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Thailand Holidays

Thailand holidays are popular with travelers the world over. From brilliant blue seas and unspoilt white sands to vibrant busy cities and exotic markets, Thailand is a land of contrasts.

There’s plenty to see and do on a Thailand holiday, from old ruins and temples, desolate cities and cultural city structures, Thailand is a land waiting to be explored.

Phuket and Koh Samui are popular destinations in Thailand for many travelers. With their idyllic beaches and beautiful scenery, they’re perfect places for relaxing holidays.

With so many places to see and explore in Thailand, the choice is yours.

Explore the history and culture of Thailand with G.A.P Adventures. From the glorious chaos of Bangkok, head to Chaing Mai and the verdent mountains of Northern Thailand. Trek through the lush jungle with a guide and discover the many hilltribe villages that are found throughout this spectacular landscape. Marvel at the glorious nature, discover ancient ruins, wander sacred temples and enjoy the charm of Northern Thailand. G.A.P Adventures also have an island hopping tour where you can enjoy the comfort of some of the spectacular beach resorts on the islands off Southern Thailand such as Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao and Krabi

Chiang Mai ,the old capital city of Lan Na Kingdom.
One of the most beautiful scenery city :hills,moutains stream ,
lakes ,fields and waterfalls.Mysteries are in the valleys and
moutains waiting for your discovery.Shopping is a fun experience.
All of these make ChiangMai popular with visitors

Chiang Mai has a striking mountain backdrop, over 300 temples and a quaint historical aura. It’s also a modern, friendly, internationally-flavoured city with much to offer the visitor - food, accommodation and shopping are all top quality and cheap, and the nights are relatively cool.

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Thailand’s second-largest city and the gateway to the country’s north was founded in 1296. You can still see the moat that encircled the original city. Doi Suthep, topped by one of Thailand’s holiest wats, rises behind the city, providing a dramatic backdrop and fine views of the city. 

Unless you don’t mind almost daily torrential rain, the best time to visit Chiang Mai is between October and April, with the other months a virtual monsoonal washout. Festivals occur throughout the year, with the bulk of them between late December and April. These provide a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the colour and spectacle of traditional Thai culture. Chiang Mai is a particularly fun and refreshing spot to experience the wetness of the Songkhran festival.

Weather

Unless you don’t mind the almost daily torrential rain of the monsoon, the best time to visit Chiang Mai is between October and April; the other months are a virtual washout. The mildest temperatures are in December and January. Nights in Chiang Mai are regularly cooler than in southern Thailand.

It can be quite hot in Chiang Mai, with the April average temperature 36°C (95°F). Nights are regularly cooler than in southern Thailand.

Phuket Thailand. A unique mixture of hustle and bustle and at the same time great and awesome beauty. And do you know what? It all depends on which part of Phuket Island you choose. Patong Beach for example is Phuket’s capital of nightlife, noise and just about any vice or virtue you might care to indulge in. Kata, Karon beaches on the other hand are largely unchanged and retain much of their natural beauty. Laguna Phuket is a collection of first class hotels and activities closer to the Phuket International Airport than to either Phuket Town or Patong. While if this is your first trip to Phuket or indeed your first visit in a while, you will surely be amazed at the development of Surin Beach. On this section of Phuket Island you will find first rate hotels and eateries and some of the seclusion you probable were looking for in the first place. There is more, of course; Kamala, Rawai, Chalong, Nai Harn and others offer much to Phuket visitors. For a complete list of stories and activities see the list on this page.

I for one find the phrase just a trifle misleading. Upon first hearing the term I figured it to be a little outdoor action for those of us on the wrong side of 50. You know, those of us who stash a bowling ball under our shirts but who refuse to believe what is being told to us every time we return breathless from our latest safari to the corner store for a pack of fags.”Soft adventure”. I mean c’mon now, doesn’t that title imply a little “just a few minutes out of the arm chair” kind of action. You know what I mean, perhaps an invigorating stroll along the beach ungracefully red-faced from extended periods of sucking in one’s tummy. Or alternatively, bungee jumping from an upper bunk, or possibly pulling a bank job with a water pistol. You get the picture. Nothing strenuous mind, just a bit of lets pretend action so we can tell the folks back home we were not real “couch potatoes” while we sipped our gin and tonics in the exotic East

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