Going to an island is one of the travel hypes these days. It is not just a perfect place to clear your troubled mind but the right spot for capturing plenty of beautiful photos that are worth some squares on your Instagram feed. However, finding the best island is not an easy job since the world offers a handful of it. So, let us start the search in Southeast Asia!
Thailand
1. Phuket Island
When we talk about tourist destinations in Thailand, for sure you’ll think of is Phuket, which is one of the most beautiful in the world. Aside from sparkling white shoreline, pristine sea waters, and awesome rock formations, the island also boasts of hundreds of hotels where you can stay in plus a variety of dining and party activities.
P.S.: it is also worth mentioning that there are more than 30 spectacular beaches in Phuket in which Patong, Karon, Kata, and Kamala are some of the most popular.
High Tourist Season: November – April
2. Samui Island
Due to many swaying coconut trees, Samui is also dubbed as “Coconut Island”. The island offers white beaches and clear water—a beautiful view that can make you forget all your worries and stress!
High Tourist Season: November – April
3. Koh Lipe
If white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters are some of your qualifications when searching an island to explore, you’ll never go wrong with Koh Lipe. This lovely island offers three beaches namely Sunrise Beach, where you can see beautiful sunrises; Sunset Beach that perfect for sunset lovers, and; Pattaya Beach which is closer to the pedestrian street.
High Tourist Season: December – March
Philippines
1. Palawan
A narrow island located in the southwestern part of the Philippines which is also the last ecological virgin land in the country.
High Tourist Season: Season: December – May
2. Sumilon Island
The first marine life reserve in the Philippines located on the island off the coast of Oslob, a large town on the southeast coast of Cebu. Aside from many diving spots and white sand beaches, the island brags of diverse marine creatures which you can swim with. If you wish to spend a couple of days on this paradise, be reminded that there’s only one hotel available.
High Tourist Season: May – September
3. Bohol Island
This tenth largest island in the Philippines is famed for its sandy beaches made of shredded corals washed by the sea. In addition, it is also home to one of the country’s tourist destination—Chocolate Hills—the world’s smallest mini tarsier, the 3,000-foot submarine cliff, and the lovely dolphins.
High Tourist Season: January – June
Malaysia
1. Rawa Island
Located 16 kilometers from the coast of the Malay Peninsula is a beautiful island owned by the Sultan of Johor which is also a perfect weekend destination, Rawa Island.
High Tourist Season: March – October
2. Sipadan Island
This highly recommended island for beach lovers located in Sabah offers not only beautiful beaches and great diving spots but also more than 3,000 species of marine life like corals, sharks, barracudas, sea turtles and manta rays.
High Tourist Season: March – November
3. Pulau Perhentian
Perhentian Island features blue waters with many turtles and small sharks, not surprising it is listed by CNN as one of top 10 beautiful beaches in the world. In addition, the island offers various types of accommodations at cheap prices, perfect for low-budget travelers.
High Tourist Season: May – September
4. Tioman Island
If you have the habit of sitting in front of the beach, listening to the sound of the waves, and enjoying a beautiful sea view, as well as the sunrise and the sunset, then Tioman Island is the perfect place for you as it offers those.
High Tourist Season: April – September
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