{"id":58521,"date":"2017-03-24T13:35:10","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T18:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=58521"},"modified":"2017-09-27T15:33:09","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T20:33:09","slug":"7-thai-islands-not-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/7-thai-islands-not-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"These 7 stunning Thai islands might change your life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"2vh61-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9qduh-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Destinations-In-Thailand.d178.Flight-Destinations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand<\/a> is home to over 300 jaw-dropping islands scattered along its coastline. While <\/span><span class=\"qualifier\"><span data-offset-key=\"9qduh-1-0\">just<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9qduh-2-0\"> about <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"9qduh-3-0\">all of<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9qduh-4-0\"> the islands are stunning in their own right, there are a few that <\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"9qduh-5-0\">were made<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9qduh-6-0\"> for postcards. Here are our favorite Thai islands that just might make you want to quit everything and move to Thailand.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"2vh61-0-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"2vh61-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/incredible-under-the-radar-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 11 incredible islands you haven&#8217;t visited\u2014but should<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"a7g9b-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a7g9b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a7g9b-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"5k2ph-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5k2ph-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_52711\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52711\" class=\"wp-image-52711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-9.jpg\" alt=\"photos-of-thailand-gettingstamped\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-9-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-52711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sail the Andaman Sea in search of lost islands | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Koh Phi Phi<br \/>\n<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"crpm-0-0\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Ko-Phi-Phi-Ko-Phi-Phi-Hotels.0-n6050571-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phi Phi islands<\/a> are among the most famous in all of Thailand. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"crpm-1-0\">This cluster of islands was where a young Leonardo DiCaprio gave us Thailand wanderlust in the 2000 movie <\/span><em>The Beach<\/em><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"crpm-2-0\">. Here impressive limestone cliffs\u00a0surround calm bays of turquoise waters. During the day there\u2019s more than enough day trips and sunshine to keep you busy. After the sun sets, there are lots of good restaurants and a lively bar scene in the main tourist area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-offset-key=\"5k2ph-0-0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/7-trips-inspired-favorite-movies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RELATED: 7 trips inspired by your favorite movies<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"2rdeq-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2rdeq-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2rdeq-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"8f5e8-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8f5e8-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_58526\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58526\" class=\"wp-image-58526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-4.jpg\" alt=\"Best Thai islands - Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-4.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-4-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-4-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-4-511x340.jpg 511w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-4-1250x832.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-4-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-58526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Find yourself walking through fishing villages seeing the real Thailand | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/darkb4dawn\/4244524199\/\">Henrik Berger J\u00f8rgensen<\/a> &#8211; Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Koh Lanta<br \/>\n<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"85ujk-0-0\">For those looking for a quieter island, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Ko-Lanta-Saladan-Hotels.0-n6050570-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Lanta<\/a> gets you back in touch with nature. Koh Lanta is one of the last larger Thai islands that still hasn&#8217;t seen a lot of development. Wander through fishing villages, visit national parks\u00a0or <\/span><span class=\"qualifier\"><span data-offset-key=\"85ujk-1-0\">just<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"85ujk-2-0\"> lounge on empty beaches. If it\u2019s a peaceful nature inspired holiday you\u2019re after, then Koh Lanta might be your island. It&#8217;s is a great place to start a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettingstamped.com\/thailand-island-hopping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand island hopping<\/a> adventure.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"98cma-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"98cma-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_58530\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58530\" class=\"wp-image-58530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Best Thai islands - Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-58530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Follow the white sand road to paradise in Koh Tao | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/irumge\/13935596857\/\">irumge<\/a> &#8211; Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Koh Tao<br \/>\n<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"cfdt8-0-0\">Long known as Thailand\u2019s top diving destination,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Koh-Tao-Nangyuan-Island-Hotels.0-n6281950-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Koh Tao<\/a> is the place to be for divers. It is almost as beautiful above the surface as it is below. <\/span><span class=\"qualifier\"><span data-offset-key=\"cfdt8-1-0\">Just<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"cfdt8-2-0\"> off the northwest corner of the island is one of the most stunning island formations in <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"cfdt8-3-0\">the whole country:<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"cfdt8-5-0\"> A small string of sand connects a cluster of tiny islands a few hundred feet from the shoreline of Koh Tao. Diver or not, Koh Tao is worth checking out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t get stranded without rewards\u2014earn instantly on hotels with Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"365od-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"365od-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_58525\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58525\" class=\"wp-image-58525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-6.jpg\" alt=\"Best Thai islands - Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-6.