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Ko Tao, Thailand Overview

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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Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort

Jun 29, 2008

We stayed here during our honeymoon in April. friends had previously visited the island and recommended that we go here as it is not as commercial as some of the other islands. Koh Tao itself is a...more

Koh Tao Tropicana Resort

3 of 5 stars
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Jun 23, 2008

My partner & I stayed here while we were doing our diving course with Buddha View which was just round the corner from it so we didn't pay direct though we were told it cost 400 Baht a night for a...more

Sairee Hut

3 of 5 stars
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Jun 22, 2008

After arriving by ferry to Koh Tao with nowhere to stay, we were approached by a very helpful taxi driver who asked where we wanted to go. When we told him we had nowhere booked, he asked us what...more

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