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Ko Lipe
Ko Lipe is a small island in the Andaman Sea in the far south of Thailand. Thai tourist favorite and all backgrounds, this island has become a gold mine for tourism. Today we invite you to travel a little corner of sand and coral.
How to get to Ko Lipe?
The starting point is Pak Bara port in southern Thailand. From here ferries depart every year to Ko Lipe. A Pak Bara can get there from Trang or Hat Yai. In both cities are well connected airports.
Where to stay on Ko Lipe?
Ko Lipe is a small island of only 3 x 1 km.
There are 3 different areas: Pattaya Beach, Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach (or Sunlight Beach). The 3 beaches have accommodation of various kinds. Pattaya Beach is the most accessible beach, opposite the ferry stop and the beach is also more choice of accommodation.
You will meet with bungalows on the beach (various levels and prices, of course) or rooms to rent, further into the island.
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THAILAND: An Exotic Destination -part 2-
PATTAYA: THE JEWEL OF THE EAST COAST THAI
If you want a total change in the rhythm of the visit, immerse yourself in the culture of sun and fun in Pattaya. Just two hours drive southeast of Bangkok, this summer resort is a gem for the whole family.
Here are all well known and water sports you can enjoy horseback riding, mini-kart racing, tennis, … Golfers have 7 international fields designed by stars like Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus. And for kids, a whole range of facilities such as water parks, a model of a village and an open zoo.
Combined with the attractions of the city shopping malls, restaurants, entertainment and quality accommodation, Pattaya becomes a perfect holiday destination and complete. Read the rest of this entry »
THAILAND: An Exotic Destination -part 1-
The attractiveness of Thailand as a holiday destination is very different. Thailand is rich in architecture, culture, cuisine and traditions that are all clearly Thai. Yet, paradoxically, the Thais, with that natural charisma and cheerful temperament that characterizes them, have a fascinating ability to make visitors feel at home.
Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand is shaped like an elephant head. The face looks to Myanmar (Burma), ears, bordering Laos and Cambodia and the tube runs through the space between the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Siam to Malaysia.
The natural landscape is rich and varied, ranging from the misty mountains and jungles of the North, through the rich emerald green paddy fields of the central plains, to white sand beaches and tropical islands that stretch along the eastern seaboard and throughout the South. Read the rest of this entry »