These virtually untouched paradises in Southeast Asia are the ultimate getaway from the world
A cool drink in your hand, you arrive on the white shores of a beach resort, feeling the sand bury between your toes and the breeze tousling your hair. You look around for a quiet spot to settle beneath the shade or to take a private dip into the sea.
Alas, it seems like half of Asia had the same idea as you did, and peace and privacy seem like a distant dream on this crowded shore.
Sound familiar? If you’re looking out for a beach holiday that can promise complete calm and isolation, check out these five virtually untouched islands that are worth travelling out of the way for.
3. Koh Kradan, Thailand
Imagine Phuket’s powdery beaches, but without the masses of merrymakers. That’s the treat that awaits on Koh Kradan, one of the remaining remote islands located in Trang, Thailand.
90 per cent of the island falls under the protected marine national park of Hat Jao Mai, making it a favourite destination among diving enthusiasts.
The west coast, where you can catch the stunning sunset, is accessible via a short walk through the forest. The north coast is often deserted.
There are resorts available on Koh Kradan, and you can even pitch a tent and camp overnight here, but do note that there is no automatic teller machine (ATM) or medical supply here.
Koh Kradan is accessible by ferry from Trang’s Kuan Thunggu Pier or Pak Meng Pier, and boat from Phuket or Langkawi.
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