Rama Gaind
Variety is indeed the spice of life in Thailand and the beauty of ever-changing landscapes is breath-taking.
Not only is it a truly multi-faceted destination of enormous cultural and topographical diversity, but it also has all the modern advantages to ensure the most pleasurable travel experience. The traveler will find plenty to appreciate from exclusive service to fine opportunities for sightseeing, accommodation, dining and shopping.
Not only are the attractions rich and varied, there is also a style of holiday to suit all requirements. The choice is yours: you can escape to a tropical island hideaway, laze on a pristine sandy beach, go mountain biking amid high, forest-clad hills, journey up the Chao Phraya River or explore the flora an fauna of more than 60 mational parks and 32 wildlife sanctuaries.
There’s no shortage of choice from the golden-spired temples of Bangkok to the majestic ruins of ancient capitals, from the tranquil charm of rural towns to the excitement of tropical beach resorts. No matter how many times you’ve visited before, there is always something fresh to discover.
Fine Dusit Princess
Dusit Princess Koh Chang, in Thailand, is a fine example of the fabulous beach resorts and tropical islands that complement the kingdom’s cultural sites.
This four-star resort which has 96 rooms, suites and villas is perfectly located on its own private palm-fringed cove. Its design is harmonious with nature and its mountain neighbours. You feel as if you are a part of the beauty of this island. The Bay restaurant has delectable cuisine and the Reef Bar is a tranquil sanctuary in which to enjoy a snack, drink or a refreshing cocktail.
Dusit Princess is located on the Bai Lan Bay, Koh Chang, the second largest island in Thailand. A major part of the island is designated as a national marine park – a natural environment retreat filled with fascinating wildlife and marine life, parks, scenic waterfalls, lush jungles and undisturbed rainforest. You can also avail yourself of diving and other watersport facilities.
Alternatively, plenty of relaxation and rest await you on the private beach and free-form outdoor swimming pool.
Idyllic Sai Kaew
At the Sai Kaew Beach Resort you get the best of both worlds, idyllically situated on two adjoining beachfronts on the north-east coast of Koh Samet (Samet Island) renowned for its pristine sandy beaches. The deluxe rooms face the smaller, quieter beach while the superior accommodation is on the livelier main beachfront. It’s just over two hours from Bangkok to Rayong or one hour from Pattaya, followed by a short sea crossing in the shuttle boat.
Here you’ll have ample opportunity for beach sports such as volleyball and soccer. For seagoing enthusiasts there’s sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, canoeing and snorkeling. You can also swim in the resort’s pool or in the warm clean waters of the Gulf of Thailand or stroll the narrow streets of the small nearby town.
Koh Wai Pakarang
Koh Wai Pakarang Resort is a place where peace and nature intertwine: Koh Chang National Marine Park provides a natural environment with beautiful white sandy beaches and invigorating clear emerald-blue waters.
You will be tempted to just soak in the sun, go swimming, gaze in wonder at the flora and fauna and marvel at the underwater beauty.
Be adventurous and go snorkeling, sailing, yachting, scuba diving, canoeing, fishing, kayaking and much more. Perhaps, you can go charter sailing to a few of the more than 52 small islands of the archipelago.
Idyllic islands
Thailand offers more than 2,500km of coastline, generously provided with sandy beaches, sheltered bays, quiet coves and idyllic islands. The shores not only display marked topographical variety, but they also present enormous diversity in the style of seaside vacations.
The physical composition of the coastline varies from sandy beaches fringed with palm or casuarina trees to ruggedly beautiful limestone cliffs and outcrops covered with vegetation.
What remains constant is the tropical climate, constant sunshine and a wide choice of water sports. Enjoy!
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