While Koh Phangan is known for its stunning beaches and famous full moon parties, it also offers a variety of other activities that one can enjoy such as traditional jewellery making. Jewellery making courses in Koh Phangan give you hands on experience in making intricate creations yourself and designing something truly unique that you can take back home! No prior experience is necessary for these courses which include the making of rings, pendants and earrings. Travellers in search of luxurious Koh Phangan hotels near the beach can stay at Rasananda Phangan Island Resort & Spa Thailand. One of the best Koh Phangan resorts on the island, it offers elegant villas and a wide range of spa treatments.

Now in its 7th year, the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival is an annual event that gives you the chance to enjoy some of the very best performances in blues and rock both by locals and international artistes. The 2012 edition features Chris Thomas King amongst a host of other performers, while past editions have seen such guest artistes as Eric Bibb, Rich Harper, KNIKI, Charlie Musselwhite, Richard Clapton and Disraeli Gears. The festival which donates its proceedings to local charities also offers plenty of opportunities for you to sample local cuisine. Travellers looking for a Phuket resort that offers the very best in contemporary comforts can stay at Anantara Phuket Thailand. Offering luxurious Phuket villas, the resort is an ideal place from which to …