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Relax in a Long-Tail Boat as You Take in Idyllic Beaches of Krabi

Published by Kristin Cowles, Editor-in-Chief

Country: Thailand

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The alluring azure waters of Krabi Beach call visitors from afar with the promises of soft sandy shores unmatched anywhere else in the world. The intrigue doesn't stop with the relaxing white sand beaches, Krabi provides visitors with a plethora of adventures to choose from, whether it be skimming the shores in a long-tail boat, exploring remote island caves by kayayk, or scaling the steep limestone cliffs speckled along the shores. Backdrop to the famous movie The Beach, Ko Phi Phi Leh island is a stop that is sure to stun. Be sure to set your mind frame to island time, as nothing is ever to much of a rush. Krabi has a monsoon climate, warm all year round really, times to avoid include April-May and September - October, with best time to take in the sites being between November - March.

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Thailand Travel Guide
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Krabi Province - Wikipedia.org
Krabi is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, at the shore of the Andaman Sea.
Krabi Hotels
Krabi - Thailand, one of the most relaxing places on the planet. Stunning scenery, fantastic white sand beaches, a coastline with over 200 islands and a jungle covered interior revealing towering limestone cliffs, caves, waterfalls and exotic wildlife.
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Krabi.com
Krabi is one of the great attractions in Thailand. It is the small capital town of the Krabi province sitting snug on the banks of Krabi river. It has got the distinct advantage of being a later discovery as tourist attraction. It is a beach spot that a tourist to Thailand can hardly afford to miss out.

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Beach-Hopping in Thailand - NY Times (newspaper)
UNTIL fairly recently, Krabi province, on the west coast of Thailand's Isthmus of Kra, has been a destination for international backpackers in search of unspoiled beaches and inexpensive bungalows. Better-heeled tourists headed to the island of Phuket, directly to the west, with its all-inclusive resorts and international airport.
The Best Outdoor Pursuits - NY Times (newspaper)
Rock climbing at Raillay Beach (Krabi): The dynamic karst cliffs above Krabi's Raillay beach make for some of the best sport rock-climbing in the world.
50 Top Wellness Destinations: Asia - National Geographic.com (magazine)
The Spa: Guest suites stud 26 acres of tropical gardens overlooking the Andaman Sea at Rayavadee. Treatments: Spring for a Thai Boran massage, a body stretching exercise that aligns energy flow, or sample a collection of wraps, facials, and scrubs with traditional Thai herbs. Local Sights: Cruise to nearby islands Phi Phi, Poda, Gai, and Phuket to snorkel over coral reefs or canoe over mangrove swamps.
Adventure Travel: Thailand Revisited - National Geographic.com (magazine)
I'm reclining on the soft white sands of horseshoe-shaped Rai Le beach, in Krabi Province, enjoying a bowlful of fresh grilled squid while climbers tackle 500-foot (152-meter) limestone crags off to my left and long-tail boats swish ashore. My guide for the day, a soft-spoken woman from Phuket, is telling me about the December 2004 cataclysm that devastated a huge swath of Thailand's west coast.

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