Borneo travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

“The Sultan of Brunei” became a byword for someone who’s filthy rich. But do we know much about this Sultan apart from the oddfacts theh Michael Jackson or Celine Dion have performed at his birthday parties for the floor wade of one million US Dollars, or that he owns the world’s most garantuan car collection, or maybe that he gave order for Miss America to be “supplied” to him. Even less we know about this miniature coutry, so abundant in oil. The tiny country consists of two mini territories wedged into the Malaysian part of the Island of Borneo. It is actually easily accessible by air, with regular flights from all of Asia, London and Dubai.

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Bunga Raya Island Resort is a divine place on a coral reef island on the coast of Borneo,Malaysia. A privy island with 47 timbered villas, placed on a calm and secluded area with white sand beach on one side and the centuries old virgin jungle on the other. Each  villa is  hand-crafted by local tradesmen, terraced into the hillside reflecting the Borneo architectural style.

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The most extraordinary attractions in Borneo, however, are natural. If  you come to visit Borneo you will bump into some of the most ancient and species-rich rain forests on earth. In less than a week, you can plunge into an exotic world of primeval flora and endangered fauna, visit — or live with — a local tribe, and still have time for urban pursuits — i.e. eating and shopping.

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Gayana Eco Resort is nestled within the shores of North Borneo, Malaysia. This eco-friendly resort offers a blend of mystical Mother Nature and luxurious civilization. The resort combines a super beach front location with complete seclusion to offer guests a peaceful and memorable vacation.

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Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is located on exotic Borneo – the third largest island in the world. This wonderful resort sits on 25 acres of beautifully landscape – white sandy beaches that lead to glittering turquoise water. Offers 500 five-star rating rooms, spectacular views of the sea and excellent facilities – it’s unarguable one of the best hotels on the West Coast of Sabah. Photo by: Huber Verlag

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At 4,095 m, it is the tallest peak in Malaysia and proudly overlooks Kinabalu National Park. What makes the park unique is the range of climates, from subalpine flora at the summit of the mountain to tropical hardwood forest on the lowlands. This diversity has allowed more than 6,000 plant species to thrive, many of which can only be found in the Kinabalu. Therefore the park was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Photo by: spooneater

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Sipadan is a tiny oceanic island located east of Borneo, Malaysia. It is renowned as one of the top dive spots in the world. More than 3,000 species of fish and hundreds of coral species have been classified in its marine ecosystem. Sipadan is rated as the best diving destination in the world not without good reason. In the calm clean waters you are likely to see hammerhead sharks, millions of technicolored reef fish, sea turtles, manta rays and other big pelagics.

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Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria is a 5-star luxury resort located between forested hills and 3 km of white sandy Pantai Dalit beach. It’s surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation, including a unique 64 acre nature reserve for Orang Utan viewing, where you will meet the indigenous flora and fauna of Borneo.

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As the world’s largest archipelago, Indonesia comprises some 17,508 islands that stretch across the equator. There are five main islands and 30 smaller archipelagos. The main islands are Kalimantan(Borneo), Sumatra, Papua, Sulawesi and the most populated island, Java. More than 480 ethnic groups display a rich variety of customs, religious, languages (approximately 583) and dialects. Welcome to Indonesia and enjoy a wonderful journey of discovery.

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The resort is located 30 km North East of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, the Eastern State of Malaysia, in the magnificent and majestic island of Borneo. Nexus Resort Karambunai is an award winning 5-star luxury beach-front hotel on the 3,335 acres of natural and landscaped surroundings on the magnificent Karambunai Peninsula. Kinabalu Park is Malaysia’s first World Heritage designated area. It was recognized for its outstanding universal values and as one of the world’s most important biological sites. The tranquil resort has six kilometres of pristine white sandy beach and a unique land formation of a white sandy beach meeting abruptly a million years old rainforest, serene natural tropical lagoons and rivers, the blossoming flora and fauna, and the stunning natural scenery make the resort a rare world of its own.

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