I've been. Last time I thought I'd pop in from Singapore I found they'd discontinued the flights there which can't help with US tourists who don't want to schlep about with busses and boats.

They discontinued flights because of the environmental impact it was having on the island.

The big resort on the island (Berjaya) wanted to build a bigger airport a few years ago and the locals flat out said no.

Tioman is entirely owned by the local population and they have the first and last say on what gets developed there.

So far they are doing a great job, Tioman has the only growing reef in Malaysia and is seeing a lot of rare wildlife returning year after year.

The bus from Singapore takes a few hours, and the ferry about the same. We get more than enough tourist who are willing to make the trip.