Royalty Out of Reach: Princess Margaret's Playground on Mustique

Worth it? Well, for a Princess, absolutely. For the rest of us... maybe not.

Princess Margaret lounging on one of her amazing sofas at Les Jolies Eaux. (Daily Express)

Plotting My Way to Mustique from Jakarta

At this point, my curiosity turned to logistics. How could I, a mere mortal, get to Mustique from Jakarta? Spoiler: it's not easy.

Step 1: Jakarta to London

There are no direct flights between Jakarta (CGK) and London. The journey requires a layover, usually in cities like Singapore, Dubai, or Doha. Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways make this possible. Total travel time? Around 17 to 20 hours depending on connections. Exhausting.

Step 2: London to Barbados

From London, you can take a direct flight to Barbados' Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Airlines like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer non-stop routes, taking roughly 8 to 9 hours.

Step 3: Barbados to Mustique

Once you reach Barbados, it's another 45-minute flight on a small charter plane (think SVG Air or Mustique Airways) to Mustique. By this point, I'd need a week just to recover from the journey---and I haven't even unpacked yet.

Do Indonesians Need Visas?

Here's a bit of good news: Indonesians do not need a visa to visit Barbados for up to 90 days. However, you'll need:

1. A valid passport
2. Proof of onward travel (return tickets)
3. Evidence of accommodation
4. Sufficient funds to cover your stay

Reality Check: Is Mustique Worth It?

After factoring in flights, villa costs, and the time spent traveling, I did the math and abandoned my dream of sipping cocktails at Les Jolies Eaux.