The Sibu Archipielago lies only 30 minutes from the east coast of
peninsular Malaysia. The scenic cluster of islands is made up of Pulau
Sibu Besar, Pulau Sibu Tengah, Pulau Sibu Hujung, Pulau Kukus and Pulau
Tinggi, “Pulau” being the Malay word for island. The archipelago is
rich in natural beauty and sea turtles crawl ashore here in July to lay
their eggs. It is hard to think that this peaceful area was once the
site of a Vietnamese refugee camp.
Most of these islands continue to be uninhabited but, luckily, on Pulau
Sibu Besar, various resorts have opened their doors, providing a
tropical escape for those needing a break from city life.
On Sibu Island, there are the numerous outdoor
activities, fishing trips being particularly popular. Scuba diving is
also a good option as this area was designated a Marine Park in 1993
for the conservation of the marine life in the surrounding water. The
lush tropical vegetation of Sibu is perfect for a bit of jungle
trekking. While you won’t need serious equipment to brave the
15-20minute walks that take you from one resort to another, a good
insect repellent is a must.
Map of Pulau Sibu
Twin Beach Resort is a speacial resort.Twin Beach Resort is on the narrowest point of the hourglass-shaped
Sibu Island. This makes it the perfect destination for beach lovers
because, as the name says, it has a two beautiful beaches on both sides
of the resort.
Between the twin beaches, simple wooden chalets are scattered on a
gently sloping, grass-covered hillside. Some of the wooden chalets are
fitted with air-conditioners for added comfort, and all have attached
bathrooms with showers. Very affordable packages are available, which
includes your boat transfers and meals.
Here and there, tall trees rise up between the buildings. The
restaurant overlooks the ocean and right at the edge of the sand, the
beach bar is the perfect place to relax with a refreshing drink. Apart
from the many activities on offer here (see below), the resort can also
arrange “Kelong” fishing trips where you are taken to a house on
stilts in the sea and introduced to the lifestyle of real local
fishermen.