cherries_digitalmedia: Accommodation

Accommodation - Yuen Pui Ling
Description on the individual ideation of the link

The idea of the link is to introduce accommodation or places for tourists to stay in Pulau Sipadan. Besides that, a photo gallery has been created so that tourists or viewers can have an actual view of the accommodation in Pulau Sipadan. Through this, tourists might have a clearer view about which accommodation to choose and adapt them. Furthermore, detail of the descriptions for each resorts also been provided in the links.

Objective of the link

The main objective of the link is to let tourists (foreign/local) to identify which affordable accommodation such as hotels, resorts and chalets available in Pulau Sipadan. So that it can attract more tourists to visit to Pulau Sipadan. At the same time, tourists would not have any difficulties on searching available and affordable accommodation if they planned to have a trip in Pulau Sipadan. Available information about accommodation will be provided in the links so that tourists can access and view the information easily.

Design of GUI

My group logo has been place in the top of left hand side. Below the logo have 6 buttons. Each button represents different links and each links will be design by each of our members. Each member in our group is actually responsible for each link except for attraction (two members responsible for that part), contact us and FAQ (created by each of us). Below the button will be the content (on the left hand side) and gallery and promotions (on the right hand side). For your information, different button will come out with the different content. Detail of the content will be based on the subtopic that each of our member responsible. The detail will be presented in different form such as photos/pictures, flash, video or words. At the bottom will be copyright. It shows that the work are actually belongs to my group.

Click on Accommodation and it will come out the site and this is my individual site page. The site consist of content, Sipadan Pom Pom Island Resort, Sipadan Water Village Resort, Seaventures Dive Resort and Sipadan Mabul Resort, and pictures of Pulau Sipadan Resorts. More information will be provided about the hotels, resorts and chalets.

Flow Chart of individual site

The main one will be Accommodation. Then comes down to four links which includes ‘Sipadan Pom Pom Island Resort’ , ‘Sipadan Water Village Resort’ , ‘Seaventures Dive Resort’ and ‘Sipadan Mabul Resort’. The four links are actually known as sub links. Below the four sub links, there are four more links for each of the sub links. It includes ‘Content and Pictures’ for each of the link.

Photoshop has been used to edit some of the pictures/photos that needed to put in the website so that it looks attracting. Dreamweaver has been used as well to create the website.

References:
http://www.myoutdoor.com/sabah/sipadan/accommodation.html

http://www.seaventuresdive.com/?gclid=CN7zxeep6qoCFcl66wodVniqNw

http://www.sipadanresort.com/Amenities.htm

http://www.sipadandivingvacation.com/sipadan-mabul-resort.aspx?gclid=CLSBoK-u6qoCFcEg6wodqnIkOw

http://www.seaventuresresort.com/resort.html

Process of creating webpage using Dreamweaver and Photoshop CS3.

The print screen shows my individual creation of Accommodation webpage. Firstly, I design the 5 buttons for the readers to click to get more information. Using Dreamweaver, the process will be as follow:

I've created a home page.
Next, I've 'inserted a table' with 1 row and 5 columns for the 5 buttons and then added grey colour for the background.
The rest of the design are using Photoshop and I'll show the steps later(under process of Photoshop).

To create another 4 pages (from above)
Following steps are :
click on 'Properties
(1) font color - black
font size - 100%
font - Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif
(2) background-color - edited the background color from original grey to light blue
(3) block - text-align has been edited to center
(4) box - I've changed width to 70%
For your information, I've repeated the same steps to create for the above four print screen.

Using Photoshop, the process will be as follow:

I've inserted the above image as my home background. I used 'Quick Selection Tool' to cut the selected image and used 'Move Tool' to drag/move it to a new A4 paper.

After that, I used 'Horizontal Type Tool' to type in the word of pulau sipadan.
And the above print screen was the final image that I decided to design it as my home background.

To attract more viewer, I've selected few images to put into my home page of my individual webpage. The first image, I used 'Rectangular Marquee Tool' to select the image and then used 'Move Tool' to move the image to the new A4 paper.

I've repeated the same step as how I did for my first image to my second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth images. Which is used 'Rectangular Marquee Tool' to select the image and then used 'Move Tool' to move the image into the new A4 paper.

This is the final image. I'd combined 8 images into a A4 paper.

This is the photo gallery of Sipadan Mabul Resort.
Few steps are needed to create it and it shows below...

First, I've choose the above image as a background image. I used 'Rectangular Marquee Tool' to select the image. Then I used 'Move Tool' to move the image to new page.

Second, I click on the 'Layer Style' under 'Blend Mode' to change the mode to Exclusion.

Third, I've selected 5 images to add into it. By repeating the same steps, used 'Rectangular Marquee Tool' to select the images and 'Move Tool' to move the images.

