We've just booked our flights to Bangkok, arriving on 22 Dec. We had planned to spend 3/4 days in Bangkock, but of course this clashes with Christmas. Would we be better heading straight to our destination and spending time in Bangkok as we return to the airport, or are things generally still open?
I very much want to take our 3 teenagers to the River Kwai and the war museum as my Father was a prisoner of war there. I was thinking of allowing three days for this part of the trip. I've seen organised trips, but wonder if we should book this in advance or wait until we get there?
We would also like to spend time at a beach resort, possibly Phuket, before returning home for the start of the school term. Does this sound feasable?
We will be on a limited budget and generally find hotels work out expensive as we need two or three rooms (to accommodate 5 of us). I am wondering if we should look for an appartment for the beach resort?
I would welcome any advice or suggestions of places to go and things to do. This will be a very special holiday for us and probably our last as a family before the kids all go off to do their own thing, so I really want to get it right. Thanks.