Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India)

Advantages: It's cool, its chilled, its crazy and totally unforgettable
Disadvantages: It can be expensive (not always)

...That’s when I discovered the Andaman Island, off India’s south-east coast. I believe this is still a relatively untouched area full of empty beaches with white sand, crystal blue seas and not a package tour in sight. I found the best way to reach the islands was to fly from Madras or Calcutta to Port Blair (about £135 one way for a two-hour flight) then head to Havelock Island (six hours by ferry, and 70p for a one-way ticket). If time isn’t an issue ...
...While I was in the Andaman Islands, I stayed in ‘The Jungle Resort’ on Havelock Island (tel 0091 3192 37656). It had 10 bungalows set in the jungle a few metres away from the beach. It’s 2,600 rupees (£38) a night but prices are accelerating all the time. Avoid using the phones and calling back home from the rooms as I found out, it was very expensive. STD/ISD booths are everywhere and allow you to receive call-backs. From the UK, you would dial ... Read review