subject: Five Reasons to Pick Phangan Thailand as Your Vacation Destination [print this page] If you are looking to find an island getaway then your quest is done because there is nowhere like southern Thailand when looking for a tropical island getaways. The combination of the tropical climate, relaxing and harmonious atmosphere and number of water sports make the islands in the south of Thailand a beach lovers' paradise.
At first glance people contemplating their trip to Thailand for the first time might feel like all of the southern Thai islands are similar, but nothing could be further from the truth. While they may share a likeness in that they all have a wonderful tropical climate and stunning backdrops, there are also innumerable differences from island to island. One might say that each island has a different personality, just as every traveler has a unique personality. In the end though, there is an ideal island for each traveler, from the budget conscious to the luxury traveler and from the adventure junkie to the chilled out serenity seeker.
Having explored the huge differences of all the islands in southern Thailand, I've come to the conclusion that the all around perfect Thai island for almost any vacation has to be Koh Phangan Island. I say this because Phangan Thailand has the unique ability to mold itself to the desires of nearly every traveler. Excepting city life (Phangan is an island after all), you can find nearly any activity you want to enjoy on your holiday. Below you can find the top 5 things that make Phangan Island the perfect holiday destination.
1. The best value for your Euros. Until recently, Phangan Thailand had a strong renown of a backpackers' island. As a result, the island's costs of living had been adjusted to the target audience. Food and accommodation on the island cost surprisingly little, so that even a visitor with a budget of thirty dollars per day can provide himself or herself with a reasonable, almost western life standard on the island, which includes air con accommodations and delectable cuisine. During the last several years, when more spoiled tourists discovered this island, local businesses began to invest in luxury spaces. Nevertheless, the best quality resort in Koh Phangan is still cheaper, on average, in comparison with the same standard hotel found on other islands.
2 Various of the islands of southern Thailand have gone "mainstream", so to speak and are now crowded with tourists and extremely commercialized. Phangan has so far avoided this commercialization and is still a destination to experience the age old island paradise vibe. It's a location where you still have the chance to find isolated beaches where you can relax in solitude and enjoy the charm of the tropical surroundings and stunning blue sea. And in keeping with the natural theme, numerous of the more remote beaches like Haad Yao and Haad Sadet still offer private bungalows sheltered by the jungle by the edge of the sand. These are the very bungalows that attracted the first visitors to Phangan Thailand and made them proclaim it a tropical island Utopia.
3. Astounding diving locations. The Gulf of Thailand is known to be a top notch scuba diving spot, thanks to its crystal clear lucid water and the impressive variety of underwater creatures. Until recently, the consensual opinion said that the only location for "real" scuba divers in the Gulf of Thailand is Koh Tao Island, next to Phangan Island. Nowadays, more and more divers are picking Phangan as a base for their ideal scuba diving sites: a small island called Koh Ma, connected to Phangan by a sand bar; the neighboring beaches Haad Salad, Haad Yao & Haad Chaophao, offering a vast variety of tropical fish and coral reefs; and Ang Thong National Marine Park - a group of fourty two islands, protected as a National Park.
4 Koh Phangan Thailand's Full Moon Party, which is the biggest party of its kind, not just in Thailand, but on the planet. The Full Moon Party originated in 1989 as a small monthly beach party and has exploded to the point that it now attracts as many as 30,000 party goers every month. Even if you are not typically a party person, the Full Moon Party is an unforgettable experience and one that can't be missed.
5 Experience a huge selection of activities. Phangan is not just about scuba diving and partying and relaxing, although there is lots of that. You can also study yoga and muay thai from experienced professionals, go jungle trekking in the interior jungles of Phangan Island, take an elephant ride through the jungle, go rock climbing or parasailing, treat yourself to a refreshing spa treatment in a world class spa, eat some of the most delicious foods around and no end of other things. There is so much to do on this small, but diverse island that you could easily fill a two to three week vacation with non-stop activity, exotic sights and sounds and peaceful relaxation.
Five Reasons to Pick Phangan Thailand as Your Vacation Destination
