An Online Magazine from the Asia Travel Experts at Remote Lands
It has been a long wait since the refurbishment began in 2017 but the new and improved Raffles Singapore – now with 115 suites – reopened on August 1, putting a fresh shine on the finest hotel in the Lion City.
No dish says Lion City like laksa, but from the Chinese diaspora to Katong there’s a whole lot more to this Singapore staple than meets the eye – or the taste buds.
Laurel Tuohy takes Remote Lands inside the two distinct personalities of the Six Senses Maxwell and Duxton for good food, better design, and a conversation with general manager Murray Aitken.
Yes, there are luxury hotels galore and beautiful beaches, but it’s the diversity that is the real treasure in Singapore. Check out these four unique neighborhoods for a dose of Singapore heritage.
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.
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.
Crazy Rich Asians put a lot of new eyes on Southeast Asia, and fans of the film will be pleased to know that Rachel and Nick were filmed in very real places throughout Singapore and Malaysia – places you can stay.
Long before the dystopian Clockwork Orange hit shelves, Southeast Asia would see Anthony Burgess in Malaysia; a grammar school teacher would go to Malaysia and Singapore to make his name with the Malayan Trilogy.
It’s a long time to go to the Singapore Grand Prix, but if you want the best views in the city, these luxury hotels are right on the track.
The glitzy streets of Singapore aren’t far from the tropical wilderness of Southeast Asia, filled with monkeys, magical birds, and the beloved Singapore otters.
With the biggest collection of amari in Southeast Asia, both classic and modern, the mixology at night-only Marcello is causing a stir.
In a city so filled with luxury hotels, fine dining, and exciting experiences, travelers should be reminded to relax for a day in some of Southeast Asia’s finest spas.