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	<title>Koh Tao Diving &#187; Scuba Diving Vacation</title>
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		<title>Viewpoint Luxury Resort</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Accommodation Koh Tao]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>At Viewpoint Resort you will find the kind of luxury accommodation that definitely makes a difference to your scuba diving vacation! The Villas are built with local wood and nature stone in a beautiful and unique tropical style.</strong> Enjoy your stay at Koh Tao's #1 Luxury Resort in Chalok baan Kao. These very spacy villas and cottages provide anything you could wish for to enjoy a quiet and relaxed holiday away from stress and everyday life. The luxury villas at Viewpoint Resort provide a private bleeding edge swimming pool and an incredible view over the Gulf of Thailand.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="thickbox" href='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/accommodation/luxury-hotel-koh-tao-thailand3.jpg' title='Luxury hotel Koh Tao Thailand'><img src='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/accommodation/thumbs/thumbs_luxury-hotel-koh-tao-thailand3.jpg' alt='Luxury hotel Koh Tao Thailand' class='ngg-singlepic ngg-left' /></a>View Point Resort is a most unique luxury resort on Koh Tao, the scuba diving paradise island in the Gulf of Thailand. Hidden away on the tropical hillside of Chalok baan Kao, at the south end of the island, these individually designed bungalows blend into their natural surroundings. The cottages and Villas of Viewpoint Resort are held in a classic tropical style and have been built, using local materials, mostly wood and natural stones. The warm and cosy atmosphere will make these bungalows a second home within minutes of your stay.</p>
<p><a class="thickbox" href='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/accommodation/luxury-hotel-koh-tao-thailand7.jpg' title='Luxury Villa on Koh Tao Thailand'><img src='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/accommodation/thumbs/thumbs_luxury-hotel-koh-tao-thailand7.jpg' alt='Luxury Villa on Koh Tao' class='ngg-singlepic ngg-right' /></a>The luxury resort has been designed by a renowned Thai architect, and he has created breathtaking organic spaces that will let you enjoy your scuba diving vacation on Koh Tao even more! Viewpoint Resort is located far away from traffic and disturbance. The stunning view over the Gulf of Thailand and the tropical garden with its wide range of flowers, right behind your living space, are the perfect environment to relax and forget about the rest of the world. <a href="http://www.kohtaoviewpoint.com/">Viewpoint Resort</a> offers a variety of bungalows ranging from smaller cottages to large villas with swimming pool.</p>
<p><a class="thickbox" rel="" href='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/accommodation/luxury-hotel-koh-tao-thailand6.jpg' title='Viewpoint Resort Koh Tao'><img src='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/accommodation/thumbs/thumbs_luxury-hotel-koh-tao-thailand6.jpg' alt='Viewpoint Resort Koh Tao' class='ngg-singlepic ngg-left' /></a>Each bungalow commands an unforgettable sunset view over the ocean. On clear days, our guests enjoy a view down south to Koh Phangan and Ko Samui and in the west to the Ang Thong marine park and sometimes even to the mainland. Enjoy the sunset at Viepoint Resort in Koh Tao, accompanied by the sound of a sea breeze and the music of the local birds. Guests at Viewpoint Resort can relax from sunrise to sunset. All Bungalows retain absolute privacy from its neighbors. </p>
<p><a class="thickbox" rel="" href='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/accommodation/luxury-hotel-koh-tao-thailand2.jpg' title='Bleeding Edge Swimming Pool'><img src='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/accommodation/thumbs/thumbs_luxury-hotel-koh-tao-thailand2.jpg' alt='Bleeding Edge Swimming Pool' class='ngg-singlepic ngg-right' /></a>Please feel free to have a look at the pictures from both, the Viewpoint Cottages and the Viewpoint Luxury Villas here. In case you are planning to go scuba diving in Koh Tao, Big Bubble Dive Resort is within walking distance of Viewpoint Resort. Below the resort are several smaller beaches, where you can enjoy the warm water or lay under palm trees in the white sand. Sunset Beach is an ideal place for snorkeling and swimming and the smaller Viewpoint Beach is also only a minute away.</p>
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		<title>Taraporn Bungalows</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Accommodation Koh Tao]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taraporn, on the west of Chalok Ban Kao, is a largely quiet spot with a private stretch of sandy beach with palm trees surrounded by boulders. The Babaloo Beach Bar is close by with a chilled and relaxed atmosphere. Taraporn&#8217;s bungalows are nothing fancy but they are clean, spacious and in a very nice location. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a class="thickbox" rel="" href='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/taraporn-resort-chalok-baan-kao/Taraporn-Resort-Chalok[2].JPG' title='Taraporn Resort Chalok baan Kao - Koh Tao [2] '><img src='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/taraporn-resort-chalok-baan-kao/thumbs/thumbs_Taraporn-Resort-Chalok[2].JPG' alt='Taraporn Resort Chalok baan Kao [2]' class='ngg-singlepic ngg-left' /></a>Taraporn, on the west of Chalok Ban Kao, is a largely quiet spot with a private stretch of sandy beach with palm trees surrounded by boulders. The Babaloo Beach Bar is close by with a chilled and relaxed atmosphere. Taraporn&#8217;s bungalows are nothing fancy but they are clean, spacious and in a very nice location. Surrounded by several smaller beaches and away from traffic and noise Taraporn Bungalows offer the perfect place to relax and enjoy your scuba diving vacation.</p>
