It should be known that although it is entitled a wedding it actually has no legal standing. Couples will receive a certificate of participating in the underwater wedding but it is not a legal wedding. Still, it is an amazing way for divers to truly experience a romantic moment in the sea.

The exceptionally spectacular event will take place from February 10th to 12th and involves a traditional Thai wedding as well as the famous underwater wedding ceremony. The Thai wedding takes place in Trang town, while the underwater ceremony commences off of the stunning Koh Kradan.

To find out more about this truly unique experience go to http://www.underwaterwedding.com/main.php

The museum also features the work of local Krabi artists and sometimes even a few international ones, although they always strive to promote Thai artists first. This coming year the museum will feature paintings by German artists Ursula Spraul-Doring and Monika Koppold, and the exhibit will take place between January 24th, 2012 and February 24th, 2012. The opening ceremony for this show will be held at 14:30 on January 24th and all are welcome to this event.

Krabi Contemporary Art Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 and can be found on Isara Road in Krabi Town, which runs between Thanon Krabi and the Krabi River. For more information on this lovely museum call Tel. (66) 075 630 061 or email krabiartmuseum.2551@gmail.com.

There are seven dive sites that are accessible from Ao Nang and are still part of the Koh Phi Phi National Marine Park. Koh Yawasam is the closest site and is known for its shallow coral, making it ideal for beginners and for snorkelling. It is the best place to spot red saddleback anemonefish and also houses plenty of other reef critters. Koh Si is the next site to visit and is where schools of butterfly and angelfish can be spotted, and it is known to be the best snorkelling site in Krabi. Divers will also enjoy it here as it is home to snappers, seahorses and black-tip reef sharks. Koh Hah is the third closest site to Ao Nang and is for the more experienced diver. Here over 60 species of coral can be spotted as well as seafans, barracudas and leopard sharks.

Most divers coming to Thailand skip Krabi and head to other more popular dive havens along the Andaman coast but this is not necessary. With all of Krabi’s other beautiful sights and attractions it is a destination that all divers should try not to miss.

Trang has always been one of my favourite Thai provinces due to its untouched natural beauty. While in Krabi it is very easy to take a trip to one of Trang’s most popular sights the Khao Kop Cave. This amazing natural attraction consists of a stream that goes through the cave for around four kilometres.

To get inside and explore the cave visitors must take a boat trip along the canal and into the cave where they will be surrounding by spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. When exiting the cave visitors will notice that it resembles a dragon’s belly, and the most exciting parts of the journey is the 350 metres where all passengers must lie flat in order to pass through the hole and back to the outside world.

This trip is easy to do on your own or with a tour company from Krabi. To go on your own it is best to rent a car and drive south along highway 4. After entering Trang province drive for around 30kms to a seafood restaurant and a turn off going right, which will lead you to the cave. Once arriving there will be ample rowboats and a guide will take you through. The fee for one boat is 200 Baht and can hold a maximum of six people.

For more information visit visit http://www.tourismthailand.org/what-to-see-do/sights-attractions/info-page/destination/trang/cat/37/attraction/5731/pa

The best way to go sea kayaking is to book it with a tour operator. By doing this a guide will take you to all the best spots and it will include meals and all of your equipment, as well as insurance. It is also the safest way to explore the hongs that surround the area.

The best tour to take is one that includes kayaking through the mangrove forests as well as through some limestone caves. A trip like this would take an entire day but is sure to leave all participants in awe. The mangrove forests are filled with exotic wildlife that can easily be seen while paddling through, while the sea caves are a totally different experience. Here participants will be surrounded by limestone stalactites and stalagmites and will be able to see prehistoric paintings on the walls.

Sea Kayaking is an amazing way to experience the stunning nature that surrounds Krabi and is sure to be a holiday activity that will leave a lasting impression on all.

Now that this festival is complete it is time to prepare for the next one, the Andaman Sea Festival. This yearly event takes place only in Krabi and marks the end of the rainy season and start of the next tourist season. Celebrated over three days (November 13-15), the Andaman Sea Festival, which is also known as Berk Fah, is a way for the locals to welcome tourists to Krabi for the upcoming season.

The festival features a number of competitions including food competitions and sports competitions and there is live music and entertainment each evening. Booths are set up throughout selling food from local 5-star resorts, clothing and souvenirs and it is a great way to taste amazing cuisine at local prices. The festival is held at Nopparat Thara Beach and starts at 17:30 each day and is surely not to be missed.

I always enjoy this week, as it means the start of the season is coming and although it is hot, it is not too hot. As well, it is nice to see some familiar faces setting up shop like the beach massage salas, seaside restaurants and beach bars. Everyone is friendly and smiling in anticipation of the new high season.

The evenings have also been nice and sunset cocktails, one of my favourite past times, can be had again. My dog also loves the sunshine because she too can again enjoy a day at the beach. I feel bad for her throughout the rainy low season as she is stuck indoors for most of the day so when the rain ends and the sun shines I can yet again bring her to play on the beach.

Groups of tourists have been arriving and are pleased that they are able to stay in some nice resorts for a fraction of the price as it will cost in the weeks to come. Plus they have been blessed with great weather.

It has been a fabulous week in Krabi for all!

The festival takes place over nine days and is a way to cleanse the mind and body by following 10 rules, one of which is to abstain from all meat products and certain vegetables. The locals who participate in the festival are known to inflict pain on themselves by stabbing spears, knives or other sharp objects through their cheeks as a way to purify themselves. It is definitely a site to see and is easy enough to do from Karbi by taking a day trip to the neighbouring province of Trang.

Trang holds the second largest festival in Thailand and visitors can enjoy watching processions and rituals that take place at the local Chinese temples while at the same time can also enjoy feasting on fantastic food.

Vegetarian food stalls can also be found throughout Krabi Town during the festival, which runs from now until October 5th. Look for the yellow flags with a red 17 on them and you will find this tasty meat free food.

Waterfalls, lush tropical forest, hot springs and caves can all be seen while visiting this incredible national park, which can be found around 30 minutes from Krabi town close to the neighbouring province of Phang Nga. Trails guide visitors through the rainforest, limestone caves and to witness magnificent waterfalls that spill into several pools where many enjoy bathing or just relaxing in. The hot springs are also a great way of soothing tired muscles and relaxing among the jungle surroundings.

This is the perfect place to spend an afternoon and enjoy a family outing or a romantic picnic. There are also vendors selling items such as noodles, barbeque chicken and fresh fruit for those who don’t pack their own lunch.

Than Bokkharani National Park makes for a fantastic day trip and can be visited everyday from 08:00 to 17:00 and the entrance fee to the park is only 200 baht per person.

More than just a stunning beach, Railay also offers magnificent scenery, caves and a hidden lagoon and should definitely be on all travellers to do lists while visiting Krabi. Separated from the main strip of beach by limestone cliffs, Railay is only accessible by longtail boat. This hidden gem seems almost unreal as you enter, as it makes you feel like you are stepping onto a set of a movie or the page of a magazine.

There are no roads here, just paths into the surrounding jungle where you can go on a trek or ride an elephant, which is a popular activity for kids. One of my person favourites things is the hidden lagoon (Sa Phra Nang) and this is the perfect time of year to go, as the tides are high due to the rain that has just past. On the 45-minute trek to the lagoon you can also go to the viewpoint, which offers spectacular views of the beach.

In drier times rock climbing is a popular activity here, as well as the obvious sunbathing and relaxing. Railay is something that all travellers should experience and offers a little something for everyone.