Help! Koh Samui or Boracay?

No way would I go to Boracay at Christmas, we were there at the end of April and it was way too crowded (as in you couldn't walk along the beach or the beach path without shoving your way through). Christmas time would not be relaxing at all and would be very busy, also the rates for accommodation are hiked to completely stupid prices at Christmas. Remember that the Philippines is a Catholic country and the number of people travelling there over the Christmas period to see family is huge.

We live in the Philippines and every year we leave at Christmas as it just gets silly. The last 2 years we have been to Thailand, other years we have spent it in India and Indonesia. I would definitely choose Thailand with a kid though, the travelling there is much easier.

Limbo, obviously you didn't detect any sarcasm there ;)

Ah well, getting old I guess..........

How about here? Away from Boracay and Samui's overcrowded Xmas beaches, child friendly, loads of things nearby to see and do, and best of all, relaxed as you can get [http://www.cocogrovebeachresort.com/] ..

Or even better: [http://www.sulusunset.com/] ..

haha, thanks everyone! Mozzlebite, you do have a point. I won't count on my 3-year old having much notion about where we are going. As havemoneywillgo said, an elephant ride and a sand bucket will do!

You dont know anyone with kids?

I wasn't making a point as such, but being kidless I have no idea how old a kid would have to be before you start taking them into account when deciding on a destination. Just curious really.