Macleod Island Burma Myanmar Andaman Resort
Myanmar
Frequently Asked Questions
In the southern bay, deep enough to take it, with tenders landing passengers directly on the sand. There is no pier, no town and no engine noise on shore.
In the heart of the Mergui archipelago off the southern coast of Myanmar, about 75 kilometres from Kawthaung and from Ranong on the Thai side.
Hundreds of islands long closed to foreigners, forming one of the least-visited island groups in Southeast Asia.
Three main beaches, each backed by dense tropical vegetation. The busiest fronts the island's only property, the Myanmar Andaman Resort.
Yes, a path leads to a neighbouring cove nicknamed nautilus beach, where the shells that give it its name still wash ashore. Crossing between roots and vines is an outing in itself.
Yes, and it is one of the day's main draws: coral, reef fish and clear bottoms are visible a few metres from shore. Morning, when the sea is flat, offers the best conditions.
Yes, a trail climbs to the island's high point at nearly 200 metres. The ascent goes under jungle cover in humid heat and opens onto a clear view of the neighbouring islands.
No. No village, no shops, no monuments: the day is built around water, sand and forest.
Water, a hat and decent sandals. The rest is improvised on the spot, between swims.
Let the light decide. Morning for snorkelling over the coral and for the climb; the shade of the big trees in the middle of the day; kayaks and walks in the afternoon as the sun drops.
