01Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh
The postcard cove on Phi Phi Leh, wrapped in towering limestone cliffs over glass-clear shallows. Visitor numbers are capped now, so come early and have the sand to yourself.
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Limestone islands, golden temples, long-tail boat mornings
Thailand
Wake to the smell of lemongrass in a Bangkok market, then be knee-deep in Andaman turquoise by lunchtime. Thailand packs porcelain-tiled temples, limestone islands that rise straight out of the sea, night markets glowing with grilled skewers, and long-tail boats that idle up to your beach. Few countries give first-time travellers this much, this easily.
Best timeNovember to March — dry skies, cooler days and calm seas for island hopping
Ideal duration6-8 days
Great forHoneymooners, families and first-time travellers
Trip highlights
Island hopping by long-tail boatTemple mornings in BangkokSnorkelling the Andaman SeaStreet food and night marketsPhang Nga Bay by speedboat
Top places in Thailand
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02James Bond Island (Ko Tapu), Phang Nga Bay
A slim limestone needle standing alone in emerald water, made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun. Reached by long-tail or speedboat from Phuket and Krabi.
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03Wat Arun, Bangkok
Bangkok's Temple of Dawn, its riverside spire encrusted with hand-cut porcelain that glitters in the sun. Climb the steep terraces for Chao Phraya river views.
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04The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok
Thailand's most dazzling complex: gilded spires, mirrored mosaics and the Emerald Buddha. Dress modestly, shoulders and knees covered, and allow a full morning.
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05Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Thailand's best-known canal market, where paddled boats trade mangoes, coconut pancakes and bowls of boat noodles. Hire your own long-tail and arrive before the tour buses.
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