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Thailand Travel:

This popular country is located in southeast Asia in the north of Malaysia, bordered by Laos and Cambodia on the east. In the recent years, Thailand
tourism has become a very activity in the world, securing a position among the
top 25 most popular tourism places of the world and among the top 5 in Asia. There are several reasons for the increasing popularity of Thailand tourism, the most important one is the friendly and peace loving nature of the Thai
people. Thailand tourism offers a wealth of exotic and culturally distinctive destinations spread throughout its 76 provinces. The Majestic city of Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.
 

Topics:
     
? Thailand Tourism Overview
     
? Getting There
     
? Transportation And Car Rental
      ? Climate / Weather
     
? Visa
     
? Golf
     
? Shopping
     
? Top Hotels
     
? Nightlife
      ? Local Tourist Office
     
? Currency
     
? Recommendation and Safety

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THAILAND TOURISM AND TRAVEL OVERVIEW:

Thailand tourism is an irresistible combination of breathtaking natural
beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of
fabulous ancient kingdoms. It offers everything from crowded markets and bazaars
to ancient temples, to busy nightlife all set against some of the best scenery
in the region. Thailand tourism is mainly divided into four regions - The Central Plain,
The Peninsular South, The Mountainous North and The High Northeast Plateau.
Thailand is a popular travel destination, and tourist facilities and services
are available throughout the country. You will find great food, a tropical
climate, national parks, fascinating culture and, great beaches, its diverse
attractions make it popular with tourists and travelers of all types and ages. Thailand
tourism has been heavily promoted by the Tourism Authority Thailand
(TAT).

 

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GETTING
TO THAILAND:
Since Bangkok is Thailand’s main tourist attraction,
most tourists arrive at Bangkok’s Don Muang International Airport which has
connecting flights to almost all the major cities around the world.

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TRANSPORTATION AND CAR RENTAL:
Thailand has many buses and taxi services that are fast, comfortable and very
easily available. Thailand also has a efficient rail system along with domestic
flights, connecting to all the major cities of the country, therefore getting
around the country is very easy and the tourists have several options including
domestic flights, buses, taxis and rail system. The roads are modern and there
are several Air-conditioned buses offering maximum comfort at a low price.

Car Rental:
Many companies like Avis, Hertz, National and Budget operate rental car
operations in Thailand.
In Thailand you drive on the left hand side of the road. Speed limits signs are
posted in English.
It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with driving conditions and
local laws before renting a car in this popular tourism destination.

Most rental car companies apply the following rules, but do check with your
company for full requirements.
- Minimum driver age is 21 years.
- Driver must hold a valid driving license or International Driving Permit
- Customer must have an international credit card.
- A copy of customers’ ID Card or Passport is required.

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CLIMATE - WHEN TO GO:

Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with 3 distinct seasons summer from March
through May, rainy season with plenty of sunshine from June to September and
winters from October through February. Since Thailand can get very hot in the
summer season, the best time for Thailand tourism is December to February.

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TOURIST VISA:
It is required to have a return ticket and passport ready
before visiting Thailand. The validity of passport should be at least 6 months
beyond intended length. When this article was written in 2007 the citizens of
USA, Canada, Australia, and Britain were exempted from visa for up to 30 days of
stay. Citizens of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland,
Slovak Republic and Slovenia are granted a 15 day visa on arrival. Citizens of
other countries need a visa in advance.

Visit these official sites for more tourism information:

Thailand Tourism office- USA
61 Broadway, Suite 2810, New York, NY 10006, USA
Website: www.tourismthailand.org

Thailand Tourism office-UK
3rd Floor, Brook House, 98-99 Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6EE, UK
Website: www.thaismile.co.uk

Embassy websites:
www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk
www.thaiembdc.org

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GOLF:
Thailand tourism offers great golf clubs to its tourists .Popular 18-hole golf clubs are the Pok-Ta-Pok along the coast of
Caribbean and  Hilton Park Golf Club near the El Rey ruins.
The 9-hole golf course located at the Hotel Melia is relatively cheaper.

