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Phuket to Khao Sok National Park
Andaman Discovery
In two weeks, you can slide down the Andaman Coast and hit all the hot
spots: party beaches, dive sites and scenic bays, going on and off the
'grid.' After all this island research, you'll be able to call yourself an ex-
pert in beachology.
Phuket (
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An easy island to reach if transiting by air from Bangkok, Phuket dominates the
comfort class for international beach retreats. Spend a day or two here downshifting
into the island way of life and spa-ing away any travel and heat fatigue. Don't forget
to explore
Ao Phang-Nga
for its unforgettable scenery, and spend a day touring
Phuket Town for a historic perspective on this former port town.
PHUKET KO PHI-PHI
Two hours
from Phuket's Tha Rasada.
Ko Phi-Phi (
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An island with perfect proportions,
Ko Phi-Phi
is decidedly less civilised than
Phuket and a bit wilder (in the partying sense). But for quiet types, there are some
secluded corners and close proximity to well-known dive sites to the south, snor-
kelling in Phi-Phi's uninhabited sister island and even rock climbing up vertical karst
cliffs. After all these outings, reserve some night time stamina as this is a devout
party beach.
KO PHI-PHI KO LANTA
1½ hours
from Ko Phi-Phi.
Ko Lanta (
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If Phi-Phi is too popular for you, then defect to Ko Lanta, which is deliciously low-
key though not as heart-achingly pretty. Lanta's personality charms its fans. It is
