Thursday, January 20, 2011

Bangkok – A Perfect Launch Pad for Thai Beach Holidays

Bangkok has always remained a popular holiday destination for Britons as well as other global travellers. The ‘city of Angels’ possesses all the trappings of a perfect holiday escapade, especially during the chilly winters in Europe. Exquisite beach resorts in Thailand are conveniently connected from Bangkok by air and road.

Fly to Bangkok for Accessing Thailand’s Beaches

Most travellers to Thailand book flights to Bangkok for the city serves as a perfect launch pad for popular Thai holidays at the country’s numerous beach resorts and islands. Being the capital of Thailand and popular stopover for many airlines, most carriers operate the highest number of cheap flights to Bangkok rather than any other destination in Thailand. Besides, there are many options for buying international flight tickets to Bangkok with both direct and indirect flights. The city also has a maximum number of domestic flights operating to and from various resort towns and cities in the country.

Patong Beach, Phuket

This is the largest beach in Phuket and supposedly the most popular one in the country. Balmy waters, powdery white sands, as well as numerous hotels, restaurants and shopping areas nearby make the beach a hot hangout place. The beach also turns into high voltage nightlife entertainment spot after sunset.

Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Ley

The Maya Bay may well be blessed with some of the best beach beauty of the country. Guarded by immense limestone cliffs and nestling in a small bay, the beach is only accessible by boat and only during the day. There are no accommodation facilities for spending the night.

Railey Beach, Krabi

Railey Beach is the perfect escapade for the traveller looking forward to some delightful isolation. Sparkling blue waters, surrounding huge cliffs, small shimmering islands in the distant horizon all give the beach the appearance of some deserted island. This beach can also only be accessed by boat and offers some good prospects for swimming, snorkelling, rock climbing, and of course some silent reading and self contemplation.

Lamai Beach, Samui
The Lamai Beach strikes the perfect balance for on sand and in water fun. Breathtaking views and excellent swimming make the beach absolutely irresistible. The numerous bars and restaurants make the beach a hot nightlife spot as well.

Kata Beach, Phuket

Just about two miles from the frenetic pace of the Patong Beach, this one is a separate world in itself. Gently swaying palm trees, bath warm waters of the sea, soothing scenery and the absence of hotels and shopping malls give the beach a highly serene and tranquil appeal. Surfing daredevils can dare the waves here during the low season.

Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin
Sitting on the Gulf of Siam, the beach slopes into the Gulf and offers plenty of exhilarating activities. Although, not a very safe place to swim, the beach attracts numerous visitors with its vast flat stretches of sand and easy accessibility from Bangkok.

White Sand Beach, Koh Chang

Lined with coconut and palm trees and with gently sloping hills as its backdrop, the White Sand Beach makes for a mesmerising sight. With Koh Chang being more of a backpacker destination rather than some luxury haunt, the White Sand Beach has a certain rugged appeal to it.

Sairee Beach, Koh Tao


Once, an almost exclusive diving base, the Sairee Beach is slowly but surely being recognised for the world of other delights it can offer. Stretching for almost a mile, this white tract of sand is supposedly the most popular beach in Koh Tao. The Sairee Beach also offers great views of the small islands in the horizon. The beach also remains quite isolated as the nearest airport is in Samui and one also has to take a ferry ticket for reaching the place.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

World tourism on the rise

There was an increase in tourism in 2010, according to new figures from the United Nations.

According to the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) there was a seven per cent increase in tourist activity as economics started to recovery from recession.

"Boosted by improved economic conditions worldwide, international tourism has recovered faster than expected from the impacts of the global financial crisis and economic recession of late 2008 and 2009," said a statement from UNWTO.

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