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Set Sail With Remote Lands On Luxury Yachts In Asia
Enjoy yachts in exceptional luxury in distant and exotic locations
NEW YORK, NY, June 11, 2009 – Traveling by yacht recreates the exciting Age of Exploration by allowing varied cultures, cuisines and religions to unfold before guests’ eyes in ways that are impossible through land-based tours. Remote Lands, the world's foremost luxury travel designer focused exclusively on Asia, is offering clients the unique opportunity of vacationing aboard a private luxury yacht on Thailand’s Andaman Sea or Gulf of Siam, in Pahang Marine Park off peninsular Malaysia and throughout the Indonesian paradises of Lombok, Sumbawa and Bali. Remote Lands' Bespoke Yacht Journeys cruise through pristine waters and offer superb opportunities for the world's best scuba diving and surfing as well as rich cultural experiences. A dedicated staff comprised of a captain, private chef, masseuse, divemaster and deckhands are onboard all vessels and cater to guests' every need. From traditionally styled and affordable sailing vessels to floating mansions, Remote Lands offers cruises customized to every taste, party size and budget starting at $3,000 per day.
Malaysia –Tioman Island is considered to be one the most beautiful volcanic islands in the world and was chosen to be James Michener's fictitious Bali Hai for the Hollywood classic South Pacific. Guests can dock on Tioman or any of the various islands that comprise Pahang Marine Park on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. At sea, guests can swim, snorkel or scuba dive through coral gardens, and on land, hike through mangroves and coconut plantations or take an elephant safari.
Thailand – From Phuket or Krabi in the south, guests can sail to world-class dive sites such as the Burma Banks, Koh Surin or the Similan Islands, and see a wide variety of marine life, including gentle manta rays, turtles and whale sharks. World-class rock climbing, eco-friendly canoeing through the islands' caves are also fantastic draws to the area. In the summer, the weather is perfect for cloudless, sun-soaked days on the Gulf of Siam, the body of water to Thailand's east.
Indonesia – With 17,000 islands, Indonesia offers amazing, adrenaline-pumping experiences such as surfing some of the best breaks in the world, big game fishing, hiking up volcanoes and discovering moss-covered hidden temples subsumed by jungle. Remote Lands’ special experiences can include participating in the unique, animistic rituals of the Sumbanese people and soaring over Mount Rinjani and its emerald-colored crater lake in a helicopter.
Guests have the option of traveling on one of two spectacular vessels: a 138-foot luxury wooden yacht hand-built in South Sulawesi for comfort and fine dining, or a 150-foot water-jet propelled catamaran over 200 feet long with the spaciousness of a superyacht. Both have top-of-the-line scuba and snorkeling gear, in addition to the latest water sports toys such as jet-skis, wakeboards and waverunners, cutting edge entertainment centers and underwater photography equipment.
Remote Lands can also arrange bespoke yacht journeys to the Philippines, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea and many other destinations. For inquiries or to make reservations, call (646) 415-8092 or visit www.remotelands.com.
About Remote Lands
Remote Lands, Inc., the world's foremost luxury bespoke travel provider focused exclusively on Asia, is based in midtown Manhattan with a logistics office in Bangkok. The company specializes in extraordinary experiences in magical, far-flung destinations and insider access to exceptional people and exclusive events. The venture capital-backed company was founded by seasoned business and travel entrepreneurs Catherine Evans Heald and Jay Tindall, both of whom have lived, worked and traveled all over the world. Remote Lands actively promotes socially responsible tourism that strives to bring an understanding of other cultures and helps to preserve their way of life. Ten percent of the company's profits go directly to local charities in developing countries. For more information, please visit www.remotelands.com
Media Contact
Bruce Lazaarus (bruce@remotelands.com)
Remote Lands
+1.646.415.8092