Thailand Islands

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The islands of southern Thailand are widely known“old school” island paradise. Even
as “Island Paradise”. Theirthe sworn lovers of Thailand will agree, that the
picturesque beaches, moderate tropical climatedays when the “paradise islands”
and unique, relaxing lifestyle are account for theirwere the place in which one can sit on a deserted
reputation. Travelers from all over the worldbeach and share his or her thoughts with a single
come to these southern Thailand islands tococonut tree, are a thing of the past. Still, in Koh
experience the famous ‘transition toPhangan one can find some
another dimension’, as they gradually“reservations” of remote
absorb the overwhelming serenity and ephemeralpicturesque beaches with a limited choice of
separation from the dynamic and straining modernaccommodation, such as Haad Thong Reng, Haad
life style.Yao and Haad Sadet. Some of these forgotten
In the eyes of the inexperienced traveler,venues feature about three dozens bungalows
stranded at the very first stages of planning hishidden in the midst of the jungle. These
or her trip to Thailand, all “paradise“old school” beaches make you
islands” may look exactly the same: all thefeel like merging with a “real”
islands are tropical (in the classic sense and climateparadise, created by true nature and not by wise
wise), picturesque and serene. But in fact, a moreand experienced tourist industry entrepreneurs.
thorough perspective would gradually reveal the3. Overwhelming diving sites.The Gulf of Thailand
fact that each island, just like every individualis considered to be an excellent diving area, due
traveler, has its own set of unique qualities. Theto its clear lucid water and the huge variety of
cost of stay in some islands can turn out to be aunderwater life. Until recently, the consensual
surprisingly expensive experience, whereas visitingopinion was that the only place for
other islands can become quite a bargain; some“real” scuba divers in the Gulf of
islands are dramatically peaceful while others areThailand is Koh Tao Island, next to Koh Phangan.
loaded with exciting nightlife activities; some islandsNowadays, more divers are choosing Koh
provide the perfect conditions for divers whilePhangan as the launching ground for their
others are ideal for backpackers.preferable diving sites: a small island Koh Ma,
After years of intensive research, and afterconnected to Koh Phangan by a sand bar; the
exploring every dark corner on every island inneighboring beaches Haad Salad, Haad Yao &
southern Thailand, I can safely say that KohHaad Chaophao, offering a huge variety of tropical
Phangan is no doubt and by far the perfect choicefish and coral reefs; and Ang Thong National
for the perfect vacation. Koh Phangan is theMarine Park - a group of 42 islands, protected as
perfect choice because unlike its counterparts,a National Park.
Koh Phangan has an unexplainable unique ability to4. The Full Moon Party. The full moon party, held
adopt itself to the likes and needs of everyin Koh Phangan since 1989, attracts thousands of
individual traveler in the limits of being an islandtravelers every month coming from all corners of
(except from providing the ultimate urbanthe globe. Even if you are not the classic
environment. But nobody visits the Thai islands topartygoer - the full moon party could be a unique
relive his urban daily lifestyle).and unforgettable opportunity to join thousands of
Here are the five elements that make Kohjoyful, exhilarated people dancing together in the
Phangan the ultimate vacation choice:most beautiful place in the world to the sounds of
1. Best value for your money. Until recently, Kohthe best music.
Phangan had a strong reputation of a5. To experience radically unique travel activities.
backpackers’ island. Consequently, theKoh Phangan is quite a small sized island (about
island’s costs of living had been adjusted170 km2), but it offers a myriad of activities. You
to its target audience. Food and accommodationcan come on a Sunday, as a backpacker to
on the island are surprisingly cheap, so that evenSunrise Beach, become a professional diver on
the average backpacker with a budget of 30$Monday in Koh Ma and turn into a seasoned
per day can provide himself or herself with apartygoer on Tuesday as you take part in the
reasonable, almost western life standard on theexhilarating full moon party. If you’re able
island, which includes air conditioned rooms andto wake up on Wednesday morning, you can
delicious cuisine. During the last several years, asmeet local people in the fishermen’s village
more spoiled tourists discovered this island, localChaloklum to learn and experience their traditional
entrepreneurs began to invest in luxuryway of life. Additionally, you can join forces with
accommodation. Nevertheless, the best qualityyour sportsperson alter ego and go trekking on
accommodation in Koh Phangan is still cheaper, onThursday; and on Friday you’ll have the
average, compared to the same standardunique opportunity to pretend being a Mowgli riding
accommodation offered on it counterparts.an elephant’s back in Phangan Safari.