THAI CHOICES and mix Pick
Thailand's choice can be overwhelming, but this handy list gives you the best options for the right clients
COUPLES AND ROMANCE • PICK a peaceful adults-only hotel or chic boutique retreat. • CRUISE by teak barge from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. • WED them or suggest a Thai-style blessing with drummers, Buddhist monks or traditional hand-tying rituals. • GAY couples are welcome in Thailand – no need to ask for a double! • HIRE a longtail boat for a private island-hopping experience. • TWIN major resorts with island getaways, particularly from Phuket and Krabi. • SCHEDULE a day of spa pampering. • INCLUDE a weekend in Bangkok or Chiang Mai to visit the best markets. • STRETCH honeymoon money further with great-value room upgrades and dining. • CHOOSE up-and-coming areas with quality accommodation, like Khao Lak and Samui’s Bophut.
SOLO TRAVELLERS • SELL them a tour with a small-group adventure operator • BASE them in activity centres like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai or Krabi. • BOOK a week’s tailored wellness retreat. • SUGGEST a homestay with a local family. • RECOMMEND a learning experience on a cooking, massage or medication course.
FAMILIES • SURPRISE them with great prices for
go-karting, zorbing centres and waterparks. • LOOK north for trekking, tubing, rafting and biking adventures. • OFFER national park excursions from beach resorts.
ECO-CONSCIOUS • BOOK Green Leaf-accredited hotels. • LOOK for homestays or experiences that benefi t the community or animals. • FIND out about visiting the agriculture- supporting King’s Projects. • CHECK out Thailand's Green Excellence Awards:
thailandgreenawards.com.
Surprise families with great prices for suites, villas and inter- connecting rooms
suites, villas and inter-connecting rooms. • THINK Samui for great summer weather. • BOOK an interactive family experience at an elephant camp. • CHOOSE active Pattaya, Phuket or Krabi or go low-key at Hua Hin and Cha Am. • BOOK direct Phuket fl ights or an hour road transfer from Bangkok to Pattaya.
SILVER TRAVELLERS • AVOID the school holidays and sell Thailand’s year-round sunshine. • BOOK a coach tour of the cultural sights, ending with a beach stay. • TEE off close to the beach or fi sh in lakes round Bangkok. • BOOK cooking, fruit carving or fl ower garland-making lessons in their hotel. • LET them pay their respects on a Bridge over the River Kwai excursion.
ACTIVE HOLIDAYMAKERS • SUGGEST snorkelling or kayaking trips from Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi and Samui. • BASE them on lively beaches with watersports and nearby facilities like
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GOLFERS • SHOW the great-value green fees and caddies at celebrity-designed courses. • TEE off in year-round sunshine. • COMBINE golf with spa sessions, or use pampering to placate non-golfi ng partners.
DIVE • LOOK to Phuket or Khao Lak to access the best sites, or to Koh Tao for beginners. • DIVE year-round by switching between Andaman and Gulf of Thailand sites. • MAXIMISE time at the world-class Similan and Surin islands, Burma Banks and Mergui Archipelago on a liveaboard.
MEDICAL TOURISTS • CHECK out prices for medical MOTs. • CONSIDER aff ordable cosmetic dentistry.
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