Joanna James
Thailand is one of the very best locations to visit in South East Asia. From varied landscapes to culturally distinct communities – the list of sights to see here are endless. This includes the many islands found in the region – here're the ones you absolutely need to visit.
Koh Tao is one of the best locations to visit in the entirety of Thailand. If you love to spend time at a tropical getaway you should definitely make time to visit this island, even if you're staying at one of the Sukhumvit hotels Thailand has to offer – like those offered by popular chains like Maitria Hotels & Residences. Simply put, Koh Tao is every beach vacationer's paradise. The sand here is fine and white while the waters are calm year-round, perfect for a snorkelling session or a long scuba diving expedition. The island has proven to be especially popular with backpackers over the years with thousands flocking to these paradises shores every year. The island also has a number of great dive schools – most notably the Big Blue – which offer guidance for anyone unfamiliar with the art of scuba diving.
Koh Samui is Thailand's second-largest island and has quite a lot in common with the Maldives Islands found in the Indian Ocean. This is the place you want to be if you enjoy living in the lap of luxury. From some of the best resorts in the country to lavish cruises along the shoreline, there's so much to fall in love with here in Koh Samui. There's plenty of adventure to be found here as well. You can go for an exciting tour of the caves that border the island's shoreline or enjoy a safari along Koh Samui's dense mangrove forests
Ko Phi Phi is perhaps the most beloved out of all of Thailand's islands. This is in no small part due to the fact that the island was featured in the hit movie "The Beach" in 2000. There's a lot more to the island though, as you're likely to discover if you ever end up visiting it. In particular, the island boasts some of the very best nightlife you're likely to find in Thailand. From dive bars to cafes and disco clubs, there's a great number of options to choose from
Most – if not all – of Thailand's islands make for great vacation destinations. There is one small problem though – everyone else knows this as well. Indeed, crowds can be a bit of an issue at most of these tropical getaways. That being said, if you want to get away from it all and enjoy some quiet seclusion, there is one great option – Phuket. Due to its relatively remote location, Phuket Island gets a lot fewer tourists when compared to other Thai islands. This combined with some of the very best beaches, Phuket might just be the island getaway for you!
Koh Lanta is relatively new as a tourist destination but it's fast establishing itself as a must-visit spot. If you're a wildlife enthusiast, this is the island for you. It contains some of the rarest species found in Thailand, including some of the last wild tigers native to the region.
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