Where better to relax in Thailand?

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The territory of Thailand is quite large and there are many diverse resorts here, ranging from popular tourist destinations to lonely and scarcely visited islands. If you decide to visit this country for the first time, then you may have questions about where to rest in Thailand, where are the most beautiful beaches and clear sea, where to go to visit as many interesting sights as possible, where it is cheaper to rest, where to go with children, etc. . I prepared this article to answer such questions and you had a clear understanding of where you should go to Thailand.

Popular resorts

 

Pattaya

 

The most popular resort among tourists is Pattaya, it is here most often travel agencies send travelers, as tours to this region are much cheaper than to others.

 

Benefits:

 

1. Developed infrastructure: a large number of large stores, cafes, restaurants, bars, spas, discos, clubs.
2. The lowest prices in Thailand for housing, transport, clothing, food, and more.
3. Numerous tourist attractions: a zoo, a water park, a dinosaur park, a crocodile farm, various water sports, elephant riding, go-karting, quad bikes. In Pattaya, you definitely will not be bored!
4. Urban transport works throughout the city and you will not be difficult to get from one point of Pattaya to another, and the cost of the trip is quite small.
5. Active nightlife, there is a lot of entertainment for adults, discos and bars.
6. Not far from Pattaya is Bangkok, 2 hours by bus and you are in the capital of Thailand. There you can enjoy shopping and numerous attractions, thanks to which diversify your holiday.

 

Disadvantages:

 

1. Dirty beaches, garbage can roll along the entire coast, so if you go to Thailand to sunbathe on the beach and swim in the sea, it is better to choose another resort.
2. In Pattaya, you will not enjoy the beauty of untouched nature, since every square meter is built up with buildings.
3. The tourist streets are very noisy and crowded, even at night, due to the numerous bars, clubs and discos.

 

Phuket

 

Phuket - the second most popular resort and the largest island of Thailand, which is located in the south of the country in the Andaman Sea. But despite its popularity, Phuket is very different from Pattaya.

 

Benefits: 

1. Clean white beaches and azure sea.
2. A large number of island tours: Phi Phi, James Bond Island, Similan Islands. However, the prices of such excursions are quite high from 2,000-2500 baht per person.
3. Phuket is also, as in Pattaya, well developed infrastructure. Large selection of restaurants, cafes, many large stores, clubs and discos.
4. A lot of fun day and night. Here you will definitely not get bored and will always find where to go and what to do.
5. Phuket has both noisy parties and quiet places, so everyone will find a rest for themselves.

 

Disadvantages:

 

1. Phuket has high prices (compared to other resorts) for housing, food, transportation, excursions and other tourist services.
2. Crowds of tourists on the beaches and excursions.

 

Samui

 

Rest on the island of Koh Samui is quieter than at the two previous resorts, although there is also a lot of entertainment and nightlife with clubs and bars. Much fewer people rest here compared to Pattaya and Phuket.

 

Benefits:

 

1. Clean beaches, but not as white as Phuket.
2. The infrastructure is well developed, there are large shops, markets, banks, cafes, restaurants, bars, a wide range of hotels.
3. A large number of different attractions: Big Buddha, parks, waterfalls and much more.
4. There are no crowds of tourists, on some beaches you can relax alone.

 

Disadvantages:

 

1. Not as vivid nightlife as in Pattaya and Phuket.
2. There are no direct flights from Russia to Samui, so you will have to travel with a transfer in Bangkok or Phuket.

 

Phangan

 

Calm small island with white and clean beaches. Ideal for a quiet family holiday. Only on several beaches during the full moon period, the famous “Full Moon Party” party takes place, where a large number of young people gather and they dance the whole night. The rest of the time, the island lives a quiet measured life. Therefore, Koh Phangan will be an ideal place for lovers of parties and parties, as well as for those who like a secluded and relaxing holiday.

Party "Full Moon Party"

 

Krabi

 

Only recently, tourists from Russia began to visit the Krabi province, before it was mostly Europeans who rested here.

Krabi will delight you with clean white beaches, untouched nature and incredibly beautiful views. Also, the province of Krabi is called the country of thousands of islands, as there are a large number of islands nearby that you can visit and admire the stunning views and beauty of untouched nature. The great advantage of Krabi holidays is the humane prices of island excursions. A trip to the Phi Phi Islands will cost you about 500 baht as opposed to 2,000 baht in Phuket.

 

Hua Hin

 

Hua-Hin is gaining its popularity among tourists and is a wonderful place to relax. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Siam, 3 hours from Bangkok. The infrastructure is quite well developed in Hua Hin. There is a wide range of excursions and entertainment. The beaches are not as white as Phuket, but much cleaner than in Pattaya. Prices in Hua Hin are quite high, especially in the city center. If you go to Thailand for a beach holiday, but do not want to break away from the benefits of civilization, then Hua Hin will be a great place for you.

 

Koh chang

 

Koh Chang is great for a relaxing beach holiday. The infrastructure here is developed at an average level, there are not enough large shopping centers. The beaches are snow-white and clean, the nature is beautiful. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, then go to Koh Chang, where you can enjoy the beauty of the local nature and measured calm rest.

 

Bangkok

 

Bangkok is a metropolis where life is full of 24 hours a day. There is a wide range of attractions and entertainment. And shopping is just a paradise for the female half of humanity. If you like the urban atmosphere, you want to visit a large number of attractions and make great purchases, then go to Bangkok. But even if you decide to relax on the sea, the capital of Thailand will be a great addition to a beach holiday.

