Advantages: luxurious, great diving, very good staff
Disadvantages: long way from UK

Pure Luxury and perfect for diving is the only way i can describe this place. It's location (if a little long winded) is: about 45 minutes from the town of Semporna, which is a port in the Malaysian part on the island of Borneo. Although it seems rathe ... Read review

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I don't like the sound of sea snakes, but otherwise it sounds fantastic.:O) by amberlevi267

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Advantages: interesting
Disadvantages: packed with tourists

Sepilok is located about 30 minutes from Sandakan, a town in the Malaysian state of Sabah, on the island of Borneo. The easiest way to reach it is by flying to Sandakan, which has connections with Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and the near future plans to ... Read review

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The Wonderful Work At Sepilok
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Advantages: Exotic places in Malaysia
Disadvantages: Lack of public transport

This is a review on Sandakan and Mataking Island in Sabah (East Malaysia). East and West Malaysia is separated by the South China Sea and besides flying, there is no other mode of transport. Sandakan was the capital of Sabah until 1946. It was occupied ... Read review

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It sounds lovely and great pics! xx by manlybeach

Great detailed review, esactly ehat I'd look for when choosing a holiday. High Five! by Hypernation

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Advantages: Unique wildlife experience
Disadvantages: leaches

Borneo is a fairly large island, a bit larger than France, surrounded by the indonesian archipelago, Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia. It is actually divided into four regions, two of which, in the north (Sarawak and Sabah) are governed by Malaysia ... Read review

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what an amazing experience, I did a project on Indonsia when I was a little girl I have fancied seeing it ever since, its a bit out of my price range through - lyn x by arnoldhenryrufus

My mind was working overtime picturing the scenes as you described them, fascinating and brilliant review. Being honest however, I'd have stayed at the US style hotel playing golf and let the mrs tell me about the rest LOL. Nowt but an E will do for this. by plod591

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Pure Beauty
by vinnyd

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Advantages: Amazing and beautiful country
Disadvantages: Hospital visits

Borneo is a state of Malaysia and so I have put it under the Malaysia section. Although English is not the first language it is commonly spoken out there and we never had any problems speaking in English to anyone. This review is slightly different to ... Read review

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Has to he an E. Hope you get a diamond. by Clarrisa

An exceptional piece of writing. by ButcherBob

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malysia
by Al

Value for Money
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My love for you
by Taz101

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Advantages: relaxing, friendly staff, great pool
Disadvantages: expensive food

We went to this hotel in April 2008, as part of a last minute deal. Both myself and my partner thought this hotel was brilliant and would stay here again. The first thing that surprises you about the hotel is the fact that as you cross the threshold of ... Read review

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Good review, sounds like you had a great holiday. by Maestrolover

Sounds nice xx by manlybeach

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Advantages: quiet, beautiful, coral
Disadvantages: not easy to get there

...about my time on the Perhentian islands, it was amazing. I spent a tiring 2 weeks in the jungle and surrounding area before deciding at the last minute to make the journey to the small set of islands on the East coast of Malays ... Read review

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The highlight for me would be the food by gemax2

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Marine Utopia
by divinekarma

The beautiful island of Perhentian Kecil (Small)
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Advantages: an unforgettable experience
Disadvantages: bus loads of tourists crowding around shouting

This really was a dream of mine come true.It was one of the highlights of my travels in S.E Asia and should not be missed. The flight from KL was only 4hrs and approx £40return with air asia.Flew into Kota kinabalu and soaked up the fantastic atmosphere b ... Read review

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Sort of place I would like to go . by mumsymary

Nice review...Thank you. J. by headcase44

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Become mesmerized by the Wild Man of Borneo
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Advantages: excellent value for money
Disadvantages: if you hate shopping malls-stay away

This resort is out of this world! It is like pulling up to a mini Las Vegas.Strings of neon lights,lots of people,restaurants,bars line the outside of it that is because this resort hotel is attached to a massive shopping complex, waterpark, ice rink.It a ... Read review

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Good review...Thanks.J. by headcase44

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Great ! I enjoyed so much staying at SepiloK Nature Resort, www.sepilok.com. Highlighs : night walk safari, easy access to see orang utan, serenity of the jungle, great service and comfort!

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Become mesmerized by the Wild Man of Borneo
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Sepilok, a dream come true
by melanderson80

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Advantages: Nice seaside at East Malaysia
Disadvantages: Raining season is no good at all

I booked the Magellan Sutera Harbour and paid for 12 nights for about £1200 for my friends during Feb 2008. The first day my friends arrived there at the hotel, it was just raining for the whole day and nothing they can do in the hotel. Food and everyt ... Read review

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Sounds bad x by x-stcy-x

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The Perfect Pacific Sutera
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Advantages: Good cheap hotel and excellent location
Disadvantages: Busy - but very popular

It was a very good place to stay - it was a cheap hotel with a convenient location. The prices where very good and the staff friendly. When traveling in Malacca its important to make sure you are not too in the centre of town because traffic is very ba ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao. A good start but if you feel you would like to add or expand on the details in the review at any time in the future you can do this by pressing the edit link in the centre at the top of your review as you read it. . Fionaxx by COOOEEE

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