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| Need a quiet retreat? Check out the Phangka and Thong Tanote beach (Photo courtesy virtourist.com) |
Out of the many beautiful Koh Samui beaches, Phangka and Thong Tanote are two of the least
visited vacation spots, which make them excellent places for tourists looking
to experience unmatched peace, privacy and relaxation.
Nestled within the southwest peninsula, these
two private getaway spots are one of the few places not yet tarnished by
industrial development, which explains why the traditional wooden dwellings can
still be seen throughout the area.
Phangka
Also known as Emerald Bay, Phangka is
unquestionably one of the most remote places within the island, granting
vacationers superb tranquillity and privacy. The natural beauty of the
surrounding environment is well preserved in comparison to other places on the
island of Samui nearby. As a matter of fact, a small fishing village is located
within this beach – a bonus feature that guests at this area appreciate to a
great extent.
For those who choose to, visitors are given an
once-in-a-lifetime experience to submerge themselves into the island lifestyle
by observing or even participating in their daily routines, such as fishing out
in the open sea, they must give it try.
In addition to this, guests may feel free to hire
a long-tail boat going to Koh Tan and Koh Mutsum - two deserted islands that
are great for doing a little exploring. Moreover, there are plenty of coral reefs
in nearby, making it ideal for snorkelling.
Like other Koh
Samui beaches, accommodations at resorts close to the Emerald Bay are top-notch.
One resort in particular, namely ShaSa Resort, boasts lavish pools and suites.
Thong Tanote
In comparison to Phangka, Thong Tanote offers
even better privacy for its guests. The open, beautiful white-sand beaches and
clear ocean water further enhances the feeling of tranquillity vacationists get
whenever they spend their holidays here.
Not many people like going to Thong Tanote
since it doesn’t have any shopping malls or huge parties, however it does offer
visitors a chance to enjoy a romantic stay with their loved ones, away from the
hustle and bustle of other tourist traps that are crowded and loud.
Aside from offering a mystical island
atmosphere that people from all over the world so badly crave for, the accommodations
presented by resorts are outstanding, yet affordable.
