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Southern Thailand, Beaches and Islands Holidays
When most people think of Thailand usually the first image that comes to mind is its islands – a tropical idyll of warm seas, crystal-clear azure waters, sun-kissed sandy beaches and towering jungle-clad limestone cliffs and hills. Most visitors to Thailand travel south at the conclusion of a holiday to stay by the sea at one of the many excellent beach resorts, taking the welcome opportunity to relax and re-charge before their flight home. Koh Samet is the closest island to Bangkok and is a morning’s drive from the capital. The other islands, namely Koh Samui, Krabi and Koh Lanta, Phuket and Khao Lak are a short flight away either from the capital or other regional cities including Chiang Mai. For those interested in wildlife, Khao Sok National Park, which is located close to Phuket, is considered one of Thailand’s finest reserves. The reserve’s lowland jungle supports an astonishing range of fauna, reptile and bird life including elephant, leopard, deer and gibbon and is also the setting for rare species of flora from orchid to the endangered Rafflesia Kerrii. Pettitts Travel specialises in providing bespoke tailor-made holidays to Thailand, wildlife tours to southern Thailand and coastal escapes to Thailand’s islands and beaches.
