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Semporna, Sabah - Tropical Paradise of Malaysia

#sempornahotel 📍 Location: East Coast of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo 🌊 Known For: Crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs & world-class diving Must-Experience Highlights ✔ Diving Heaven - Famous sites: - Sipadan Island(Top 5 dive spots globally) - Mabul/Kapalai - Macro diving paradise ✔ Unreal Water Villages - Stilt houses at: - Bajau Laut (Sea Gypsies) villages - Mataking Island's overwater bungalows ✔ Instagram Wonders: - "Tiffany Blue" sandbars (Pulau Bohey Dulang) - Sea turtle encounters (almost guaranteed!) Best Time to Visit 📅 Dry Season: March-October (Best visibility) ⚠️ Monsoon: November-February (Many operators close) How to Get There ✈️ Air: Fly to Tawau Airport (TAE), then 1.5hr drive 🚤 Boat: Daily transfers to islands from Semporna jetty
Posted: May 29, 2025
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