Golf has been a popular Thailand attraction for centuries where world’s top
designers have come and left their marks and so have several world class
players. There are Golf Courses within easy reach of all the major cities. For
Golf lovers, the best time to visit is the winter season, from November to
March. Even rainy season is not a bad time since the rain comes down mostly in
the afternoon that too only for a few minutes and most of the Golf courses have
a good drainage system. However, it is highly recommended to get your booking
done in advance, especially over the weekends and peak travel season.

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SHOPPING IN THAILAND:
Shopping has always been a the major Thailand tourism attraction where a wealth of
shopping opportunities await the visitors. Thailand is popular for its
traditional handicrafts, textiles, gems, finished jewellery, antiques, ceramics, Nielloware, silk, silverware, pottery and much more, all at a bargain prices.
Thailand is truly a shoppers paradise ranging from modern malls to street
vendors. The biggest market of all, and the most fascinating, is the Chatuchak
Weekend Market, held on Saturday and Sunday at Chatuchak Park in Bangkok, not
far from the Central Plaza Hotel. Chiang Mai is another popular shopping place
where some of the factories have demonstrations of how these goods (silk, paper,
silver etc.) are made. The Night Bazaar, is a good place to sample the full
range of local products such as cotton, lacquer ware, silver, hill tribe
clothing, Burmese tapestries, painted umbrellas, and woodcarvings. Other than
the big malls that have a fixed price, bargaining is very popular at most of the
other tourism places in order to get the best prices.

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TOP HOTELS:
Thailand tourism offers a vide range of luxury hotels and resorts, some of the
popular ones are - The Peninsula, Lebua at state tower, The Metropolitan, and
Intercontinental in Bangkok; Amanpuri, Aleena resort and spa, and JW Marriott in
Phuket; Four Seasons Chiang Mai in Chiang Mai.

You will also find several budget accommodations and inns in Thailand.

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NIGHTLIFE:

Nightlife is another popular attraction of Thailand tourism, the evening entertainment
is both plentiful and inexpensive. The bars, discos and pubs are open till late
at night and some of the clubs play live music all night. The important
nightlife locations in Thailand include the cinemas that offer excellent value
for money, ticket prices are much cheaper than in many other parts of the world
and most of the country?s cinemas are top of the range. The other locations
include the beaches that are the most sought after nightlife locations. Here one
would find bars, pubs and go-go bars that are very popular. Thailand’s nightlife
has something for all its visitors and offers a wide variety of night
entertainment, it is truly a nightlife paradise.

Thailand tourism has some problems too, prostitution in Thailand is a big
in-famous industry and the Thai red-light branch turns billions of dollars every
year.

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LOCAL TOURIST OFFICE :
Thailand Tourism Office:
1600 New Phetburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee, Bangkok 10310.
+66 (0)2 250 5500 (Bangkok) or www.tourismthailand.org

 

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CURRENCY:
1 USD = 32.125 Thai Baht
For latest exchange rates go to -
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?amt=1&from=USD&to=THB

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RECOMMENDATION & SAFETY:
Solo women travelers should avoid beaches at night. Thailand is overall safe
country to visit from both the health and personal safety aspects. Consult with
your doctor with any immunizations he may recommend. Tourists should also
exercise caution in remote areas along the border with Myanmar. Visit
travel.state.gov for latest safety guidelines.

Grenada Tourism Overview- Tourist Activities and Things to Do - Cultural Festivals 

The three islands of Grenada are located in south east Caribbean Sea, 100 miles
north of Venezuela. The biggest of them is Grenada and smaller ones are
Carriacou and Petit Martinique. These are beautiful islands having volcanic
terrain with stunning beaches, unexplored mountainous terrain, picturesque
towns, coral reefs, breathtaking Flora and Fauna. As you explore inside this
island you will find green rainforests, spice trees, rare tropical flowers,
rivers, lakes and waterfalls.

