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Trip to Thailand

Are you interested in having some fun under bright cozy sun? Then Thailand is the place to visit. Visiting Thailand is like a dream come true for travelers who want to explore the eternal beauty of the country with many natural and man made views worth to been seen, and mesmerizing beaches that are famous all over the world. Below are a few most popular destinations in Thailand that one should not miss on their vacation.

Places that you should visit in Thailand:

Phuket: Phuket is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. Travelers from all over the globe visit this destination in Thailand for its world popular and beautiful beaches. Most of the beaches in Phuket can be found on the island as well as along its coast. If you are among those people who enjoy the rocking and a very lively nightlife, then Patong is the place to visit in order to experience the great and exciting nightlife. In Phuket, if you want to spend your day in a very solitude beach which is a perfect sample of nature’s unspoiled beauty, then you should go for Nai Thon beach. If you want to experience the old culture and attractions of Phuket, then taking a tour through Old Phuket is the best option, where there are hundreds of old shops found in the street, most of them are renovated into small beautiful shops, restaurants and hotels.

Pattaya: Pattaya, recently has emerged as one of the most favorite vacation destination in Thailand. With so many exotic beaches to enjoy various interesting activities, sports, beautiful sightseeing, entertainment and recreation, anyone would love to escape to this destination. It is suitable for every age group where one can easily fill up their day with endless activities and entertainment sources. Various activities in which one can indulge in includes elephant riding, riding monstrous motorcycles, scuba diving, water skiing, Para-sailing and more. At night, on the other hand, you can enjoy in various restaurants, night clubs, theaters, spas, cabaret shows and more. Shopping is always on the tp of activities that one does on their vacation. For your interest Pattaya provides with incredible shopping, where you can enjoy shopping not only during day time but also during night.

Koh Samui: Koh Samui or the coconut island is another most popular and a must visit destination of Thailand. Koh Samui, regardless of the fast changes taking place all over the world, has been able to maintain the classical charm and tranquility of a beach resort covered by coconut trees. You can find various rare birds including seagulls here. The two most popular beaches in Koh Samui include Hat Lamai beach and Hat Chaweng beach. You can find a suitable accommodation near the beaches as they have accommodation for every budget. For amazing nightlife for couples, Hat Lamai beach is suitable while for singles Hat Lamai is the attracting place. Various activities that you can indulge on your Koh Samui vacation includes Buffalo fighting, snake shows, scuba diving, go karting, visit to Samui Aquarium. If you are a golf lover, then this destination has something to offer you too. Koh Samui boasts a very vibrant nightlife with various discotheques, cabaret shows, nightclubs and more which are open till late night.

Arriving at Bali was a travelers’ delight. Nothing could beat travel fatigue better than the friendly, smiling Balinese faces at the Customs and Immigrations at the Denpasar airport and the Visa on arrival stamped on my passport for $10 in 15 minutes flat. Bali is an island of temples, dances, and age-old rituals; with over ninety percent of the three million people practice a form of Hinduism. Kuta is the center of night life activities along with an array of shops, boutiques, and galleries.

Bali offers a vast section of hotels for all budgets, right from simple and cheap accommodation for backpackers to five star hotels with indulgent spas for those seeking pure luxuries.

At sunset, the Kuta beach comes alive, with people wanting to enjoy the stunning panorama. Teeming tourist, locals selling the colorful sarongs and batiks and a Balinese dance performance somewhere on endless stretch of the beach…and if you want to dance away into the wee hours of the morning, you won’t be disappointed- pubbing is amazing in Kuta, with a wide choice of with pubs and discos that offer a vibrant nightlife.

The best way to enjoy Kuta is by simply asking the locals, who are very friendly an always ready to help you. However, if your kind of vacation is to relax and chill out, head to the southern peninsula, with world-class, self-contained luxury hotels set on quiet stretches of beach of Sanur and Nusa Dua, as well as in Jimbaran Bay. (Which is also very popular for very reasonable Sea Food?) These white sand beaches dotted by thousands of mangrove and coconut trees and sheltered by coral reefs, create an ideal haven for honeymooners or those preferring solitudes.

To take a break from the hustle and bustle of Kuta, Ubud has retained the feel of a cost village retreat, despite of the growing tourism industry. Ubud is the arts and crafts capital of Bali, so in addition to streets lined with lined with shops and workshops specializing in traditional crafts, there are a number of different art galleries and museums to visit.

The next, for a day-trip cruise from Benoa Harbor that took  to the Lembongan Island, a popular spot for surfers and scuba divers. (at approx. $60 onwards for the day-cruise inclusive of lunch, it’s a worth a visit). Arriving on the white sandy beaches of Lembongan Bay, you can take the guided snorkeling trips and glass-bottom boat cruise or simply walk amidst the native Balinese villages. If you want to take a break from the beach scenario, I suggest a trip into the cool mountains of Kintamani with its green rice fields, the placid Lake Batur that rests in a huge crater and the impressive Gunung Batur volcano that dominates the landscape. The evenings tend to get cooler, so carry a warm pullover or a shawl and make sure you have a camera with you to capture the spectacular view of Mt Batur.

Bali is one of the Spa Capitals of the world where you can indulge yourself in a spa treatment at very reasonable prices. If you want to spoil yourself then you can sample from an elaborate menu of lulur massages, rice-paste exfoliations, flower petal aroma baths and indulgent cream baths. I would suggest you check some of the local spas that work spa therapies into your holiday schedule daily. And don’t forget the traditional drinks made of herbs and roots– ‘jamu’, a local Balinese remedy for fatigue, headaches, aching bones or chills. For the adventurous and sporty, Bali offers a host of adrenaline-pumping water-sports, both below and above water. Surfing, scuba diving, banana boats, snorkeling, parasailing, Jet Ski, Bungee Jumping, Bali offers it all.

Do try the river rafting on the Ayung River amidst a wild tropical forest. Ride the fast-flowing Ayung River as it carves its way with numerous hairpin curves and swirling rapids. A full day program would only cost you about $35 onwards.

For those who love the underwater world and always wanted to dive, there are spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling off the unspoiled coral reefs around the island, with the most amazing and colorful underwater life. There are even learner’s courses by qualified professional instructors for the amateurs (you can take a day’s course for less than $ 100)

And while you are on the beach enjoying the water sports, do indulge in the locals who cajole you into trying hair braiding, getting a tattoo done or even have a relaxing massage.

If you are traveling with your kids, be sure to take them to the Waterboom Park. You can enjoy a day of water slides and pools in all sizes with restaurants and snack bars within arms reach…good family fun for kids of all ages!

When you feel like venturing outside for a meal, there are lots of breezy open sided bamboo cafes serving authentic Balinese food as well as an array of sumptuous international cuisine.

For those who do not want to wander too far from the beach, Sanur, Kuta and Ubud have more than enough to appease any shopper, from sarongs and sandals to wooden statues, stone carvings and iron and bronze works. However, if you are keen on shopping, you can buy branded stuff from malls like Mahatari or also look for Factory Sales of branded clothes.

You’ll find the ultimate in open-air market browsing in southern Bali, where traditional Asian-style shopping still thrives. Do check out the local painting styles.