Jerome Colson on the Newly-Opened One&Only Desaru Coast
The One&Only Desaru Coast opened on September 6, 2020. Remote Lands speaks to General Manager Jerome Colson on the future of Malaysia travel.
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The One&Only Desaru Coast opened on September 6, 2020. Remote Lands speaks to General Manager Jerome Colson on the future of Malaysia travel.
The 128-acre One&Only Desaru Coast will open on September 6 on peninsular Malaysia just over the border from Singapore.
As the world slowly opens to travel again, exciting new accommodations and pristine natural wonders are drawing travelers to Malaysia.
Kota Kinabalu isn’t just about the mountain. It’s jungle, paradise islands, and luxe resorts on the doorstep of a rapidly transforming city.
For the traveler who likes a little luxury with their adventure, these itineraries from Remote Lands offer a Borneo experience like no other.
From the headhunting history of the Murut and the communal Rungus farms to the sea gypsy ways of the Bajau, Malaysian Borneo is awash in tribal cultures.
It’s a little bit Penang, a little bit Cameron Highlands, and a little bit something new. Ipoh is a transitional destination on peninsular Malaysia worth a visit.
Cheong Fatt Tze’s Blue Mansion in Penang – recently garnering fame for its role in Crazy Rich Asians – is a blend of cultures, an architectural curiosity, and a luxury hotel in the heart of George Town.
Yes, you’ll sip champagne through a 61-lap sporting extravaganza and, yes, you’ll meet Singapore Grand Prix crew and drivers and sleep in ultra-luxe hotels – but what then? Well, Remote Lands has a few suggestions on that front.
You may have heard of the luxury train, but you might not have heard of the hotel. The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a mix of history and luxury on Malaysia’s bumping island getaway of Penang.
The Mergui Archipelago, Maldives, Komodo, Raja Ampat – all have earned their titles as some of the best dive sites in the world. But Sipadan deserves a mention as well, and diver Juanita Pienaar knows why.
Janice Wong, Luke Mangan, Didier Corlou, and Ian Kittichai will all be taking their talents to the rails of one of Asia’s most exclusive luxury train journeys aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express, crossing Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.