THAILAND - Destinations & Hotels
Koh Chang
The stunning island of Koh Chang (Elephant Island) is so called, not because it is home to elephants, but because from a distance it is said to look like and elephant. Just a short flight and local ferry journey from Bangkok, or a pleasant 4 hour road journey plus the ferry, it is the most accessible island retreat from the capital. The island was until recently a well kept secret and only frequented by a limited number of backpackers but now there are a couple of fine resorts on Koh Chang itself and others dotted about on the 47 other islands that make up the Koh Chang Marine Park.
The islands here are far less developed than any of the others in the Gulf and make the perfect get away destination for those looking for something a little bit different from the well known areas such as Koh Samui or Phuket. The island is becoming more popular year on year and the infrastructure and restaurant scene developing quickly. The mountains and jungle make it an ideal place for trekking or mountain biking and the isolated beaches are perfect for sun worshippers. Our tip, get there in the next couple of years before it gets overdeveloped.
Koh Chang Hotels
Koh Chang | The Dewa | $$$
Modern Chic
The Dewa is located on the finest stretch of Klong Prao beach on the west coast of Koh Chang. It’s rather hard to fit The Dewa in to any particular category as its quirky design is quite unlike anything else in Asia. Thatch is used in conjunction with austere concrete walls to give a very dramatic...
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Koh Chang | Amari Emerald Cove | $$$$
This magnificent resort is located on the secluded Klong Prao Beach with a backdrop of fertile, green mountains. The resort easily accessible from Bangkok either by road and ferry or a short flight to Trat and on by road and ferry with the total journey time by either means in the region of just...
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