Specialists of travel agencies note: every year among Russian tourists growing popularity of recreation South-East Asia. The question is natural: why are such trips attractive?
Holidays in Southeast Asia are a great opportunity to see exotic nature and unique sights, visit sacred places and assess the identity of the peoples inhabiting the Asian countries. The growing popularity of such countries is also facilitated by the fact that Russians can enter almost every one of them without a visa.
Seasonality of rest in Asian countries
Having decided in favor of a trip to one of the countries of Southeast Asia, decide what time of the year to go. Experience shows that it is possible to travel all year round, but it is important to choose the right country.
January is favorable for holidays in India and Vietnam: at this time, as a rule, the weather here is fine. A trip to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand will also be successful: in January there is practically no rain in these countries.
February is great for visiting popular beach resorts India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, as well as for travel to the Philippine Islands.
In March, a holiday in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines will make a good impression. Enjoy the beaches, sun and warm water, you can add a visit to the ancient temples and other attractions. A holiday in China will also be successful.
April is traditionally the height of beach season in the Philippines. In addition, in April, the popularity of such a destination as Indonesia sharply increases, but in Sri Lanka, the tourist season ends at this time.
In May, make a choice in favor of a holiday in Malaysia, Indonesia or Vietnam, and you will not regret it. May is also good for a holiday in China or a trip to India.
June is the first month of summer, and it is known to be the rainiest time in almost all countries of Southeast Asia. Tourists can be recommended to visit Hainan Island, Malaysia or Vietnam.
July is the high season in Indonesia: it rains much less frequently this month than at other times of the year. An excellent solution would be a vacation in Malaysia and China.
In August good weather traditionally stands where two oceans meet - in Indonesia. In addition, travelers will enjoy holidays in China and Vietnam.
In September, the dry season continues in Indonesia, the weather is fine in Malaysia.
October is a good time for a beach holiday on Hainan Island. Also this last month dry season in Indonesia, the chance of rain starts to increase here. In November, the bright sun shines over the Hindustan peninsula, so tourists will enjoy a vacation in India.
In December, tours to Goa are traditionally very popular. This month is ideal for trips to Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, travel to Thailand and the Philippines.
The most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia
Travel agency specialists identify several Asian countries which are the most popular among travelers. These include Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam. How do they attract tourists from all over the world?
From year to year, the popularity of such tourist destination like Thailand. Here, vacationers are waiting for clean beaches, the azure expanse of the ocean, beautiful waterfalls, mysterious caves and jungle. Holidays in Thailand will appeal to both lovers of relaxing on the beach and adherents active rest.
India attracts tourists from all over the world with ancient cities and temples that have preserved their splendor to this day. You can visit the unique pink city» Jaipur, see the famous Taj Mahal mausoleum and hear the melodic sounds of Indian music. spread and beach holiday in India: tours to Goa, in particular, are extremely popular. Extreme excursions, Ayurveda and yoga centers, exotic flora and fauna - all this you will find in India.
Would you like to relax in places that are called a paradise for tourists? Travel to Sri Lanka! Located 800 km from the equator, it strikes the imagination with a riot of colors and the splendor of tropical nature, long sandy beaches and beautiful reefs. Modern ones offer tourists maximum opportunities for a comfortable stay, and numerous excursions conducted around the island do not let you get bored. It is impossible not to note the breadth of opportunities for outdoor activities: in Sri Lanka you can go diving or surfing.
A great way to spend your vacation is to travel to the largest island country in the world - Indonesia. On the island of Java, the world-famous temple complex Borobudur, and on the island of Komodo - national park. On the popular island of Bali, you can relax on the beach in comfort or go surfing in one of the many centers.
Would you like to relax in an exotic corner of nature, where there are several attractions that claim to be included in new list wonders of the world? Go to the Philippines! The beaches of this island nation currently considered the best in the world. Walking around the capital of the Philippines, Manila, you can visit Asia's largest shopping mall, while local prices for goods and services will pleasantly surprise you. Adherents of outdoor activities from year to year attracts the island of Boracay, where excellent conditions for surfing and kitesurfing are created.
Having made a trip to, you will certainly appreciate the developed infrastructure of tourism. The country has numerous spa centers, massage parlors, restaurants, nightclubs and schools. aquatic species sports. Hotels in Vietnam today meet the most modern ideas about a comfortable stay.
If your goal is unforgettable journey, choose South- East Asia. These countries will give you comfortable rest that will leave pleasant memories for a long time.
Here is a list of the cheapest places in Southeast Asia where you can enjoy a great resort holiday for little money. The most easy-to-purse states in the region are Cambodia, Vietnam, India and Thailand.
The main criteria for comparison, which we will consider below, will be: the road, housing, meals and the cost of food, leisure and services, vehicle rental.
Cambodia is considered one of the cheapest countries in the region in terms of prices. On average, the minimum daily set of needs, including excursions, will cost a tourist 10-15 dollars. $20-$25 will provide you with an average level of daily comfort.
Flight
The cost of traveling from Russia to Cambodia and back starts from 25 thousand rubles per person. Prices vary depending on the month, air carrier, number of transfers, travel time and points of departure and arrival. Recall that choosing "difficult" routes and booking tickets in both directions at once are good ways to save money.
Housing
The cost of one night under the roof of the hostel will be about 200 rubles, a bed in a 6-bed dorm will cost 300 rubles. A night in a double room of the cheapest hotel can be spent for 800 rubles, a similar overnight stay in a "three stars" will cost 1,100 rubles.
Self-renting a modest one-room studio will ease your wallet by $150 a month, a more comfortable apartment with a separate kitchen will be yours for $300.
Nutrition
Once upon a time, Cambodia was called the "country of one dollar" because of its cheapness. Now for this amount you can buy a loaf of bread, a bottle of mineral water or vegetable oil, a package of eggs, about 4 kg of rice or 1 kg of sugar, a can of beer or a fruit dessert. A hearty dinner in a cafe will cost 3-4 dollars. The cost of a similar lunch in a restaurant will be approximately $10. Cigarettes can be purchased for $1.5-2 per pack, a bottle of whiskey will cost $12, tequila $8-9, wine $10-$11.
Entertainment and service
Cost of excursions: sightseeing, a day of fishing or a trip to a local nature reserve will cost from 20 to 60 dollars. Additional services an English-speaking guide is estimated at $20, a Russian-speaking guide will cost $40-100 per day. Tickets to a local theater or choreographic show cost from $10. A massage parlor can be visited for 2-5 dollars, a beauty salon - for 5 dollars (both a haircut and a manicure are included in this amount).
Transport
You can rent a scooter or car in Cambodia for $4-6 per day. Bicycles are provided free of charge in many hotels.
Vietnam
On average, the minimum cost for basic needs (accommodation, food and travel) will be 350-700 rubles a day here.
Flight
Price direct flight from Moscow airport starts from 23 thousand rubles, from St. Petersburg - from 25 thousand rubles.
Housing
A decent triple room in a hotel can be found for only 7-8 dollars per day. For this price you will get the minimum amenities - air conditioning, shower and WI-FI. In luxury hotels (for example, the famous five-star Vinpearl, located on a separate island), you will be charged 300-400 dollars per night.
Nutrition
The cheapest food in Vietnam - dishes national cuisine in local cafes. For a portion of meat soup with noodles you will pay 1-2 dollars, for a bowl of rice with meat, chicken, shrimp and vegetables - from 1 to 3 dollars. In general, lunch or breakfast per person will cost from 3 to 5 dollars.
European food costs more: a cup of coffee will cost $1, bacon toast + an omelet and a glass of juice cost between $3 and $4. As a rule, breakfast in the restaurant of your hotel will require much more money than in any decent cafe.
As for dinners with delicacies and alcohol (including in restaurants with European or Russian cuisine), you will have to pay 15, maximum - 20 dollars for one person.
Entertainment and service
Full day in nature park will cost approximately $ 10 per person, a trip to the islands as part of an international group will cost from $ 7 to $ 35, depending on the language of the excursion and agency markups. Tip: the services of local tour organizers can cost 4-5 times cheaper than similar Russian-speaking ones.
A visit to a massage parlor will cost from 5 to 40 dollars, depending on the range of services.
Transport
You can rent a scooter for $5-7 per day. No bike license required. The cost of gasoline is about $ 1 per liter. Taxi services will cost an average of $1 to $2 per trip. Fare in public bus- 3 cents.
India
According to experienced travelers, a fairly decent level of comfort will cost about $15-20 a day here.
Flight
The price of travel in the economy segment varies from 23 to 27 thousand rubles per person in both directions.
Housing
India offers vacationers the most varied level of hotel service. A hotel with a "two stars" will cost $10 per day, a double room in a five-star hotel will cost $150-180.
The cost of self-renting accommodation in India depends on several factors: availability of a kitchen, proximity to the sea, age of the room, etc. The most economical option will cost $100 per month.
A guesthouse with a separate kitchen three minutes from the beach will cost about $250. For an apartment with free WI-FI and cleaning services twice a week, you will have to pay about $ 400.
Nutrition
Set meal lunch local cuisine for several people in a decent restaurant will cost 15-20 dollars. For a meal in a cafe for two, you will have to pay no more than $ 10. A portion of freshly squeezed juice costs from 0.5 to 1 dollar, a glass of beer - 2 dollars, a bottle of wine - 3 dollars, a pack of cigarettes - 2-3 dollars.
Entertainment and service
long sightseeing tour for the whole day will cost 50 dollars for one ticket, fishing in the ocean will cost 40 dollars. You can visit the zoo for 10-15 dollars, water excursion on the river with crocodiles will cost 40 dollars per person. For visiting temples and churches, you will have to pay from 5 to 40 dollars.
A facial or back massage will cost an average of about $6-$10. The cost of the entrance ticket to night club- from 4 dollars. Beach activities (eg water scooter) - $30 for 20 minutes.
Transport
The cost of renting a scooter is $7–8 per day, a bicycle is $1 a day, a taxi ride is about $6, and a tuk-tuk is from $1 to $2 at a time.
Thailand
Despite the fact that trips to Thailand are extremely popular with our compatriots, this country cannot be called as cheap as India or Cambodia. On average, tourists spend about 2-4 times more money here. Thus, the cost of food, entertainment and transportation in Thailand will be from 50 to 100 dollars per day.
Lunch from exotic dishes in a local cafe will cost $ 8-10 per person. More expensive - if the menu includes a seafood dish. But there are very cheap fruits.
Entertainment
The cost of excursions is on average 15-25 dollars. Two-day excursions to the islands, with meals and overnight will cost 250-300 dollars per person. Real Thai massage - from $ 5 and more, depending on the place (in an expensive salon they can ask for $ 100 per session. In hotels it can be even more expensive). A parachute flight will cost $40-50, a half-hour jet ski rental will cost $15-20.
Transport
The most rational way to move around the territory of Thailand is a taxi. average price one trip will be 5 dollars. The daily rent of a scooter will cost about the same amount.
For a European person, Asia is a fabulous and mysterious side of the world. People come here for impressions, for new knowledge, for answers to unsolvable riddles. And also to warm sea or the ocean, for exotic entertainment and culinary delights.
Asia begins immediately after the Bosphorus. Türkiye is a well-known country for the mass tourist. Unfortunately, few people perceive the countries of Central Asia as a vacation option. Of the distant countries, Thailand is best known, but Cambodia or Vietnam are rarely considered as the final destination of a flight to the sea.
One of the most important attractions of traveling to Asia is the price of food and accommodation. They are unusually attractive and able to inspire tourists with the most modest budgets. Despite the long and expensive flight. In return, a trip to Asia gives the tourist the opportunity to save on accommodation and food so much that the high cost of the flight will not look so hopeless.
How to make your visit to an Asian country informal, exclusive and inexpensive? Which countries give chances to tourists with a small wallet? What can you see, where to visit? We have dedicated this article to answering these important questions.
Türkiye: a country where "all inclusive"
Tourists love resorts in Turkey for their low cost of living, inexpensive food and fun entertainment. The abundance of ancient ruins, the secular nature of the state (all Muslim sights are available for tourists), sandy beaches and the opportunity to relax on the all-inclusive system are the main lures for the mass tourist. It is impossible not to add the knowledge of the staff of hotels and restaurants in Russian, which makes it easier for our travelers to resort life.
Hagia Sophia Museum - a symbol of the "golden age" of Byzantium, is located in the historical center of Istanbul.
An independent trip to the resorts of Turkey is associated with many troubles. But as a result, the tourist pays more than the average tour offered by tour operators - 200 euros / week. So much is a trip alone, food - only breakfast, accommodation in a 3 * hotel, out of season.
An independent flight to Antalya and back will cost the same two hundred euros (the cheapest is with PEGASUS). Accommodation in a modest hotel - from 13 euros / day (91 euros / week) for a double room with breakfast.
Lunch in a modest restaurant will not cost more than 6-7 euros per person. If you eat on your own (many hotels have kitchens), then the daily food consumption will not exceed 5-6 euros. In this case, it is better to make purchases at the bazaars, and buy only dairy products and semi-finished products in supermarkets.
Excursions to any place of interest for tourists can be bought at tourist kiosks (in no case from street vendors!). A one-day tour to Ephesus or Didim with lunch included will cost about fifty euros per person.
Uzbekistan: Star of the East
A well-known country from Soviet times, today it is perhaps the most developed and tourist-friendly country in the Central Asian region. If the capital - Tashkent - is not too interesting for travelers, then Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand can satisfy the taste of the most sophisticated traveler, not to mention the novice tourist. Ancient mosques, mausoleums, palaces of emirs, boundless bazaars, delicious cuisine and a warm climate - what else does a traveler need?
Registan Square in Samarkand.
If you eat at numerous national street restaurants or coffee houses, then lunch will cost you no more than 4-5 euros. The fees for visiting attractions and museums are so low that you can hardly spend more than 5 euros in a week, visiting two or three establishments daily.
The police in Uzbekistan are very strict, tourists here feel protected and protected. It is also worth adding that all the stories about the incredible hospitality of the Uzbeks are true! You will certainly have many friends.
The climate here is hot, especially in summer. Therefore, for a visit, it is better to choose spring or autumn, when the temperature does not break records and you can not only get a good tan, but also enjoy admiring mosques, medieval quarters, abundant bazaars and green gardens.
Flight from Moscow to Samarkand and back - 400 euros (the cheapest is UTair). Accommodation - from 21 euros / day (for two people in guest house close to historical center), breakfast - 3 euros.
India: home of the Buddha
One of the most exotic and culturally rich countries in the world. Here it is interesting how big cities as well as in small towns. People often come here just to live and observe the life of people who neglect earthly goods. On the other hand, many tourists are shocked by a visit to this country, the worldview of Indians and Europeans is so different.
Bengal tiger in one of national parks India.
The sights of India are so numerous and diverse that it is difficult to choose a dozen or twenty of the most outstanding. hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries, ancient palaces and fortresses, the sacred Ganges and National parks with rhinos and tigers - it's hard to list them all.
In India, it will be interesting for lovers of antiquity, admirers natural beauties, seekers of the meaning of life and those who prefer a serene pastime on the beach. To save on transport, it is best to rent a scooter for the duration of the visit, it costs 50 euros / week. The vast majority of attractions are free. But in museums and cultural centers, entry tickets can cost up to 10 euros.
You can eat at street stalls (if your stomach is healthy and you can tolerate spices easily) - a huge portion of a vegetarian dish of rice and vegetables is less than 1 euro. If you prefer European cuisine, moderately spicy, then lunch in a restaurant will cost from 7 euros per person.
A visa to India for tourists costs 60 US dollars. You can apply for it on the Internet.
Flight from Moscow to Mumbai and back outside the season (April-September) - 415 euros (Turkish Airlines).
Housing in India is very cheap, but if you want to live in a room without bugs, but with air conditioning, you will have to pay from 10 euros per day (double room in city hotels of 2-3 * level).
Vietnam: a small country with big opportunities
Vietnam is not often seen budget tourists as a recreation option. Completely wrong! Rest in this picturesque and hospitable country cheaper than in vaunted Thailand.
Russians can spend two weeks in Vietnam every year without a visa. The country offers tourists not only perfectly clean beaches and a warm, clear sea, but also many of the most unexpected cultural and historical monuments, original cuisine, good-natured and smiling local population. And also in Vietnam unusually low prices for food and overnight in a hotel or guest house.
Flight from Moscow to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh and back - from 424 euros (offer from Emirates).
Double room in a modest but clean and modern hotel - from 8 euros / day.
Halong Bay, Hoi An, Mui Ne, Nha Trang are the names of the most attractive resort places Vietnam has little to say to the budget tourist. Behind them are unusually hidden Beautiful places, cozy restaurants, comfortable hotels, original festivals, green parks and Buddhist pagodas.
Long Son Pagoda (Nha Trang).
Eating in street cafes and eateries, you can easily meet 6-8 euros per day. Lunch in an expensive restaurant - 12-15 euros. Fruit in the country of victorious socialism is so cheap that many tourists switch to a fruit diet and spend no more than three or four euros per day on food. Transportation costs can be easily minimized if you rent a bike - 30 euros / week.
Sightseeing in organized groups, accompanied by a guide - from 35 euros for a day trip, including meals. Tour around the country (5 days) - 180-220 euros.
In Vietnam, street crime is almost completely absent. The level of security here is very high, and the police work very efficiently.
Entrance to a beach party or a nightclub - from 2 euros.
Similar prices, entertainment and attractions in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos. But air tickets to these countries will cost no less than 500 euros. In Sri Lanka, Nepal, and even in China, the budget tourist will also feel confident and carefree.
Each of these countries has a lot of exotic entertainment, affordable housing and delicious food. The main thing is to visit these countries not during high tourist season, and book tickets and hotels no later than six months in advance.
Asia is the largest part of the world. More than half of the world's population lives here.
In order to better understand the features of tourism development in this largest part of the world, the following regions should be distinguished: Southwest Asia (Near and Middle East), South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central and East Asia.
Asia attracts an increasing number of tourists due to the following factors:
- a huge, extremely capacious territory for receiving tourists (Asia is the largest part of the world);
- washing the shores of Asia by three oceans and dozens of their seas and bays;
- the location of this part of the world in all climatic regions, the significant diversity and richness of natural landscapes and recreational resources;
- the presence of a huge number of historical and cultural monuments, as well as natural attractions;
- finding in Asia the most important world shrines and centers of pilgrimage;
- ethnic diversity of the continent;
- location in Asia of the states with the highest population in the world: China, India;
- the rapid pace of economic development of a number of states: Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, China, etc.
Along with these favorable conditions, there are a number of negative factors that hinder the development of tourism in Asia. First of all, it should be noted:
- unfavorable natural conditions for tourism in the vast territories of a number of countries (deserts, highlands with difficult terrain, jungles, etc.);
- poor development transport infrastructure a number of countries;
- the dominance of ideological interests over economic ones in a number of countries, as a result of this, the economic backwardness of these countries, their unpreparedness to receive tourists, lack of service (DPRK, Mongolia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq);
lack of internal political and economic stability in a number of Asian countries (Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq).
The main purpose of visiting Asia by tourists from other parts of the world is to get acquainted with the culture, historical and natural attractions. Business trips and congress tourism are most characteristic of Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China. Israel is visited for the purpose of treatment and worship of religious values.
Asia's external tourist relations are carried out mainly
aviation. Most flights are operated by international aircraft.
owned airlines, a smaller part - by companies owned
countries of Asia.
Due to the wide range of climatic conditions, there is no specific season for arrivals in Asia, but it can be traced in individual regions.
The main tourist market for Asia is the countries of Europe (of which the former metropolises of Great Britain and France stand out, as well as Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the Scandinavian states), the USA and Canada. From Africa, the largest tourist flows are from the Maghreb countries to Mecca and Medina, and from East Africa to India, Pakistan and Iran. There are relatively large flows of tourists from Australia and New Zealand, especially to Southeast and South Asia. Of the Asian countries in intra-Asian flows, Japan stands out.
Flows from Asia to other parts of the world are relatively small, the Asian tourist market is still completely out of proportion to its huge population. Today, the Japanese and residents of a number of countries in Southwest Asia are leaving this part of the world more than others.