There is a never ending range of scenic beauty which is offered on this island.
The capital, St. George’s is one of the most beautiful cities in the entire
Caribbean. Grenada tourism is the main source of revenue for the country, other
sources of revenue includes
agricultural production, other sources of revenue include education service and
exporting local goods. This small country is known for its cultivation of cocoa,
nutmeg, mace, cloves, ginger and cinnamon. Grenada covers a total land area of
about 433 square kilometers. The smaller island Carriacou, is hilly but not
mountainous.

Tourists to this island can buy a variety of authentic products including
jewelry, spices, locally-made jams, jellies, and syrups, leather crafts, straw
goods and printed fabrics. Many of Grenada’s duty-free shops have an excellent
selection of perfumes and cosmetics. Grenada tourism offers a rich history of
the nation and music plays
an important part of people’s life. Local festivals and markets are an intrinsic
part of the culture. People are friendly to the tourists and there are variety
of activities which the tourists can enjoy during their stay. Tourists can
experience crater lakes, and Mount St. Catherine reaching the height of 2,750
feet. Dwarf forests on the top of Mount St. Catherine descend to the rainforests
of relatively higher altitudes and further down to the dry forests of the
lowlands. Below you can find the stunning white sand beaches, crystal clear blue
water and coral reefs. There are about 320 hectares of wide expanse of forests
and innumerable sanctuaries of animals and birds like the Grand Etang Lake and
Forest Reserve, The Levera National Park is famous for Sea turtles, Lake Antoine
National Park for birds and La Sagesse estuary . This island also has very good
establishments which offer marriage/wedding and honeymoon packages. Many
hotels will make all of the necessary legal arrangements for you once you have
arrived. Please check all requirements on their official site, documents include
Passport, Birth Certificates, Proof of Single Status (or widowed proof) etc.

GRENADA TOURISM ACTIVITIES:

Golf:
A nine-hole course and tennis courts located near Grand Anse.

Hiking and Trekking:
Grenada has a large variety of ecosystems and terrains, giving some of the best
hiking, walking, and trekking opportunities in the Caribbean.

Beaches:
The most popular soft white sand beaches of Grenada are Calabash, Lance aux
Epines, Grand Anse, and Horseshoe which located in the south-west part of
Grenada. Area in the south of St. George has many island’s hotels and resorts.
Most of the beaches due to geography have irregular coastline and small inlets,
there are a plenty of private beaches too. Grenada imposes restrictions on the
height of these resorts to maintain the beauty.

Yachting:
Grenada’s surrounding waters offer some of the best sailing in the Caribbean,
including a yachting festival in February by the Grenada Yacht Club .

Water Sports
Parasailing, diving, cruising and much more.

Scuba-Diving:
There are a number of excellent snorkeling and dive locations including along
offshore reef on the west coast. The area south of Grand Anse beach is famous
for snorkeling.

Cultural Festivals:
The annual drum festival attracting tourists is celebrated in the village of
Tivoli. Three main celebrations held in July and August are The Grenada
Carnival, The Carriacou Regatta and The Rainbow City Festival, which exhibit
parades, competitions, trade fair, and many more. The festival of Play Mas also
allows you to interact with the local natives.

Weather:
Grenade is known for its excellent tropical weather with constantly flowing sea
breezes. Temperatures range averages from 75 to 87 degree Fahrenheit. June to
December is the rainy season with November being the rainiest, hurricanes can
also pass through Grenada during these seasons. January to May is the dry
season. Grenada tourism is designed to offer tourists the most value for the
money.

Tourist Visa
Canadian and American citizens do not require tourist visa to visit Grenada.
They need to carry a proof of citizenship and a return or onward journey ticket.
Visit grenadaconsulate.com for most up to date information.

Population: 110,000 (2005 estimates)
Languages: English
Ethnic groups: African descent (82%), some South Asians and Europeans,
trace Arawak/Caribbean Indian.
Religions: Roman Catholic, various Protestant denominations,
Rastafarianism, Islam.