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Simmilar to it's sister
island Koh Tao,
Phangan was initially visited by
backpackerslooking for an escape from the more developed
Samuiand today, the
island has an amazing chooice of things to do, parties,
resortsand alternative yoga resorts.
Mai Pen Rai is'nt only a translation of 'no problem' in Thailand, the phrase is also the name of a popular bungalow
resort in Thansadet.
The island is a amazing paradisewith many swaying palms and green turquoise waters.
If you enjoy to eat then
Phangan offers you many different styles of restaurants, bars and cafes catering Thai, International, Western, English and Mediterranean dishes, something to suit everyone. And of course a large selection of fresh seafood that is locally caught.
One of the cheapest type of transportation from BKK to Phangan is to purchase tickets from Songserm Travel for ferry and speed boats, buses, trains, air to Koh Phangan. Another option is to take an 1 hour flight by Bangkok Airways 6 times a day from Bangkok to Koh Samui and take the speed boat to Phangan. Koh Panghanused to be the
backpackersheaven, nowadays a 'wider range' of people come to the island here.Everybody want to find a relaxed and easy going place.
The southeastern part of
Kho Phangan is the main
party area which includes
Had Rin and the fullmoon
party beach. Most of the area surrounding
Haad Rin is mountainious making most of the beautiful fine white
beachesunaccessable by road, the only way to get to them is by boat from HaadRin.
At the moment, Koh Phangan continues to be a popular holiday destination and people comming from every part of the earth to visit it.
In case you are bored with laying on the
beachesmaybe experience something new. Phangan offers some attractions like kite-surfing, Dirt-bike Rentals, Elephant Trekking, Djungle Trekking, Diving, Thaiboxing, Yoga,a Chinese Temple and Lessons for Thai-style Cooking.
Bookingin before your arrive for dates suchlike Xmas and full moon party week is useful. Hotels like
Sunset Cove Phangan or
B52 Resort Phangan have web sites with reservationservice.
A lot more popular accommodations, such as
Cookies Saladare getting often running out of available rooms for the week of the Full
Moon Party. A valuable tip could be to book your bungalowsin advance.
It is rare the way tranquillity and frenzy can mix so good here. On one side, you can have a good time at the regular happening parties attracting people with music, dancing and a relaxed atmosphere.
Also a reputable pick for accommodation could be
Holiday Beach Resort, because it's perfect suited for diversetypes of guests. It's perfect for couples and families and several people .
During the last 15 years,
Ko Phanganattracted an enormous number of holiday makers. Some of them religiously find their way back every year to the island. What brings back those Koh Phangan lovers? Well, there is lot of reasons to visit the island. Even it is quite small in size many types of travelers can find their own niche on Phangan. If you ask me, you should really consider traveling to Ko Phangan.
For a nice resort in
Had Yaobay, have a look at Haad Yao High Life, all of the rooms are serviced regular and as one of the first
resortson the island they maintain the standard expected from holiday makers.