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Visiting Ko Tao, Thailand


Drifting serenely in the Gulf of Thailand, the palm-fringed island of Ko Tao takes its name from the abundant sea turtles that reside on its shores. White sand beaches sheltered by steep hills – some... more » Drifting serenely in the Gulf of Thailand, the palm-fringed island of Ko Tao takes its name from the abundant sea turtles that reside on its shores. White sand beaches sheltered by steep hills – some only accessible with four-wheel drive vehicles – and 300 days of sun invite long afternoons of lounging. Sea kayaking and snorkeling provide close encounters with black-tip reef sharks, abundant tropical fish and a wooden shipwreck. Speed boats connect the island to the mainland. « less

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Traveler Reviews

Lipanaa Villa

Jul 18, 2009

Once a year I travel to Thailand. Often I stay at Koh Tao to take it easy and relax. I have found a special villa called Lipanaa, where I can stay with my family all alone. The villa is surrounded...more

Ko Tao Resort

Jul 14, 2009

We stayed at Koh Tao resort for 3 nights and had a fantastic time. We stayed in a bungelow which was rather old and not so nice but its close to the beach and the pool is awesome. Its a peaceful...more

Koh Tao Thipwimarn Resort

3 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
Jul 14, 2009

We were really excited about this part of our trip- Thipwimarn was to be the luxurious and decadent part of our backpacking honeymoon! We had booked the superior room for 7 nights and when we checked...more

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