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WANDERLUST THERE’S STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO BOOK THAT HOLIDAY FOR THE END OF THE YEAR. WITH WORLD TRAVEL OPENING UP, HERE’S WHAT’S TRENDING
1. Krabi, Thailand
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s the Covid pandemic begins to settle and the world returns to some sense of times gone by, our dream holiday plans which were put on hold for the past two years can now become a reality. Judging by recent travel trends, holidays in destinations which offer many outdoor activities – with the beach, sea, sand, and adventure being a big attraction – are at the top of everyone’s list. “Slow Tourism” is seeing people take longer trips with fewer stops and simpler
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itineraries. And with remote working being the new norm, setting up shop on the sandy shores of an exotic beach somewhere is so 2022 “bleisure” and makes barefoot workations possible. Naturally, it is important to be mindful of the pandemic situation in the travel destination you choose and likewise to consider the case numbers in your home community before booking your trip. Here are our top three destinations which should be on your December holiday bucket list.
Krabi, located on the south-west coast of Thailand, is the most relaxing part to be in, in all of Thailand. It is a province with the most stunning scenery imaginable, beautiful white beaches that stretch on for miles, gorgeous limestone mounds, aqua blue waters, a jungle and over 200 islands just off the coast. It covers quite a large area, so many of the attractions require some travelling. But the magnificent beauty will make it worthwhile. Railay Beach is potentially the most attractive beach in Thailand, accessible only by boat due to the large cliffs on each side cutting it off from the mainland. Here you will find stunning white sand, breathtaking views and fantastic limestone cliffs. Due to its remote location, you will not find any roads or cars, just a few longtail boats and a couple of bars to spend your evenings in. Looking to really escape from the world, this might just be as good as it gets. Rent a boat and take a guided tour of the many islands sitting just off the Krabi coastline. Some are small rocks jutting out of the sea, some are quite a lot larger but still remain uninhabited, and some are large islands with many inhabitants living a normal life. Take a quick speedboat trip to PhiPhi Island, about 45 minutes from Krabi mainland. It is well known for its turquoise waters, and is famous for its party vibe, day and night. Phra Nang Beach has been voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world and is a place you’ll not want to miss. Only 20 minutes by long boat from Ao Nang, it has amazing scenery and is a beautiful place to swim.
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