Stunning beaches, turquoise waters, snorkeling, and limestone cliffs
Mueang Krabi District, Krabi, Thailand Get directions
"We booked a sunset boat to the Phi Phi Islands and watched the sky shift from gold to rose to violet, then jumped into glowing water and swam among bioluminescent plankton — an unforgettable shared moment." - Paris Wilson
"On Thailand's west coast and the Andaman Sea, where you'll find the Thai islands of Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, the optimum time for a beach holiday is in December and January."
"Known as the “Pearl of the Andaman Sea,” this tropical paradise offers stunning white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and boundless adventures. Travelers can relax and soak up the sun on its world-famous beaches or do more outdoorsy things like snorkeling around vibrant coral reefs and exploring the hidden coves. Phuket, known for its nightlife, is a two-hour boat ride from the nearby Phi Phi Islands. Among the many hotels, an honorable mention goes to Amanpuri, which readers voted their third favorite resort in Southeast Asia this year." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"I found Phi Phi disappointing rather than idyllic: the crowds were returning, the beach was littered with dead coral, boats seemed to ring the island, and the water was marred by a thin polluted film, so it was the opposite of the quiet paradise I was seeking." - Matthew Kepnes
"I visited Ko Phi Phi briefly and did not enjoy it." - Matthew Kepnes