Thailand’s sun-drenched jewel in the South Andaman Sea, Koh Lipe has recently risen to the top of intrepid beach lovers’ A-list of island paradises.  We will spend 4 days on this island in the middle of the sea on the Thailand/Malaysia border.

This island is on National Geographic Best of the World 2012!  The water is so clear you can snorkel right off the beach, and we certainly did.  The island contains zero cars.  There are some dirt paths for scooters, and if you order a taxi, you are transported stylishly in a golf cart or a long boat.

We spent one day snorkeling some of the smaller islands nearby.  It was the best snorkeling in Thailand, and that is saying something wonderful.  The following days we moved blissfully from beach to beach, once we tired of one, we caught the long tail taxi around the next corner.

Sun, sand, fish, wonderful relaxing shaded beach chairs or mats.  One day runs into the next, and we learn the beauty of island time.  We will be back.