Island Romance: Phuket & Krabi
Thailand · 10 nights
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Islands, temples & street food
Thailand
Thailand is the easy all-rounder — the country we point first-timers toward. Phuket's beaches and Phi Phi's lagoons, Bangkok's golden temples, and Chiang Mai's elephant sanctuaries all sit within one remarkably smooth trip. It's warm, welcoming and set up for travellers like nowhere else in South East Asia.
Best time
November – February for the Andaman coast; the Gulf islands stay drier May – October.
Flight time
Around 11½ hours direct from London to Bangkok.
Visas
British passport holders get visa-free entry for up to 60 days.
Why go
Thailand highlights
- Island-hopping to Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay
- The Grand Palace and Wat Arun in Bangkok
- Ethical elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai
- Street food that's worth the flight alone
Where to go
Key places
Bangkok
Golden temples, river ferries and some of the best street food on Earth — the perfect two-to-three-day opener.
Phuket & Krabi
The classic island combo: five-star clifftop resorts, longtail boats and the limestone karsts of the Andaman.
Chiang Mai
The cultural north — cooler air, ancient temples, cooking classes and the country's best elephant sanctuaries.
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