Introduction
Tioman Island (pronounced Tee-oh-mahn), a tiny island off the south of Malaysia's east coast, is a popular destination on Malaysia's east coast, visited mostly by nearby Singaporeans; backpackers, who have a multitude of cheap chalets to flop in; and scuba enthusiasts, who have a range of coral gardens to explore. The island is only 39km (24 miles) long and 12km (7 1/2 miles) wide, with sandy beaches that line several small bays, clear water with sea life and coral reefs, and jungle mountain-trekking trails with streams and waterfalls. So idyllic is the setting that Tioman was the location for the 1950s Hollywood film South Pacific.
Tioman has been snubbed by scuba enthusiasts because it was developed before its northern island neighbors, Redang and Perhentian. For many, Tioman's accessibility didn't jive with their expectation of "unspoiled" ecology. To be honest, I have many friends who have taken dive trips all over Southeast Asia and claim that diving in Tioman is as...
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Berjaya Tioman Resort
- Tioman is an island befitting the stars. Whether you seek relaxation or adrenaline, they've got you covered. With miles of secluded palm-fringed...
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JapaMala
Tioman accommodation options were limited to the large Berjaya Resort and simple chalets until the stylish boutique hotel JapaMala opened in 2004....
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Berjaya Tioman Beach Golf & Spa Resort
This is one of two Western-style resorts on the island and provides all the conveniences you'd expect from a budget chain hotel. Accommodations...
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