Thailand

Thailand is a dream honeymoon destination, offering a tropical trip of a lifetime, surrounded by the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea, with an archipelago of small islands offshore. It offers an excellent mix of days at the beach, pristine white sands, adventures on the water and land, and rich history and traditions. Explore opulent palaces, ancient ruins, magnificent temples, and monuments, each of which has a story to tell, with landscapes ranging from modern cityscapes to charming fishing villages and tranquil canal-side communities. There are plenty of luxurious resorts to choose from too.

Our guide on the best places to visit in Thailand Thailand is justifiably famous throughout the world for its magnificent beaches, but there’s more to the country than (just!) white sand and azure seas. A tour of Thailand will take in all the big-hitting Southeast Asian experiences: atmospheric temples, teeming jungles, bucolic farmland, and majestic hills. Thailand’s cities are among the most enticing and exciting on the world. Nearly all tours will start in pulsating capital Bangkok, where you’ll find majestic heritage sites sitting alongside gleaming shopping malls, dining and nightlife for days, and scores of attractive hotels. Second city Chiang Mai, the northern capital, is famed for its historic centre, weekend markets, and rural tours. Ayutthaya, just an hour from Bangkok, is Thailand’s ancient former capital, crammed with UNESCO sites; Chiang Rai in the far north is a famed base for exploring hills and tribal villages, and gateway to the ‘Golden Triangle’. Travel out of the cities you’ll find quickly find yourself in verdant, tropical scenery. Within a short distance of Bangkok alone you’ll find the jungles of Khao Yai National Park, the delta scenery of Amphawa, and the forests and waterfalls of Kanchanaburi – also home to the Bridge over the River Kwai and the grisly Death Railway. Up north in the hills around Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and remoter still Mae Hong Son and Chiang Saen you’ll find epic trekking and isolated hill tribe villages. Travellers could get lost in these hills for weeks and not run out of adventures. Wherever you travel through Thailand you’ll find highly-polished service and guiding and the warmest hospitality. High-end tourism has been established for some time now: the Thai people are used to looking after guests and take it as a matter of pride that international travellers leave the country with broad smiles, and making plans to come back again as soon as possible.