<p><a class="thickbox" rel="" href='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/taraporn-resort-chalok-baan-kao/Taraporn-Resort-Chalok[1].JPG' title='Taraporn Resort Chalok baan Kao - Koh Tao [1]'><img src='http://www.kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/gallery/taraporn-resort-chalok-baan-kao/thumbs/thumbs_Taraporn-Resort-Chalok[1].JPG' alt='Taraporn Resort Chalok baan Kao [1]' class='ngg-singlepic ngg-right' /></a>Plain wooden huts on stilts line the rocks at the top of the beach and feature covered decks with hammocks. Plenty of tree cover around the huts provides a retreat from the sun after a day of excellent dives with Big Bubble or simply after a lovely afternoon on the beach. A boardwalk leads guests from the bungalows to the friendly Taraporn bar and restaurant and then further into the centre of Chalok baan Kao, a short distance away. Several shops and 24/7 shopping as well as ATM machines are in walking distance.</p>
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<p>Bungalows with Fan and cold water 500,- Baht</p>

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<p>Bungalows with Fan and hot water 600,- Baht</p>

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<p>Please contact us to make a reservation at Taraporn Bungalows Koh Tao and/or for more information about scuba diving courses at Big Bubble Dive Resort.</p>
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		<title>Diving Courses</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to dive on Koh Tao PADI scuba diving certifications start at the &#8220;Open Water Diver&#8221; level, where you will learn the basics of scuba diving. We will explain all PADI Scuba Diving Courses in detail within this section. Now if you are not sure yet if you want to learn how to dive, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Learn how to dive on Koh Tao</h3>
<p><a class="thickbox" href="http://kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/scuba-diving-courses.jpg"><img class="centered size-full wp-image-130" title="Scuba Diving Courses on Koh Tao" src="http://kohtao-diving.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/scuba-diving-courses.jpg" alt="Scuba Diving Courses on Koh Tao" width="500" height="450" /></a></p>
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PADI scuba diving certifications start at the &#8220;Open Water Diver&#8221; level, where you will learn the basics of scuba diving. We will explain all PADI Scuba Diving Courses in detail within this section. Now if you are not sure yet if you want to learn how to dive, or if you a bit short on time, you might still have a chance to explore Koh Tao&#8217;s underwater world and get an idea of what breathing under water is like, by discovering scuba diving on an <a title="Discover Scuba Diving with Big Bubble Dive Resort" href="http://kohtao-diving.com/diving-koh-tao/scuba-diving-introduction/">Introduction Dive or DSD</a> with Big Bubble Dive Resort.</p>
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In case your time frame on Koh Tao allows you just a little bit more after you have already discovered that scuba diving well could become your newest hobby, but you don&#8217;t have the full four days it takes to obtain an Open Water Diver  Certification; you might want to consider a <a title="PADI Scuba Diver Certification" href="http://kohtao-diving.com/diving-koh-tao/padi-scuba-diver/">Scuba Diver Certification</a> instead.  The PADI Scuba Diver Certification can later be upgraded to a full OWD certification.<br />Read more about the <a title="Open Water Diving Course" href="http://kohtao-diving.com/diving-koh-tao/open-water-diving-course/">PADI Open Water Diving Course</a> here. </p>
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If though, your time allows to stay a bit longer on Koh Tao, and you found that scuba diving is such great fun that you would like to improve your diving skills,  why not consider going for the Advanced Diving Course right away and take advantage of a 10% discount for continuing education? Since scuba diving opens such a wide field of new possibilities and new hobbies, the PADI advanced open water diver course is especially designed to suit the interests of every individual scuba diver. Learn more about the <a title="PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course" href="http://kohtao-diving.com/diving-koh-tao/advanced-open-water-diving-course/">PADI AOWD Diving Course</a> and the various specialty dives.</p>
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In case you are already an advanced diver and you feel you would still like to learn more about diving and about how to become a more responsible scuba diver, the Rescue Diver Course might be the right way to go. The rescue course is also a prerequisite to all PADI professional diving courses like our Divemaster Internship. We will also be happy to explain all further details about a professional diving career with you in person, once you have arrived on Koh Tao.</p>
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