Rai Leh

THAILAND // If you've ever fancied yourself clambering up rock faces with the agility of Spiderman, then Railay (also spelt Rai Leh) is a superb place to learn the ropes. Blessed with towering limestone cliffs fringed with lush jungle and perfect beaches, this is one of the world's premier rock-climbing locations. You'll find myriad routes, ranging from relatively easy to super-challenging. In recent years Railay has become busier with day trippers and noisy boat traffic, but it remains far less developed than Ko Phi-Phi.