 

Northern thailand

 

The northern capital of Thailand is Chiang Mai. There is no access to the sea, however, you will enjoy the incredibly beautiful landscapes around. It is in the north that you will experience the real Thai life and plunge into the national culture as much as possible. Here you will see rice fields, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, a large number of attractions. Not far from the city of Chiang Rai is the famous White Temple Wat Rong Khun, which will amaze you with its uniqueness and grandeur.

 

Secluded and obscure places

 

Despite the fact that Tourism is actively developing in Thailand, there are still little-visited secluded places with virgin, incredibly beautiful nature. If you want a relaxing holiday away from the city noise, then go to one of the following islands: Samet, Lanta or Lipa. They will delight you with their clean white beaches, azure sea and incredibly beautiful landscapes. The disadvantage of these islands is the underdeveloped infrastructure: cafes and restaurants, and very few shops. But if your goal is a quiet beach holiday away from civilization, then you will love the islands.

 

Final conclusions

 

If you go to Thailand for fun, active nightlife, then the best place for you will be Pattaya or Bangkok, as well as the party "Full Moon Party" on the island of Phangan.

For those who want to spend time on the beach without interruption from civilization, then go to Phuket, Samui, Hua Hin, Ko Chang, Krabi or Phangan.

Go shopping in Bangkok or Pattaya.

If you want to be away from the bustle of the city alone and enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes, the islands of Samet, Lanta or Lipe are waiting for you.

For a holiday with children, I can advise Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Phangan or Hua-Hin. But if the priority is not a beach holiday, but entertainment, then Pattaya is better, as there are more entertainment places, including for children (water park, aquarium, attractions, zoos, etc.).

10 reasons to go to Australia

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It seems that Australia is equally far away from any part of the world. And the more surprising is the fact that this country is considered one of the most popular destinations among budget travelers. It does not always mean expensive, so we found 10 reasons why you should visit Australia.

Great Barrier Reef

Australia has one of the world's most famous reef systems, in which most of the famous marine animals live. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best diving spots on the planet. Here you can see various turtles, the most exotic sharks, small bright fish and, of course, the incredible beauty of corals. Someone spends just a day here, and someone will be a little week, so be guided by their feelings. Traditionally, travelers travel to the Reef from the city of Cairns, but you will see much more interesting if you leave Port Douglas.

Sydney

In addition to the world-famous opera, Sydney has an amazing harbor, lots of huge bridges, cozy parks, amazing surfing and amazingly tasty food. It doesn't matter if you go to Manly Beach or stay in Bondi, you will get great pleasure anyway. In the harbor of Darling you will find many quality restaurants and a lot of entertainment for every taste. And in search of leisure at night it is better to look into the King Cross area.

Uluru

Uluru is a giant round stone. And if it seems to you that a thing with such a description cannot be interesting, you are mistaken. The surface resembles a wave shape, but differs in a reddish-orange color due to the increased iron content. This unusual shape was formed over thousands of years because of the wind. Many residents refer to this place as sacred, so when visiting, remain polite and correct.

Tour to Uluru is best to take from the nearby city of Alice Springs.

B-B-Q

Australians know a lot about things, and barbecue is one of those that you should definitely try in Australia. Meat, or rather the process itself, is taken very seriously, even has its own traditions, and specially designated places for roasting meat (they can be found in almost every park). Just imagine: a warm summer night, a few glasses of beer or wine and excellent meat ... Do I need anything else to fall in love with this country?

Wine

In Australia, there are several regions that are famous for their vineyards - this is the valley of the river Margaret (near Perth), the valley of Barossa (near Adelaide) and the valley of Hunter (near Sydney). And this is not all wine worth trying in Australia. Look especially at shiraz and pinot noir varieties. You can book a tour of the vineyards in a separate tour, you can go to a good wine boutique and order a tasting for yourself, and after that you can drink a bottle you like in one of the city parks.

Western Australia

This is one of the most unpopular tourist regions of the country, which is surprising. It seems that the place has been deprived of attention completely undeservedly: there is beautiful nature and excellent beaches (without a single soul in the area). If you like the Great Barrier Reef, also take a trip to Coral Bay and the Ningalo Reef.

Perth

Sydney and Melbourne usually get all the attention of visitors, but Perth deserves it no less. There are gorgeous beaches, huge parks, good surfing waves and the best beer in Australia - Little Creatures.

In Perth, most of the population is young, so the atmosphere in the city is very lively. The biggest and most fun parties usually take place on Sundays at the Cottesloe.

Surfing

Although surfing was not invented in Australia, it is difficult to imagine another place where this sport would also be considered part of the culture. The best surfing spots are on the east coast. Among the most popular are Noosa, Bondi Beach and Waves in Queensland.

Beaches

In a country where the beaches occupy 50,000 km, it is difficult not to admire them. Usually, the east coast is more loaded than the west coast, but with such a coastline, you will not be left without personal space. If you still highlight the best beaches, then among them there will definitely be Coral Bay, Cable Beach, Noosa, Manly and almost everything that is near Perth.

Chic Jungle

Queensland is one of the oldest tropical forests in the world. Here are great trails for trekking and hiking, here lives a lot of birds and other animals. There are even crocodiles. Plus, in this part of the country there are many crystal clear rivers where you can swim on a hot day. But if you want to be alone with nature, then go to Cape Tribulation: there will be nothing except you, the jungle and the ocean.