Island Hopping in Phuket For some holiday tranquillity

If you are planning out your holiday and looking for a destination that can give you peaceful seclusion, the best option is an island. Phuket used to be the perfect spot for exactly this, however, with the rapid development taking place here it may not be as quiet and private now. There exist several islands around Phuket that can provide this luxury.

Phi Phi Islands

Koh Phi Phi Don is the largest and most inhabited island out of a group of six. The island has three main parts to it; the main bumbling village between Tonsai and Dalum bays, with many shops, bars, and restaurants, the southern coast with very few hotels in between the forests and the beach and Laem Thong which is the epitome of a quiet beach with beautiful scenery.

Similan Islands

If you truly wish to get away from civilization for a while, this group of 9 islands is the ideal choice! Situated 84 km away from Phuket, the islands are completely uninhabited! Therefore, if you plan on visiting this island, whether, on a day trip or a short stay, it offers you the sound of the waves crashing against the beach, the melody of the wind and better yet the best place to dive!

Koh Yao Yai & Koh Yao Noi

These are two fairly big islands situated in the Phang Nga Bay, just 20 minutes away from Phuket (i.e. if travelling by speedboat). The best part about both islands is that they aren’t overly developed and is home to a small community of farmers and fisherman. Therefore, the ancient traditions and the natural beauty of the island is preserved offering tourists a unique experience.

Koh Khai Islands

Perhaps you’ve taken Kata Rocks which is one of the Phuket luxury villas in Thailand as an accommodation option and wish to have a quick get away from the city, here’s your answer! Koh Kai Nok and Koh Khai Nai are two islands located a 20-minute speedboat ride to the east of Phuket. Koh Khai Nok is the island which can be visited with the basic amenities available for a day at the beach. Moreover, enjoy a swim with the tiny fish that hover about in the shallow water there!

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+