Ko Kaeo Island

Easily accessible by boat from Rawai Beach in South Phuket, the tiny Kaeo island boasts a rare replica of Buddha's holy footprint which, for some, signifies the island as having, “a certain purity of spirit for those who seek semi-solitude.” It also offers picturesque beaches and underwater scenery, with mazes of colorful corals and exotic tropical fish. And diving gear, though an added advantage, is not a prerequisite for viewing the fabulous coral, at low tide a large expanse of corals emerge, a rare picturesque scene, which will be long remembered by visitors.