Whisk away to one of Thailand’s Beach Paradise at Khao Lak with a Luxurious Stay at The Sarojin

Thailand has tons of fine beaches. With this plethora of choices, you might be scratching your head in finding out which one is the right place to go to.

Thailand has tons of fine beaches. With this plethora of choices, you might be scratching your head in finding out which one is the right place to go to. How about Khao Lak? It is peaceful, serene and is a popular departure point for live aboard scuba diving trips to the Similan Islands. So sit back, relax and just breathe it all in with Exotissimo’s Beach Break at Khao Lak program.

Upon arrival, you will whisked off to The Sarojin, an elegant and luxurious accommodation situated on its own stretch of private beach. Yes, just hop out from your room and bask in the white sand and turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. That is, if you can actually leave your room. The rooms are just outright gorgeous. You have your own private gardens, sundecks with an intimate couples’ bathtub along with rainfall showers as well as plunge pools and relaxation pools. All the necessary amenities are here such as stereo systems, television sets and DVD players. Oh, and the beds are soft and fine and very very hard to get out of.

Once you have managed to step out of the room, you’ll have to endure more fine luxuries, and scenery, all attempting to lure you away from the beach. The 25 square meter infinity edge swimming pool with jacuzzi lounge area and three drape shaded pool island pavilions scream ‘jump in, jump in!’ A relaxing game of croquet or petanque amongst the resort’s garden and tree-filled scenery is also enticing. Or if you are the active guy, the gym with views of the lush area is also trying to reel you in. But once you have escaped all these temptations, the beach is all yours!

Good luck finding civilization cuz you can walk for kilometers on end before bumping into another resort. Imagine Phuket. Now subtract it by 20 or so years. That is what Khao Lak is today. And the Similans. The always popular Similans. It is just offshore really, so if you are a diver and are looking for a memorable dive experience, we can arrange that for you.

For more ideas into Thailand, check out our Thailand tours page. Contact us if you have any questions.

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