Beach Vacations Thailand

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The beach offers a variety of activities to be enjoyed under the sun. This natural delight can provide you with a picturesque, relaxing setting to unwind, or a great access point to your favorite water sports. You can discover unique and colorful creatures while snorkeling in the sea, or get sporty and go surf the waves. Being a beach bum is always perfectly acceptable too - bring a book and find a relatively quiet beach for some much needed rest. Bringing the kids along? Most popular beaches have rental stands with chairs, boogie boards and more so you can keep everyone entertained and comfortable without having to pack extra gear....read more »

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Ko Phangan

Famous for hosting a lively "Full Moon Party" every month, Ko Phangan also offers plenty of relaxing and quiet adventures for all types of travelers. With both luxury and affordable accomodations, this island provides a comfortable and unforgettable hol... read more »
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Phuket

The Pearl of the South, Phuket has become a favorite destination for tourists in Southeast Asia. Whether participating in water sports or clubbing across Patong Beach, now is the perfect time to see the restored beauty of this city. read more »
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Phi Phi Islands

Between the larger island of Phuket and mainland Thailand lies the Phi Phi Islands, a Thai getaway perfect for any traveler seeking adventure and relaxation. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest island in the group, and also the only one with permanent inhabi... read more »
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Ko Phi Phi Don

Ko Phi Phi Don features colorful restaurants, cafes, and resorts nestled among spectacular limestone cliffs, rich vegetation, and sublime bays. Cape Laem Thong hosts a charming gypsy village and is an inspiring area for cliff jumping and snorkeling. Del... read more »
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Krabi

Quickly becoming as popular as Phuket or Koh Phi Phi, Krabi has accommodations and activities to appease every travelers taste. An array of beaches, either nearby or a short boat ride away are perfect for those in need of a relaxing vacation, while thos... read more »
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Ko Samui Region

Located off the eastern coast of Thailand, the Ko Samui region features white sand beaches with warm gulf waters, gardens and marine parks, as well as historical sites for travelers to explore. read more »
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Ko Samui

Located off the eastern coast of Thailand, Ko Samui is a perfect destination for those wanting to get away from it all. While there are plenty of restaurants and tourist areas, the main attractions are the white sand beaches with warm gulf waters. There... read more »
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Ko Tao

Ko Tao is a Thai island located on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Named by its first settlers for its turtle-like shape, Ko Tao also is also a breeding ground for Hawksbill and Green turtles. Ko Tao has over 150 bungalow-style resorts for tr... read more »
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Ko Chang

Ko Chang is the islands for Bangkok's expats. Not known previously to tourists, Ko Chang is a protected marine park with elephant trekking, wide beaches and waterfalls. Thai cooking schools will teach the traveler about the cuisine, but Ko Chang is best... read more »
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Ko Lanta

Ko Lanta's tranquil beauty will charm any traveler who likes to get off the beaten path. With unspoiled nature, white sand beaches, mangroves, and rubber plantations, this Thai destination offers peaceful adventure. Elephant trekking, kayaking, and divi... read more »

Top Five Beach Trip Blogs

The Beach The Sequel | Aug 21 07'

by Ivy a 28 year old female from London, on vacation in Phi Phi Islands

After The Beach was filmed here, Ko Phi Phi became the island paradise that everyone had always dreamed about. Strikingly beautiful lagoons, scenic... Continue reading »
Thailand, Koh Chang: Elephant Island | Mar 05 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Ko Chang

"We both took a long, hard look at the river we would be swimming in and noticed all the large mounds of elephant dung floating around"

The minibus that we booked in Bangkok for our Koh Chang trip was the nicest van we had travelled on yet in Thailand. We obviously chose a good tour... Continue reading »
Thailand, Koh Phi Phi: Islands of Jaw-Dropping Beauty | Feb 14 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Ko Phi Phi Don

"We haggled the price with Ben and ended up getting him to throw masks, snorkels and flippers into the deal"

We said goodbye to Malaysia with slightly saddened hearts, knowing that we would not be visiting the country again on this year-long trip of ours.... Continue reading »
Koh Tao, Thailand - 29th December 2008 | Dec 28 08'

by Mat & Ruth a female traveling as a couple from Rotherham, on vacation in koh tao

Although Koh Tao is only about a 4 hour mini-van, followed by a 7 hour ferry trip away from Phuket we couldn’t make the journey in 1 day, we had to... Continue reading »
Koh Samui - a million things to do and i tried to do them all! | Jan 28 07'

by Liz Bolivar a 24 year old female from Edmonton, on vacation in Ko Samui Region

"All you can really do is laugh at this point, so that's what I did."

I woke up in early in Railey and began my extensive journey to Koh Samui. Of course at the time I did not know just how extensive it would be! At 9... Continue reading »

Thailand Travel Experiences

Chinese festival= a carnival

Please check out my gallery of new pictures and videos: http://picasaweb.google.com/CarlaVassilos Last night I had a hard time fallin... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Carla V
Half way to Chiang Mai

We got a government bus from Bangkok after our third day, as we decided we had seen all the sights. The bus was cheap, about three p... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Brandon Murray
My first homestay impressions

I have arrived safe and sound to my village, my home for the next month. Yesterday another volunteer, Cim (pronounced Kim), and I took a... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Carla V
Home Away From Home

We traveled to the province of Samut Songkhram to stay in one of the Department of Agricultural Extension's Agro-tourism project. &n... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Traveling Hawks
From Bangkok to Sangkhlaburi and back on an 8-day...

We loved our 8-day Intrepid tour, A Taste of Thailand! The highlights were:Riding elephants for an hour and a half through farmland... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler ANNA