Answered2 years ago
Should I book my stay on an island in Thailand for Christmas and New Year now or wait?
Hi all, we want to spend time on lovely island for Christmas and new year but can’t decide which one we already have hotel booked until 12 December on Koh Samui as never been there, I’m just wondering do we need to book up now or just see how I feel, last time we was TL was 2013 never been Thailand over Xmas
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The user is contemplating whether to book accommodation on a Thai island for Christmas and New Year after having already secured a hotel in Koh Samui until December 12. Various comments suggest booking early due to the high demand during the holiday season, acknowledging that hotels fill up quickly and prices increase significantly. Recommendations for other islands include Koh Yao Noi, Koh Phayam, Koh Kood, and Koh Tao, with personal preferences for quieter locations.
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Gary ******
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Mizaane ******
Koh lanta ♥️♥️
Debbie *******
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I was thinking of going there
Ben ******
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Ian *************
Book now samui gets full up fast and the prices go mental
Gary ******
@Ian ************
That’s High Season. Everything gets booked up!Ian *************
@Gary *****
I know I am sitting in shit hotel cos prices are going mad on booking
Bä ****
Koh Tao small and peaceful with enough thing to see and do…My favorite island 🏝️ been going back to the same island for the past 10 years…
Debbie *******
OP@Bä ***
I have looked at Koh Tao just thought it was bit to small, i will look into it again, Thanks
Michael ********
Its gets busy book now many different islands to suit many different things.
I like a bit more peace so for me Koh Yao Noi, Koh Phayam Koh Kood but they are more out of the way
I like a bit more peace so for me Koh Yao Noi, Koh Phayam Koh Kood but they are more out of the way
Debbie *******
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Frances ********
Book early; it’s very crowded over Xmas & NYears.
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