Q: Which part of Thailand would you recommend for a beach honeymoon? - Linda M.
A: Well, that really depends what type of honeymoon you are looking for. If you want a glamorous luxury beach resort, then Phuket or one of the islands in the Andaman Sea is probably your best bet. Phuket is Thailand's top beach destination and has the most facilities and entertainment, as well as the best beaches in Thailand. It has a huge range of accommodation options, from exclusive, celebrity-studded resorts for 1000 US dollars a night to quiet family hotels and beach bungalow-style operations on quiet, remote bays for a few hundred rand. Among the islands around Phuket, three of the most popular are the Phi Phi Islands, Racha Island and Koh Ya Noi, which is the least developed. You can also try Khao Lak, a strip to resorts along the coast on the mainland from Phuket. It has some superb villa-style resorts, secluded beaches and a nearby national park, but may be a little quiet if you want anything more than a romantic dinner at night.
An alternative option to Phuket is Koh Samui, which offers a range of boutique resorts and specialist spas. It has a wide range of restaurants and night-time entertainment. If you prefer chilling out with backpacker-type travellers, try Koh Phangan across the bay from Samui. Other islands closer to Bankgok offering good accommodation are Koh Samet and Koh Chang, which are popular with Thai holidaymakers. There are other areas such as Krabi, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Koh Lanta which all have their own charms. Overall, your safest bet is probably Phuket, as it has so much to offer and is not as overdeveloped as some people seem to think. I would avoid the tourist hub of Patong Beach, and choose a hotel in any of the other resort areas along the west coast. You could also split your holiday between Phuket and one of the islands. Wherever you go, though, you can't go really wrong. Thailand is a great beach holiday destination.
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This is such a very wonderful idea. I found Thailand very ideal too, its one of the most attractive country in the world. Their custom, traditions and everything about them just seem so unique and engaging. And to have one's honeymoon there would sure be a perfect choice.
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