I usually have my Easter 2 week holiday in Goa but after 5 visits I really want to give Thailand a try. I will be travelling as a single female so I like to research well and feel confident before I go. I am really up for something new and have wanted to visit for years.
I break up 1st and go back 19th April so would ideally travel 2nd and back 17th April 2010. As I live in Birmingham I assume that Heathrow is the easiest / best airport to look at for prices ?
I really would like to spend some time in Chang Mai and Koh Samui plus maybe couple of days in Bangkok.... What is the weather like around this time usually ?
I had thought to fly into Bangkok arriving Sat 3rd April 07.15 with Qatar and straight out again to Chang Mai, staying for 5 nights (until Thur 8th)and then fly to Koh Samui staying 6 nights (until Wed 14th afternoon). Then fly to Bangkok for remander (3 nights but 2 days really) leaving Bangkok Sat 17th morning ........ How does that sound for lengths of stay and order ?
From what I have read I think 2 days would do be in Bangkok as I am not a huge city person but would want 2 full days to see as much as I could so dont think going at beginning of stay when I am jet lagged and not up to speed on currency etc would be best idea and figure by time I get to Bangkok I'd be well rested from Koh Samui and be more relaxed with the culture, money etc
Any ideas, suggestions would be really good. Also anyone with tips on hotels/guesthouses etc in the 3 destinations please reply.
