FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTELS AND RESORTS IN KRABI:

Most of the swanky hotels have found their space in Krabi town, with a variety of options including the ultra-glam Phulay Bay, a Ritz Carlton Reserve to family favorites including Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Gold Spa Resort, Holiday Inn Krabi Ao Nang Beach, Amari Vogue Krabi.  For those looking to head to Koh Lanta, you can book boutique favorites: Lazy Days Bungalows, Baan KanTiang See, and The Houben Hotel.

Krabi Island:

Phulay Bay, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/phulay-bay

Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort, www.dusit.com/dusitthani/krabibeachresort/

Holiday Inn Krabi, http://www.krabi.holidayinnresorts.com/en/home

Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Gold Spa Resort, www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-6184-sofitel-krabi-phokeethra-golf-and-spa-resort/index.shtml

Koh Lanta Accommodations (island off Krabi):

Lazy Days Bungalows, www.facebook.com/lazydayskohlanta/

Baan KanTiang See, http://kantiang.se/

The Houben Hotel, www.thehouben.com/

Railay Accommodations (island off Krabi):

Railei Beach Club, www.raileibeachclub.com/ *rustic homes for families

Rayavadee, www.rayavadee.com/

WHERE TO EAT IN KRABI WITH KIDS:

Thai food is known for its yummy curries, and several restaurants in Krabi dole out some flavorful ones. Topping the list is Ruan Thip, which is renowned for its prawn beignets and crab curry. Lae Lay Grill is a must visit too. Perch yourself on the second floor balcony while you enjoy delicacies like Andaman platter and Pineapple rice.  For a beach BBQ, be sure to head to The Last Fisherman... always a winner.

Ruan Thip, 16 Ut-tarakit Rd., A.Muang, Krabi 81000,  +66 75 611 635, Website

Lae Lay Grill, www.facebook.com/LaeLayGrill/

The Last Fisherman, www.facebook.com/thelastfisherman

THINGS TO DO IN KRABI WITH KIDS:

Elephants are very popular in Thailand and kids will enjoy trekking on them. A short distance from Krabi you can find camps and sanctuaries where you can feed and interact with elephants and watch them bathe! Adjoining islands like Phi Phi, Bamboo island, Koh Poda, Koh Talu and Chicken island are all beautiful islands to visit. Beach time at Ao Nang is great for kids who want to build sandcastles and kick the waves. For an educational trip, take the kids to the Shell Cemetery, which has fossilized remains of millions of seashells and sea creatures. The Krabi Tiger Cave where they can spot ancient tiger footprints. Pick up some bananas to feed monkeys that inhabit the cave.

Ao Nang, Website

The Krabi Tiger Cave, www.krabi-tourism.com/krabi/watthumsua.htm

Shell Cemetery, www.krabi-hotels.com/seedo/shell-cemetery.htm#

Tree Top Adventure Park Krabi, www.treetopadventurepark.com

Giant Catfish Farm, www.facebook.com/pages/Giant-Catfish-Farm-Ao-Nang/635888706471158

Elephant Trekking, www.yourkrabi.com/elephant-trekking/

Krabi Fun Park, www.facebook.com/Krabifunpark

Thung Teao Forest, http://hotel-travel-krabi.com/articles/attractions/thung-teao-forest.htm

Krabi Kart Speedway, www.krabikart.com/

Rock Climbing in Railay, www.railayadventure.com

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