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Seekers of serious peace and quiet should put Khanom high on their holiday hitlist. It’ s a true unspoiled gem with a relaxed way of life, a smattering of small hotels, sheltered bays and deserted beaches where more often than not you’ ll see just your own footprints in the sand. Beautiful beaches aside, the scenery is utterly beguiling with soaring limestone peaks peering over palm-tree lined roads, lush coconut or rubber plantations and stilted wooden houses. Check out vast stalactite caves, relax in refreshing waterfalls, kayak through mangrove forests and experience natural exfoliating fish spas in mountain rivers. An eco-minded boat trip in search of Khanom’ s unique pink dolphins is a must-do! The offshore waters provide a breeding ground for this rare albino variety with its striking pink hue, so there’ s a good chance of spotting them. For a flavour of local life, browse stalls of exotic foodstuffs, clothes and more at one of the regular markets, or wander to the harbour to watch as fishermen unload their catch of the day. After dark, if it’ s a party scene you’ re after, then you’ ll be disappointed. Look forward instead to lingering over drinks or a flavoursome meal at the handful of bars and restaurants around Nadan Beach.

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• Nadan Beach

Getting there: Approximately 1 hour by road from Surat Thani airport. Khanom is also 1½ hours by ferry from Koh Samui, or 3½ hours from Koh Phangan or Koh Tao. It is the nearest beach resort to Elephant Hills.

Best time to go: Khanom enjoys good weather most of the year; however, November-mid-December can be rather windy. The peak dry season is March-May but even in the traditional rainy season( June-October) it usually only rains for a short period in the afternoon.

from £ 47 per person per night

Aava Resort & Spa

4Hplus Khanom

This attractive boutique resort, created by Finland’ s top designers, combines traditional Thai friendliness and family values with Scandinavian quality and elegance. Nestling on gorgeous Nadan Beach, the resort’ s setting is hard to beat and sure to suit those seeking tranquillity amid stylish surroundings. You may like to join one of the wellness classes, be pampered at the spa or perhaps head off to nearby islands for some snorkelling before enjoying an evening of fine dining on the beach or for something more casual, head to the Pizzeria for traditional wood fire oven pizzas!

Features: 28 bungalows and villas • restaurant • pizzeria & bakery

• pool bar • swimming pool • Aava Spa • wellness classes • library

• children’ s club • free WiFi

Accommodation: In deluxe bungalows with shower, mini bar, safe and terrace.

Room upgrades: Larger superior bungalows from £ 9 which also have a bath and secluded garden view terrace • poolside villas from £ 33 which have a king size bed, are on the beachfront and offer direct access to the swimming pool • two storey two bedroom family villas from £ 13( based on 4 sharing) with a living room and a sundeck with open-air jacuzzi.

Meals: Breakfast. Half board from £ 22 and full board from £ 29. Private transfers: 1 hour 10 minutes from Surat Thani airport or 30 minutes from Donsak Pier.

Deluxe bungalow

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Premier Plus FREE nights 6 for 5: Aug 25-Mar 27. Early booking 10 % room discount: On selected dates Feb 26- Mar 27.

FREE transfers from Surat Thani airport and / or dolphin tour for two: Aug 25-Mar 26. If you stay at least 3 nights receive either one way transfer or a half day dolphin tour; if you stay at least 5 nights receive return transfers or full day dolphin & Khanom tour; if you stay at least 7 nights receive return transfers and a half day dolphin tour. Family offers: One child 0-11 years stays FREE, including breakfast, when sharing a room with two adults, including an extra bed. Children 0-7 years eat FREE from‘ children’ s daily menu’ when dining with paying adults.

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