Thailand is probably one of the best known destinations if you are looking for the perfect beach paradise. Phuket is on the west facing Andaman Sea, and is thailand's largest island, and probably also the most popular destination for tourists that want a beach holiday. There are hotels in all categories, restaurants, nightlife, golf courses, and an endless number of watersports activities. Krabi is another popular tourist destination, although not as crowded as Phuket. The main attractions include white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, fascinating coral reefs caves and waterfalls, as well as numerous islands. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of both Krabi and neighboring Phang Nga is the massive limestone columns rising vertically out of flat rice paddies on land and as islands from the sea. Phi Phi Islands is a small archipelago in the Krabi Province. You can go by boat to the islands both from Krabi and Phuket. The islands and the surrounding sea are worth a visit. Ko Samui is an island in the Golf of Thailand, about 80 kilometers from the eastern coastline of Southern Thailand. Ko Samui is an island of great natural beauty and variety. The palm fringed shoreline and the coconut and fruit cultivation of the coastal lowlands rise to a central granite massive, the slopes of which are covered with rainforest.

In Malaysia, the islands of Penang, Langkawi and Pulau Tioman are considered some of Malaysia's best places to go for a beach holiday. Chendor Beach in Kuantan is another place that gives you a feel of an isolated paradise and even allows you to witness green turtles laying eggs on the beach from July to September.