u/Gabe4Pay

Hi everyone! I am planning a trip to Thailand from October 3rd to 16th. I am planning to visit Bangkok, Chiang Mai and and a beach destination (the usual deal). First time in Thailand.

I know rain is a given anywhere in that period but I read a lot of Reddit posts with some conflicting information, so I want to ask: what island is the least likely to be affected by heavy or prolongated rains in that period?
I am not afraid of unexpected downpours or somewhat cloudy sky, I just don’t want to be locked in an hotel for days on end.

Reading other posts I was thinking maybe Koh Samed but I am open to all suggestions!

Thanks in advance!

Hello!
I will be in Hong Kong in October with my husband and I am planning a trip to Okinawa, probably around 7 days, ideally from October 7th to October 14th.

Some key points:
- we really don’t want to rent a car, but rely on public transportation or an occasional taxi instead. We would probably also book some activities with transportation included;

- we want to see the aquarium as seeing whale sharks is at the top of my husband’s bucket list;

- we plan to do some sightseeing, but mostly a lot of snorkeling and possibly some hiking

Do you think splitting 7 nights between Naha and one of the Kerama islands is a good plan?

Zamami and Tokashiki seem amazing; a few years ago we went to Miyajima and stayed the night, and we loved the vibe when the day trippers were gone; small island, a few restaurants, walkable etc… do they have a similar vibe, yet tropical?

I was considering also Ishigaki or Miyako but I am afraid one needs a car to visit those. Is the snorkeling in the Keramas comparable to those two?

Thanks a lot in advance!!