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A Handy Travel Guide to Thailand – An Unforgettable Nation with Plenty to Enjoy

Thailand happens to be a captivating and multi-faceted nation that presents an array of absorbing experiences for the discerning traveller, irrespective of your individual tastes and preferences.

Best time to visit 

It is possible to tour Thailand at any time of your choosing. For the very best weather, the relatively cool season runs from November through February, offering clear skies and agreeable conditions. However, you can also opt for the hot season stretching from March through May or the rainy season extending from June through October and take advantage of the lower prices.

Accommodation

An outstanding accommodation choice in Thailand for the discerning traveller is a quality resort set amidst rainforest in an appealing cliffside setting in a destination like Krabi. A stay will be pleasant in breezy, spacious rooms, suites and villas with features like a balcony and free Wi-Fi. Excellent dining options, a spa and leisure activities will be ideal. When seeking the best resorts in Krabi, an accommodation choice to consider with the abovementioned features is Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort. 

Things to do

There are many interesting and enjoyable things to do in Thailand; in places like Krabi, you can enjoy island hopping, visiting natural features like hot springs and a forest pool, and engaging in rock climbing. You may also take the opportunity to take a cooking class and learn the art of preparing Thai dishes, or even enjoy lessons in the local martial art form of Muay Thai.

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Dining

Dining will be a delight in attractive restaurants and bars offering international and Thai favourites and refreshing drinks. You may take the chance to sample authentic Thai dishes such as tom yum goong (hot and sour shrimp soup) and the delicious moo hong (braised pork belly stew). Don’t miss visiting local markets for trying street food as well.

What to know when visiting Maya Bay – Enjoying the best of Phi Phi Island

Maya Bay is a beautiful natural formation, tucked away on Phi Phi, that is surrounded by 100m tall cliffs and hides several beaches within the land. The bay itself can be considered one giant reef, whose underwater features will dazzle and delight, and whose features were once the site of a famous movie in 1999.

Things to know about Maya Bay

The best time to visit Maya Bay is between November-April, considered the high season with calm waters, providing the easiest access to the bay, all year around. The ease of access leads to some traffic at the bay through the many ferried visitors that the bay has.

What to do at Maya Bay

The bay is perfect for a session of diving and snorkelling, arguably its most popular attraction. The water has excellent visibility, and you take in an underwater adventure amongst the coral reef as you glide with the fish.

Facilities and Getting to the Bay

Getting to the bay can be done with the help of most Ao Nang beach hotels, most of which provide a service that will allow you to take a boat to the island. Examples of this would be the Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi, which not provides the service to Maya Bay, but other islands around the coast as well. Meanwhile, Maya Bay has a few things in terms of facilities – small shacks selling refreshments, and toilets further into the island.

Michael_Spencer from Perth, WA, Australia, Maya Bay (4296443625), CC BY 2.0

The Beach (1999)

Alex Garland’s The Beach was a movie about travellers who leave society to live on a hidden lagoon in Southern Thailand. Originally a novel, it was purchased by Fox Entertainment, who remodelled Maya Bay’s beach for the movie. The production brought much tourism, as many visitors since that time cited the movie as the sole inspiration for visiting Maya Bay.