Phuket is a popular tourist destination for all beach lovers because of its white sandy beaches and clear blue waters. Phuket is often referred to as the Pearl of the South and rightly so because Phuket is an island surround by the Andaman Sea and has many beautiful sights to discover as well as the virgin forest that awaits your exploration. You can also enjoy bird watching in Phuket, where you can find 100 species of birds. If you enjoy visiting parks, then you must visit Khao Phar Thaeo National Park. A triple canopy rain forest and the only remaining virgin rain forest, you can see wild animals like languors, barking deer, bears, wild boar and monkey and gibbons. You can also find giant trees; creepers and climbers that make this forest a rich habitation of many animals.

Aside from the great beaches in Phuket, you can also enjoy waterfalls like Ton Sai and Bang Pae waterfalls and you can find guides for hiking from the reserve office near Ton Sai and they will be more than willing to guide you through the trails into the forest reserve and lead you to the great sights. If budget is your consideration, Phuket is also known for budget accommodations and you can easily find one within your range. You can shop for food and other items at an affordable price and you need not worry about expensive restaurants because there are many establishments that offer decent meals at a lower price and you can still enjoy the authentic Thai dishes.. Reference ....

For those of you who are looking for another place to discover, explore and conquer - Koh Samui is the perfect place for you. A popular tourist destination during summer and holidays, this beautiful island of Thailand boast of white sandy beaches and rich coral life and crystal blue waters good for swimming, snorkeling, underwater activities and beach fun. A tropical forest of the Southeast Asia and located eighty kilometers of the east coast from the mainland, Samui together with other islands from the Ang Tong group makes every visitors fall in love with its natural beauty and splendor. From the moment visitors step in to the island, they are greeted by beautiful and will birds and the lust tropical rain forest.

The Samui airport is a tourist destination itself and is considered as one of the most astonishing airports in the world, located roughly 2 km north from the village of Chaweng and has no building except for the gift shop which makes its one of a kind and interesting airport. Aside from the beaches, tourist can also take part in the popular Full Moon Party, held every full-moon days. The fun and party never ends throughout the night and many visitors from around the world are known to join this party and have made it quite popular. You can also visit the many waterfalls that surround the area and be mesmerized the breathtaking natural beauty and wonder of nature. Accommodations can be found throughout the island and you can choose from cheap house rentals, bungalows or expensive hotels. Reference ..

Chiang Mai Thailand is a popular tourist destination mostly because of the shopping experience that tourist had. Word of mouth has spread that this is one of the best place to shop, where you can buy a lot with just a dollar. Tourists flock the night market of Chiang Mai that opens from 5pm and opens until midnight everyday. The night bazaar has many merchandise to suit and satisfy everyone's shopping cravings like bags, clothes, baggage, souvenir items, shoes and a lot lot more. Any woman will feel like she's in a shopping paradise because of the bargain price and you can easily loose yourself shopping for many hours and when you get tired and hungry there are many restaurants, clubs and bars for you to relax. You can choose from Japanese, Korean, Thai, Italian and Western foods and you will find that the price is also a bargain.

This is not to say that Chiang Mai has nothing else to offer, far from it. There are many other great places to visit like the popular Bua Tong water falls, where you can climb the face of the falls that is about three stories high. Many families flock to this are for fun and relaxation and the grassy fields located above the waterfalls are goof for family picnic. Another popular activity in Chiang Mai is of course the elephant ride. You can ride the back of the elephant and travel the jungles of Chiang Mai to enjoy the beautiful sights and surrounding, you can even feed the elephants. This is very much popular for the children and if you like to experience riding elephants then this is the best place for you to go. Reference

Koh Chang is a marine national park is getting notice from the locals as well as the tourists. This island paradise is considered the last untouched paradise in the Southeast Asia because much of island is untouched and remains all natural free from the exploration and booming construction that many of the other islands in Thailand. Koh Chang is the second island next to Phuket, though the reason why it remains forgotten lies mainly of the reason that it is a protected area and much of the marine park (75%) in this island are under the jurisdiction of the Forestry Department of Thailand. You will not find many infrastructures here and modernization is just about coming to the island.

The island is a wonderful work of nature and the moment you step into the island, you will feel like stepping into a dream paradise. The beautiful beaches, coves and bays are too magnificent for description and many first time visitors are captivated by it's natural beauty and wonders that many has to come back for more. The rainforest are competing with the wonders of the sea and the beach and many remains an untracked jungles waiting for your exploration and conquest. The waterfalls are as mesmerizing and feel like an enchantment from another world and beautiful coral reefs, crystal blue sea are just one of the main attractions of Koh Chang Marine National Park. If you have the time for vacation and you want to discover something unique and untouched by modernization, Koh Chang is the place to go. Reference..

Krabi is an Island territory of Thailand and has beautiful coastline and offshore islands. If you have seen the movie "The Beach" starring Leonardo di Carpio, this is where its located-beautiful isn't it? Yes! Krabi boast some of the most stunning beaches in the world including Phi Phi Island (The Beach), Poda Island, Tub Isand, Phra Nang Bay, Railay Peninsula and Hong Island. These beaches are postcard pictures and truly perfect in beauty with unspoilt nature and lust forest and limestone cliffs and numerous coconut trees makes these islands a paradise. Some of the beaches are inaccessible by road and the best way to go island hopping is by hiring a boat from Ao Nang beach.

