Borneo Adventures Lodge

Who knew Maratua Island? In fact, not every citizen of East Kalimantan has ever heard the name of the island. One of the outer islands of Indonesia, located in Berau was hardly ever mentioned. The island is inhabited by 3,000 people Bajao tribe, it is not widely known by the people of Indonesia, probably because considered not important, but the island is one of the “porch” Indonesia.

Island `U` shaped it, said to be a garden of foreign tourists and divers dream, because the cluster of small islands on the island of Maratua, storing various marine tourism potential, including the beauty of marine life. Maratua Island in the Bajau community – purporting to be from the Philippines – referred to as `or` Malatua Wood Tuba, a type of toxic wood commonly used by local fishermen in catching fish. “Maratua Island has a beach and nature are quite beautiful . It’s just so far not managed optimally, “said Head Maratua, Khudarat. Read more…

Remember Pagatan beach, definitely remember Mappanretasi. Yes, because at this beach party tradition held every year the sea or beach party. If a visit to Tanah Bumbu regency, after passing through the River District Pagatan Loban to be greeted with the cool sea air, because this region was located at the waterfront and provincial roads edged with beaches.

Pagatan beach which is located in District Lower Kusan Tanah Bumbu regency, can be reached in about 8 hours from Banjarmasin. Pagatan beach classified special, because it has a panoramic ocean blue, relatively small waves, coconut trees waving in the wind and sea breeze blowing. A number of fishing vessels that come to sea also became an interesting sights. Read more…

Sutera Harbour Resort is one of the premier resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It is made up of The Magellan Sutera Resort and The Pacific Sutera Hotel, and has its own marina for yachts.  Sutera Harbour Resort is situated just outside the city limit, on a beautiful stretch of water front. Although you can see the city from the resort, staying there is a relaxing and tranquil experience. You get a stunning view of the sunset over the South China Sea. It is far enough from the city to get away from the noise and yet near enough to make a day trip to the city very convenient.

A beautiful late afternoon at the Marina Club Read more…

Piasau Boat Club is Borneo’s Premiere Sports and Leisure Club. The club hosts activities such as sailing, diving, fishing, rowing, various ball sports as well as parties for both adults and kids.The club has an excellent bar and restaurant offering Asian and Western cuisine. It’s the perfect place to unwind and socialise with other members. If you are an enthusiastic diver, Miri has beautiful coral reefs to offer! Look at this photo gallery. The Piasau Divers club is British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) Branch 2414 and offers regular diving and training using the Seacat.

Diving
The diving season in Miri starts usually beginning of March and ends in November with the onset of the monsoon period. During the season dive trips are organised on a regular basis every weekend (with occasional mid week trips and night dives) and announced via e-mail (only to registered members!). Read more…

Destination Kundasang ~ Mount Kinabalu ~ Sabah ~ Borneo Room Type Standard or Deluxe cabins, with blocks S & N at the resort’s crest. Room Description All rooms come with en-suite bathroom, colour television and coffee & tea making facilities Facilities & Activities ‘The Pines’ caters both local and western cuisine. Steamboat (an Asian fondue) available, Karaoke lounge that opens from 9:00pm to 11:30pm, conference facilites can cater up to 150 delegates in theatre setting, or up to 60 in classroom setting, on-site children’s playground, outdoor barbecue pits and public telephones OPTIONAL visits to the Kundasang fruit and vegetable market; Kundasang War Memorial erected in 1962 with a competition winning entry design by resident architect J.C. Robinson. Within lies the interlocking Australian Garden, English Garden, and Borneo Garden to commemorate all of the Allied soldiers’ homelands; Sabah Tea Plantation ; Poring Hot Springs ; Mount Kinabalu Read more…