Koh Kood is remote yet accessible, untouched yet luxuriously welcoming

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If you’ve ever had the urge to play Robinson Crusoe on the virgin shores of a splendid, tropical isle, Koh Kood will be the vacation of your dreams. Unexplored, unsullied, and meant to stay that way, this Thai island is new to the luxury eco-tourism circuit. Koh Kood’s waters are so clear that donning a mask and merely dipping your head below water takes you right to the center of planet Earth’s ultimate kaleidoscope. The enchantment is so complete, you’ll have to be reminded to come up for air; the weather so perfect, you’ll never want to leave. Voted number 6 on the New York Times’ list of “31 places to go in 2010,” Koh Kood is the embodiment of perfection—but it isn’t for the average tourist.

On Koh Kood, you won’t find vendors hawking their wares, beaches thronged with tourists, or streets lined with bars and restaurants. You trade that excitement for the thrills that mother nature herself has to offer. On the rare occasion that there is a cloud in the sky, morning will find it splendidly gilt with the sunrise’s warm, blessed hues. The island’s quiet gives way only to the calls of sea eagles, hornbills, sunbirds, jungle babblers, and other denizens of the beaches, rain forests, and mangrove swamps. The sight of their rare and unforgettable plumage will remind you that, on Koh Kood, you share the wild, peaceful freedom of a jungle bird’s life.

Travel to this isolated outpost requires a private transfer from Trat, so Koh Kood attracts only intrepid explorers of both ecological beauty and top-tier luxury. Here, sandalwood-scented beach cabanas invite balmy breezes through open windows and fold-away walls. Here, one can enjoy nature’s kiss without the least concept of time, letting the rest of the world disappear into the mist. Koh Kood awaits you, with its glorious, unbroken western coastline; its jungle paths ideal for walks or mountain-bike adventures; and its pristine snorkelling and scuba opportunities. Also, be sure not to miss The Khlong Chao waterfall—a rare and unforgettable sight.

Rich and exotic, lush and isolating, welcoming and yet unknowable, Koh Kood island attracts many well-heeled Thai, who wish to revel in their country’s true perfection. Mingling with locals inside this pristine environment gives visitors to Koh Kood the rare opportunity to truly know Thailand in its purest sense. On this island gem, eco-resorts employ forward-thinking policies to ensure that Koh Kood retains its perfection until the end of time itself. With every glorious burst of a sunrise, every peaches-and-cream sunset, and every glimpse of the endless turquoise sea, you will thank heaven for Koh Kood—a true paradise on earth.