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19 Thailand

TWIN-CENTRE BEACH FAMILY

MULTI-CENTRE CULTURE GASTRONOMY

BANGKOK, CHIANG MAI & CHIANG RAI

PHUKET & KHAO LAK

Embrace Bangkok’s energy and immerse yourself in the markets, street food and countless restaurants. Walking through the city, you’ll witness the sights and sounds of Thailand’s capital and the country’s beating heart. Take a short flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, which offers a calmer atmosphere. Hop on a bicycle and weave through golden temples and cobbled streets, or set up camp in a local café where Khao Soi is a must-have. Then head to Chiang Rai, where you will pass through paddy fields, raft along rivers and hike hillside trails. Don’t miss taking a few snaps at the spectacular White Temple. We recommend: 3 nights’ accommodation in Bangkok, 4 nights’ accommodation in Chiang Mai, 3 nights’ accommodation in Chiang Rai.

When you first think of Phuket, you’ll no doubt imagine sun, sea and sand - but there is so much more to Thailand’s largest island. Perfect for a family-friendly holiday or a romantic break, discover the culture ingrained in Phuket Old Town, or jump on a surfboard at Kata Beach, where ‘Millionaire’s Mile’ is located. Once you’ve explored Phuket, head 45 minutes north to Khao Lak, where the pace is considerably slower, and you can fill your days with sunbathing, swimming and feasting on incredible local food.

Grand Palace, Bangkok

Kata Beach

We recommend: 5 nights’ accommodation in Phuket, 5 nights’ accommodation in Khao Lak.

White Sand Beach, Khao Lak

Tea plantation, Chiang Mai

MULTI-CENTRE CITY BEACH

TWIN-CENTRE BEACH COUPLES

BANGKOK, CHIANG MAI & KOH SAMUI ‘Same same, but different’. This famous Thai saying sums up Bangkok perfectly, a city where the familiar collides with the unexpected to create a kaleidoscope of modern Thai life. A visit to the capital isn’t complete without wandering around the Grand Palace or spying Wat Arun rising from the banks of the Chao Phraya River. In a complete U-turn, head to Chiang Mai, where you’ll spot flashes of orange-clad monks and remnants of the past around every corner. Finally, it’s time for your beach fix, and there’s nowhere better to indulge this sandy craving than stunning Koh Samui.

PHUKET & KOH SAMUI

Choose between many incredible beaches within Phuket, including Karon, Kata and Kantary. There’s something for everyone on the island, and you’ll be spoilt for choice. From here, you’ll head to Thailand’s second-biggest island and a beach lover’s dream. Renowned for its palm-fringed beaches, crystal-clear waters and dense, mountainous rainforest, you can while away the days with sand between your toes and the salty sea in your hair. Koh Samui has also firmly put their stamp on Thai wellness and boasts some first class spas offering treatments from around the world. All you have to do is lie back and relax.

We recommend: 2 nights’ accommodation in Bangkok, 3 nights’ accommodation in Chiang Mai, 5 nights’ accommodation in Koh Samui.

We recommend: 5 nights’ accommodation in Phuket, 5 nights’ accommodation in Koh Samui.

Crystal Bay, Koh Samui

Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui

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