Phuket is a paradise for the beach lover. Home to large number of holiday makers all year round Phuket has numerous tour centered activities and attractions , 5 Star Resorts in Phuket are highly spoken of throughout the world for their high standards of hospitality and comfort, the nightlife in Phuket is also one to boast about with countless numbers of bars and restaurants spanning across various parts of the island’s beaches.
One of the islands that’s off the coast of Phuket and which is regarded as one of Andaman sea’s treasures lies about 84 km away from the Phuket island and is known as Similan islands. One of the key reasons for it’s popularity is the crystal clear waters surrounding it making it one of the world’s ten best dive sites. In the recent years it has also become a favourite among those who indulge in yacht and boat tours. If you wish to head to the island and enjoy the activities there but are traveling with your family, it is best to stay at a near by hotel that provides baby sitting services while you enjoy yourself. One of the highly recommended options for such a service is Anantara Layan Phuket Resort.
The word Similan in Malay translates to ” nine” which essentially means the island is made up of nine smaller islands. Each island has a number and a name. One of the key things to remember if you are visiting the islands is that it is only open to the public from 15th October till 15th May with possibility of variation in dates each year. The islands are not limestone attractions like it’s counterparts Krabi , however there is a low lying formation and thick forests covering most parts of the island. The island’s attractions are often hidden under the waves. The most spectacular coral growths can be found in these islands making diving in and around these islands a memory of a life time.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
