{"id":456,"date":"2013-01-25T21:40:48","date_gmt":"2013-01-25T21:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/?p=456"},"modified":"2013-01-25T21:43:05","modified_gmt":"2013-01-25T21:43:05","slug":"paradise-pure-and-simple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/paradise-pure-and-simple\/","title":{"rendered":"Paradise &#8230;. pure and simple"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re backpacking or settling yourself on a paradise island, Thailand has it all, from spectacular beaches, history, temples, nature, rainforests and colourful shopping, you\u2019re sure to find something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>The only downside in my opinion is the fact this is a long-haul destination, however like most things in life, the best things are worth waiting for. Long-haul travel can be made easier, cheaper and less stressful by pre-booking airport extras, designed to take the stress out of travel. I recently used <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidayextras.co.uk\/bristol-airport-parking.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bristol Airport Parking<\/a>, and would certainly use it again. Most large airports offer a service, so check them out and see what you could save prior to travelling. Remember this tip and you\u2019ll find convenience and money saved. If you\u2019re flying from the capital, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.holidayextras.co.uk\/stansted-airport-parking.html\" target=\"_blank\">Stansted Airport Parking<\/a> for great rates, and excellent service!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_459\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Steven-W.-Belcher.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-459\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-459\" title=\"Koh Samui\" src=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Steven-W.-Belcher-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Thailand Paradise\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Steven-W.-Belcher-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Steven-W.-Belcher.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative commons flickr credit: Steven W. Belcher<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thailand is a large country, so you\u2019re spoilt for destinations. Of course, Bangkok is a must visit, with its huge, sprawling metropolis and colourful entertainment. Why not combine your stay with a city break and beach holiday? The most popular resorts are in the south, such as Phuket, or the famous eastern resort of Koh Samui. Wherever you base yourself, you\u2019ll find fantastic diving opportunities, with colourful marine life to see \u2013 a definite must do.<\/p>\n<p>The choice of activities is endless, from diving, snorkelling, beach life, shopping on the markets, rainforest treks, jungle treks, elephant rides, visiting temples and generally ambling around in awe of the scenery &#8211; you will never be bored. Personally, I\u2019d spend most of my time on the beach, as the beaches here are some of the best in the world, and even a camera can\u2019t capture the spectacular beauty and colours.<\/p>\n<p>Thailand is laid back, the ideal place to kick back and relax, and once the sun goes down, your choice of entertainment is endless, but I would highly recommend trying some Thai food in the place it was born. Thai food is famous the world over, and rightly so, with delicious seafood and mouth-watering dishes to try. If that\u2019s not for you however, you\u2019ll find plenty of international menus, so nobody will go hungry.<\/p>\n<p>The clubs and bars of the main tourist resorts will give you more than your party fix, and I\u2019d highly recommend the full moon parties that go on around the islands, especially the one in Koh Samui.<\/p>\n<p>Thailand is a dream destination, and one that really does have to be seen to be believed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re backpacking or settling yourself on a paradise island, Thailand has it all, from spectacular beaches, history, temples, nature, rainforests and colourful shopping, you\u2019re sure to find something for everyone. 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