Just 3 kilometres from the south of Phuket is the gorgeous Coral Island, or Koh Hae as it’s known locally. The island’s name is very appropriate as it has some of the most stunning coral formations in the area, not forgetting its two pristine and sandy beaches, Long Beach and Banana Beach. From Banana beach, the snorkelling is superb and there are also banana boats, canoes and even parasailing available from Long Beach. A small forested trail leads between the two beaches.