Good news is that long haul travel to Thailand comes in 2nd most popular for the Brits. So where is more popular this year for the dentally challenged sandal wearers? Only travel to the Maldives. And after Thailand comes Sri Lanka. I've been to both, and they are undeniably magical in very different ways. For me, Maldives is purely about honeymoon. A week of indoor bedroom sports, coming up for air occasionally to go scuba diving or to drink a champagne toast to the glorious sunsets. But frankly not much local indigenous culture (or even local people) to see or enjoy or experience on your distant atoll.
In making the announcement on Thailand, Kuoni's report talks about Bangkok as a captivating city, the floating markets, and the small island hideaways,"overlaid with a friendly, open culture."
Personally I would have questioned the use of a word like "overlaid" in the context of Thailand! ;)
But this should not detract from the enjoyment of perennial favourites such as Phuket, Koh Samui, and the up-and-coming Koh Chang.
Oh, and I'll leave with a little language pronouncing lesson for all our British visitors to the Kingdom in 2013. Koh Chang is pronounced "got chung" (rhymes with hung). Otherwise your boat driver may not know where you want to go.
Koh Chang is really an impressive place. It is located on the Gulf of Thailand. It is the third largest island of this country and the largest island in the Mu Ko Chang National Park. It offers breathtaking views of its surroundings and very famous for its several waterfalls, Coral reefs and rainforests. I have visited it last year before joining the los angeles to yosemite bus tour. I had spent a great time there with my family and I have a great wish to go there soon.
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