Hello All,

It's another where should I go, where should I stay question, I'm afraid...

I am considering doing my Advanced Open Water Diver during my next holiday. I am a female travelling on my own and can't decide whether to stay in Phi Phi, Phuket or Railay. As it's going to be peak season (early January), hotels are going to be mega expensive where ever I stay, but Phi Phi seems particularly expensive. I am looking for a quiet and relaxed place, I am not into parties but would like to stay…

Re Kanganga .

The reason many people like to stay in simple bungalows is because it preserves the aesthetics of the beach . If you have nice beach and then put concrete resorts chalets and villas on it , it doesn't look so nice any more .Who needs air con when you have nice traditional A Frame with the breeze going thru it . And if comfort is your main priority you may as well stay on Sth of Spain . Miami , or Surfers Paradise.
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To respond to my own question: Hat Dalam for sure if you are into a mellower vibe. Ton Sai is super congested with boats, and it's where all the ferries dock so there is TONS of traffic and noise. Also there aren't a lot of places to chill out on Ton Sai side, mostly just one big resort. On Dalam, there are lots of little beach bars with beach chairs, a lot less boats. Both sides have gorgeous scenery and water color but Ton Sai is just way too crowded with boat traffic and the noise/smells…

I got 15% off direct email booking to where I want to stay for 4 nights on Lanta end march easily. It is a mid range seafront joint.

p_mc_livin ... can you do me a favour & confirm/deny that the krabi to lanta ferry in the afternoon is still running ? I am struggling to get confirmation

Thanks

GREAT hotel--getting kinda pricey these days though. While im sure you can get a private longtail there--i recommend using the hotels speed boat which meets all the ferries. Even on speedboat its a 30 minute ride or so if i remember correctly. Isnt the hotel's boat free for guests? Once at the hotel, you are pretty captive--as there is no where else to eat drink (we did not walk to the village you mention---but i doubt there is much for tourists there). The food is good and only slightly…

Hi there,

if anybody who is on Koh Phi Phi right now, reads this, please help me.

Last summer I got my tattoo done at P.P. Bamboo Tattoo.

I promised the guys to mail the pictures of my tattoo when I'm back home.

I lost the mail ad. I know it's pretty late, still I wanna stick by my word.

Could somebody PLEASE post the email ad here?
There should be a note on the wall with the adress on.

Thanks very much for your help!
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I do think that it will be hard to find somewhere to stay in both areas at that time. I would be trying towards the top of the hill on the side track at Ton Sai next to Railay, and in Krabi town itself.
Lanta is a much bigger island - I think you will have more chance. Usually a load of touts at the prier and often on the ferry.
Ko Jum is accessed by the same Krabi-Lanta ferry. There are often touts on the boat for places here and you could ask the guys who pull alongside the ferry in their…

Hi Ya All,

First of all many thanks to those who have already given me some tips re my last log. I am planning a North and South trip to Thailand in Feb 08 and have an itinary for North but want to finalise the South. I have 14 days to visit:

1. Ko Phi Phi
2. Krabi - Railay (if worth going to as well as Phi Phi)
3. Kho Lak
4. Sumilian Islands - Snorkelling Tour with Poseidon (2 nights -3 days)
5. Ayuthaya

I would be grateful for tips re:

a) Best Travel Route to fit all this in to minimise on time spent…

Thank you maehongson. I like Holiday Inn for Phi Phi Island but now I have Koh Lanta in my head as was told the beaches are nice and less touristy... This planning is hard. Maybe I should just look around when I am there and wing it.

Thank you all.

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Het

Well after a bit of research i've decided on Koh Jum to stay for a week middle Feb, thanks for all the previous thread replies!

So a couple of questions for anyone with an opinion!....

1 - I arrive from KL to Krabi Airport 2pm Monday and fly out Sunday 2pm... Is it realistic to think i'll be able to get to Koh Jum the day I arrive, via public longtail, and also leave Koh Jum on the day I fly?

2 - Where would you stay and why? I just want a place where I can relax & meet good people, and…