Breakaway from winter by visiting one of these holiday destinations
Updated 2022
Looking for the ultimate Phuket
holiday destinations for your next trip out of Australia? Let’s be honest for a moment... It's been a long, hard two years since the pandemic struck devastation across the globe. Now that the world has re-opened to travel, it's time to dig up the passport and start planning the next trip abroad.
We all love our sunburnt country but as the cold, dreary winter kicks in, it’s not the worst idea to escape on an affordable adventure to a warmer region.
One of the most popular locations for Australian tourists has long been Phuket, and it is little wonder why. A spectacular climate, warm and inviting locals, cheap, affordable food, and hotel prices... the list goes on.
In this article, we’ll outline, what we consider to be the best
Thailand holiday destinations for the Aussie looking for some fun in the sun and genuine excitement. So, whether planning
holidays with kids, a romantic honeymoon getaway, or
footy trips with your local club there is sure to be something that tickles your fancy in Thailand!
Phuket, Thailand
As a travel choice for Australians, Phuket in Thailand has long been hard to beat. Surrounded by incredible islands of immense beauty, Phuket offers a gateway to fun and relaxation. The most popular activity in the region is a boat tour to either the Phi Phi Islands or Phang Nga Bay. Both regions can be reached on a range of organized boat tours catered to any budget. The downside is that the regions can get incredibly busy and a vacant plot of sand can be hard to find. This is where one of the more intimate, early bird tours can be the ideal choice. These smaller boat tours get their quicker, in the absence of the crowds. Simba Sea Trips offer two tours - The
Phi Phi Island Sunrise tour and the
Phang Nga Bay and Beyond tour that carry Australians to these glorious regions in the absence of the crowds.
Other fun activities around Phuket can be had on Phuket Beach, along Patong Road, or in Phuket's old town. Additionally, there are many scenic viewpoints along the foreshore surrounding Phuket that can be ridden with a scooter hire or journeyed to via Taxi.
Bangok, Thailand
If you’re more looking for a Thai trip with the boys (or girls) then Bangkok is a highly attractive option. The nightlife experience when
traveling with friends to this city is hard to match when considering the cost of an enjoyable night. We highly encourage a couple of cocktails at one of Bangkok’s rooftop bars, going to a night market to do some shopping and ending the night at one of the many hip and trendy Bangkok nightclubs!
Bangkok is clearly a metropolitan city of the highest order, and for those journeying from areas of Australia that are more rural, it can be an experience like no other, or conversely it may be a little much and Phuket or Chiang Mai might offer a more pleasant experience.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Rapidly increasing in popularity in terms of
holiday destinations amongst Australians over the past decade, Chiang Mai has much to offer those keen for a getaway. This is a city that is a popular choice for those in the business world with many conferences taking place here. It is the largest city in Northern Thailand and is located approximately 700km North of Bangkok so venturing here by plane is your best bet if time is of the essence. Airfare costs are significantly lower during the middle of the year which makes it an ultra-affordable holiday for the budget-conscious traveler. Making it even more appealing is the incredibly low cost of living with food, groceries, and alcohol far cheaper than you’ll find at home.
It is situated in a mountainous region and is a popular city for ex-pats and backpackers due to its more 'laidback' vibe when compared to that of Bangkok.
