Moonlight Bay Resort, Ko Lanta

Advantages: Cheap, friendly and everything you need!
Disadvantages: You will not want to leave.

...Ko Lanta is a little bit of heaven on the west coast of Thailand. A great alternative to Phi Phi or some of the more tourist filled islands in thailand. If you want paradise then this is the place. I reccommend this hotel too. It's not the fanciest of Hotels compared to some along the beach but it had all we needed. 7 of us in total were on the holiday and we stayed for 3 nights. There were 5 adults varying in ages, 1 teenager and 1 child age 6. Plenty of places to eat nearby, one in particular just next door to the hotel - fabulous food. The food in the Andaman was good also. Very family friendly hotel, with a pool on site. You just have to remember that this isn't a Europena hotel with lots of activities on site. But then again, we didn't want that. I often find that they get in the way of enjoying a quiet day by the pool... Read review

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Advantages: Great Views, Romantic hideaway, Friendly Staff
Disadvantages: Distance from main town

...Travelling with my partner in June 2006 we had taken the overnight train from Bangkok to Surat Thani, costing £20 between us, where we had transferred to a boat taking us to Ko Samui. Upon arrival in Ko Samui, we took a taxi ride to the Rocky Resort situated between Lamai and Hua Thanon, which took thirty minutes. We were taken to the reception by a staff member and made to feel welcome with a complimentary non alcoholic iced fruit cocktail as we checked in at reception. We were asked if we would like to make any excursions whilst we were on Samui, that they could arrange for us, but we were exhausted and chose not to just then. Check-in was quick and whilst it was finalised (£95 for two nights, including breakfast) our luggage was taken to our rooms for us and we wandered up slowly with a staff member to our room, which was... Read review

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Advantages: Unspeakably Attractive Beach Resort.
Disadvantages: Tourism Authorities Dragging Their Environmental Feet.

...Ko Phi Phi is the jewel in the crown of Thailand's premier holiday islands. For such a small dot on the map it has so many natural wonders that it would take a week to fully appreciate their worth. For most Ko Phi Phi is recognisable because it provided the location for the filming of 'The Beach' starring Leonardo Di Caprio but thankfully the island has a lot more going for it than this. Ko Phi Phi is in fact made up of 2 islands, Phi Phi Don, the bigger of the 2 islands, and Phi Phi Leh which is uninhabited but is known for its nest collectors who sell on their expensive wares to soup makers all over South Korea and Japan. All the main resorts on Phi Phi Don are close to the village or a short boat ride away. You can get to Ko Phi Phi from Phuket or Krabi on the mainland or from the other islands in the area like Ko Lanta by... Read review

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