Phi Phi Island has to be one of the best places to go it solo on holiday. Its a small island so you bump into the same people quickly. Locals and businesses are friendly, so all you have to do is go back to the same place twice, pass the time of day and 'presto' you have new friends.

Even people holidaying in groups will often break away int he night times - its small and you'll generally bump into your group again later. The atmosphere in bars is social, people are up for meeting new people, so its easy to strike up a conversation with a stranger. The bar staff are paid to be welcoming, be sociable, stir up the fun, so quite different from the European bar.

If your penchant is for activity then there's kayaking, boat trips, rock climbing and diving, all of which you'll end up meeting other people.

Eating out can be one of the worst things for the lone traveller, but on Phi Phi there are lots of options many of which are not formal restaurants where you would need to have a book open to feel comfy.

Here everything is reached on foot so you'll never have that awkward experience of having gone to the wrong place.

Pick a resort with bar, gym & pool like Phi Phi Villa Resort - these slightly larger but informal resorts have staff who'll give you the low down on where to go or if its relaxation you want then you just won't have to go out at all!