This Pristine Cambodian Island Is Like Thailand Without The Crowds
By Hillary Louise Johnson
VACATIONS
Located a 40-minute ferry ride from Sihanoukville, the Cambodian island of Koh Rong in the Gulf of Thailand offers a tranquil alternative to bustling Thai destinations like Phuket.
Complete with palm trees, white sand beaches, and jungle waterfalls, Koh Rong encapsulates the quintessential tropical paradise without the overwhelming influx of tourists.
The island has recently introduced paved roads and electricity, allowing you to explore its various beaches safely on rented scooters without the traffic typical of Thailand.
For a lavish adventure, hire a traditional long boat with a captain to tour the remote beaches. Another must-visit place in Sok San Beach, often described as the world's prettiest.
Accommodations range from budget-friendly beach shacks and bungalows on stilts in authentic fishing villages to the all-inclusive Song Saa Resort, which occupies a private island.