Or take an Indian Ocean cruise to some of the tiny, seldom visited outlaying islands. Whenever I find extra time, I'm off to Krabi like a shot. A very special and rare place. Our lodging is a bungalow resort tucked between two towering cliffs. Feel the pressures of the outside world melt away in this most laid back of resort colonies.
Sunsets are always a virtuoso performance.
Krabi is rock climbing Mecca and instructors are available to teach you the ropes. Sea canoes are a marvelous way to explore the karst-strewn Andaman Sea waters. Scuba diving here is also quite good. I can go on and on about Krabi, but I'd rather you discover its many charms yourself. It takes two ferries to get to this island, and the second crossing will certainly be a surprise.