| Visiting Thailand is an amazing experience where your | | | | of the cheapest. With hardly any currents and endless |
| senses are indulged and your taste buds of life are | | | | sheltered bays, it's the perfect place to learn to dive in |
| invigorated, but selecting where to go for your travels | | | | it's warm, clear protected waters. |
| can be a tricky task what with the variety that is on | | | | There are countless activities to take part in ranging |
| offer. However one of the best islands to visit if you're | | | | from rock climbing, jungle trekking, sailing or just plain |
| in the area is the island of Koh Tao, which directly | | | | relaxing on the beautiful white sandy beaches. The |
| translates as 'turtle island'. | | | | nightlife in Koh Tao can be lively if you go to the right |
| Koh Tao is about a 3 hour ferry ride from the mainland | | | | places, most notably Sairee beach, which is the most |
| and there is good transport links to Koh Tao from all | | | | popular area on the island. For those who want to |
| over Thailand, costing as little as $10 return from | | | | have a quiet meal and a few drinks, there is a fine |
| Bangkok. The island is about 21km squared and you | | | | selection of restaurants easily accessible around the |
| could drive around the island in a day easily. This place | | | | island. |
| is perfect for those who are looking for a young vibe | | | | Getting around the island is best done by motorbike |
| that knows how to party but are quite willing to chill out | | | | scooter hire. However, do NOT drink and drive on |
| for 6 days of the week. | | | | these roads no matter how casual the attitude |
| Accommodation can get full very quickly during the full | | | | towards it is. Hundreds of people seriously injure |
| moon party period, so it's best to book in advance, | | | | themselves each year from drinking and driving. Be |
| however if you're interested in learning to scuba dive, | | | | sensible and use your common sense! |
| many companies throw in accommodation as part of | | | | Most of all enjoy this beautiful island and make the |
| the package. Koh Tao is recognised as one of the | | | | experience count. |
| best places in the world to learn to dive, and also one | | | | |