Best At Thailand Holidays

Bangkok hotels range from five star luxury riverside resorts to boutique designer boltholes and business-style hotels. Bangkok restaurants serve Thai cuisine alongside western and Asian fusion dishes and Chinatown provides visitors with authentic street food. Bangkok can be stylish, with its glitzy rooftop bars and buzzing nightclubs, or serene. Take a visit to ancient temples in the Old City region for a glimpse of Bangkok’s heritage and culture, including golden statues of the Buddha and Thai art and architecture. Visit Bangkok’s parks for a rest from the crowds. Unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments and traditional Thai massage in Bangkok resorts. In Bangkok shopping opportunities are numerous, at the shiny malls or the more down-to-earth street markets and nightlife is similarly varied. Backpacker tastes are catered for at the Khao San Road and many cheap Bangkok holidays are based here. The most popular parts of Bangkok are Sukhumvit, Siam, Silom, Chidlom, Pratunam and beside the river and all these areas can be reached by public transport including the futuristic SkyTrain and the ferry. Holiday in Bangkok and immerse yourself in a steamy mix of ancient culture, cosmopolitism and top-quality cuisine. Visit a designer shopping mall and stay at a luxury five star hotel then take a rickshaw trip into bustling Chinatown for a sensory overload. Step into an incense-filled temple to observe ancient ritual and haggle with the sellers at the water market. Your Bangkok holiday can be an intense experience yet it can also be one of your most relaxing breaks, with an abundance of spa resorts and peaceful hotel hideaways. Holidays in Bangkok can also act as a gateway for visiting the south of the country with its pristine beaches and islands. Bangkok is a great place to visit for a unique spa experience. Make sure you lie back and experience a traditional Thai massage. Your Bangkok holiday can be designed around a stay at an exclusive spa resort hotel with top-of-the-range facilities or simply supplemented with a traditional Thai massage or three.

Even while enjoying cheap holidays in Bangkok you can be taken care of with bargain massages in incense-filled shops off the main tourist streets. Bangkok holidays can also give you the chance to experience yoga, meditation and spiritual retreats, learning from experienced and creative professionals. Or take care of the surface with beauty treatments offered at many Bangkok hotels and resorts. Holidays in Bangkok aren’t complete without a visit to Bangkok’s Old City. This area plays host to historical and cultural attractions that provide a not-to-be-missed insight into Thailand’s unique heritage. The Grand Palace is home to the Thai king and decorated in exquisite architectural detail. The temple of Wat Pho is the resting place of the 46m-long golden Reclining Buddha and is the largest temple in Bangkok. Behind it, a shrine holds the revered Emerald Buddha. Another temple worth a visit is Wat Arun, located on the banks of the river. A less cultural experience but still inspiring, the Khao San Road heaves with street sellers and tourists and is packed with budget bars and restaurants. Chinatown and the Floating Market both provide a sensory shopping experience far removed from the high street. Bangkok holidays are a riot of scents and sounds and the city’s markets provide an intense hit. In contrast, Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area is where you can find luxurious hotels and modern skyscrapers as well as air-conditioned malls for that shopping and entertainment fix. Escape from the bustle and crowds in Lumphini Park, a popular outdoor expanse with lake and lawns and t’ai chi devotees practising their art. Bangkok hotels are known for their quality and variety. Most hotels in Bangkok have outdoor pools; many have roof-top restaurants and bars. Hotels in Bangkok include the luxurious Banyan Tree Bangkok, a 5* hotel with 216 suites. Its Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar looks down on the metropolis from a 61-storey vantage point and the Banyan Tree Spa is a relaxing experience high above the city streets. The 5* Centara Grand @ Central World has 505 rooms including 36 suites and nine World Executive Club floors. Relax in the outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and tennis court and enjoy the four restaurants, bars, juice bars and a café. The Landmark Bangkok hotel is 4*+ with a choice of dining and drinking opportunities from Chinese to Japanese and even a British-style pub. There are 414 rooms and 55 suites. The Bel Aire Princess 4* Bangkok hotel offers boutique style with 160 tastefully decorated rooms and suites. Try your hand at Thai cooking with a class at the Bel Aire Princess. Visitors staying at Bangkok resort hotels often benefit from the facilities at a luxury spa. Bangkok resorts include the riverside Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, 4*+, set in tropical gardens with the luxurious Mandara Spa to ease your stress. The Thai capital Bangkok is well-served by flights arriving from all over the world. A Bangkok holiday is a popular stop-over on long-haul journeys to Australia and New Zealand, handled by Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific and Qantas among others. Bangkok package holidays are a great idea. There are a variety of activities and points of interest for the visitor so it’s possible to holiday in Bangkok at any point in the year. However, bear in mind the rainy season lasts from May to November meaning the UK summer holidays can be a humid and hot time to visit. Cheap Bangkok holidays may be available in these months and Bangkok hotels can offer special deals. It rains most throughout August and September. Tours can be arranged to take you throughout Bangkok with tailor-made activities if you are short of time or want to experience a particular aspect of Bangkok. Many people combine a visit to Bangkok with a holiday at a resort or beach further south. You can take a short flight between the capital and the islands, many Bangkok package holiday deals can be arranged to experience the city and the sea.