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Itineraries
2 WEEKS
Essential Islands & Beaches
Consider this the itinerary for the uninitiated, and what a warm welcome you'll
receive. Flying directly to the islands either internationally or from Bangkok
will save you about a day's worth of travel at either end, so decide what's more
valuable to you: beach time or money.
Do not pass 'Go', do not collect $200, just head directly to
Phuket
and pick a beach from
which to recover from jet lag for a day or two before starting your journey down one of
the finest stretches of coastline in the world. Party-goers should base themselves in lively,
sleaze-tinged Patong and lovers of quiet should consider the northern beaches, but there's
