Koh phi phi in my opinion has had way too much development and the annihilation of those giant waves and swell which washed away all the wooden beach huts and bars has given developers a chance to get in quick and slap concrete up everywhere.
I can understand the need for security with new property but the concrete jungle it’s turning into is not very nice, fond memories of ramshackle huts has given way to three story hotels and a town center with starbuck esque coffee shops and bars.

Just amazing views whilst swimming in the pool, we went in July just before the Pamplona bull runs.

Would recommend an all inclusive holiday in Mallorca if you prefer a hot climate and clear blue skys! Perfect weather the whole time I was there.

There really are some hidden treasures, here’s a tip:

- Ask the boat driver to wake up early and take you out at first light, that way you will beat anyone else, there will be no other boats around and you can have the whole place to yourself – the light will be fantastic – vey magical!

Here’s the second picture, I’ve tried to look up the name of these fish but I cant find it anywhere, any suggestions? I’ve swum with these in Thailand I’m fairly sure – really nice:

Not good coral in this pick but Im told that some parts are comparible to the barrier reef – vibrant colours etc

Second installment – check out these fish! The visibility gets to around 40 meters so its absolutely perfect for snorkling or diving in Mexico. Caught up with the friends who went there this Sunday and they said they did one dive tour (which turned out to be a bit of a booze crooze) but you can snorkle straight off the beach at Cozumel. They also said you often need to snorkle fairly far out to get to the best coral (on the beach they were on) but once there it was truely amazing.

They did experience a slight current so always be careful when swimming far out, although the depth of water stays does stay the same for quite a way.

Itching to go!

Love this shot and how clear the water is, I never knew the sea was like this in Mexico.

Ive got some more of his shots and there’s some great corral and fish to come.

Will post up soon!

I’ll post one below, I dont think Im allowed to say exactly where the photos were taken as it was pretty empty where they were and they plan to go back and see it the same way!

Here’s the first image:

Ever dreamed about visiting Greece, or Cuba or Las Vegas in the United States? If you were to book these holidays on your own, getting an airfare quote, picking a hotel, deciding on how much money you would need for food and excursions, it could be quite pricey. Let’s say you wanted to go from London to Athens, Greece for a week. The cheapest round trip right now is offered by Olympic Airways at £379.50. Then you would add on the hotel. The Golden Tulip Electra Palace Hotel in Athens has a five star rating, sits right under the shadow of the Acropolis, and is just a three minute walk to the center of the city. A standard double bed with daily breakfast for 1 adult, 7 nights will run you 1,018.08 GBP. That totals 1397.98 GPB. Now, you will have to add in funds for lunches and dinners, perhaps some snacks in between, and museum admission and tour fees. That could bring the total cost of the trip to somewhere near 2,000.00 GPB.

Now, let’s look at what you can get with an all-inclusive package. The “all” part of it varies with the resort. But the usual items that are included are ground transportation, meals, entertainment, drinks and most beach activities. If you stay on the hotel property for your entire vacation, you probably won’t have to pay any extra money at all. One thing you’ll want to check out before going on an all-inclusive holiday is whether the total bill contains tips, service charges and taxes. Some properties have options where it’s up to the consumer to decide whether they want to tip on their own, or instead have the food and drink tip charges added to their bill at check-out.

If you decide to leave your hotel, for dinner or a show, or dancing, you should expect to pay out of pocket for these excursions. Also, meals are generally included in most plans, but some hotels offer between-meal snacks. And most drinks, including alcohol are part of the package, but some properties may not include a bottle of wine you get at dinner. In some instances, a mini bar is part of the deal.

There are many advantages to booking an all-inclusive vacation. You can travel without carrying a great deal of cash. And knowing that you have prepaid your room, meals, drinks and activities is likely to make you feel relieved before and during your holiday. Another plus is that there are no big bills when you check out. And all-inclusive vacations present an opportunity to have new experiences and participate in activities you wouldn’t ordinarily do (like watersports, tennis, golf, exercise, etc.)

Take the plunge – and with cheapallinclusive it wont be expensive!

Im trying to decide where to go in 2009, I quite fancy Brazil, I’m fairly sure the Rio carnival is in Feb…. in fact just checked.. and its:

“February 20th and ends on Fat Tuesday, February 24th.”

Now that would be a good trip!