Author: Bee Yinn Low
When people think of Cambodia tourism, the first thing that comes to mind is the mystical ruins at Angkor Archaeological Park. Seldom do people think of The Kingdom of Cambodia as a place that offers RnR in terms of sun, sands, and sea. This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions as Cambodia does have its fair share of beaches and tropical islands. Along the south coast, you will find beach towns dotting the shore, most notably Sihanoukville, or Kampong Som, as the locals call it.
There are more than a dozen islands off the coast of Sihanoukville, the most pristine and beautiful of all are Koh Rong and the smaller Ko Rong Salaam. These islands are yet to be developed for an overnight stay but resorts and local dive shops at Sihanoukville offer day trips. Picnic, BBQ, and excursions could be arranged.
Once the day trip is arranged, just hop on the boat and go island hopping. Once you find your perfect spot, ask your guide to drop you off and you can pretty much have the whole beach or island to yourself. With its powdery white sandy beaches, crystal clear azure water and tranquility, Ko Rong Salaam easily tops my chart as one of the most beautiful islands I have been to.
If you are adventurous, you can camp overnight as it has fresh water resources and a fishing village with basic supplies such as fresh water and seafood. So fire up a bonfire and have a BBQ on the beach life can't get any better than that.
How to get there:
From Phnom Penh, you can travel by bus or taxi to Sihanoukville. There are several daily buses between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville and the bus is relatively comfortable with air conditioning. These buses depart the bus station on Charles de Gaulle, next to the Central Market.
For day trips or overnight trips to Ko Rong, contact the two main dive operations in town - Scuba Nation and Eco-Sea.
To see pictures of Cambodia and find more island paradise in Southeast Asia, go to http://www.foreverbee.com/ for insider travel tips.
About the author:
Bee Yinn Low is an avid traveler. She writes occasionally about her trips and adventures and her work has appeared in iTraveler.com and Thingsasian.com. In the past few years, she has traveled extensively in Asia and captured numerous beautiful pictures. To read more about her insider travel tips and stories, go to http:www.foreverbee.com
There are more than a dozen islands off the coast of Sihanoukville, the most pristine and beautiful of all are Koh Rong and the smaller Ko Rong Salaam. These islands are yet to be developed for an overnight stay but resorts and local dive shops at Sihanoukville offer day trips. Picnic, BBQ, and excursions could be arranged.
Once the day trip is arranged, just hop on the boat and go island hopping. Once you find your perfect spot, ask your guide to drop you off and you can pretty much have the whole beach or island to yourself. With its powdery white sandy beaches, crystal clear azure water and tranquility, Ko Rong Salaam easily tops my chart as one of the most beautiful islands I have been to.
If you are adventurous, you can camp overnight as it has fresh water resources and a fishing village with basic supplies such as fresh water and seafood. So fire up a bonfire and have a BBQ on the beach life can't get any better than that.
How to get there:
From Phnom Penh, you can travel by bus or taxi to Sihanoukville. There are several daily buses between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville and the bus is relatively comfortable with air conditioning. These buses depart the bus station on Charles de Gaulle, next to the Central Market.
For day trips or overnight trips to Ko Rong, contact the two main dive operations in town - Scuba Nation and Eco-Sea.
To see pictures of Cambodia and find more island paradise in Southeast Asia, go to http://www.foreverbee.com/ for insider travel tips.
About the author:
Bee Yinn Low is an avid traveler. She writes occasionally about her trips and adventures and her work has appeared in iTraveler.com and Thingsasian.com. In the past few years, she has traveled extensively in Asia and captured numerous beautiful pictures. To read more about her insider travel tips and stories, go to http:www.foreverbee.com
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