Lastly, I used 'Horizontal Type Tool' to type in the words and changed the font to Occidental style.

Here is the final image...

This is the final image of Sipadan Water Village Resort...

To create it, it requires few steps:

First, choose the images.

Second, used 'Rectangular Marquee Tool' to select each of the images and then used 'Move Tool' to move the images to the new page.

Third, arranged all the images together.

Fourth, I click on 'Layer Style' to change the blend mode. I've changed the mode to Hard Light.

Lastly, used 'Horizontal Type Tool' to type in the words. Then changed the font style to Occidental.

For this final image, I've repeated the same steps as previous images. The only difference is, there is no background image and I've changed the font color to blue.

This also same steps as previous images. The difference from previous images were I've changed the 'Opacity' to 50%. The rest remain.

i)Sipadan Pom Pom Island Resort

Pom Pom Island is around 45 minutes by boat from Borneo's coast; it has rich tropical vegetation and is surrounded by white sand and the turquoise waters of the Celebes Sea.

It is on part of this beautiful island that "Pom Pom Island Resort" finds it home.

Pom Pom Island Resort is a a new and exclusive resort located on Celebes Sea (Latitude 04˚36' , Longitude 118˚52')

Geographically, Pom Pom Island is among the few rare islands found on the South China Sea.

Beach Villas

Nestled under green palm trees that adorn our beach, our detached Beach Villas are a few steps away from the beach and tropical sea. With 2 large sliding doors opening onto a raised balcony with sun beds; you can relax in private listening to the sea breeze whispering through the trees and birds singing.

Constructed to create a feeling of true luxury and privacy, our quality Villas have every comfort including:

Air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Hot showers
Hair dryer
Beach towels
Complimentary coffee and tea

Each villa is provided with two chairs on the balcony and two sun beds located in front of the villa.

Water Villas

These villas are constructed to give superb panoramic vista of the sea. You can enjoy amazing views over the Celebes Sea from your comfortable sun beds situated on your private sun deck then enter the water via your own personal ladder to cool off in the refreshing warm waters. These villas are perfect for couples on honeymoon to enjoy quiet time together. Free to enjoy the sun and sea. The water villas also have a quality fitted bathroom including a large bath with opening window so you can relax in comfort whilst enjoying the magnificent view of the sea.

Constructed to create a feeling of true luxury and privacy, our quality Villas have every comfort including:

Air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Hot showers
Hair dryer
Beach towels
Complimentary coffee and tea

Each Water Villa is provided with two sun beds.

Garden Villas/Hexa Villas

Situated behind the Beach villas and totally integrating with the natural harmony of the island, our Garden Villas also provide the same standard of comfort as our Beach villas.

Constructed to create a feeling of true luxury and privacy, our quality Villas have every comfort including:

Air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Hot showers
Hair dryer
Beach towels
Complimentary coffee and tea

Our Garden Villa is provided with two chairs on the balcony and two sun beds located to the front.

ii)Sipadan Water Village Resort

Sipadan Water Village is a resort beautifully constructed with Bajau architectural design. Part of the Mabul Island is also home to groups of Bajau fishermen who have built their traditional palm thatched houses. The Bajau Laut, the world's only tribe of nomadic sea gypsies spends their lives on the water. Over the years, some have entered a transition from sea nomadic to sedentary village life at a former major anchorage site such as Mabul. The entire resort is built over water on stilts made of Belian Wood commonly called ironwood, laid in certain points so as to minimise damage to the existing reef. In its design, Sipadan Water Village has achieved near utopia in its over-the-water layout, splendid water cottage accommodations with flowered sidewalks, wonderfully prepared Asian and Continental cuisine, and impeccable and personable service.

Type of Rooms
The architectural design of the 45 water chalets reflects the incluence of the local Bajau style. The resort is located on a part of the island where it is sheltered from the storm. The floor of the water cottages is less than 1 meter above the high water mark. The chalets are spacious with wide sliding doors that open onto the room's private deck.

