A holiday to Thailand is a real treat – the country has some very fine hotels and numerous colourful annual festivals to attract the visitor, including the Songkran Water Festival, the Elephant Roundup in Surin and the Loi Krathong Candle Light Festival. Despite its increased popularity you can still get away from it all if you desire. River cruising or trekking in the hills offer opportunities to get off the beaten track and into a land that is still brimming with excitement making your tour of Thailand that little bit special.

As Bangkok serves as a hub for Southeast Asia, Thailand is well placed to combine with other countries in the region and after a week’s tour of Laos or Cambodia why not unwind on some of the region’s most beautiful beaches.