traveling around Krabi & staying at Phi...
traveling around Krabi & staying at Phi Phi, Lanta & Railay was wonderful, each Island had it's uniqueness & if I had to plan the trip again, I wouldn't change a thing!
The Maya hotel (when telling local drivers, you should say Ma-Ya, or they won't understand!) was a pearl in the island! very clean, 12 deluxe rooms, each one with a zodiac sign (we were in the scorpio upstairs, but it's better to have the virgo since it's right in the middle, that's if you don't need twin beds), a great stretch of beach, wonderful sunsets, very close to Saladan city which has great restaurants! the staff was very unique, giving a very warm homely feeling! the hotel manager (who speaks perfect english) gave us tips where to go and what to do!
even though we were there during the low season, and were the only guests for 2 nights out of 3, we didn't feel any desertness, on the contrary! the pool was all ours, and we got all the attention!
after Railay & before Phi Phi, Lanta was so peaceful and fun (don't miss the klapa klum bar on long beach for good food & sungsum buckets!, the owners, A & Cedric are very warm & welcoming!).
another tip - we took a jeep from Lanta Rental, if you take a trip to the southern part and the waterfall, take a local guide since we got lost and never got to the waterfall itself! don't miss the sea gypsy's town, very beautiful & makes you think twice of what you have back home!