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QUICK ANTI MALARIA QUESTION PLEASE :)

by jesshall28 01 May 2012

Hi guys, Following the tourist type trail from Thailans- Laos-Vietnam- Cambodia and then back to Thailand for Southern Islands. I understa…
Hiking the Inca Trail May 2012

by liro 18 January 2012

I'm forming a group to go to Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and take a 5-day Galapagos tour of the Southern Islands on the…
Galapaogs Inca Trail Trip May/June 2012

by liro 07 January 2012

We have a group going to Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and take a 5-day Galapagos tour of the Southern Islands on the Legend…
RE: Time to burn: What to do in Surat Thani for a few hours before a train trip

by byronwilson001 23 November 2011

While reading posts on Thorn Tree, Ive noticed that many people make reference to the "Mafia". Please excuse my lack of knowledge, but…
RE: Bangkok - Johor Bahru/Singapore by Train - ideas ?

by westwood 21 May 2011

For the Thailand bit, have a look on that branch for ideas. There's plenty of stuff on there to help you decide where you want to actually…
If you had one month in Thailand with a £1500 budget, where would you go?

by awanderingnomad 02 May 2011

Hi all :) I am heading to Thailand for a month with my girlfriend on 24th July, and have become somewhat 'overwhelmed' with researching…
Should I include Zagreb?

by dylanabroad 02 March 2011

I'm planning on extending a trip I'm taking in July - August to Croatia. I would have about 7-8 days to enjoy the country, preferably…
RE: I need help with everything!

by scubaplex 09 February 2011

The East Coast of Malaysia is opening up now. The Northern Islands will be open around March but the Southern Islands Like Tioman are…
Re: Where to do in Thailand

by irontusk 30 December 2010

Top of my list would be Ko Chang, it is often overlooked and less busy than most of the Southern Islands. Its very laid back and there…
RE: Novice (but independent) Traveller Needs Help Please: Singapore - Thailand

by wandering_man 25 December 2010

Mozzie-- you are correct-- could get off the train at Surat Thani to Ko Phangnan. But Butterworth-BKK on the train does not explore the…
RE: Southern Islands

by tezza 24 September 2010

Note unless your Similans trip leaves from Phuket it would be better to go direct from say Trang to Khao Lak on a Ranong bus. Phuket is…
RE: Southern Islands

by tezza 24 September 2010

Oh yeah, +Tigerline+ ferries can get you from Lipe to Phuket in a day. But you could also do it by catching one of the early ferries/speedbo…
RE: Southern Islands

by tezza 24 September 2010

Wow, lots of islands in that area - Ngai, Muk, Kradan, Libong, Laoliang, Sukorn, Bulon Lae, Tarutao, Adang and of course Lipe. For snorkell…
RE: Southern Islands

by trip_linky 24 September 2010

We stayed on lanta for 1 week and really enjoyed it. Not sure about anyone else but found ti to be cheaper than most of the other islands.…
Southern Islands

by graeme37 23 September 2010

I'm going to Thailand in March for 4 weeks. Looking at spending 2 to 3 weeks in the islands south of Ko Lanta. Been to Thailand before…
First trip to Thailand - would love some help on itinerary

by trojanee 05 September 2010

Hello everyone, I'm planning my first trip to southeast Asia, starting with Thailand, this coming November. I arrive in Bangkok on Nov.…
A Side Trip to Laos worth it?

by ta10 03 September 2010

I have 3 and a half weeks in Thailand coming up this month. The only fixed plans I have at the moment is to do my PADI Open Water course…
Itinerary order - save best til last? end with beach? end with city?

by estelle8 03 August 2010

Hi, Going to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam in mid February 2011 and would like advice on basic order of the trip - not the specifics…
RE: Just 2 weeks in Southeast Asia in August-itinerary help

by mikehuxley 24 April 2010

Hi, first off your question does not sound ignorant at all, it is what we are all here for, and we were all in your position once! But…
RE: Southern Islands - your Favorite? (& upscale hotel) My LAST BIG vacation!

by rlesniak 22 February 2010

Thanks everyone! Still working on this.
Re: Southern Islands - your Favorite? (& upscale hotel) My LAST BIG vacation!

by davelliot 19 February 2010

[thread|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1878114&messageID=16791869#16791869] about the Meridian.
RE: Southern Islands - your Favorite? (& upscale hotel) My LAST BIG vacation!

by dougv 18 February 2010

Try Le Meridian on Phuket. It is a beautiful hotel, with beautiful pools, a beautiful private beach excellent attentive staff and close…
RE: Southern Islands - your Favorite? (& upscale hotel) My LAST BIG vacation!

by tezza 18 February 2010

With only a few days to spare you want an island isn't going to take a long time to access from Phuket - unless you fly that means CLOSE.…
RE: Southern Islands - your Favorite? (& upscale hotel) My LAST BIG vacation!

by davelliot 18 February 2010

But isn't striking beautiful scenery and beaches at odds with upscale expensive hotels ?. Once upmarket accomodation gets a toehold on…
RE: Southern Islands - your Favorite? (& upscale hotel) My LAST BIG vacation!

by rubbernecker99 18 February 2010

check these out on Ko Lipe: [http://www.sitabeachresort.com/|http://www.sitabeachresort.com/] [http://www.idyllicresort.com/|http://ww…