Krabi or Koh Samui

Going to Thailand in January. We are planning to do Phuket, Bangkok and either Krabi or Koh Samui? Any suggestions? Hotel recommendations are also appreciated!

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Krabi or Koh Samui

In January, Krabi will have the better weather. We love Krabi, stayed at West Railay in January 2009 and going back in December. Very beautiful.. limestone cliffs surround the area. On Railay, it%26#39;s very peaceful.. no roads, only walkways. Beautiful white sand soft beach. And a leisurely 10 min walk from another amazing beach of Phra Nang. It%26#39;s a 10-15 min boat ride to Ao Nang which is popular with toursists.

We stayed at Railay Village on West Railay and loved it! Large spacious immaculately clean rooms. The bathrooms were huge with seperate bath and shower. 2 gorgeous swimming pools, and a lovely open air restaurant that sits directly in front of the beach, as does all the restaurants in west railay.

Have fun!

Krabi or Koh Samui

After visiting both places in June this year, we believed Koh Samui was over priced and over done.

Generally, Krabi province is relatively untouched in comparison to Samui, and haqs am more authentic Thai feel and is far more relaxed. We also loved Krabi more for its scenery, with amazing limestone formations, beaches and national parks to visit.

If we had our time again, we would skip Samui althogther and stay longer in Krabi around Ao Nang area.