Hotels in South Thailand, Thailand

South Thailand is a tropical peninsula flanked by the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, famous for its limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and year-round warmth (80°F-95°F / 27°C-35°C). On the Andaman coast, the dry season from November to April is perfect for island-hopping to Phuket, Krabi, or Koh Phi Phi, where you can kayak through Phang Nga Bay's karst formations or snorkel with clownfish at Koh Tao. Meanwhile, the Gulf coast-like Koh Samui and Koh Phangan-offers a drier spell from January to August, ideal for full moon parties on Haad Rin Beach or diving the coral reefs of Ang Thong Marine Park.