Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
East Coast Malaysia
The main draw for travellers to the east coast are the glorious beaches and sun-drenched coastline, much of which remains relatively undeveloped. It may not have the history and the multicultural elements offered in the west but it suggests a blend of relaxation and charm unsurpassed in many South-East Asian destinations.
The coastline is dotted with laid back towns, fishing villages and resort islands and in many of these life remains relatively unchanged for the locals, with traditional customs still observed.
Diving off this coast can be excellent with whale sharks frequenting these waters at certain times of the year. The Perhentian Islands in the north are surrounded by untouched coral reefs and the Redang Island archipelago, located within a Marine Park offers a wealth of underwater wonders.
Tioman Island
In the south is Tioman Island, famed as Bali Hai in the 1950’s film South Pacific and in addition to fantastic beaches, diving and snorkelling it is home to the lovely boutique hotel of Japamala.
This coastline does have distinct seasons and the best time to visit is during our summer when the weather is dry before the monsoons arrive from about November until March.
Experiences
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Botswana
Dinaka
Dinaka Camp sits on a private reserve on the edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, overlooking a permanent waterhole in a landscape of open plains and red sands.
Botswana
Maxa
Maxa sits in a remote and little-visited corner of the Okavango Delta, overlooking the hippo-rich waters of the Maxa Lagoon. Seasonal floodplains, islands and open grasslands create a constantly shifting landscape.
Africa
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Located in a leafy suburb of Cape Town and moments from the energy of Kloof Street, Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel is a collection of restored heritage buildings that feel both elegant and relaxed.
Indian Subcontinent
Kalkudah Beach House
Set along Sri Lanka’s quiet east coast, Kalkudah Beach House is a relaxed five-bedroom retreat overlooking one of the island’s most unspoilt beaches.
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Clare Wiggins
My love for Asia began with living there. Based in Vietnam and then Malaysia, I also explored the surrounding regions before eventually finding my way back home via China and the Trans-Siberian railway. At Steppes Travel, I get to share that love for Asia every day, helping clients experience the places I know best as if they were locals themselves.
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