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Koh Kood

Koh Kood

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Tourists have been flocking to Thailand to get a taste of many small and remote yet stunning islands scattered around the country. Koh Kood located in the gulf of Thailand, easternmost side of the region, just before Cambodia is one of those islands that has its own magnet to draw visitors across the globe.These days, the more remote the island is the more people chase and head to that destination. This is the same like the island I recently visited where lush tropical surroundings, white sands, crystal clear water, and natural beauty deliver an outstanding vista with tranquil ambience. There is no direct flight to this remote island, so first I took a flight to Bangkok, continued on to a region called Trat, then another hour by boat to reach Koh Kood. The trip itself already felt l...
Derawan Island

Derawan Island

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] As a country with enormous amount of islands, Indonesia never runs out of new tourism site to explore. Derawan turns every traveler dream of tropical paradise into reality, a perfect getaway spot with everything you ever wish for a summer vacation. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Located in Berau, East Kalimantan, Derawan is actually a group of 31 small islands. The most popular is Kakaban Island, Maratua Island, and Sangalaki Island. It takes four hours by boat to reach Derawan Island. There is no direct flight to the island, and since the location is quite remote, it is suggested that you bring more cash, as there are only a handful of ATM inside the island’s vicinity. There is no better way to see the beau...
Gili Meno

Gili Meno

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color=#85B209] Most of us are probably more familiar with Gili Trawangan, the largest of the three Gili Islands. However Gili Meno, Lying between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air is a natural gem of seclusion and not to be missed when travelling to this island cluster. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Gili Meno is a light footed 2 kilometres at its widest point and a delightful explorato- ry walk of less than 2 hours will take one around the whole island. Meno is the peace- ful island of the three Gilis and has a repu- tation for providing that oft sought tranquil get away destination for those looking to a break from life’s routines. This is the least visited island of the group and as such visi- tors here are spared the clatter and ...
Redang Island

Redang Island

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] Dive, swim, explore, hop from one island to another or just enjoy time on the white sands of Long Beach. Redang Island is the place to follow ones instincts and take on a tropical adventure. [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] Lying off the East coast of Malaysia, Redang is a compilation of the 9 small islands of Lima, Paku Besar, Paku Kecil, Kerengga Besar, Kerengga Kecil, Ekor Tebu, Ling Island, Pinang Islands and the group’s namesake, Redang Island. This charming little island cluster is reached with a 1 hour flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu Airport and from there, a boat trip to Redang Island. Fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia, Redang Island has all the attribute...
Boracay  Island

Boracay Island

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This small 10 square kilometre island is in receipt of ‘Travel + Leisure’s” Best Island In The World award of 2010. As well as this, Boracay Island has won numerous awards from travel magazines and agencies for its reputation as a tropical leisure destination. It is not an island to be missed. Boracay lies about 315 kilometres south of Manila and 2 kilometres off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Visayas region of the Philippines. I arrived at this lovely island after a 15 minute ferry ride from Catican on Panay Island. Gently caressing sea breezes over the lap of crystal clear ocean greeted me on to the long stretch of Boracay’s world famous White Beach. Although this was my second visit here I found the visual tranquillity just as overwhelming as my first introduction to t...
Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang, Vietnam

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_blockquote type="type1" border_color="#00e3ff"] Quote [/vc_blockquote][vc_column_text] As a country with enormous amount of islands, Indonesia never runs out of new tourism site to explore. Derawan turns every traveler dream of tropical paradise into reality, a perfect getaway spot with everything you ever wish for a summer vacation. Indonesia is a country consisting of thousand of islands; make it a splendid tropical holiday destination. Some of the places are still under the radar and Derawan is one of them. Here you will be greeted with warm white sand, swaying palm tree and Blue Ocean filled with magnificent creatures. This makes Derawan one of world’s richest areas in bio-diversity and third best dive destination in the world. Da Nang is easily accessib...