DAILY  TRIPS
		Raya Island
		Only 23 kilometres from Phuket is Raya Island with its beautiful scenery, natural surroundings, crystal clear waters and empty beaches. Go swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, or just lie in the sun and enjoy the peace. Enjoy nature walks through coconut plantations, and see water buffaloes in their natural surroundings. See how the local people are still living as they did a hundred years ago, growing mangoes, jackfruit, tamarind, cashew nuts and going out to the sea for fishing. The local people are shy, but very friendly and helpful. They don't mind being photographed, in fact they consider it to be an honour that you care about them. During the green season (from April to September) Ban Raya bays are one of the only places in the Phuket region where the waters remain calm and scuba diving is fantastic. Around these bays there are several moorings available for visiting boats. Racha Island is a great place for children also with it's shallow beaches and calm bays without currents.