Southern Thailand Wrap-up

The Great : The snorkeling tour on Koh Phi Phi. The tour took us to three different islands and some great beaches for relaxing. Just navigating around scenic Koh Phi Phi Leh was in itself worth the tour. The price was very reasonable, too.

The Hidden : Nothing particular in that category.

The Overrated : The beach from the movie « The Beach ». The beach was totally overcrowded in low season, and dozens of boats were parked in the turquoise water. The beach looks nice but it is not so incredibly beautiful to warrant such popularity. I dread to imagine how many people can visit this beach on any given day during high season. There is nothing “stranded” about “The Beach” anymore. As it stands the “The Beach” is overrated.

The Ugly : Boat transportation between the islands and mainland Thailand is generally long, uncomfortable, and tedious. The ferry boats are relics from the past and the waves in monsoon season can make your life miserable. But there is no other way to reach the islands - only Phuket has an airport.