Koh Tao Star Villa. Deluxe accommodation - Koh Tao Information and Ecological Message http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Luxury, ecologically sensitive accommodation on Koh Tao, Thailand – northern most island of the Samui peninsular. Please be co Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT Web Easy by Avanquest Software <![CDATA[<P class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">A little history</FONT></P>]]> Preserving Koh Tao

]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT ]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm#1 <![CDATA[<DIV>Burmese youngsters come to pray to the Buddha on a Thai Holiday.</DIV>]]> In the past Koh Tao was a very difficult place to get to and boat crossing were often delayed for days at a time.   Fortunately travel links with the island are now, you will be glad to know, much better. After arriving at Bangkok airport you have a number of travel options:

]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT ]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm#2 <![CDATA[<P class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">The easiest is to catch an internal flight to Koh Samui airport.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN></FONT></P>]]> If you wish to fly with Thai Airways, it is possible to fly from your home country to Koh Samui without having to collect your luggage and check it in again at Bangkok.  Be careful, though, to ensure you land in Koh Samui in time to catch the ferry, otherwise you will have to spend the night in Samui.

]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT ]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm#3 <![CDATA[<P class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Bangkok Airways also offer flights from <?xml:namespace prefix = "st1" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Bangkok</st1:place></st1:City> to Koh Samui.</FONT></P>]]> To check out these flights, click:]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT ]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm#4 <![CDATA[<P class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Koh Tao Star Villa and its place in the natural order</FONT></P>]]>

Koh Tao Star Villa is set in just under an acre of grounds about a kilometre from the hubhub of Sairee.  The surrounding jungle is dotted with banana, mango, papaya and coconut trees; and from the vantage point provided by your terrace, you will be able to enjoy the daily spectacle of the sea eagles cavorting in the clear blue skies of early morning and late evening; enjoy balmy evenings playing pool or chess and listen to the daytime sounds of the tropical jungle become even more evocative at night.

]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT ]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm#5 <![CDATA[<P class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">A small detour on your way to Koh Tao.</FONT></P>]]> If you are thinking of spending a few days in Bangkok before heading south, you may want to consider taking a couple of days out to visit Kanchanaburi – famous because this is where you find the ‘bridge over the river Kwai’.  This town is just a couple of hours bus journey west from Bangkok and there is a host of stuff to do here.  If you want to know what we would recommend, click here.

]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT ]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm#6 <![CDATA[<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Our Contribution to Maintaining The Natural Beauty of Koh Tao</FONT></P>]]> At Koh Tao Star Villa we are very proud of the steps that we have taken, and continue to take, to make our Villa as environmentally friendly as possible:  we use natural gas to power our hot water system - it is far, far more efficient and much cleaner than the electricity produced on the island; we are completely self suffient for water - hardly a drop of rain that falls on our roof goes to waste - so, not only do we not draw on the very limited ground water supply of the island, but we reduce the amount of run-off and surface errosion that takes place; our septic tank ensures that nothing nasty gets pumped into the ground; whilst our grey water gets used to water the garden.  We look forward to the day when all the hotels and resorts on Koh Tao can boast of their 'eco-credentials'.  Untill then, we can only hope that travellers will vote with their feet and forego the less reputable operations on the island.]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT ]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm#7 <![CDATA[<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Our Contribution to Maintaining The Natural Beauty of Koh Tao</FONT></P>]]> Also, to expand the mind even further still, how about Thai language lessons.  Learn to speak basic Thai and some convenient, easy to learn, everday expressions.  Jom, cofounder of Mind Your Language, has been teaching for over 10 years and will be delighted to help make your stay in Thailand a little more memorable.]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm Tue, 18 May 2010 07:08:06 GMT ]]> http://www.kohtaostarvilla.com/koh_tao_info_ecological_message.htm#8