Any Other Island But This One.
I need help. I need to get out of this island. The travel-bug's biting again. (Which again reconstitutes the fact that I feel no sense of staying here in the long run.)
I'm considering a short escapade to any one of these locations but am in a rut to make my choice.
Pulau Tioman
"Tioman is the biggest and most impressive island at the east coast. There is a brisk jungle covers a ridge on the west section of the island, which ends at the idyllic location of a beautiful palm fringed beach. Tioman offers a wide range of activities for visitors: snorkeling in crystal clear water, discover the beautiful underwater world when you go diving, or just laze on the beach while you work on that tan. Also, there is a jungle on the island that is just begging to be explored. The dense forest is a habitat for many kinds of flora and fauna." source
Pulau Rawa
"Rawa Island is a beautiful spot and famed for its white coral sand, lazing palm trees, and offshort coral reefs. Its abundant marine life is another winning factor to its popularity. If you are looking for a 'kick-off-your-shoes, let-down-your-hair' atmosphere, Rawa Island is the place for you.
The eastern coastline of Rawa Island is mainly ragged and rocky hills that are most interesting as their shapes were sculpted by the forces of nature. In fact, Rawa Island has one of the awesome rock formations amongst the rest. Its crystal clear and cooling waters is a favorite haunt for visitors who gather there for specific activities such as scuba diving, spear fishing and lobster hunting.
Accommodation is quite likely the small wooden chalets that dot the place, tucked cosily amongst the palm trees and flowers. To fully energized yourself, Rawa Island is the place to be!" source
Phi Phi Island
"Phi Phi Island, located just 45 minutes by boat from Phuket, offers a great laid back tropical lifestyle. Soak up the sun, go beach hopping, or simply enjoy the great outdoors in some of the most beautiful scenery in Asia!
Picture postcard perfect, with classic white sandy beaches, surrounded by impressive limestone cliffs and sunlit crystal water, Phi Phi actually consists of two islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley, so gorgeous it was used as a location for the Hollywood film, The Beach." source
Krabi
"Classic beaches fringed with towering limestone formations, is an understatement to describe this stunningly beautiful area of Thailand. A coastline dotted with gorgeous tropical islands, palm fringed beaches and coral reefs. An interior with jungle, waterfalls, mysterious caves, hidden lagoons and strange rock formations, just 800 kilometres south of Bangkok." source
Koh Samui
"Koh Samui - "the island of the coconut tree" is Thailand's 3rd largest. A backpacker's secret for years, this sun lover's paradise, with its coconut plantations, rolling hills, curved sandy beaches and offshore islands, has gradually developed into a holiday destination with a distinctly local island flavour.
Samui is a place to relax, meet people, sunbathe and party. Nightlife is good with open-air discos, music bars and good restaurants. The island retains its laid back feel, with friendly and welcoming locals, good food and offbeat local attractions which haven't become over commercialised." source
I'm more or less gonna go with Phi Phi or Krabi, although Koh Samui does have its charm on me. I'm open to more ideas, anyone?
June 05, 2007 11:16 PM
eh, all sounds pretty good, maybe cos i haven been to any.. except for Phi Phi Island (when i was like 14 years old?) =p
nothing much there one leh..more like a half day tour? duno about now though.. but the waters are really clear and nice.. can feed fish =) top
June 06, 2007 9:58 AM
Ya lor. See the pics all like look the same only a matter of what resort. top