KO SAMUI AMAZING THAILAND

 

KO SAMUI

AMAZING THAILAND

Ko Samui is a stunningly scenic island located on the eastern coast of Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand. Fabulous beaches of white sand, crystal clear water. No surprise swimming and beach walking are some of the main attractions.

The island is mountainous as well and trips to the top of hills and mountains offer attractive views.

The best way of exploring the island is a bike trip to numerous temples, markets and restaurants.

The sunsets are spectacular. Ko Samui offers amazing experiences and is a typically for Thailand friendly island.

BURRUM HEADS GREAT SANDY STRAIT QUEENSLAND

 

BURRUM HEADS

GREAT SANDY STRAIT

QUEENSLAND

Burrum Heads, a small fishing village back in 1890s, started to become a holiday destination in 1950s. Its name means “possum” in the local indigenous language.

Burrum Heads has access to Burrum River and Great Sandy Straits waters that are more like sand deposits at low tide.

Swimming is great at high tide and beach walking is good any time. Fishing is popular.

Burrum Heads is still a quiet and relaxing holiday destination. Maybe a last one while a nearby Hervey Bay development is fast and furious.

AO NANG BAY KRABI THAILAND

 

AO NANG BAY

KRABI

THAILAND

Ao Nang, once a quiet fishing village, has been annexed by Krabi as its beach resort and grown out of proportion. Surrounded by Noppartthara Beach to the West and Railey Beach to the East, Ao Nang is in close proximity to all attractions, rock climbing, beach walking, swimming and boat trips to National Parks.

Starting with spectacular sun rise from behind rocky hills to golden sun sets on Andaman Sea, Ao Nang has busy shopping malls and a Walking Street lined with cafes, restaurants and bars.

Ao Nang also represents an anchorage for yachts and tour boats. It is a busy anchorage with music from nearby bars and discos heard until early morning hours.

 

A spectacular moon rise best visible from the anchorage and a sail to reach it through island spotted sea a sailor's paradise.

LANGKAWI DUTY FREE PARADISE MALAYSIA

 

LANGKAWI

DUTY FREE PARADISE

MALAYSIA

Kuah is the center of Langkawi Island with many shops, ferry terminal, Eagle Square with impressive statue of an eagle and Sailing Club.

Langkawi is a duty free port as well. It has an international airport. There are also ferry services from mainland Malaysia.

Langkawi Cable Car takes one to the heights offering amazing panoramic views. One of them is Telaga Harbour, pristine views of safe yacht anchorage.

The marine scenery is impressive, absolute paradise for sailing the many islands of Langkawi.

Langkawi and its many islands are welcoming visitors from around the world.

PULAU LANGKAWI MALAYSIA

 

PULAU LANGKAWI

MALAYSIA

Langkawi is not just one island. It is an archipelago of some 99 islands, some uninhabited but full of flora and fauna. Kuah is the center with many shops, ferry terminal, Eagle Square with impressive statue of an eagle and Sailing Club. Langkawi is a duty free port as well. It has an international airport. There are also ferry services from mainland Malaysia.

Geopark represents tropical flora and fauna. Langkawi is an echo friendly destination. 

The marine scenery is impressive, absolute paradise for sailing the many islands of Langkawi.

Telaga Harbor has amazing sun sets.

1770 & AGNES WATER CENTRAL QUEENSLAND

 

1770

&

AGNES WATER

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND

1770 is a small coastal village with huge history behind it. The full name is The Town of 1770. It was May of 1770 that S/V Endeavour anchoredin the bay and James Cook climbed the hill to get a good view of the reef, now clalled Great Barrier Reef seeking a safe passage for his ship. Perfect sandy beaches, crystal clear water invite to swim, beach walk and enjoy nature.

Agnes Waters is a bigger township enjoying proximity to the coast of Central Queensland. Both, Agnes Water and 1770 offer scenic coastline, excellent fishing, swimming and boating.

Nearby islands, Heron Island and Lady Musgrave, are marine reserves with stunning coral reefs. Turtles visit both islands. Sunsets are spectacular.

 

CHIANG MAI the CITY of a THOUSAND TEMPLES THAILAND

 

CHIANG MAI

the CITY

of a

THOUSAND TEMPLES

THAILAND

Chiang Mai translates as New City. However, its history dates back to 1200s

when King Mengrai moved the capital of his Kingdom to Chiang Mai.

Occupied by Burma in 1500s, when King Bayinnaung commenced a 220 years

of regency, it was not until 1930s that Chiang Mai became part of the United

Kingdom of Thailand.

The Three Kings Monument is the mark of Chiang Mai's history. Chiang Mais

walled Old City is surrounded by a moat indicating city's turbulent past.

 

 

The magnitude of monasteries and temples Wats is the main landmark of

Chiang Mai.