how it is affecting them. Since it's not a booming tourist destination, I had a hard time finding a nice hotel, but I stumbled upon the listing for Bikendrik. I'm so glad that I went for it! Many people dream of living on a private island. Well, now you can see what it might really be like, but without ALL the rough edges. Susi and Lutz provide a wondrous oasis of culture and class in the middle of nowhere! Dinner is spectacular - as fine as you could find in any top city in the world - and you have the beautiful lagoon to snorkel and swim in all to yourself. If you stay more than a couple of days, you will probably give up on bothering to wear clothes by day 3 or 4. It is that private! The hermit crabs all over the island are super cute, and it's fun to watch the tide roll in and out. The only other people you will see are Susi and Lutz, and perhaps their helper. Their company and conversation is definitely a highlight of the experience. Such adventures they've had! There is probably not another place quite like this with hosts like this in the world. Totally unique experience. We hope to return again someday!

We found the warm, blue water of the lagoon to be crystal clear. As we snorkeled around the coral reef just off shore, multi-colored fish swam all round us. Walking around the 3.5 acres island we realized there's a lot to be discovered. The many palm trees and green grass everywhere complemented the island paradise. Lutz treated us one afternoon to a fresh coconut he cracked open from one of the trees. On the north side, the waves of the Pacific ebbed and flowed, which created a soothing sound at night lulling us to sleep.

I went snorkeling around the island's reef, and then went diving with Hiro, the island's finest dive operator. The waters were clear, the fish were plentiful, and if I ever come back I hope to go to Bikini and Mili.