Viva! Holidays

INDIACHINAWelcome to ThailandBayofBengalAndamanSeaBaganMYANMARYangonInle LakeMandalayCHIANG RAICHIANG MAIKanchanaburiSamaoZishuanghannaTHAILANDMALAYSIAKunmingLuang PrabangPlain of JarsVientianeBANGKOKPhetchaburiPattayaAngkorChonBuriCha AmHua HinCAMBODIAKo ChangKo KutGulf of Thailand Phnom PenhKoh SamuiKhao LakSurat ThaniPhang-NgaKrabiPHUKETKoh YaoKoh LantaPHI PHIISLANDDalSukhothaiAyutthayaVIETNAMLAOSHanoiPakseSouth ChinaSeaHueDananDakatHO CHI MINH CITY(SAIGON)Bangkok, p6-14Bangkok has long been the political,economic, cultural, culinary centre ofThailand featuring both old-world charmand modern convenience. This animatedcity is home to over 10 million people, grandpalaces, ancient temples and some of thebest cuisine, restaurants, bars, nightlife andshopping in the world.Phuket, p15-34Proudly recognised as the pearl of theAndaman, Phuket is Thailand’s largestisland and most-visited tourist province.With superb white sandy beaches, tropicalinland forests, excellent food, a vibrantnightlife and idyllic tropical scenery, Phuketoffers the perfect holiday.Koh Yao, p47Koh Yao Yai is located in the famous PhangNga Bay near Phuket in southern Thailand.Koh Yao is remote but still accessible,surrounded by secluded beaches, rainforests and uninhabited islands. It is a placewhere mass tourism is far away and theoriginal Thai hospitality has free reign.Koh Lanta, p48Koh Lanta is a group of islands off theAndaman coast of Thailand, south ofPhuket and Krabi. The most renowned isKoh Lanta Yai, the 25km-long island offersunspoilt beaches, quiet seclusion, naturalbeauty, pretty coral reefs and crystal-clearwater. Koh Lanta is a beach lover’s andscuba diver’s paradise.Krabi, p49-52Krabi, a province on southern Thailand’sAndaman coast, remains relativelyunaffected by tourism despite increasingpopularity. Krabi province is recognisedfor its white sandy beaches, crystal clearwaters, coral reefs and soaring limestonecliffs that spread across 130 dazzling islandsand world-class diving areas.Pattaya, p53-54Less than two hours drive from Bangkoklies the beachside area of Pattaya. Thislively beach is popular with a variety oftravellers, especially families, offeringmany restaurants, shops, golf courses,amusement parks and water sportactivities.Khao Lak, p55-56Situated in the Khao Sok National Park,Khao Lak is an ultimate destination forthose who want to get away from it all.Located only 80 kilometres north of Phuket,the island offers lush jungle rainforests,beautiful sandy beaches and some of themost superb diving spots in Thailand.Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui,p43Phi Phi Island, p35-36Koh Phi Phi is made up of two idyllic islands,one of which is a pristine, uninhabitednational park. Towering limestone cliffssurround the emerald green shimmeringwaters and long white sandy beaches.Immerse yourself in the scenery or take tothe town to experience the restaurants andbeach bars.Koh Samui, p37-45Thailand’s third largest island has arelaxing tropical atmosphere, filled withbeachside restaurants, open-air barsand secluded beaches. Koh Samui alsoprovides a variety of water sports, marketsand accommodation options from beachbungalows to five-star resorts.Evason Hua Hin, p57Wat Phra SinghHua Hin, p57-59Just 3 hours drive or a 30 min flight fromBangkok, you will discover the seaside townof Hua Hin. Escape to luxury resorts, healthretreats, day spas, numerous seaside seafoodrestaurants, a lively night market, world-classgolf courses and an eight kilometre long whitesandy beach. Hua Hin is the ideal escape forrelaxation, rejuvenation and indulgence.Chiang Mai, p60-61Chiang Mai has a history that is over 700years old is full of traditional heritage andcolourful markets make this city intriguing forall visitors. Where it is possible to experienceboth historical and modern Thai Culture sideby side.Santhiya Resort & Spa, p46Koh Phangan, p46Most well known for its Full Moon partyeach month, Koh Phangan features some ofthe most spectacular beaches in Thailand,most of which are still unspoiled & not ascommercially developed as its neighbors.Located about 15 km north of Koh Samui, itis an ideal destination for wild parties or fora completely relaxing beach holiday.Chiang Rai, p62Chiang Rai is a traveller's paradise, endowedwith abundant natural attractions. Attractionsrange from ruins of ancient settlements andBuddhist shrines to magnificent mountainscenery and hill tribe villages. Chiang Raiis also the base for exploring the “GoldenTriangle”.4