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0207 112 0019 fleewinter [email protected] ABOUT US DESTINATIONS INSPIRATION CONTACT US OFFERS GIVING BACK Thailand Holiday Planner Download pdf Version Thailand really is a great holiday destination for everyone. It has pristine beaches and blissful islands, but also golden temples, lush mountains and ethnic minority villages. Thai food is renowned worldwide for its wonderful exotic flavours, and finally the Thai culture is an extremely charming and friendly one. The landscape, people and experiences are so diverse that you could spend months exploring stunning beaches, bustling street markets and remote hill tribe villages. Thailand has a great tourism infrastructure, which makes it a perfect destination for families as well. We pride ourselves in arranging tailormade trips at the same price as booking directly and encourage you to take advantage of our experience. To start off, here are the most frequently asked questions from our clients and some of our secret tips for the perfect Thailand Holiday. Thailand is a great destination for newbies to SouthEast Asia If you have not been to South East Asia before, Thailand is a fabulous choice to start your exploration of this exotic region, as it is fairly “westernized”, most people can communicate in English, there is a great selection of hotels for all budgets and the tourism infrastructure is very developed. Despite of the established tourism industry, one can easily get off the beaten tourist tracks to get in touch with the friendly people. Is Thailand the right destination for you? Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destination in the world, for good reasons: The country enjoys pleasant temperatures all year round, you will get good value for money – even though prices have generally increased in recent years, there is an almost outrageously huge selection of stunning beaches and islands, but also a lot to see for those who don’t enjoy lazing around beaches: temples, diverse fauna and flora, friendly hill tribes and interesting cities and villages. In fact, there is something for everyone in Thailand. One night in Bangkok... Page 1 / 13 ... is not enough, but two, maximum three nights will be. Even though for an Asian capital, Bangkok is fairly organized, it can get hectic and traffic is infamous for being congested. However, there are great day trips that you can do from Bangkok, e.g. to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aytthaya (a 2 hours drive away) and to one of the colourful floating markets which can be reached within 1.5 hours from Bangkok. We recommend the one in Amphawa, not as large as Damnoen Saduak but more authentic, with less foreign visitors. End the holiday at the beach rather than in Bangkok Most visitors find Bangkok a bit exhausting, especially when they go there for the first time. Even though the Thai capital is definitely worth a visit, you will return from your holiday more relaxed when you end it with a few days at one of Thailand’s stunning beaches. Don’t try to see everything Thailand is a destination with many points of interest, and it is very diverse. However, don’t try to see everything at once, because it will make the trip too stressful and hectic (visitors tend to underestimate the travelling time and costs in between the North and the South), and we also recommend you take your time to explore your surroundings and get in touch with locals. Speak to us about what interests you most (nature, trekking, wildlife, jungle, cycling, beaches, shopping, nightlife...) and we will point you into the right direction to make the most of your time. Tour Guides are not only useful to show you the way We wouldn’t include a guide unless we really recommend it or for sightseeing purposes. However, we receive the feedback that having a guide adds an extra quality to a Thailand trip. This is because of the cultural interaction and firsthand knowledge only a guide can provide. It also is one of the countries where having a guide is actually affordable. Guides can also show you local eateries and help you with negotiations. Thailand with children? The country is becoming a more and more popular destination for families. The Thais are a very childfriendly culture and, sometimes, families with children may even experience preferential treatment. Many resorts have babysitting services and kids clubs. Medical services are top notch in Thailand and visitors will find with excellent clinics and hospitals even on the islands. Children not used to the Asian cuisine will always find Western options as well. However, we do recommend to consult a doctor regarding vaccinations for children prior to travelling to Thailand. The South is more than just beaches The South of Thailand is famous for its islands and beaches, but there is a lot more to see and do. Krabi for example is famous for rock climbing with its famous limestone formations and fantastic nature and wildlife can be seen in the Khao Sok National Park or in the Ang Thong National Marine Park. Phuket is actually better than you'd think The widely developed island of Phuket has certainly not the best reputation, mainly because of the tourist strip in Patong, where it is, admittedly, a bit too much for our tastes. However, this is only a small part of the island. In fact, an incredibly wide range of high class boutique hotels and some beautiful quiet corners can be found here as well if you know where to look. Our favourite Trip! Thailand has too many beautiful corners to have a preference, but our Hill Tribes and Elephants itinerary is a great mix of culture, nature, fun and wildlife. This programme can be easily combined with a few days at the beach. By the way, all our itineraries are only suggestions, we tailormake every trip according to the expectations and preferences of our clients. When to go: THAILAND REALLY IS AN ALLYEAR ROUND DESTINATION. BUT THERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW. The best time to visit Thailand The weather in northern Thailand The high seasons in general starts in November and ends The weather in central, northern and northeastern in March. This is a pleasant time to travel around as it is Thailand is determined by three seasons: The dry and cool sunny, relatively cool and dry in most places. When you season lasts from November to February whereas the dry visit Thailand in April, expect to see more tourists as it is and hot season occurs from March to May. The rainy still considered high season. The traditional Songkran season starts in May and ends in November and is Festival (Thai New Year) takes place all over the country dominated by the southwest monsoon, during which time from 13 to 15 of April. This is a great time to travel if you rainfall in most of Thailand is the heaviest. are looking for the extra fun, but not if you are looking for a bargain. The weather in southern Thailand The rainy season is a good time The southern, coastal region of Thailand really has only Even though historically June and August may not be seen two seasons – rainy season and dry season. As Thailand as the best months to visit Thailand, we highly recommend has two coasts with different rainy seaons, there is always to travel to Thailand during this time as you can take a sunny beach to find. On the Andaman coast, (Phuket, advantage of lower accommodation rates due to the Krabi, Khao Lak, Koh Lanta), the southwest monsoon shoulder season. The weather during these months is brings storms from April to October, while on the Gulf of sunny with some occasional showers. When visiting Thailand side, (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao), beaches, make sure to choose a beach destination on the the most rain falls between September and December. east coast. Where to go: DEPENDING ON YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES, WE HAVE A SELECTION OF THAILAND ITINERARIES ON OUR WEBSITE FOR INSPIRATION. WE’VE ALSO COMPILED SOME HINTS & TIPS BELOW: The Golden Triangle in the North For couples looking for privacy, refers to the border regions we like to recommend the beach between Thailand, Myanmar and resorts in Khao Lak where Laos and when gold was used by visitors find long sandy beaches Chinese traders to pay for opium and great possibilities for day trips grown here a fascinating place to Khao Sok National Park or the of great natural beauty. surrounding islands. The islands of Koh Phangan and Ko Kood (also known as Koh Visitors can find rare flora & Koh Tao are great for those Kut) is located in the South East fauna, huge limestone mountains, seeking the natural beauty of the part of Thailand, near the martime deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, island in the Gulf of Thailand but border with Cambodia. Even exciting caves and wild animals at wanting to avoid the common though it is the country’s fourth the Khao Sok National Park. international hotel chains. Koh largest island, it is only little Conveniently situated on the Samui is the most touristy island developed and still relatively mainland between Phuket, Krabi, in the Gulf of Thailand and great untouched. We love this island Khao Lak and Koh Samui, a stop for action lovers but not for those because of its tropical rainforests, at this nature reserve can easily wanting to escape to a quiet and waterfalls and empty white be combined with a trip to one of relaxing island. beaches. Thailand’s amazing beaches.