Thailand Holiday Travel Info - for Australian Vacationers
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As one of the most popular destinations in southeast Asia, Thailand offers an irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of fabulous ancient kingdoms. Thailand offers something for every type of traveller.
Bangkok - the Heart of Thai Culture & Trade
Bangkok has something for everyone! Bangkok is a modern city yet firmly embedded in tradition. All aspects of Thai culture are revered here, such as people of all ages praying at one of the countless Temples and Monks accepting their daily alms.
Bangkok's Grand Palace
A trip to Bangkok would not be complete without visiting the Royal Grand Palace. The Grand Palace features several magnificent buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains a beautiful Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
The Floating Markets of Bangkok
The floating markets ('talaat naam') in and around Bangkok allow you to experience the traditional Thai way of life. Small wooden boats loaded with fruits, flowers, vegetables and other produce make a colourful and bustling scene at market time.
Phuket - Beach Holiday Paradise
Phuket is Thailand's largest Island its beaches, coves and bays are the main draw for many visitors. There are a range of leisure activities from treks and walks to snorkeling and diving, all set against a lush tropical backdrop.
Phuket Beaches - Holiday Fun for the Whole Family
Few islands can boast as many sandy beaches and clear waters as Phuket. The winding coastal roads along the west coast of this 540-square-km island offer stunning views and easy access to some of the world's finest beaches
James Bond Island
James Bond Island is famous for the James Bond film "Man with the Golden Gun". The entire area surrounding this island with its signature rocky pinnacle is indeed spectacular.
Koh Samui Island - Scuba Diving & Sunny Beach Resorts
Koh Samui Island has numerous lovely beaches and bays, and is almost literally an island of coconuts and forested hills. The best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai. Koh Samui is synonymous with diving. If you're into snorkeling and diving - or want to learn - than Koh Samui is the perfect place for you.
Where to stay? Not to worry. Once you complete your flight booking simply use Webjet's Hotel & Resort Finder to book your accommodation. Koh Samui resorts and hotels cater to all from luxury holiday travellers to backpaper inns.
Koh Samui - Sandy Beaches of Vacation Fun
Koh Samui offers an impressive range of beaches, the main two being Lamai and Chawang. Whether it's five star luxury resort services or a simple natural setting you seek, a trip around the island is sure to reveal some interesting, beautiful and sometimes surprising local colour.
Koh Phangan - Join the Full Moon Party!
Koh Phangan is the largest of Samui's neighbouring islands and is famous for the full moon party which is held on the full moon of every month.
Chiang Mai - Elephant Trecking Tours & More!
Chiang Mai is one of Thailand's most beautiful provinces, featuring mountain ranges and hills amidst lush greenery and jungle. It's also home to numerous tribal peoples and visits to tribal villages are a key component of the areas tourism.
Elephant Trekking Tours Through Lush Thai Forests
There are several elephant camps and shows in Chiang Mai Province, the most memorable being the Mae Sa Elephant Camp near Chiang Dow.
Here you can experience a jungle tour on elephant back through the forests.
Thailand's Hill tribes - Experience Native Culture
There are six main hill tribes found in Northern Thailand. Each tribe is divided into clans or subgroups, which have distinct customs, rituals and clothing.
Hill tribe villages provide the chance to observe diverse cultures and languages - not to mention the hospitality which Thailand is famous for.
Krabi - Islands of Holiday Adventure
Krabi has more than 100 beautiful islands, white sandy beaches, clear blue water, forests, caves and waterfalls.
Key attractions in Krabi include the Phi Phi Islands and Koh Lanta which offer a wealth of excellent beaches, diving, snorkeling, and water sports.
Krabi Beaches - a Snorkeling Paradise
White palm-fringed beaches, azure waters, warm tropical breezes - Krabi is the atypical tropical paradise. Some of the beaches are surrounded by huge sheer limestone cliffs. The Krabi sea is good for snorkeling because the water is shallow and many of Krabi's beaches are accessible only by boat, therefore helping their unspoilt aspect.
Superb Diving Conditions & Heaps of Fish!
Krabi is a natural choice for diving and snorkelling activities. There are countless tiny islands in the area offering pristine underwater conditions and masses of marine life.
And of course in each of these destinations there are night markets and an abundance of shopping.
