Tucked away near the Swiss border in eastern France, Annecy is the kind of town that makes you question whether real life accidentally wandered into a fairy tale. Picture this: flower-draped balconies, cobblestone lanes, turquoise canals, and a sparkling lake ringed by snow-kissed mountains.

When you think of paradise, chances are your mind drifts to powdery white beaches, turquoise lagoons, and towering limestone cliffs rising straight from the sea. Welcome to the Phi Phi Islands — a sun-drenched archipelago off the coast of Krabi that’s famous for its jaw-dropping beauty and for starring in one of the most iconic travel films ever: The Beach.