PP Casita 5 night Christmas Package

PP Casita on Phi Phi Island

PP Casita; my fav and popular resort on Phi Phi Island; you can stay here from 1,478THB/ night which maske it the best value resort with a pool. It is only 70 meters from the beachfront of Loh Modee bay. Loh Dalum is one of Phi Phi's most celebrated bays being the northern side to the famous dumbel as seen from the Phi Phi Viewpoint.


There are some 5 night Christmas 5 Night Package still left at which might be of interest if you are visiting at theat time of year. http://phi-phi.com/hotels/KBVPPS-specials.htm It can really get busy so these rooms will get taken.


Have a great time on Phi Phi!!

Things to Do in Corfu: Photographic Delights

With thousands of holidaymakers taking flights to Corfu each year, you’d expect this popular holiday island to be covered from every photographic angle. But a few beautiful sites remain, relatively untouched by the FlickR paparazzi. You’ll need to hire a car or quad bike and set off for a day’s adventuring.

Paleokastritsa

Featured in the Bond Film “For Your Eyes Only”, Palokastritsa is a small resort town in west, central Corfu. A monastery sits high on a hilltop, surrounded by three sweeping sandy bays, it’s home to eight orthodox monks who go about their business in traditional black robes.

(Please respect the dress code. Women should have their shoulders covered and shorts are frowned upon.)

The monastery contains a small garden area and an enclosure that houses a number of peacocks. Several footpaths lead out from the monastery walls and budding landscape photographers will be delighted by the many stunning seascapes waiting to be captured.

If you’re heading to Paleokastritsa from Corfu town or Sidari, Troumpetas pass is well worth the detour. You’ll find it above the village of Skipero.

Kassiopi

Boasting a beautiful harbour, a ruined castle, several white beaches and crystal clear waters. Kassiopi has something for everyone and is especially picturesque in the early morning light.

You’ll find the village on the north east coast of Corfu and that rocky backdrop, across the sea, is Albania.

Kassiopi is home to a smattering of shops and tavernas; it’s small and oozes the traditional old village feeling.  In the summer months it can be popular with English and Italian visitors who come looking for peace and tranquillity.

The best accommodation, tavernas and restaurants are situated right on the old harbour, you’ll do well to stay here.

Mount Pantokrator

The road to the summit of Pantokrator is fantastic, but not for the faint of heart. Standing at 906m, (2,972 ft), it’s by far the highest peak on the island.

Upon reaching the summit, you’ll find a small tourist café and a beautiful monastery where visitors gather to wonder at the marvellous painted ceiling.

In the immediate vicinity of Pantokrator you’re treated to an island wide view of Corfu, to the east Albania is plain to see and glancing west on a clear day, Italy is a small blur on the distant horizon.

Taking things a little slower, a round trip from the ancient village of Old Perithia, is an arduous two hour hike.

Beaches and Islands

Visiting a Thailand beach or island is the preferred holiday for hundreds of thousands of visitors to Thailand every year. Thailand is blessed with natural beauty and its islands are amongst the most scenic and beautiful in the world. Likewise, each Thai beach, such as Karon Beach in Phuket, Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui, or picturesque Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi, is simply stunning, and many feature powdery sand, crystal clear water, and postcard-perfect scenery.

Each Thai beach and island has its own character and identity and therefore draws a specific type of visitor.  Each coastal area contains a slice of heaven suitable for a different style of traveler:  The west coast of Thailand, along the Andaman Sea, features beaches that appeals to every type of traveler, including the activity-filled resort island of Phuket; the popular backpacker beaches of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, and Krabi; the family friendly, laid back, and pristine coast of Khao Lak (the launching point for trips to the spectacular Similan Islands); and the remote, undeveloped islands of the far south.

Along the Gulf coast, the resort island of Koh Samui lies nearby the natural splendor of Koh Phangan and the scuba diving paradise of Koh Tao.  Closer to Bangkok are the popular resort town of Hua Hin, a favorite among Thais, and its quieter neighbor Cha Am.  Finally, to the east of Thailand, the northern Gulf features Bangkok weekend getaway Koh Samet, and the up-and-coming resort island of Koh Chang, which has both upscale resorts and budget beach bungalows.

Certain Thai beaches and islands, like Koh Tarutao National Park, offer limited accommodation and facilities and draw more adventurous travelers who are looking for a more ‘back to basics’ holiday experience. Others, such as Kamala Beach in Phuket, offer world class facilities (accommodation, restaurants, nightlife, etc) to entice visitors with bigger budgets who require creature comforts. It is important to note that this diversity exists not only between the islands, but between different beaches as well. Whereas one Thai beach might offer raucous entertainment, another a few kilometers away on the same island might only draw those looking for a quiet holiday.

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is a perfect example of this contrast.  Phuket is certainly the most developed Thai island, having been the first Thai beach resort destination.  Located on the Andaman coast, Phuket contains numerous beaches, including the activity filled Patong beach, with its exciting nightlife, and the more family friendly Karon and Kata beaches.  Across the island are luxurious five-star resorts and a wealth of Thai spas that serve to pamper visitors on any budget.  In addition to a lush, tropical interior that features a variety of exotic wildlife, Phuket is an ideal location for day trips to nearby islands, such as Koh Phi Phi, a favorite destination for scuba divers, and Phang Nga bay, where visitors can snorkel, kayak, and visit iconic James Bond Island (Koh Tapu).  Phuket is easily accessible via its international airport that connects domestically with Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Chiang Mai. 

Koh Samui is the prime island attraction in the Gulf of Thailand.  The most popular beach, Chaweng, features accommodation from five-star luxury resorts to affordable beach bungalows, and dining includes fine dining on international cuisine and casual beachside seafood barbeques.  Samui is both family friendly and budget oriented with a host of activities, some of Thailand’s finest spas, and is conveniently located nearby some of Thailand’s finest diving off neighboring Koh Tao.  Samui International Airport connects domestically to Bangkok, Krabi, Phuket, and Chiang Mai.

Krabi is a province on the mainland Andaman coast, near Phuket.  In addition to popular beachside resort areas, such as Railey Beach, Krabi includes a number of spectacular islands, such as the Phi Phi Islands and Koh Lanta, off of which some of Thailand’s most popular scuba diving sites are found.