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Early in 2007, Cambodia news reported on the Cambodian government’s intention to develop Cambodia islands as a tourism magnet and Koh Dek Koule is the only private island resort in Cambodia to be fully developed. The Mirax resort as it is named, perches high on the island of Koh Dek Koule and is the height of luxury and privacy in its twelve exotic suites, with one-of-a-kind antiques, custom-made furnishings, Chinese gravures and local hand-woven silks.

The presidential suites cost $3,000 a night while the standard suites pitch in at a mere $360 per night. On Koh Pos (Snake Island), a group of Russian investors recently received approval to build a US$300 million tourist resort. In the meantime, it’s convenient location just 800 metres of Sihanoukville’s Victory Beach means you can currently enjoy day trips to tiny Koh Pos Beach, known for its birds and monkeys. Koh Koang Kang (Koh Tas) is a little further away (1 hour) with good beaches and snorkelling.

From November to Febrary the islands to the south of Sihanoukville, Koh Kteah, Koh Crhalo and Koh Ta Kiev are more sheltered and enjoy good snorkelling. Koh Thmei, Koh Ses and neighbouring Ta Kiou Island opened in January 2007 as Paradise island resort, all sit offshore the Ream National Parkland, 18km down the coast from Sihanoukville and is home to birds, endangered wildlife and marine habitat.