About 3.5 - 4 hours by ferry from Samui or 4 hours (2 hours by speedboat) from Chumpon, this island is already a fine and remote refuge. The tiny island of Nang Yuan, lying off the northwestern end of Koh Tao, is even more of a getaway.

Here's the place for that honey-moon or the last draft of that novel you've been working on. Comfortable bungalows are available on Nang Yuan, and there are no distractions except for the view of picturesque Koh Tao and excellent coral reefs for snorkeling or diving right off the beach. There's easy access to deeper diving, as well.