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-6-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-6-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-6-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-6-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-58525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The party&#8217;s over here &#8211; Koh Pha Ngan &#8211; Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/idirectori\/5919806470\/\">Thomas sauzedde<\/a> Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-offset-key=\"365od-0-0\"><strong>Koh Pha Ngan<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>Attention party people: if you haven\u2019t already heard, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Koh-Phangan-Hotels.d6051159.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Pha Ngan<\/a> is home to one of the best-known parties in the world. Every month visitors flock to the island to take part in the famous full moon party. While its popularity has chipped away at some of the event&#8217;s authenticity, it\u2019s still a sight to see, and one heck of a party.<span data-offset-key=\"fk34v-0-0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"18im0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"18im0-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_52702\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52702\" class=\"wp-image-52702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-4.jpg\" alt=\"photos-of-thailand-gettingstamped\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Photos-of-Thailand-GettingStamped-4-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-52702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beautiful longtail boats sway on the shores of Koh Lipe with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gettingstamped.com\/koh-adang-thailand\/\">Koh Adang<\/a> in the background | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Koh Lipe<br \/>\n<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"3vamk-0-0\">Regarded by many as Thailand\u2019s most beautiful island, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Koh-Lipe-Hotels.d6125837.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Lipe<\/a> is a true gem in the country&#8217;s far south. It is the southernmost island in <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vamk-1-0\">all of<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3vamk-2-0\"> Thailand, set in some of the most stunning water you\u2019ll ever see. Its location has kept it off the main tourist path. <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vamk-3-0\">However<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3vamk-4-0\">, it\u2019s impossible to keep these stunning white sand beaches and aquamarine waters a secret forever<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3vamk-5-0\">. True beach lovers should make the voyage out to Koh Lipe for some of the best beaches in Thailand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"525hk-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"525hk-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_58529\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58529\" class=\"wp-image-58529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-3.jpg\" alt=\"Best Thai islands - Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-3.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-3-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-3-1250x938.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-3-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-58529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Catch the chill vibe of Koh Chang and stay for the natural beauty | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/karolajnat\/32690489322\/\">Karolina Lubryczynska<\/a> &#8211; Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Koh Chang<br \/>\n<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-0-0\">A long time favorite among backpackers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Ko-Chang-Hotels.d6125740.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Chang<\/a> has missed the radar of a lot of other travelers. The island is also known as Elephant Island and the second largest island in <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-1-0\">all of<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-2-0\"> Thailand. Koh Chang is great for both beach bums and adventure seekers. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-3-0\">Those that prefer the beach should head toward either Lonely Beach or the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-4-0\">appropriately<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-5-0\"> named White Sand Beach<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-6-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-7-0\">While the adventurous will want to explore the expansive rainforest and mountains in the interior or the island<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"3rg5s-8-0\">.<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6kv9a-0-0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"rliu\" data-offset-key=\"7e7qr-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7e7qr-0-0\">\n<div id=\"attachment_58528\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58528\" class=\"wp-image-58528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-2.jpg\" alt=\"Best Thai islands - Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-2-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-2-1250x833.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Best-Thai-islands-Flickr-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-58528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">See one of the most recognizable islands in the world, &#8220;James Bond Island,&#8221; for yourself | Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/michi_loheit\/17155572909\/\">Michaela Loheit<\/a> &#8211; Flickr cc<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-offset-key=\"7e7qr-0-0\"><strong>Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-0-0\">Another island that has graced the big screens of Hollywood is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Hotel-Search?rfrr=TG.LP.SrchWzd.Hotel&amp;storedCheckinField=&amp;lang=1033&amp;storedCheckoutField=#destination=Khao+Phing+Kan&amp;startDate=06%2F23%2F2017&amp;endDate=06%2F28%2F2017&amp;adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khao Phing Kan<\/a>, but most call it James Bond Island<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-1-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-2-0\">As you may have guessed, or recognized by the pictures, this island <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-3-0\">was featured<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-4-0\"> in the 1974 film <\/span><em>The Man with the Golden Gun<\/em><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-5-0\">. <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-5-1\">The remarkable shape of the rock formations are out of this world. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-6-0\">This grouping of islands is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-7-0\">easily<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-8-0\"> reached as a day trip from Phuket or other popular resort destinations in the south of Thailand<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eb29h-9-0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuck at boring a office job? 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