Largely protected from typhoons and storms that whip across the South China Sea, Borneo is an excellent destination year-round, particularly for those in Asia looking to travel during shorter holiday periods. Accommodation options are at present still rather limited, meaning you need to book far in advance to secure your spot, especially as Borneo is quickly catching up with the rest of Asia in embracing increasing levels of tourism from the west. This is having a very positive knock-on effect, not only on employment, education, and healthcare, but also on wildlife, as governments (Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei all share portions of the large island) strive to conserve the diverse fauna of the island and to significantly reduce poaching.