What to Do in the Similans? [toc] The Similan Islands form a fabulous archipelago in the Andaman Sea, just 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 go there on a day trip tour, but the best way to enjoy the Similan islands is to stay for two
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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 a Phuket island hopping to your trip. These are just a few islands we had the chance to visit, and we will be adding more as we travel around. We are not tour agent, but if you need help booking
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Is Phi Phi Islands worth visiting? [toc] Phi Phi islands are an archipelago in south of Phuket, and in case you were wondering, Phi Phi is pronounced Pee-Pee, not Fi-Fi! Anyway, they don't need to be introduced since Leonardo DiCaprio took care of this in 2000 with the movie 'The Beach'. Since then, the island keeps developing. As we all sadly remember, a tsunami wiped out the island in 2004
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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 this iconic island, and most are justified. Before that old 1974 Bond movie ‘The Man With The Golden Gun’ with Roger Moore and Christopher Lee (remember 'Count Dracula'
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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 another crowded island, but there are ways to avoid the herd. You can book a day trip from any tour
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What to Do on 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 find the beautiful Westin Siray Bay Resort (Like many words translated from Thai, the spelling often
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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 the many seafood restaurants welcoming all the visitors. The trick is to get there early and be the only visitor
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Koh Khai Nai, Khai Nai Island and Koh Khai Nok [toc] Koh Khai are famous 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 that 'Koh' means 'Island' in Thai. Two of them (Koh Khai Nai, Khai Nai Island) have become popular for
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Where is 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. A few sandy beaches pepper the coast of this tiny island, and despite being so close to Phuket, it hasn't been invaded yet. There are only two real beaches on Koh Bon (In Thai, islands are 'Koh'). One was the landing spot
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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 spend few days before moving to the fun of Phuket Island... Set on a nearby remote island not really far
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What to Do on Racha Island? [toc] Racha Island (also called Raya island) is a great snorkelling and diving site located just 12 kilometres south of Phuket. The island is so small it can only accommodate three resorts: The Racha Phuket Resort is a real luxury hideaway, Baan Raya Resort and the modest Bungalow Raya Resort. Believe it or not, even people living in Phuket need to get away from
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