Room Types	Structure	Size in sq ft	No. of Rooms
Grand Deluxe	Bungalow	1508	4 units
Deluxe Chalets	Bungalow	1068	2 units
Standard Chalets	Bungalow	714	29 units
Standard Chalets	Semi-detached	714	4 units
Junior Chalets	Semi-detached	552	6 units

Junior Chalets

rooms amenities include:

Two twin beds
Balcony offering sea or island view
Tea/coffee maker
Private bathroom and toiletries
Hair dryer
Hot/cold showers
Ceiling fans
Mini bar (consumption is charged to guest's room account)
Settees
Dressing table/chair
Wooden wardrobe
Electrical light and power point (220-240V)

Standard Chalets

Rooms amenities include:

Twin/double or triple beds
Balcony offering sea or island view
Tea/coffee maker
Private bathroom and toiletries
Hair dryer
Hot/cold showers
Ceiling fans
Mini bar (consumption is charged to guest's room account)
Settees
Dressing table/chair
Wooden wardrobe
Electrical light and power point (220-240V)

Deluxe Chalets

Rooms amenities include:

King size bed
Balcony offering sea or island view
Tea/coffee maker
Private bathtub and toiletries
Hair dryer
Hot/cold showers
Ceiling fans
Mini bar (consumption is charged to guest's room account)
Settees
Dressing table/chair
Wooden wardrobe
Electrical light and power point (220-240V)

Grand Deluxe Chalets

Rooms amenities include:

Two queen size beds
Balcony offering sea or island view
Tea/coffee maker
Private bathtub and toiletries
WILTON Residential Spa Pool
Hair dryer
Hot/cold showers
Ceiling fans
Mini bar (consumption is charged to guest's room account)
Settees
Dressing table/chair
Wooden wardrobe
Electrical light and power point (220-240V)

iii)SEAVENTURES DIVE RESORT

Seaventures Dive Resort is the ultimate diver’s paradise. Located off the north east coast of Borneo, just 1km from the white sand beaches of Mabul and only 20 mins from Sipadan’s world famous dive sites, Seaventures Dive Resort is the ideal base for your adventure holiday. The customized 4-tier accommodation offers comfortable rooms, delicious food and non-stop diving, day or night. Forget the mosquitoes and long treks to the dive centre - only Seaventures can provide you with the ease and comfort of a live aboard, without the huge price tag.
Surrounded by the calm waters of the Celebes Sea, the resort is at the heart of some of the world’s best diving. Steep walls, huge schools of fish, remarkable critters and bustling reefs are just a boat ride away. Start your day with a dive alongside thousands of swirling barracuda, swim with turtles and sharks, explore the rich reefs of Mabul and Kapalai and finish with a remarkable sunset that only the Celebes Sea can deliver. Seaventures Dive Resort is THE ideal destination for an unforgettable adventure holiday in the wilds of Borneo.

Location

Located off the north east coast of Borneo
Just 1 km from the white sand beaches of Mabul
20 mins from Sipadan’s world famous dive sites, Seaventures Dive Resort is the ideal base for your adventure holiday

Seaventures Dive Resort has 28 comfortable rooms and 2 superb suites, accommodating a maximum of 45 guests with plenty of space and privacy. Each well-furbished and fully air-conditioned room has ample modern facilities, including fresh, clean water for your comfort throughout your stay, televisions so you can check your days underwater filming and lots of power points so you can recharge your batteries.

Room Amenities

Air-Conditioned
Fresh & Clean Water
Bathroom
Hot/Cold Water
TV
House Keeping Service

Resort Facilities

Karaoke Lounge and Bar
Movie Room
Games Room
Pool Tables
Table Tennis
Children’s Playroom
Souvenir Shop
Conference Room
Wireless Internet Access
Camera Room

Sports & Recreation

Diving
Snorkelling
Fiching
Swimming
Kayak

iv)Sipadan Mabul Resort

Sipadan Mabul Resort is located at the southern tip of Mabul Island overlooking Sipadan. Accommodation is made from native materials of Borneo and is on a twin share basis. There are 45 chalets, of which 22 are new stand alone one room chalets and 23 semi-detached two room chalets. Altogether, these chalets can accommodate up to 90 guests at any one time. All the chalets are built with mosquito screens and have attached bathroom with hot shower facilities and the comfort of air-conditioning.

In addition to the chalets, the resort also has 1 exclusive chalet suite.

The resort has a vinyl swimming pool measuring 41ft × 21ft with a 6ft deep end, and a 4-6 person Jacuzzi whirlpool spa. There is also a large dining hall and bar area used for meals, socializing, dancing and even shows put up by the staff. Coconut drink, juices, carbonated soft drinks, beer and wine can be purchased at the resort bar and jetty bar. A small sundry shop sells a range of t-shirts, films, batteries, toiletries and souvenirs.

Just in case you need to reach the outside world, there is also telephone, fax and high speed Internet access at the resort.

Sipadan-Mabul Resort is awarded the PADI Gold Palm Resorts. The award recognizes “Quality accommodations, superior service and excellent dive opportunities make PADI Gold Palm Resorts stand out from the rest. Resorts of this caliber focus on memorable dive experiences, customer satisfaction, diver safety and environmental awareness, by going the extra mile to provide professional and outstanding service - from beginning scuba programs to wreck diving and shark dives.”

All the chalets have the following amenities: