We're traveling to Thailand and have Jan 14-22 to do a beach and Siem Reap. We are experienced snorkelers but are not interested in diving!!. Where can we go for a quiet, fairly luxurious few days that won't take us forever to get to and from?
Yea-yea in order of preference: snorkeling off the beach and/or from a private longboat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, beach walks, hikes, local fresh food especially fruit and seafood, good beer or wine, quiet location on the beach, scenery, local crafts.
No-no's: big tour groups, noisy nightlife, children, shopping, motor scooters, jet skis, big package resorts with a lot of amenities we'd never use, snakes -both the land and sea variety...
Looked at Koh Lanta, Koh Tao, Phi Phi, Koh Samui, and Koh Jum as well as Koh Chang and I can't find out what the snorkeling situation is.
Since we want to do 3 days in Siem Reap is it possible to fly from anywhere but Bangkok? I read about a pass of some sort with Bangkok Airways...Thank you for any suggestions.