As sensual and exotic as the hibiscus flower that bears its name, Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo. A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas, the resort is tucked away on a hidden bay framed by white sand beach on one side and virgin jungle on the other. Each private villa is terraced into the hillside reflecting the simplicity of the Borneo architectural style. A hilltop spa, with private pavilions, blends the finest of Traditional Asian and Western treatments capturing restorative powers of indigenous plants and oils. 11/09fw A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas, the resort is tucked away on a hidden bay framed by white sand beach on one side and virgin jungle on the other Nestled on the edge of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a 25-minute speed boat ride from Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah, Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu Int'l Airport: 2.5 mi/4 km, 15 minutes.

As sensual and exotic as the hibiscus flower that bears its name, Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo. A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas, the resort is tucked away on a hidden bay framed by white sand beach on one side and virgin jungle on the other. Each private villa is terraced into the hillside reflecting the simplicity of the Borneo architectural style. A hilltop spa, with private pavilions, blends the finest of Traditional Asian and Western treatments capturing restorative powers of indigenous plants and oils. 11/09fw A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas, the resort is tucked away on a hidden bay framed by white sand beach on one side and virgin jungle on the other Nestled on the edge of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, a 25-minute speed boat ride from Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah, Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu Int'l Airport: 2.5 mi/4 km, 15 minutes.