Thailand - Information — The Far East — Kuoni Travel World Class 2008 online holiday brochure

`BEAUTY LIVES WITH KINDNESS' William Shakespeare Chiang Rai BURMA LAOS Chiang Mai M.Lampang THAILAND Nakhon Ratchasima Bangkok CAMBODIA VIETNAM Koh Samui Krabi Phuket Koh Lanta Koh Yao Koh Naka THAILAND A land of beauty and of culture, of cuisine and of kindness... The breathtakingly diverse and enchantingly unique Thailand boasts the best the mystical East has to offer in a kaleidoscope of bustling cities, beach hideaways, and tranquil villages. World renowned for its friendly people, the `Land of Smiles' offers an experience of both natural beauty and legendary hospitality not to be missed, with some of the finest hotels in the world residing in this heavenly country. Imagine something outstanding, intriguing or truly breathtaking at every turn... Vibrant floating markets and dark green jungle merges with bright green rice paddies in a patchwork of verdant splendour in the north. Marvel at intricately carved temples on a private tour of Chiang Mai, where working elephants are part of daily life and the craftsmanship in woodwork and art is exceptional. A private tour of the region guides you through the history and culture from Ł50 per person, or get to know the elephants at a Mahout training day. The Four Seasons Elephant Camp in Chiang Rai, indulges you with luxurious tented accommodation (please ask our consultants for full details). In bright and bustling Bangkok the shopping opportunities range from the finest designer stores to classic Thai creations and a trip to the glistening Grand Palace is a must. Sun bleached sands lapped by warm waters glisten beneath swaying palms in the south. Phuket offers tranquillity and exclusivity within the Laguna Phuket Resort area as well as watersports, nightlife and shopping. In addition to the hotels featured in the following pages, please see p206-207 for Aman's superb resort in Phuket. Krabi's jungle clad hills and limestone cliffs tumble to the clear emerald waters and rock formations stud the horizon in a display of scenic splendour. Koh Yao and Koh Naka are undeveloped islands of natural beauty close to Phuket, in the Phang Nga area of the Andaman Sea. Koh Naka is home to an exciting development, the comprehensive Destination Spa of Six Senses Erawan. Enjoy a trip to the famous `Bond Island' from Phuket, Krabi or the islands. Pre-book the experience of Phang Nga's finest features for Ł35 per person including lunch. Lying like a gem in the South China Sea, Koh Samui is a smaller island off the south east coast. Home to waterfalls, mountains and pretty beaches as well as the shopping opportunities of bustling Chaweng. For weather, passport, vaccinations, visas and flying time information see page 220. FLIGHT INFORMATION Our Thailand holidays are based on Eva Air International flights from Heathrow to Bangkok and onwards with Bangkok Airways or Thai Airways with a flying time of just over 11 hours depending on destination. Upgrades to Business Class available at a supplement on request. Many alternatives including regional departures are available. Please call for further details. CALL KUONI 01306 747001 OR WWW.KUONIWORLDCLASS.CO.UK 45

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