A Week on Phi Phi Island UPDATE: Access to Maya Bay is closed until further notice, but Phi Phi main island remains open! [toc] Phi Phi islands don't need an introduction, Leonardo DiCaprio took care of this in 2000 with the movie 'The Beach', and the place keeps on getting
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How to Get to Phi Phi Island There are several ways to catch a boat to Phi Phi Island. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy
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What to Do in The Similan Islands? [toc] The Similan Islands are a fabulous archipelago found in the Andaman Sea, about 100 km north from Phuket island. These small islands are so strikingly beautiful; you don't even need to be an excellent photographer to come back with amazing photos. Most people
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James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay [toc] James Bond Island (Khao Ping Kan) is one of the many must-see places in Phang Nga Bay people want to tick-off their list when in Phuket. There are many positive and negative opinions about James Bond Island, and most are justified. Before
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What to Do on Coral Island? [toc]Coral Island, or Koh Hae, is one of the few islands you can reach by speedboat from Phuket within fifteen minutes and spend the day playing on the beach, even during low season. It's a bit odd to go from a tropical island to
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Sirey Island [toc] Koh Sirey is an island, but you would never guess it from a map and many probably have never heard of it. Connected to Phuket town by a very short bridge, this small piece of land doesn't have many particular signs but this is where you will
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How to Get to Phi Phi Viewpoint [toc] Phi Phi viewpoint is probably the second thing you will visit during your stay on Phi Phi island, the first thing being the famous (and crowded) Maya Bay which is only accessible by boat. You can easily reach Phi Phi viewpoint by
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What to Do in Phi Phi Islands 6 Best Places to See in Phi Phi [toc] Here are the best places to see in Phi Phi islands. Of course, as they are so popular they can be really busy so it is usually recommended to stay overnight in Phi Phi
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What is Koh Panyi Village? [toc] Koh Panyi (Koh Panyee) is a surprising village almost entirely built on stilts in Phang Nga Bay near the famous James Bond Island. Koh Panyi is a very unusual and exciting site to discover, but it can be hectic, especially at lunchtime because of
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Phuket Island Hopping [toc] There are so many big and small islands around Phuket, it would take forever to visit them all. Most are not far, and you should consider adding a couple of islands to your trip. These are just a few islands we had the chance to visit,
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Koh Khai Nai, Khai Nai Island and Koh Khai Nok [toc] Koh Khai are popular tiny islands just 15 minutes speedboat ride from Phuket east coast. There are 3 islands: Koh Khai Nai, Khai Nai Island and Koh Khai Nok, but their names get a little confusing,especially once you know
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Diving in Phi Phi Island Diving in Phi Phi Island is a unique experience you shouldn't miss as not many places in the world can offer such a unique clear dive sites. If you never experienced diving before, just remember that there is a very cool option called 'Discover Scuba
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Bon Island [toc] Bon island (or Koh Bon) is located just south of Rawai Beach in Phuket and is just a short longtail boat ride away. The coast of this tiny island is dotted by few sandy beaches and despite being so close to Phuket, it hasn't been invaded... yet.
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Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi [toc] Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi on Koh Yao Island is not your usual 'Phuket Resort’, it is a destination in itself. Especially designed for romantic couples in search of an escape from the stress of the big city, this is a perfect hideaway to
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Westin Siray Bay Resort Westin Siray Bay Resort is a hotel built on a hillside of Koh Sirey, a tiny island on the east coast of Phuket. From your balcony at night you will be surprised how close the city lights of Phuket Town are! I never thought I would
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What to Do on Racha Island? [toc] Racha Island (also called Raya island) is a great snorkeling and diving site located just 10 kilometres south of Phuket. The island is so small it can only accommodate 3 resorts: The Racha Phuket Resort is a real luxury hideaway, Baan Raya Resort
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