Thai Beauty

Beautiful scenery, rich history and plenty of places to go wild make Thailand an exciting adventure for all who go there. It's a country that satisfies a range of travellers, from tourist types looking to hit the beach and soak up some rays, to young backpackers on hedonistic journeys of discovery. It's a particular darling of the latter set, with thousands of Brits heading to the country every year for a good few months of travelling around the country's islands and lush interior. There's a rich variety of great places to visit and things to do, and months can fly by without running out of activities. If you're travelling to Thailand soon, take a read of this article to find out more about three of the popular destinations.

Phuket
Located to the west of the country, Phuket is the largest and most popular island in Thailand. The island was hit hard by the 2004 Tsunami, but recovery has surged through tourism in the time since. With miles and miles of idyllic beaches and a collection of hotel resorts that wouldn't look out of place in a list of the world's best, tourists pour here by the bucket load. Some of the top resorts lie in the northern town of Ao Bang, where serious pampering comes at a serious price. This is home to a 7km long white beach and the Laguna Phuket golf club. Further south is Patong, a popular resort that lights up with neon during the night while providing home to the island's most popular beach - Hat Patong.

Bangkok
Once thought of as a dinghy third world city, the fortunes of Bangkok have soared in recent times to make it a sprawling cosmopolitan metropolis. It's a city which combines ancient culture with air conditioned mega malls, 200 year old homes with strips of sleaze, and Thai street food sellers cooking before restaurants of international flavours. Some people choose on a full blown and exotic city break, while others plan just to pass through on their way from the airport or to somewhere further afield. If you're going to Bangkok, then get ready for superb food and wild nights, but also check about the current political situation. Recent turmoil has brought unrest to the streets and caused some major airport delays.

Krabi Province
Most travellers choose to breeze through Krabi town, as people are keen to move on to the paradises of Ko Phi Phi and Railay. These two gems of the Andaman Sea boast some of the most stunning scenery in the whole of Thailand, which is a spectacular feat if you consider the extent of beautiful coastland and mountains in the country. Railay is located behind a layer of impenetrable cliffs, and it is only possible to get there by boat. Surreal limestone formations make it a fantastic place for rock climbing, while the beach is possibly the revered in the country. Ko Phi Phi don, meanwhile, is an island 30km to the South West of the mainland of Krabi. As the backlot for The Beach, starring Leonardo Di Caprio, it's not difficult to see why the place is thought of as one of the world's top island paradises.

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