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Krabi

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September 2011 | Words SEEMA PRABHU

• INSIDER TIP

  “Green season”

  “Green season” weather in Krabi can be unpredictable. Even if it looks bright and sunny in the morning, pack a light raincoat and cover-up if you’re heading out to the islands – temperatures can drop suddenly.

• SHOP TALK

  Vogue

  Krabi’s only “department store”, Vogue is a bizarre bazaar where brand-name and cut-rate merchandise rubs shoulders. For the determined shopper, its four fl oors are home to some real bargains.

• CHEAP EATS

  street food in Ao Nang

  For the best street food in Ao Nang, head out from the beach (about 1km straight up the road past McDonald’s) in the late afternoon and into the village centre.

• TOP TABLES

  Lae Lay Grill

  Lae Lay Grill (literally “See the Sea Grill”) serves up fi ve-star seafood and spectacular views – provided you go before sunset. The impressive service and reasonable prices make it the ideal choice for a special occasion.

• AT YOUR LEISURE

  Ao Thalane

  For those who’ve decided to rent a car or motorbike for a day, Ao Thalane is a great area to explore. This small fi shing village, just 30 minutes from Ao Nang, is home to a little-used beach where kayaks can be rented to visit the canyons nearby.

• LATE & LIVELY

  DD Seafood

  DD Seafood is the place to soak up the atmosphere near the weekend “walking street” market. This small bar-cum-restaurant overlooks the street’s outdoor stage, where bands often play.

• OVERNIGHT

  Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort

  With its beachfront location, two oceanfront pools, spacious garden, spa and other luxury amenities, the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort has all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday. It’s also within easy reach of James Bond Island and Phi Phi Island.