Krabi, Thailand

Krabi, on southern Thailand’s west coast, is a province characterized by craggy, sheer limestone cliffs, dense mangrove forests, and more than a hundred offshore islands. Some of its most popular beach destinations include the Phi Phi Islands, which jut from the sea like giant rainforested boulders, and Railay Beach, accessible only by boat and a prominent rock-climbing spot.

Thailand’s most talked-about island is located in Krabi province, a mere 90-minute ferry ride away from the mainland. As well as having the stunning Maya Bay, Phi Phi is also famous for its wild beach parties, numerous bars and restaurants and stunning natural features. There’s even several beaches, nature treks and top-class diving adventures to be had for those whose day begins at eight in the morning, not the evening.