Honeymoon in Thailand

It's a destination that offers culture, natural beauty, adventures, elephant treks, fascinating forgotten temples, gorgeous beaches and islands, luxury hotels, and exotic locales.

Bangkok is the capital, as well as the largest city (it sprawls an epic 579 square miles). This is the major gateway to the rest of the country, and a destination worthy of exploration: Wander through peaceful Buddhist temples and hail a tuk tuk (motorized rickshaw) to navigate traffic-filled streets (or skip the traffic altogether and take the fantastic SkyTrain metro); shop in air-conditioned malls and floating marketplaces in the canals; enjoy elegant dinners and accommodations in upscale hotels.

But you might not want to spend your whole honeymoon in Bangkok, because beyond the big city are incredible beaches and natural beauty to behold. South of Bangkok, Hua Hin is a favorite resort town for has been a favorite beach getaway resort since the 1920s, when it was frequented by the nobility and upper class of Thai society in that era. Today it is home to a gorgeous five-mile beach, temples tucked away in the surrounding hillsides, and the country's highest concentration of golf courses. It is a favorite place for newlyweds who want to enjoy eco-tours, hike to scenic waterfalls in the jungle, and ride on the back of an elephant!

The most recognizable name when it comes to Thai beach getaways is the island of Phuket. Beautiful beaches, forested hillsides and blue waters provide a setting that inspires, and well-earns the nickname the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea." Kayaking in the tidal lagoons and day trips to Phi Phi and the Coral islands let you experience this region's natural beauty firsthand. A wide selection of resorts offers plenty of options when it comes to choosing a honeymoon suite; bars, restaurants and nightclubs number in the hundreds; and there are plenty of excellent golf courses and high-end spas.

Another beach resort is the island of Koh Samui. Found in the Gulf of Thailand, in recent years Koh Samui has emerged to rival Phuket in popularity. Once a hotspot for backpackers, it's kept the laid-back aura of those days but the arrival of high-end resorts has made it a popular hideaway for couples and families who come to enjoy the secluded beaches, superb dining, and religious sites like the giant statue of Buddha that overlooks the bay at Bang Rak Beach. It also boasts some of Thailand's best locations for scuba diving.

Adventurous couples who really want to get away from it all will want to head to the southern province of Krabi, a collection 130 islands, some inhabited, others not. Over-water rock formations, tall limestone cliffs, and prehistoric cave provide a great setting for rock climbing, and local guides are available. Waters at low tide get shallow enough to allow you to wade between some islands.

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