Thailand Accommodation & Private Villas

‘Thailand’, a magical word that calls to mind the sound of waves crashing on the beach, pristine waters and magnificent temples such as Chiang Mai. The country offers plenty of affordable holiday accommodation, from beachfront villas in the southern islands to holiday apartments in the bustling capital of Bangkok.

Getting to Your Thailand Accommodation

Thailand is well connected to Australia's major cities, with the major international airports being located in Bangkok, the country's capital, and Phuket in the south. There's a variety of direct flights to Bangkok from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. Thanks to the many airlines servicing these routes including Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Air Asia and Emirates, it's easy to find great deals on fares. As Thailand's capital and largest city, Bangkok provides numerous transport connections to the rest of the country.

Phuket itself is a popular holiday destination with beautiful beaches and plenty of activities. To fly to Phuket, you can catch direct flights from Perth, or easily transit through South East Asian hubs like Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. From Phuket, you can easily reach many of Thailand's most popular islands and beach resort areas, such as Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Lanta and Krabi, by bus or ferry.

What to eat in Thailand: a foodie paradise

Thai cuisine is one of the richest in South East Asia and is very diverse from state to state. One of the things that however unifies the whole country in term of food is the use of spices.

The best way to discover the Thai cuisine is to visit some of the street stalls or head to street food markets. The most popular speciality is the Pad Thai, a stir-fried noodle dish commonly prepared in a big fry pan in street shack and accompanied with scrambled eggs, fried vegetables and shrimps. Other popular foods include the classic Tom Yum Goong, a spicy shrimp and lemongrass soup. Thai cuisine is also known for its delicious and spicy curries such as Gaeng Keow Wan Kai (green chicken curry).

Family Holidays in Thailand

Thailand is a great destination for families, with plenty to entertain and delight all ages. Thailand is famous for its white, sandy beaches, and some great family-friendly coastal destinations including Krabi, Phuket, and Koh Chang. In these places, your children will not only love the stunning beaches, but you can also go snorkelling, visit the aquariums in Phuket, or go rock climbing in Krabi.

Further north, take your children to see the many elephant sanctuaries, particularly in the Chiang Mai district. Though animal rights advocates warn visitors to avoid riding the elephants, there's plenty of ride-free sanctuaries where your family can interact with the elephants in a humane manner. There's plenty of great options for accommodation in Thailand for families. A spacious private villa for the whole family to relax in, with all the modern conveniences, will cost you a fraction compared to similar accommodation back home.

Travelling through Thailand: where to go

Visiting some of the finest and eldest Buddhists temples in the world, getting lost in one of the busiest capitals of Asia or lazing by the beach? The choice is yours and no matter what your preferences are, Thailand has much to offer its guests.

Visit Bangkok and experience the buzz of living in one of the most populated cities in the world. Rent a tuk tuk (motor tricycle) and visit the famous and most important temples of Bangkok Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of Emerald Buddha) and Wat Pho (sleeping Buddha) before heading to the night street food market at Rattanakosin for the best Pad thai!

For a beach holidays, travel to the famous Ko Samui or nearby Phi Phi Island and their stunning white sand beaches and splendid diving sites.

A visit to Thailand is however not complete without visiting the famous Chiang Mai and its stunning ancient Buddhist temples, most especially the 14th century Wat Phra and 15th century Wat Chedi Luang.

Events and festivals to check out on your holiday in Thailand

The most important festival in Thailand is the Songkran festival celebrating the new year in the Buddhist calendar. The festival is a cheerful time when the country turns into a giant water gun battle. Be ready to get wet as this is part of the tradition – it is nice for visitors to bring their own water gun and splash locals too!

The Chiang Mai flower festival held in February is a colourful time of the year. Every floating boat (traditional wooden boats trading food and goods on the river) is decorated with flowers, and several flower arrangement contests are held throughout the city.

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