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What are some beautiful family-friendly alternatives to Phi Phi Islands between Krabi and Phuket?

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Feb 12, 2024

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Hi any recommendations for a beautiful "phi phi like" feel for familys with young children, between krabi and phuket, it feels very crowded this year so need somewhere else suggested(rather then phi phi)  after we leave Railay

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The conversation explores beautiful family-friendly alternatives to the crowded Phi Phi Islands, suggesting locations between Krabi and Phuket. Recommendations include Koh Phayam, Koh Lanta, and Koh Yao Noi, with mentions of accommodation options and specific beaches to consider. Tips are also shared, such as avoiding main party beaches and exploring islands for day trips.

Brian ***********

Kholak bang niang

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Irene *********

Just avoid the main party beaches in Phi Phi and you’ll be fine, check Laem Tong beach for example, beautiful beach to stay.

For day trips check Similan, Rok, Hong islands, Racha, Surin Islands, Maiton, Coral island, all around Phuket

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Phil ******

Turtle beach

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Carly ********

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where about is this thank you

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Phil ******

I will give you a hint in a few utube videos but it's up to you to find. Thats why it's lovely.

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Michael ********

Koh Yoa Noi try sabai corner has great family bungalows

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if I told everyone where Turtle beach was it wouldn't be unspoilt

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Michael ********

Actually when they were doing Lonely Planet Joe put an intern to ask how me how to get to Koh Yao Noi. Gave them totally wrong directions 5555 and they printed it.

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Michael ********

I am not saying anything about where it is up to people to discover. First went there over 30 years ago. Havent been for ages looking at Steves videos it hasnt changed that much

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Phil ******

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yeh its devoid of tourists that makes it special. Shhh keep it w secret

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Lyndon ************

Koh Lanta, you can take a boat from Railay

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thank you v.much lyndon would you recommend where abouts to stay on koh Lanta? Kind regards (16th-19th of Feb)

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Nigel *********

Koh Phayam

You'll love it

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@Nigel ********

so different from Phi Phi, water isn’t that good, sand is yellow but lovely and quiet

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@Nigel ********

thank you are they accessible from railay? Thanks

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Jared **********

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except it’s not between krabi and phuket, Yao Noi and Yai aren’t as “beautiful” but great islands and a lot less touristed than nearby islands

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