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We’re honored that so many media outlets have taken an interest in our approach to travel in Asia over the past 15 years. Scroll down for an eclectic mix of articles to help inspire you.
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Press Releases
Remote Lands Debuts "The Stans" with Luxury Uzbekistan Tours
Remote Lands, Inc., the world’s leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, expanded into Central Asia this week with the launch of its new range of private luxury Uzbekistan tours. Uzbekistan boasts a culture over 2,700 years old and has been ruled by the likes of Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, the latter leaving his mark on one the country’s most popular destinations, Samarkand. Other essential destinations include the Silk Road capital and UNESCO World…
Read MoreRemote Lands Honored on National Geographic Traveler's Tours of a Lifetime List
Remote Lands, the world’s leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, is delighted to be included on National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime list for 2014, which was published this week. The list compiles the world’s most authentic, innovative, immersive, best-guided, and most sustainable tours, and the operators who create them. “The tours we selected go beyond destination to add meaning and context,” says Norie Quintos, the magazine’s executive Editor. “They open the mind…
Read MoreRemote Lands Launches Asia Helicopter Collection
Remote Lands, the world’s foremost ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, today launched an extensive range of private helicopter experiences throughout Asia. Drawing on its years of experience in Asia luxury travel, and on its network of helicopter suppliers across the region, Remote Lands has created a collection of its favourite helicopter trips in 13 countries, with more destinations being added all the time. The collection consists of various short helicopter flights, including trips to Everest Base…
Read MoreAmanresorts and Remote Lands Announce Exclusive Private jet Journey Across Asia
Amanresorts and Remote Lands are delighted to announce an extraordinary 18-day private jet journey across Asia including China, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka. Eighteen guests will fly on a private jet and stay at eight Amanresorts in Beijing, Hangzhou, Thimpu, Paro, Rajasthan, Ranthambore, Galle and Tangalle from October 4 to 21, 2014. The uber-luxe hotels on the itinerary include Aman at Summer Palace, Amanfayun, Amankora Thimpu, Amankora Paro, Amanbagh, Aman-i-Kas, Amangalla and Amanwella. Guests will…
Read MoreRemote Lands Announces Dozen Dream Asia Destinations for 2014
Remote Lands, Inc., the world’s foremost ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, has announced its Dozen Dream Destinations for 2014. The list contains twelve Asian destinations, and includes a mix of lesser-known spots and more popular locations. As befits the company’s name, many of the destinations listed are truly remote and off the beaten track - destinations such as Nepal’s little-known Mustang region, Myanmar’s idyllic Mergui Archipelago, India’s Nagaland, and Thailand’s dive hotspot the Similan Islands. More…
Read MoreRemote Lands Opens Delhi Office to Fuel India Expansion
Remote Lands, the world's foremost ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, this week announced the opening of a new operations and support office in the Indian capital of New Delhi. The Delhi office will handle all Remote Lands' operations in India, as well as providing sales and marketing support for the company’s existing offices in New York and Bangkok, and will further cement the company’s already established reputation as an India luxury travel specialist, recognized in the…
Read MoreRemote Lands launches Exhilarating North Korea + South Korea Holiday
Remote Lands, Inc., the world’s leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, has launched a brand new luxury travel itinerary which takes travellers on a voyage of contrasts to both North and South Korea. The itinerary – A Tale of Two Koreas: From South to North – is the first time the company has offered its clients the chance to take in both countries on the same trip. Travellers will begin in South Korea where they will…
Read MoreRemote Lands CEO Catherine Heald Named on Travel + Leisure A-List
New York, 19 November, 2013 – Remote Lands, the world’s leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, is proud to announce that its CEO and co-founder Catherine Heald has been included in Travel+Leisure’s prestigious A-List for the second year in succession. The A-List, now in its 12th year, lists the 161 top travel experts in the USA, categorized by region. Catherine was included in the Southeast Asia section, based on her in-depth knowledge and experience travelling in…
Read MoreAsia Luxury Travel Veteran Joins Remote Lands Management Team
Remote Lands, Inc., the world’s leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, is delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Hilley as General Manager of its New York office. Victoria will be responsible for the company’s network of elite travel agency clients, overseeing the New York sales team, and creating memorable Asia travel experiences for Remote Lands’ customers. She will be reporting to the Co-Founder and CEO, Catherine Heald. As a child of top American diplomats, Victoria…
Read MoreRemote Lands Launches Private Expeditions to Son Doong - the World's Largest Cave
Remote Lands, the world’s leading ultra-luxe Asia travel designer, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Explore Son Doong, the World’s Largest Cave itinerary. Located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the Quang Binh province of central Vietnam, Son Doong was known only to a handful of local farmers until 2009, when a British caving team discovered it. Upon further exploration and survey, the cave turned out to be the world’s largest,…
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Away From the Crowds: Asian Destinations that Shine in Shoulder Season
Shoulder season marks a subtle shift across Asia. During the early fall period — typically late August thru October —…
New For 2025: Cities to Tropics Aman Jet Expedition
This December, join our newest Aman Jet Expedition, Cities to Tropics: Kyoto to Bali, a curated journey across East and…
Graduating Gracefully: Multi-generational Celebrations Across Asia
From eagle hunting in Mongolia to opulent odysseys that encompass the pinnacle of ultraluxe Asia, these graduation trips span generations.…
The Ultimate Cultural Contrast: Around the World in Three Continents
Experience profound contrasts and exclusive cultural access on our "Around the World in Three Continents" Aman Jet Expedition. From September…
Magical Mustang: Discovering Nepal’s Last Hidden Kingdom in Luxury
Remote Lands invites you to embark on an extraordinary 11-day expedition into Nepal’s Mustang Region, an ancient Himalayan kingdom with…
Summer in the Caucasus: The Great Outdoors
The three countries that comprise the Caucasus region—Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia— shine during the peak summer months. While temperatures can…
Hot Hotel Openings in Asia
Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic regions, and its hospitality scene is evolving rapidly as travel demand continues…
Asia: An Underrated Summer Playground
While many Western travelers associate Asia with winter escapes, the region is just as compelling—if not more so—during the summer…
Aman Jet Expeditions 2026 Schedule Announced
The Aman Jet Expeditions schedule for 2026 is now confirmed, featuring five extraordinary journeys across Asia, Europe, the Middle East…
Bukhara Biennial: A New Chapter for Uzbekistan’s Art Scene
Uzbekistan is poised to take center stage in the global art scene with the launch of the inaugural Bukhara Biennale,…
Limited Spaces Remaining: Aman Jet Expedition – Around the World in Three Continents
We invite you to join us on an Aman Jet Expedition across civilizations: Around the World in Three Continents. This…
Last Two Spaces: Hiking & Helicopters in Nepal
A rare opportunity remains to join Hiking & Helicopters in Nepal: The Secret Path to Everest. With just two spaces…
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