An Islands vacation offers the unique experience of being entirely surrounded by water on your own oasis of tropical trees and landscapes, restaurants, spas and resorts. There are well-populated areas with many services as well as more secluded islands filled with adventure and spiritual solitude. Water activities are bountiful, island walks and adventures are always available, and beautiful scenery and skies surround you. Island hop by taking a cruise or a ferry and get a new experience each time you touch land. ...read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Hollie & RichardKo 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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photo by Real Traveler Jan & LeePhi 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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photo by Real Traveler SiwPhuket
Phuket is an island of coves and bays. It is the leading island holiday destination in Southeast Asia, and travellers come to enjoy some fun, sun, great seafood, great watersports and a taste of the warm welcome that is synonymous with Thai culture. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler tonkaKo 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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photo by Real Traveler ThaiPepper
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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photo by Real Traveler Len and JennKo 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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photo by Real Traveler Judy & TomKrabi
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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photo by Real Traveler SiameseKiwiKo 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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photo by Real Traveler Katie WKo 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 »
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photo by Real Traveler KerenKo 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 »
Top Five Island Trip Blogs
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Ko Tao - Dive, dive, dive! | Sep 04 06'
"saw loads of fish - barracudas, a moray eel, parrotfish, rabbit fish, anemonefish"
From the train station at Chumphon, we bought a ticket for a bus/boat combo to get us to Ko Tao. You can get either a fast or slow boat. We chose t... Continue reading »
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Mu ko Surin Marine park | Dec 13 08'
"the corrals were all different shades of blue and green and looked almost like they were shimmering"
We took quite a slow trip down from Chiang mai to the South, Ian wanted to stop at a City called Nakorn Sawan for a few days to go birding at Beung... Continue reading »
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Cliffs and underwater caverns | Dec 10 08'
"pretty much everything is something you don't want to touch or be bitten or stung by, including the coral itself."
We started this morning with another wonderous dive at the uninhabited Ko Haa islands. Waking in the morning to see the islands full glory ab... Continue reading »
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The Beach The Sequel | Aug 21 07'
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 »
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Thailand, Koh Chang: Elephant Island | Mar 05 07'
"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 »
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Thailand Travel Experiences
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bats and sunflowers
Last Sunday Masako and Tong (who is from Lopburi) took us over to the neighboring town of Saraburi to see the massive fields of sunflower... Continue reading »
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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 »
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day 11: elephant rides and bat caves
after our day of driving yesterday we were really finding ourselves in rural thailand where not many travellers get to go. it was r... Continue reading »
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Sawadi Ka everyone!!!
Sawadi Ka Everyone!I am here, still alive in Thailand. I am living in a small town called Phukieo (Puk-ee-ow), in the distruict of Chaiya... Continue reading »
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Mother Country
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