It’s not every day check-in happens inside an overwater tiki hut ‘office,’ overlooking green turquoise seas.
Diving in Borneo Malaysia has been a dream of mine ever since I first heard about the region’s crown jewel, Sipadan Island.
Yet, this unexpected welcome to Sabah was more than icing on the cake: it was a firecracker that further aroused the butterflies already filling my tummy.
Post check-in, the Borneo Divers Resort staff whisked me away in a fun boat ride to what would be my home in Mabul Island for the next four days.
My Borneo Malaysia Getaway: Mabul, Kapalai, and Sipadan
I was so busy dreaming about Sipadan, I didn’t even realize the underwater gems that awaited at Mabul and Kapalai.
A rich mix of coral, reef fish, and even macro life was like a belated birthday gift to me.
After falling in love with muck diving in Lembeh Strait, this was bound to be yet another unforgettable diving getaway.
The GOLDEN Triangle
Also known as the “Amazon of the Seas,” the Coral Triangle is home to 20% of the world’s reef species.
In other words, it is the global epicenter of marine biodiversity.
Within such triangle is a smaller one, known as The Golden Triangle. It comprises three islands: Mabul, Kapalai, and Sipadan.
Arrival to my resort alone was memorable enough. Huge corals outcropped the crystal clear waters, while thousands of glassfish surrounded the long jetty.
Before I splashed into the water though, I explored the grounds and captured a gorgeous sunset.
Loungers sprinkled throughout an expansive deck. Wooden bungalows with French doors and windows.
Dreamy beds and hardwood floors. Towering ceilings in the dining hall.
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