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schools have opened up across the island. We recommend the capable staff at
earned several awards in the freediving world and possess a special knack for eas-
ing newbies into this heart-pounding sport.
Sleeping
Sairee Beach
Giant Sairee is the longest and most developed strip on the island, with a string of
dive operations, bungalows, travel agencies, minimarkets and internet cafes.
SUNSET BURI RESORT $$
( 0 7745 6266; bungalows 700-2500B; )
A long beach-bound path is
studded with beautiful white bungalows featuring enormous windows and flamboy-
ant, temple-like roofing.
Bungalows
KOH TAO CORAL GRAND RESORT $$$
( 0 7745 6431;
www.kohtaocoral.com
; bungalows 3350-6950B; )
The
plethora of pink facades at this family-friendly option feels a bit like Barbie's dream
Thai beach house. Cottage interiors are coated in cheery primary colours framed by
white truncated beams, while pricier digs have a more distinctive Thai flavour,
boasting dark lacquered mouldings and gold-foiled art.
Bungalows
East Coast Beaches
The serene eastern coast is, without a doubt, one of the best places in the region to
live out your island paradise fantasies.
HIN WONG
A sandy beach has been swapped for a boulder-strewn coast, but the water is crys-
tal clear. The road to Hin Wong is paved in parts, but sudden sand pits and steep
hills can toss you off your motorbike.
HIN WONG BUNGALOWS $
Bungalows
