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Anantara Desaru Coast Residences Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Like a graceful bird, the camera soars over a turquoise tropical ocean, waves whispering onto a beach that stretches, golden and endless. Lush palms sway in the breeze, framing a sleek, sin…
Ombak Festival 2024, Desaru Coast Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau In the present economic climate, it’s becoming challenging for existing music festivals to continue and thrive worldwide. Indeed, in my native UK, according to the Association fo…
The Ultimate Weekend – Ombak Supper Club with The Stars by Yellow Fin Horse Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Ombak Festival will rock Desaru Coast from 13-15 September this year! Alongside 27 international artists, headliners are Nile Rodgers & CHIC…
Gourmet Series – A Malaysian Journey, One&Only Desaru Coast Monica Tindall Desaru Coast is a luxurious integrated destination in Johor, Malaysia. It is home to world-class resorts, award-winning golf courses, and the region’s largest wate…
Murray Aitken Claire Matheson interviews Murray Aitken, general manager of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, to discover more about the property’s sustainability practices. Talking to you, your passion for meaningful environmental change is evident. Ca…
Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023 Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s premier resort destination, is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated dining program- the Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023. This exclusive culinary series invites food enthusi…
Earth Hour 2023 Claire Matheson Since their foundation, Hard Rock Hotels have championed the idea of ‘Saving the Planet’. This 2023, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, is celebrating its biggest Earth Hour y…
Pang Boon Aik In this interview, Pang Boon Aik, Director of Food & Beverage, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, tells of tough times during the pandemic, sustainability practices and how he got into the industry. What do you do? I am Pang Boon Aik, dire…
Save The People – Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Monica Tindall The realization that saving the planet is not really the issue of our time but rather that it’s saving the people, is gradually making its way into the collective consciousness. Planet Earth has p…
Grant Young In this interview, Grant Young, General Manager of The Westin Desaru Coast, share some exciting projects and stories from behind the scenes. What do you do? I’ve been fortunate to be the General Manager of The Westin Desaru Coast Resort and Desa…
Rhythm & Motion Spa Treatments Monica Tindall You might say I’ve been around the block a few times when it comes to spa experiences. While I don’t see myself tiring of pampering sessions anytime soon, it is certainly becoming more difficult to be surprised by s…
Beach Resort Desaru Coast Monica Tindall This is my second stay at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, and it’s an absolute pleasure to return. The resort has direct beach access and a central courtyard of magnificent pools. I spend so much time dipping and …