From Hong Island, you can see enclosed lagoon with beautiful turquoise and tranquil water, perfect for relaxing and meditation. If you want to escape away from it all, Hong Island is the best place to go. The island has shallow coral reefs and smooth white sandy beaches perfect for snorkeling and appreciating the underwater beauty, this is truly a desert island paradise. There are about 132 islands you can visit in Krabi and one visit is not enough to take in the whole mesmerizing and captivating beauty of the islands, you have to go back again and again and the island will remain to leave you in awe every time. There are many accommodations in Krabi from cheap to the most exclusive and the most expensive to suit everyone's lifestyle and all you need is shop for rates and prices and book your flight. Reference.

If you want to find a place in Thailand that combines both the pleasure of beach holidays as well as a few rounds of golf, then Hua Hin is a destination hot spot you shouldn't miss. Hua Hin is often referred to as the place for the rich and famous because it is where the Klai Kang Won (Far from Worries) summer palace is located, and many of the royal family members still visit the place. Discovered in 1920's by King Rama VII, he fell in love with the island because of the perfect weather year round. Today, Hua Him is still popular to the Siam nobility and the rich and many have their own private beach front in the island.

Golf is another hidden treasure of Hua Hin, where the green-fees and other cost in the game of golf is at the moment rank as one of the lowest in the world without sacrificing maintenance and services, in fact many visitors attest to the superb services of the golf facilities in Hua Hin. Combined with the beautiful white sandy beaches and clear blue water, many water activities can be enjoyed year round like water skiing, sailing, boating and diving to name a few. Although considered to the be oldest Thai resort, the island has retained some of its laid back atmosphere of a fishing village where the pace of life is still unhurried and one can easily find a relaxing spot under picture perfect coconut tree. Reference

If you want to enjoy beach and golf course and Bangkok shopping all in one vacation holiday - Cha-Am is the place for your consideration. Located 160 km south of Bangkok and is about 2 hours drive, this beach resort is famous as the longest white sand beach, although lesser known than Hua Hin this town offers relaxation and golf courses at par with the best of the world and you can enjoy the most affordable golf fees as well super quality customer service and friendly staff. Shopping at Cha-am is limited although the nearby Hua Hin can be reached in about 20 minutes that provide more shopping, restaurant and bar choices.

Accommodations at Cha-Am can be both affordable and expensive depending on your preference. There are many cheap motels and affordable vacation packages for thrift travelers and there are world class hotels for those who like to enjoy the best like Dusit Resort and Polo Club as well as Regent Cha Am, Golden Sands Resort and Springfield Resort to name a few. While in Cha-Am, you can take the chance to visit the summer palace Phra Ratchaniwet Marukhathawayawan which is open to the public from 9am to 4.30 in the afternoon. The beaches at Cha-Am also boast of white sand and crystal clear water and perfect temperature for swimming and other beach activities. So the next time you are looking to combine all the three activities in your next vacation, go to Cha-Am and experience Thai generosity and hospitality and their authentic Thai cuisine. Reference ..

If you are looking for a new place to visit this coming vacation, Thailand is a wonderful tourist destination that you should consider especially its capital Bangkok. Bangkok is a land of diverse culture and has wonderfully combined the ancient and the modern and you can easily see the stark difference of many structures especially the modern BTS Sky train. This Southeast Asian region is still ruled by a monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej and he is immensely popular and some of the people of Thailand see him as someone divine. Bangkok is the busiest place in Thailand and is considered as one of the world's tourist hot spots, known for terrible traffic jams that walking is considered better than any form of transportation, except the train.

The main attractions in Bangkok are the temples and you can see why when you get to see one of them. The structures are just magnificent and majestic and you'll be in awe of the architecture of the temples and you can see one in the heart of the city called Wat Phra Kaew and this temple is considered to be the most important Buddhist temple. Nightlife in Bangkok is another major attraction of the place with many live music, bars and even Latin Salsa and you can find many great clubs and restaurants in Kao San Road. You can also shop to your hearts content at Chatuchak, a weekend market that offers the largest shopping area in Bangkok. These are just some of the amazing sights in Bangkok and you are sure to come back once you visit this land of contrast. Reference

Chiang Rai is located in the midst of mountains and hills and is said to have retain much of the ancient culture and tradition and is the best place to experience the local and authentic Thai living. Popular attractions include the White Temple, the only handcrafted temple in Thailand and exotic and beautiful botanical garden Doi Tung, Hill tribes and the National Museum. You can also enjoy elephant riding, petting and feeding and take advantage of the rich handicrafts items for sale like clothing, jewelries and foodstuff. Awesome rock formation and caves can also be seen from Big Cave and Fish Cave to name a few. You can also exploring the vast Mekong River riding on a long propeller boat with other tourists.

Doi Tung is another popular tourist spot in Chiang Rai, a Buddhist shrine built in 911 AD located on a sacred hilltop which claims that the collar bones of the lord Buddha is enshrined in the pagodas. Many tourists and Thai locals flock to this place and give homage to their god Buddha. Also, many small and traditional villages can be passed by on your way up to the hilltop where you can enjoy shopping for hand woven textiles and hand made silver jewelries. Another tourist spot of Chiang Rai which you must not miss is called Doi Mae Salong or more known as Thailand's little Switzerland. Located 6,000 feet above sea level, the air is cool throughout the year and many dwellers are of Chinese descendants. Reference ..