THE BEACH!

This is probably one of the most popular attractions in southern Thailand is out in the Andaman Sea.  It is known locally as Phi-Phi island (pee-pee).  There are two islands, phi phi don and phi phi ley.  This is the location of the where the movie "The Beach" was filmed starring Leonardo DeCaprio.  The only practical way to head out there from Phuket is by speed boat and will still take up most of your day.

The guides will stop at a half dozen places and let you jump overboard to do some snorkling, and usually stopping at an inlet for a provided lunch.    Personally, I have been out here about 4 times and don't need to go anymore.  I prefer different modes of transportation and different areas.  If you ever find yourself in Thailand though, you just cannot pass this one up.  It's one of those "must see" places on the globe.

As you can see (or not), I am standing on the actual beach taking these pictures.  Somewhere around here I have pictures of the beach.  They have nice short dirt trails you can walk down, and there you will find a couple bamboo huts where you can purchase "refreshments",  and enjoy your stay!  It truly is one of those places where you just never want to leave.  How soon it ends, and it's time to move on...