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Phi Phi Island’s stunning Maya Bay, made famous as the filming site for the movie The Beach, is a great place for beginners to learn the ropes. This shore dive starts on the beach and allows for easy and comfortable diving. There’s plenty of action under the water in Maya Bay and lounging around the beach afterwards isn’t too shabby either .If you choose to explore the dive sites around Phuket, don’t miss Koh Bida Nai and Koh Bida Nok just south of the Phi Phi Islands. Both hard and soft coral gardens packed with healthy sea whips, gorgonian sea fans and a wide range of sea life including parrotfish, angel fish, sharks and even the odd eagle ray ring these two tiny outcroppings. At this single site, you can have a truly comprehensive underwater experience.

Visibility in the sea around Krabi is excellent, averaging 20 meters, with a maximum of 30 meters and more during the calm, clear dry season from November to April. Even the ‘green season’, from May to October, is a great time to dive around Krabi. The most popular dive sites are nearly deserted and the conditions are usually quite good despite being the rainy season. Another bonus is an average water temperature of 30°C, allowing for comfortable diving any time of the year.

Krabi is a province of astonishing beauty, with spectacular views over the xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />xml:namespace prefix = st1 />xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Andaman Sea and the closest coastal access to the Koh Hong island group, and the more famous Koh Phi Phi island. The province is largely ignored however by vacationers on luxury holidays in Thailand as Phuket is a short distance away and more notorious for it’s luxury villas and condos.xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />xml:namespace prefix = o />xml:namespace prefix = o />

Luxury villas are operating in Krabi, with all the amenities and service a guest would expect from the more developed Phuket, but with greatly reduced prices to reflect the seclusion and access of many of them. For a guest seeking isolation and total relaxation Krabi is a perfect place to come for your luxury holiday in Thailand.

The accommodation that has been built along the coast of Krabi province and islands off the coast such as Koh Lanta all share the same characteristics: private, luxurious and self-contained. Most have direct access to the beach and with spas, pools, restaurants and even shops, there is no need for guests ever to leave the confines of the villa area. Many villas offer personal chefs and maids to attend to your needs throughout the day, and drivers to shuttle you around should you wish to explore.

All of which is perfect for people who want a quiet, luxury break or an escape from the usual holiday crowd. Those who prefer not to stay around the pool being pampered for two weeks should definitely consider hiring a car or motorbike to explore the rest of the region.Krabi has something for everyone, whether you are an active sportsperson, or a lazy beach bum. Its stunning scenery provides adventure in the form of rock climbing and kayaking, as well as pure relaxation with island hopping tours and laidback beach life.

Underwater enthusiasts will love the diving and snorkeling in Krabi’s warm coastal waters, while nature lovers can visit elephant camps and explore the diverse flora and fauna in the national parks. There are also plenty of outdoor sports available, including fishing, golf and mountain biking.

After all that action, you can be pampered in one of Krabi’s many spas, where you can try out a Thai massage, or visit the natural outdoor Jacuzzis at the Klong Thom hot springs site.

Immerse yourself in local culture with Thai cookery lessons or a visit to the famous Tiger cave temple with its spectacular mountain-top shrine. All of these activities can be arranged by the impeccable service on offer at some of the most unique Asian villas available.

These stunning Villa rentals are on a par with anything in Asia, yet very few people have a chance to experience them as they head to the more famous villas in Phuket and Samui.

For the more adventurous, or for those who have experienced the best of Phuket and Samui, Luxury villas in Krabi can offer something new and exciting for guests on vacation in Thailand.

How to get to Krabi

By car:From Bangkok ,take highway 4 pass Petchburi and Prachuapkhirikhan.When reached Chumphon,continue with highway 41 pass Langsuan and Chaiya districts.At Phunphin intersection in Suratthani

,turn right into highway 401 to Ban Pangguan neua and turn left into highway 415.Then at the junction to highway 4,turn left to Ao Leuk and Krabi town.The total distance is around 814kms.

By Bus : There are all kinds of buses leaving the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok to Krabi everyday .The journey takes around 10 hours for more information ,please contact transport companies as followings.

Southern Bus Terminal: 02 4345588,024351200

Transport company: 024355605,042351195,024347192

Lignite Tour :026282000

By Air:It take only around one hour from Bangkok Airport(Donmuang)to Krabi Airport .

Thai Airways: 1566,025352081,026282000 or www.thaiairways.com

Phuket Air : 026798999 or www.phuketairlines.com

Bangkok Airways: 022655555,053281519,053276176 or www.bangkokair.com

PB Air: 022610220,022610271 or www.pbair.com