Koh Phi Phi-Thailand

Although devastated by the tsunami of December 2004,Koh Phi Phi,remains a textbook version of the ultimate dream isle.It was Hollywood's pick for the Leonardo DiCaprio sand-seeking vagabond dud The Beach.Against a backdrop of steep,jungled limestone cliffs,a few simple bungalow resorts dot crescents of palm-shaded bleached-white sand.Day-trippers from nearby Krabi or Phuket are transported by boat to the beaches of Koh Phi Phi Don,while those who hop a long tailed boat can visit even more spectacular Koh Phi Phi Le.Here you can visit unspoiled coves,crystal-clear waters,and nearly undeveloped beaches;Maya Bay,surrounded by soaring cliffs,is particularly beautiful.Snorkling is excellent.About the only other thing to do,besides waiting foar a simple grilled fish lunch at an open-air beachside spot,is to visit the immense,cathedral-like caverns,where Sea Gypsies harvest edible birds' nests,a delicacy prized by Chinese gourmets for their nutritional value.The simple grilled-fish lunch sounds better and better.:D
Where to stay:Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island with 77 beachfront bungalows snuggled in a coconut plantation.
Contact and informations at:reservations@hitours.com or www.stayxs.com