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Malaysia’s East Coast Islands

Situated in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a country famous for its numerous islands that feature stunning beaches and tropical rain forests. The East Coast islands are popular snorkeling and diving destinations due to their colorful coral reefs and crystal clear waters. However, there is much more to the Malaysian East Coast islands than diving and beaches alone. You can visit beautiful temples, colonial villages and experience lots of jungle adventures.

Some years ago I lived in this beautiful country for 4 months. During that time I had the chance to visit every island of Malaysia. My favorite islands are, Pulau Tioman, Pulau Redang and the Perhentian islands, all located at the east coast in the South China Sea.

The World of Belmond

Do you want to know in which Belmond hotel I stayed? Read my review about Belmond Napasai at Koh Samui and let yourself be seduced — just like I did — by the world called Belmond. Read More…

The 10 best beachfront resorts on Koh Phangan

Koh Phangan offers a very different geography along its changing coastlines, and provide endless opportunities for resorts. Some are hidden in remote locations, while others have used beautiful design and architecture to make themselves stand out.

Underneath you find 10 special resorts that incorporate a great location and a amazing design. They belong to Koh Phangan’s most tranquil and fascinating beachfront resorts.

Top 10 things to do Koh Phangan, Thailand

Southern Thailand is overfilled with exotic islands to choose from, each one as ravishingly beautiful as the next. But Koh Phangan is undoubtedly one of the most special.

Koh Phangan’s highlights are unquestionable: beautiful beaches, peaceful landscapes, powder-soft sand along with a dense jungle are the aces in the island’s pack of cards. Along with these natural beauties, the spiritual side of the island is manifested through its 20 temples, and small fishing villages breath their own serene and unique atmosphere.

Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok

Five star hotel Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok is located in the neighborhood Sukhumvit, in the heart of Bangkok. Sukhumvit is a modern district known for its fine hotels, a wide variety of restaurants, major shopping malls and trendy nightspots. Another attraction of the area is the Skytrain, the subway that runs above ground on an elevated track and brings you in no time through the city.

The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel offers a wide range of amenities to make the stay of both business and leisure travelers as memorable as possible. Inside, the hotel is richly decorated, and has a beautiful, modern design blended with traditional colors. Wherever you look, everything shimmers and sparkles. The high ceilings and elegant furniture of the hotel provide an absolute feeling of luxury and exclusivity.

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale, Kata Noi Beach Phuket

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is a luxurious boutique hotel and spa, located on the Southwest side of Phuket. The hotel, which is part of the distinguished label Small Luxury Hotels, is located on a hill and offers stunning views of Kata Noi Beach. This beach is one of the most beautiful and quiet stretches of beach in Phuket, a pure delight.

With 12 different types of luxurious suites, an award-winning restaurant, a spa and two swimming pools – all in fabulously lush gardens with wonderful sea views – Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is an exclusive accommodation in a classic Thai style where guests return regularly.

Bohol, the friendly heart of the Visayas, Philippines

The island of Bohol is still behind time in many ways, but its closeness to nature is an important part of the island’s charm. In between the green rice fields and fishing villages, you’ll find some very surprising things: like the famous Chocolate Hill as far as the eye can see, but you can also find here pristine white-sand beaches too.

When you visit Bohol island, be sure to visit the following 10 great spots:

Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort Cebu, Filippines

Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort is a high-end beach hotel on Mactan Island, that is part of the stunningly beautiful province of Cebu in the Philippines. It is designed in a chic Filipino style and is situated in a quiet cove with a private beach.

This is the sister resort of the famous Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort. The Bluewater Resorts, is a wholly Filipino-owned group of resorts where the Filipino culture is felt day after day. Warm, friendly, attentive and caring; a very appropriate description of the staff that makes your stay at the Bluewater Resorts so pleasantly.

The District Hotel Boracay, Philippines

Borocay is located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. The island is known for its white sandy beaches and vibrant night life. In 2015, the island received the Traveller’s Choice Award for the best beach of Asia!

The center of all activities is the beautiful White Beach, a four kilometer stretch of sand lined with hotels, restaurants and bars. During the afternoon and early evening, numerous romantic paraws (a specially designed sailing boat coming from the Visayas region) are floating in the sea and colorful para sails are covering the sky. It is very busy, yet there is a convivial atmosphere. Every time you will find here something new … like the beautiful 4 star hotel The District.

Bluewater Resort Sumilon Island, Cebu philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago in Southeast Asia of more than seven thousand islands in the eastern edge of Asia. Many wonderful beaches are only a part of this archipelago that a few years ago even has been voted to be the finest in the world. One of the countless islands of the Philippines is Cebu: a wonderful paradise.

Cebu is roughly located in the central part of the Philippines, commonly known as the Visayas. Cebu offers numerous white sand beaches, spectacular dive sites, and its capital Cebu City has a rich history. Many diving enthusiasts come here to swim with whale sharks in the waters of Oslob, where these huge animals slowly swim around you.