While most beach lovers are looking to the potentially calmer Andaman coast at this time of year, the TAT are trying to tempt travelers east to the islands of Koh Chang and Koh Kood. They’ve joined forces with the local travel industry to welcome the arrival of high season with a bunch of deals and activities. It might be too late to take advantage of next week’s (Nov 23-25) B3,999 three-day-two-night “Miracle Eastern Islands” package, inclusive of accommodation and island tours, but you can still participate in their next activity, Spanish-Mackerel Fishing Day. Taking place on Dec 7-9 and now in its 10th year, the event sees veteran fishing fanatics gather to compete to catch the biggest and most of these fast and feisty species. Prizes and details will be announced soon; get more information at TAT Trat, 039-597-259.