Koh Tao in two separate adventures

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Koh Tao in two separate adventures Jul 16, 2017 8:45:38 GMT 7 rgs2001uk likes this

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Part 1 – first visit to the island

From what we observed the majority of tourists are a younger set of adults, which was nice. Plenty of restaurants and bars.

Some typical scenic views (some are difficult to get to),....

Our villa was nice and reasonably priced compared to other similar villas on the island. However it is isolated and I wouldn’t recommend this resort to a family with children under 15 years of age. If you have a problem with stairs you cannot do this resort. There’s a long steep incline to reach each villa.

Some of our time was spent in the waters around the island and one of the main reasons this destination was chosen.

Koh Tao: www.kohtaocompleteguide.com/

Resort/Villa - www.kohtaocasas.com/luxury-boutique-villa-million-stars-koh-tao/

Part 2 – Coming. It was a nice first visit and we’re scheduled for another soon.

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rgs2001uk Moderators Posts: 15,339 Likes: 11,271	Koh Tao in two separate adventures Jul 17, 2017 22:30:58 GMT 7 sl likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rgs2001uk on Jul 17, 2017 22:30:58 GMT 7 ^^^ great stuff Paradise Lost.
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smokie36 Vigilante Posts: 15,840 Likes: 9,222	Koh Tao in two separate adventures Jul 19, 2017 0:15:11 GMT 7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by smokie36 on Jul 19, 2017 0:15:11 GMT 7 The opposite side to Koh Tao to what has been in the news the last few years. Stunning really.
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Koh Tao in two separate adventures Jan 21, 2018 10:37:19 GMT 7 siampolee, smokie36, and 2 more like this

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Part 2

This trip was nicer than the first, because of the lodging and the area/s visited.

Of course a lot our time was spent in the murky water. We had planned at least 4 different dives and decided not to schedule any more dives based on the visibility/conditions.

Some pictures of a wreck and some fish: www.underwaterclicks.com/htms-sattakut-wreck-dive-koh-tao-thailand/

Where we stayed. It was a beautiful Airbnb and there are plenty available on the island.

Second or third hand story I was told about Airbnb’s on the island. We had met some divers (one lived on the island) for dinner and were told that there were about 8 old original fishing families still on the island who managed/controlled a lot of the resorts and they didn’t appreciate Airbnb. But still,……..the Airbnb’s are there and seem to offer something the resorts don’t. Privacy/entire home/full kitchens/great views/no other guests

Our place.......

Couple sites we were able to visit that we didn’t last time. We were at the Blue Heaven restaurant that overlooks Hin Ngam Bay. I want to go swimming in it the next time we visit. It is beautiful.

If you do have a chance to visit Koh Tao you should definitely visit Koh Nang Yuan Island (just a 15-20 minute boat ride to the islands and part of the Angthong National Marine Park): www.adventureinyou.com/thailand/koh-nang-yuan-island-everything-need-to-know/

A beautiful set of small islands.

If you do visit and decide to eat (good food) while visiting the set of islands don't order anything outside the simple meals they sell/serve. If you do, you might be waiting up to an hour for your meal. They prepare those meals in the main resort's kitchen.

On the way back to Bangkok we stopped off in Koh Samui and spent a couple nights at The Library. Nice place. The accommodations/facilities/food/staff are great.: www.thelibrarysamui.com/

our room (The Bookmark) : www.thelibrarysamui.com/the-bookmark/

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Koh Tao in two separate adventures Jan 21, 2018 11:02:20 GMT 7

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Jan 21, 2018 10:37:19 GMT 7 sl said:

Part 2

This trip was nicer than the first, because of the lodging and the area/s visited.

Of course a lot our time was spent in the murky water. We had planned at least 4 different dives and decided not to schedule any more dives based on the visibility/conditions.

Some pictures of a wreck and some fish: www.underwaterclicks.com/htms-sattakut-wreck-dive-koh-tao-thailand/

Where we stayed. It was a beautiful Airbnb and there are plenty available on the island.

Second or third hand story I was told about Airbnb’s on the island. We had met some divers (one lived on the island) for dinner and were told that there were about 8 old original fishing families still on the island who managed/controlled a lot of the resorts and they didn’t appreciate Airbnb. But still,……..the Airbnb’s are there and seem to offer something the resorts don’t. Privacy/entire home/full kitchens/great views/no other guests

Our place.......

Couple sites we were able to visit that we didn’t last time. We were at the Blue Heaven restaurant that overlooks Hin Ngam Bay. I want to go swimming in it the next time we visit. It is beautiful.

If you do have a chance to visit Koh Tao you should definitely visit Koh Nang Yuan Island (just a 15-20 minute boat ride to the islands and part of the Angthong National Marine Park): www.adventureinyou.com/thailand/koh-nang-yuan-island-everything-need-to-know/

A beautiful set of small islands.

If you do visit and decide to eat (good food) while visiting the set of islands don't order anything outside the simple meals they sell/serve. If you do, you might be waiting up to an hour for your meal. They prepare those meals in the main resort's kitchen.

On the way back to Bangkok we stopped off in Koh Samui and spent a couple nights at The Library. Nice place. The accommodations/facilities/food/staff are great.: www.thelibrarysamui.com/

our room (The Bookmark) : www.thelibrarysamui.com/the-bookmark/

Never thought sharks would be able to get into that swimming pool.

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sl Crazy Mango Posts: 434 Likes: 353	Koh Tao in two separate adventures Jan 21, 2018 11:18:50 GMT 7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sl on Jan 21, 2018 11:18:50 GMT 7 ^No sharks, but there were some good looking women around that pool at times. I thought the different shades of red tile made that pool look nice. I wouldn’t have it a pool I owned, but it was a nice change.
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Koh Tao in two separate adventures Jan 23, 2018 21:07:49 GMT 7 sl likes this

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Excellent photos, a prime example of when the Thais get it right, they get it right.

That food menu, LOL

, spring rolls, ปอเปี๊ยะ 180 baht.
Fried rice, ข้าวผัด 160 baht.

Probably a good job you didnt post the beverages prices.

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smokie36 Vigilante Posts: 15,840 Likes: 9,222	Koh Tao in two separate adventures Feb 3, 2018 21:16:06 GMT 7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by smokie36 on Feb 3, 2018 21:16:06 GMT 7 Great post. I'm currently addicted to Hanoi spring rolls here and the local beer. Cheers!
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