Thailand Vacations – Common Concerns

Thailand is geared for tourism, no doubt about that. With its many international beach resorts, excellent travel deals and world-class destinations, it is not hard to imagine that Thailand is out there to promote itself to the world. But that only does not guarantee that you will have a really great time when visiting Thailand. You also have to do your part in planning your own vacation. Here are some important things you should take note of before booking your flight to Bangkok, Phuket and other destinations in this wonderful land of smiling people.

Save On Airplane Tickets
When flying from any part of the world, it pays to check how much you will save by booking flights Air Asia flights from other Southeast Asian countries to Bangkok. The airlines offers inexpensive direct flights to Bangkok or Phuket from Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia. You might as well check out their website before booking a direct flight. 

Rely Your Vacation Itineraries On A Travel Agent
Travel agents usually have access to deals that you as a traveler don’t have. If you want to cut good deals on your airplane tickets, for example, sign up for the services of a reputable travel agent. Look for one though that specializes in travel deals around Southeast Asia.

Don’t Settle With The Package Tour
You can usually save more money and have some more fun if you don’t pay for a packaged tour. Whether it is your first time visiting Thailand or your second or third, it is almost always advisable to plan your own tour yourself. 

Ask For Hotel Discounts
Depending on when you are visiting, hotels can cut their rates and present you with good deals. If you are booking a hotel by yourself, you can try asking for an upgrade or some discount. It is always worth a try; after all, the worst answer you can get is a polite 'no'.

Know When It Is Best To Visit Thailand
Tourists from the world over flock Thailand all year round. But this does not mean that the country offers the best of itself the entire year. 

Being a tropical country, Thailand has its limitations when it comes to weather. With that said, the best time to go on vacation in Thailand is during the coolest months of the year – from November to February. If you are after some real tropical action and if you are comfortable with higher than 35 degrees Celsius temperature, you will thrive in the country during summer. 

Once you have picked the place where you want to spend your vacation, it is advisable to check out the climate first in that region. The country has different landscapes so reasonable regional variations in weather are to be expected. 

Get the Recommended Vaccinations
Thailand, medically speaking, is a generally safe country. Tap water is good for drinking, street foods do not only taste great, they are not known for causing severe diseases as well, and diseases are generally not a bother for locals and tourists. 
