Holidays in Thailand offer a fusion of breathtaking natural beauty, grand temples, delicious cuisine, colourful markets and ancient ruins. Bangkok is the country's colourful and vibrant capital with floating markets, grand temples, soaring skyscrapers, and throbbing nightlife. Khao San Road is the centre for backpackers, with its relaxed atmosphere, trendy nightspots, hostels and colourful market stalls and shops - perfect for souvenir hunters.

Holiday packages to Thailand are not complete without a visit to Bangkok. Visitors can explore the city's numerous sights, including: Lumphini Park, the city's largest park crammed with entertainers and singers; the National Museum, the biggest museum in southeast Asia, housed in a grand 18th-century building; Wat Phra Kaew, the temple of the Emerald Buddha; and the Domnoen Saduak floating market, which is a colourful affair where numerous flat boats, packed with fruits and flowers, fill the canals. Nightlife in Bangkok offers everything from chilled-out lounge bars to exotic shows with live music and dancing.

Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city was built in 1296 and features 300 temples surrounded by striking mountains. Holidays in Thailand often feature a trip to Chang Mai, which is the gateway to northern Thailand. Here visitors flock to the holy Doi Suthep, which provides stunning city views. Other tourist hot spots include the beautiful paradise islands of Ko Samui, Ko Pee Pee and Ko Pha Nang, with their fine white sands, turquoise waters and simple beach bungalows. Phuket, the 'Pearl of the South' is Thailand's largest island and renowned for its wealth of amenities and round-the-clock entertainment. The best time to visit Thailand is between November and July so as to avoid the monsoons. Search our Thailand travel deals to find your ideal holiday.