Koh Tao Hotels

By Author: Steve Peters
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Travelling to Thailand is an experience you won't forget. It offers so much that a usual 2 week holiday is not enough.

Two of the not so wellknown islands are Koh Tao and Koh Samet. Each has it's own style and charm. Koh Samet is located only 3 hours travelling time by bus from Bangkok in the provence of Rayong. It is a small island no more than 6km long, but it is very beautiful none the less.

Because most of the island is set in a national park most development has been kept restrictedunder control which has given the island a more natural laidback feel. Koh Samet is also know as crystal island, this is because of the pure white sand, I must confess it is really lovely there, having just spent christmas 2008 sitting on the beach getting a sun tan.

There is a good range of accomodation on the island from small backpack guesthouses costing $10 per night to upscale resorts at $300. The bigger hotels are very over priced, so i would suggest something around the 30-40 dollar per night range will get you something nice.

Moving down the coast about 6 hours from Bangkok you will find koh tao island. This ...
... is a really great place to unwind and relax. This is the most famous place in Thailand to go scuba diving. Beaches are nice and clean, but during high season get pretty busy, so book well in advance.

Food on both the island is delicious, especailly the seafood, which of course is very fresh. The prices are very resonable, and there is nothing like sitting on the beach under the stars eating lobster and king prawns.

Please enjoy Thailand.