When you think of the perfect place to get away from it all, do you dream of a tropical island with the ocean stretched out before you? The palm trees blowing in the breeze and the sound of the waves as they come in and go out is one of the soothing sounds you will hear while enjoying your time on this beautiful island. Where is it? Take your pick for the Thai Islands are numerous and you can enjoy each and every one.

Take Phuket, for example. The Andaman Sea is the setting for the gorgeous Thai island of Phuket. But do not let the sea take all your time for the island is a wonderland place for you to explore as well. The rain forest in Khao Phra Thaw Royal Wildlife Reserve is one place you will definitely not want to miss.

This rain forest is the perfect place for hiking and taking in the views of the waterfalls. You may just see a flying fox. A package tour with a cruise on the Suwan Macha, a luxury schooner, will take you around the Phang Nga Bay to seclusion when you visit the beaches of the Andaman Sea.

Next, consider Koh Samui. With the nightlife ready to go, your visit to the island of Koh Samui will be a pleasure. The discotheques and bars that are plentiful here have something for everyone. The beaches of Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai are here for you to enjoy. While the nightlife for couples is more predominant in Hat Chaweng, if you are a single male the Hat Lamai area is more for you.

Each one is distinct in its own way and the viewing of the temples will be a pleasure to include in your visit. Bull rings for the bull fighting are another sight you will see around the island. Tamer than the old days the first bull to run loses this bullfight. This is a popular vacation destination for those seeking excellent beaches and they will get to see rock formations that are really quite odd.

Koh Phangan is well known Thai Island for its full moon party which is held on a recurring basis at Had Rin. This is a beach at the southern end of the island. Deer roam the island and the outdoor activities are numerous. The scuba diving, bird watching and skin diving are only rivaled by the hikes you may take and the scenery of the jungles.

The lifestyles of the people who live here are of interest as well. On the west coast of the island is the Thong Sala pier which is the hub for boats. The port has just about everything you will need with the boutiques, cafes and even a bank. Rent a bungalow and relax on one of the most strikingly beautiful areas of the Thai Islands.

Koh Kood is the fourth largest in Thailand and is not far from the Cambodian border. The majority of the island is rain forest which extends over about 70% of the area. The coastal areas have more development than the rest of the island. Most of the resorts here use solar energy for the generation of their electricity. This island is has beautiful water falls and mangrove forests. Do not forget to check out the coral reefs while you are here as well. The scuba diving is fantastic.

Sebastian has been traveling around South East Asia for some time and has put together a number of blogs on the subject. If your interested in Thailand then check out http://www.thailandcares.com