HOT Magazine HOT Magazine Issue - 9, 10 Volume 5 | Page 67

8. Hua Hin Hua Hin isn’t real well known for its boating, the closest public marinas are in Pranburi, the next town south. But, in the area around Hua Hin there are small islands and wonderful beaches to access by boat, especially in the area of Dolphin Bay and further South. According to Scott Finsten, Harbor Master at Ocean Marina Pattaya, “People don’t realize what the gulf of Thailand has to offer. Everyone goes to Singapore, Malaysia or Phuket, on the Andaman side but few people come up here, and you go to some of these islands, especially off of Prachuabkirikan with the national park Sam Roi Yot, it’s just beautiful there. 9. Phang Nga Bay Located amongst Phuket and the western bank of Thailand, it contains maybe the most delightful and well-known gathering of islands in the country. Phang Nga Bay is a superb spot and a World Heritage Site, with numerous one of a kind attributes to explore, from a 200-meter tunnel from Koh Phanak to Khao Phing Kan, to the island where the James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was filmed. Shockingly, nowadays James Bond Island, as it's presently called, is packed with sightseers everyday. Which is why, having your own boat is so great, leave the crowds behind and find your own quiet coves to explore with family and friends. 10. Koh Lipe The Butang Archipelago, the gathering of islands in which one finds Koh Lipe, is just heavenly. It's additionally an incredible fishing spot, and a wide range of kingfish, red snapper and tuna are common in these gem blue perfect waters. Koh Lipe is also just 45 minutes by speedboat from Langkawi, Malaysia’s duty-free island. The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club is where you will want to moor while you head into town to load up on liquor and chocolates. HOT Magazine 67