Holiday guide to lesser-known Thailand | Travel. Many come to Thailand with visions of empty, palm-lined, white beaches and exotic cuisine. The reality at the more popular tourist sites is often starkly different: greasy approximations of western food, stands hawking crass English-sloganed T-shirts, and a 7-Eleven on every corner. With 24.7 million international visitors in 2014 and one of the most developed hospitality industries in Asia, Thailand is no longer the region’s most adventurous destination. But don’t be discouraged. This is still a country of raw natural beauty – and while it does take extra effort to reach the less-trampled pockets, it does not take much. Venture past Phuket, Phi Phi and Koh Phangan to these greener pastures, where the pace of life is still somnolent and the scenery still stunning. Unlike more developed areas, with their bevy of creature comforts, these destinations are rougher around the edges.
Remote islands often lack ATMs; Wi-Fi is nonfunctional or nonexistent. Koh Kradan Koh Phra Thong Koh Mak Koh Kood. Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. Secret Retreats | Online Booking of Boutique hotels across Asia. Exclusive, private and secure five star luxury resort villa rental in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with open mountain views available for holiday and vacation rental. Angsana Velavaru, South Nilhande Atoll | Family holidays in the Maldives, Photo 6 of 7. Angsana Velavaru, South Nilhande Atoll This island resort is a 40-minute seaplane journey from Male International Airport, on the remote South Nilandhe Atoll.
Angsana Velavaru offers unspoilt natural beauty and the best of both worlds for families - underwater adventures for kids and a private retreat for parents. The 60,000-square metre island has 79 individual villas including 32 stand-alone villas located one kilometre from the main island of Velavaru. There are two restaurants and a bar, spa and a wide range of water sports, as well as cookery classes and even lessons in cocktail making. The dive sites near the island are strikingly beautiful and full of marine life, making this a sought-after destination for marine enthusiasts. For the sporting guests, the resort's Marine Centre offers a range of recreational pursuits, from snorkelling, scuba diving with an introductory Bubble-maker programme for kids and marine biology excursions.
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