On the southern tip of Koh Tao lies Shark Bay — a crescent of turquoise water known for its resident sea turtles. It’s one of the few places in Thailand where you can still swim alongside these wild creatures in their natural habitat.

Koh Rong Sanloem is a small island paradise in the Cambodian part of the Gulf of Thailand. Located 16 miles south of Sihanoukville, Koh Rong