Sipadan (with a kid)

As we'll be visiting Borneo in July I thought of going to Mabul for 4 days.
I've been using Google and have found quite some info (also on this NG),
but still I need some advice.
Our 9-year old daughter will coming along, so we're looking for the best
operator/resort to saty with a kid. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

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"Michael Wolf" <michael.wolf@advalvasstopspam.be> wrote in message
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> As we'll be visiting Borneo in July I thought of going to Mabul for 4
days.
> I've been using Google and have found quite some info (also on this NG),
> but still I need some advice.
> Our 9-year old daughter will coming along, so we're looking for the best
> operator/resort to saty with a kid. Any suggestions?

I have only stayed at Borneo Divers and I wouldn't think it particularly kid
friendly.

However, Sipidan Water Village does have child care (babysitting) and so may
have a kids activities program.

Kapalai, also has babysitting and many other onsite activites.

Best of luck finding the right place for your family.

"chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> wrote in
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> "Michael Wolf" <michael.wolf@advalvasstopspam.be> wrote in message
> news:Xns96288652BCB29michaelwolfstopspamt@195.130. 132.71...
>> As we'll be visiting Borneo in July I thought of going to Mabul for 4
> days.
>> I've been using Google and have found quite some info (also on this
>> NG), but still I need some advice.
>> Our 9-year old daughter will coming along, so we're looking for the
>> best operator/resort to saty with a kid. Any suggestions?
>
> I have only stayed at Borneo Divers and I wouldn't think it
> particularly kid friendly.
>
> However, Sipidan Water Village does have child care (babysitting) and
> so may have a kids activities program.
>
> Kapalai, also has babysitting and many other onsite activites.
>
> Best of luck finding the right place for your family.

OK, thanks. I'll contact those ones to ask for more info.

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"Michael Wolf" <michael.wolf@advalvasstopspam.be> wrote in message
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> >
> > Best of luck finding the right place for your family.
>
> OK, thanks. I'll contact those ones to ask for more info.

Let me know how it works out and I'll also look forward to the trip report.

In article <Dpd2e.838053$Xk.154709@pd7tw3no>, slarson@shaw.canada (chilly)
wrote:

> Kapalai, also has babysitting and many other onsite activites.

I would not want to take a "kid" to Kapalai, the whole thing is on stilts
above water.....i would be paranoid.......

Dave Morgan @ Work in the UK
Take out the "goes diving" bit....
Trip photos on line at www.morg.co.uk

"chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> wrote in message
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> Which is also set up on stilts over the water. By the way, the child is
> 9,
> not 2, 3 or 4. I'm pretty sure a 9 year old can manage to keep from
> falling
> over the side.

I wouldn't bet on it. I'm 37 and I still occasionally fall over the side.

"Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com> wrote in message
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> "chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> wrote in message
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>
> > Which is also set up on stilts over the water. By the way, the child is
> > 9,
> > not 2, 3 or 4. I'm pretty sure a 9 year old can manage to keep from
> > falling
> > over the side.
>
> I wouldn't bet on it. I'm 37 and I still occasionally fall over the side.

You probably drink more than the 9 year old.

"chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> wrote in message
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>> I wouldn't bet on it. I'm 37 and I still occasionally fall over the
>> side.
>
> You probably drink more than the 9 year old.

That's true. If they have a good 15 year old at the bar, I'll have a shot
of that too. Especially if you're buying.

Speaking of which, I did get to sample some Bacardis in PR that aren't
normally (or ever) found in the mainland U.S., including their 8 year old.
This notwithstanding the fact that I was barred from the distillery itself
on the grounds that it was Good Friday. I did, however, get to see Jesus
being carried down the street in a glassed-in casket followed by a giant
assembly of speakers blaring something in Spanish that was undoubtedly
ransom terms directed toward the Bacardi family and/or the Pope. What those
crazy Catholics will do when you cut off their rum!

In article <zaf4e.898046$6l.206286@pd7tw2no>, slarson@shaw.canada (chilly)
wrote:

> Which is also set up on stilts over the water

But is joined to Mabul Island as opposed to Kapalai which is literaly on
stilts.

I dont think i would take a nine year old to Sipadan or Mabul, just not
that kinda place....and another, suppose everyone took their nine year old
with them, the other guests would have a nightmare time.....no, leave the
kids at home.

Dave Morgan @ Work in the UK
Take out the "goes diving" bit....
Trip photos on line at www.morg.co.uk

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> In article <Xns96288652BCB29michaelwolfstopspamt@195.130.132. 71>,
> michael.wolf@advalvasstopspam.be (Michael Wolf) wrote:
>
> Try searching for Borneo Divers, also Sipadan Water Village, they are both
> on the Island of Mabul.
>

Maybe SMART would be better? At least they have a pool there?