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Article: Stationary At Sea: Staying Where the Mighty Drills Have Fallen Silent.(Special Report)(oil rigs-cum-resorts)
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- Newsweek International
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- April 21, 2008
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Byline: Lauren Mack
An oil rig holiday is a lot like a cruise, with great views and no seasickness. Plus off-deck diving.
If visiting a locale made rich by oil isn't quite enough, travelers can get even closer to the source: an actual oil rig. Though the opportunities are limited, staying on a converted, retired rig appeals to adventurers seeking a quirky holiday in an untrammeled part of the world, as well as curiosity seekers eager to learn about offshore drilling.
At Seaventures Dive Resort, a decommissioned oil rig converted into a hotel and dive site off Mabul Island, near Borneo's northeast coast, guests enjoy ocean breezes, comfortable ...