Escape to the Gayana Eco Resort on Gaya Island off Kota Kinabalu in East Malaysia. The resort, a member of Preferred Boutique hotels (preferredboutique.com), is dedicated to marine conservation.

Among other activities, guests can enjoy diving, nature walks and kayaking through the mangroves.

Enjoy three nights from A$1,042 (about HK$5,300), inclusive of taxes, in an over-water Rimba Villa, as well as a daily breakfast, dinner for two on the beach, three 60-minute massages of your choice, one traditional Borneo scrub per guest and basic activities.