For decades Thailand has had an exotic allure for travellers and package tourists and its intoxicating blend of tropical scenery and unique culture lends itself perfectly as a long haul city break destination. Nowhere is better than the hectic capital of Bangkok - a city that offers an enigmatic mix of 24 hour entertainment and hundreds of serenely ornate Buddhist temples reaching out from every street corner. A temple visit is a must on a Thailand city break where all are welcomed with genuine warmth and which offers an extraordinarily spiritual experience. Bangkok is blessed with historic golden domed royal palaces, oriental style pagodas and majestic ruins which give a real sense of its grandeur and sheer scale.

 

The city of Bangkok rarely sleeps and has the most pulsating nightlife in Asia from notorious late night bars, cutting edge clubs, traditional dance and music and its heaving night food stalls. Shopping on a city break in Thailand will provide equally colourful entertainment where haggling is always good natured fun and tremendous bargains can be had. A short break will especially delight the little ones with a plethora of fun options to choose from in a country where children are cherished. Wildlife experiences feature strongly with snake and crocodile farms, an extremely popular elephant village and zoo and safari park. The simple no nonsense thrill of rollercoaster riding can be enjoyed at the Dream World Theme Park and for an unforgettable experience, attend a Thai boxing night with deafening noise, a highly charged atmosphere and frenetic gambling.

 

A Thailand city break should venture out to the ancient royal city of Ayuthaya - just a 90 minute ride away – a mysterious walled city that features dozens of gilded ancient temples and commanding palaces. It offers a vivid insight into ancient Thai imperial life and visitors are often awe struck with its sheer beauty and faded glamour. Another nearby cultural delights includes Kanchanburi, the site of the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai and the popular city of Chiang Mai. This is the gateway to the indigenous hill tribes of Northern Thailand and its sweeping countryside that is best explored by elephant ride. The city has numerous historic sites, hundreds of spectacular temples and is home to a vibrant adventure sports scene.