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Ko Tao
POP 1500
Once the baby of the Samui, Pha-Ngan, Tao trio, Ko Tao may still be the smallest in size
but in many other ways it's grown up. The island is consistently gaining popularity and
going more upscale, but for now this jungle-topped cutie has the busy vibe of Samui
mixed with the laid-back nature of Pha-Ngan. But Tao also has its wildcard, something
the others don't: easy-to-get-to, diverse diving right off its shores. Cavort with sharks and
rays in a playground of tangled neon coral, toast the day with sunset cocktails on a white
beach then get up and do it all over again the next day. But even while the island may be
synonymous with diving, there is much more to the place. Hikers and hermits can re-en-
act an episode from
Lost
in the dripping coastal jungles. And when you're Robinson
Crusoe-ed out, hit the pumpin' bar scene that rages on until dawn.
