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Ko Tao is no longer just for beginners. Technical divers are now exploring underwa-
ter caves and even casting off their scuba gear for lung-stretching free dives.
6 CLIFF-HANGING IN KRABI
Everyone knows that Krabi is Thailand's rock-climbing capital, but did you know that
free-climbing is the latest trend? Assaults on overhanging sea cliffs are done
without ropes and the ocean is there to catch you.
7 HIP CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai has its antique charms but Th Nimmanhaemin is a fountain of youth.
Check out new restaurants such as Su Casa and the people-watching perch at At 9
Bar.
8 ISAN FASHIONISTA
More traditional than trendy, the northeast has graduated into the stylish world of
boutique hotels with Khorat's V-One ( 0 4434 2444; www.v-onehotelkhorat.com ;
Th Chang Phuak; r incl breakfast 800-6750B;
) , Khao Yai's Hotel des
Artists and Khon Kaen's Glacier Hotel (
0 4333 4999; www.glacier-hotel.com ; Soi
Na Muang 25; s 1800-2100B d 2050-2350B;
) .
9 RINGLEADERS: MUAY THAI WARRIORS
Rather than packing on the pounds, train to be a lean, mean fighting machine at the
new crop of moo·ay tai (muay Thai) training and fitness camps, such as Phuket's
Promthep Muay Thai Camp ( Click here ).
10 RESORT BEACHES ON THE CHEAP
Thailand's beaches have transformed quickly from bamboo huts to luxury villas. We
can't turn back time, but we've got more budget options on big-spender beaches
such as Ko Kut and Ko Chang.
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