The north of Thailand is mountainous and cooler than the rest of the country. This region has a beautiful natural environment. The pace is slow and activities include visits to temples, Thai cookery courses, visits to hill tribes, trekking, elephant rides and rafting.

Southern Thailand is a long, narrow peninsula which is bordered to the west by the Andaman Sea. The west peninsula beaches are famous for their beauty and crystal clear water. The island of Phuket an excellent choice of resorts peaceful retreats. The Patong area offers colourful nightlife and numerous sailing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving trips are available. Phang Nga Bay has beautiful, limestone cliffs. There is excellent accommodation scattered along the Krabi coastline and Ao Nang Beach. The uninhabited island of Koh Phi Phi was made famous by the film adaptation of the novel This can be reached by day trip from Koh Phi Phi Don. Phuket is connected to the mainland by a bridge and Krabi has its own airport with regular flights to and from Bangkok. The Islands of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Koh Yao are reached by boat from either Phuket or Krabi.

Koh Samui is the largest of the island’s off Thailand’s south-eastern coast line. It offers a wealth of nightlife and shopping as well as oportunities for quiet, idyllic holidays. Ko Pha-Ngan lies off the north coast of Koh Samui. This is a stunning island which is surrounded by a warm turquoise sea. Koh Pha-Ngan is famous for its monthly full moon party on Hat Rin Beach. Koh Tao is a quiet, smaller island which is fringed by coral reefs and an abundance of marine life. Koh Tao is perfect for diving and snorkelling.

Bangkok is rich in history and culture. It is a fascinating city to explore and a great place to sample Thia cuisine, Visitors can enjoy Thai massage, Thai Boxing, the Floating Markets. Bangkok accommodation is very cheap. The Kanchanaburi Province is 130km west of Bangkok. This area includes the River Kwai and Death Railway. The Khao Yai National Park is a UNESCO world heritage sight two hours north of Bangkok. This area is a great for hiking and bird watching.

Koh Chang is a beautiful island off the south-east coast of Thailand. It is surrounded by azure waters and great for boat trips and snorkellings. The interior is mountainous jungle with stunning waterfalls. This is great walking.Koh Chang can be reached by boat from Bangkok. Alternatively a plane can be taken from Bangkok to Trat, followed by a boat to Ko Chang. Hua Hin is popular with Thais as well as foreigners. It is one of Thailand’s oldest resorts and is an official residence of the Thai royal family. It can easily be reached by plane from Bangkok. Hua Hin has an excellent range of shops, markets, custom tailors and an abundance of restaurants. This area also boasts many world class golf courses with very low green fees.

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