Southwest Asia
This region covers a vast and extremely heterogeneous geographical, historical and socio-economic territory. This includes 16 states: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Qatar, Cyprus, Kuwait, Lebanon, United United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye. It should be noted that the conventional concept of "Near and Middle East" is somewhat broader than "Southwest Asia", since it covers the territory of the states of Southwest Asia, as well as Egypt and Sudan. Profitable geographical position some states and regions are combined with the remoteness and isolation of others; favorable climatic and landscape conditions for tourism and resort business, as well as a variety of recreational resources in some countries - with desert, arid (in most of the Arabian Peninsula) in others. There are also serious political differences: in a number of states in the region, monarchies (including absolute ones) with strong remnants of feudal and tribal relations have been preserved, but the republican form of government still prevails.
In general, Southwest Asia can be considered one of the most promising regions in terms of tourism development. Wide access to many seas and bays of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as to the Caspian Sea, geographical location at the junction of three parts of the world, various relief and climatic conditions, a large number of sunny days, unique natural attractions, numerous historical, cultural and religious monuments, the presence developed tourist infrastructure in a number of countries (Cyprus, Turkey, Israel) - all these and many other factors contribute to the widespread attraction of guests from other parts of the world, as well as the development of tourist exchange within the region.
Despite the fact that we have cold weather in Asia, the “high season” has just begun, so we decided to consider the most interesting directions that will definitely surprise you!
1. Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is the most popular resort Thailand. On the island, in addition to amazing beaches and hotels, there are Buddhist temples, viewing platforms, waterfalls, gardens. Here you can find small coves to feel solitude or arrange a romantic evening, and club and bar streets filled with noise, music and dancing. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, which makes it easy to get to other provinces or the capital of the country.
2. Boracay, Philippines
This small Philippine island is famous for having a top ten beach. the best beaches of the world - White Beach. Along it stretched a string of bars, massage parlors, souvenir shops and cafes. Beyond the people who love nightlife, Boracay attracts divers and kitesurfers, because there are ideal conditions for observing the underwater world, and a steady wind always blows near Bulabog beach, which is so necessary for kiting.
3. Hainan, China
On Hainan Island, you can not only relax on the beach, but also see many attractions. For example, dormant volcano Ma An, whose crater has been turned into observation deck. Those who want to tickle their nerves should go to the Dongshan Safari Zoo, where bears, tigers and lions roam in natural conditions, and tourists can watch them from a jeep. In addition, Hainan Province is a major Cultural Center where many different festivals are held throughout the year.
4. Langkawi, Malaysia
The Malaysian island of Langkawi is located in the middle of an archipelago of 100 islands. Here everyone can feel like a pioneer without going far from white sandy beaches and comfortable hotels. Mountains, caves, waterfalls and lakes are adjacent to the resort infrastructure and many attractions, among which are so beloved by tourists cable car and a sky bridge, running right over the jungle.
5. Sri Lanka
Tea plantations, elephants, golden beaches with palm trees descending to the water, ancient temples and statues - all this is on a small island that is lost in Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Aromatherapy combined with Buddhist and Hindu teachings contribute to relaxation and spiritual enrichment. Water skiing, spearfishing, surfing and kiting are available for outdoor enthusiasts.
6. Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Phu Quoc is the pearl of Vietnam. Most of the island is a national park, which allows you to preserve the flora and fauna in their original form, and the presence good hotels and beach infrastructure do not let you forget about the benefits of civilization. In addition, Phu Quoc is famous as a diving center - the largest diving school in Vietnam operates here, and the prices for equipment and instructors are among the lowest in the world.
7. Maldives
The resorts of the Maldives are one of the most fashionable in all of Asia, because here the dream of a paradise vacation is realized. Blue lagoons, white sandy beaches, clear blue skies, comfortable villas and tropical fruits - what else do you need for a carefree vacation? If you get tired of relaxing on the beach or in a hammock, you can go canoeing or catamarans, water skiing or yachting, go snorkeling or diving.
8. Bali, Indonesia
Although the beaches in Bali are not the best in Southeast Asia, they are ideal for those who want to go surfing or kiting. The island also offers all the conditions for relaxation in numerous spa hotels in an atmosphere of peace and exoticism. It is worth visiting this Indonesian resort to enjoy a combination of culture, religion, art and tropical nature.
9. Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui is another Thai island besides Phuket that tourists love. Accommodation for every taste, beaches with fine sand, picturesque bays, Buddhist temples, low prices for goods and services - this is the recipe for Samui's popularity. The highlight of the island is the opportunity to rent a bungalow right on the beach.
