Viengtai Hotel in Bangkok; excellent downtown location, close to markets, shopping, plenty of cafes and restaurants and an excellent spot to unwind and recover from your jet lag.

First stop 'up country' is the charming 'Lotus Village' in Sukothai. Traditional style teak buildings in a lush tropical garden.

The remotely located, but comfortable Tha Ton Lodge is situated just a couple of kms from the Burmese border on the banks of the Kok River. Friendly staff, a riverside beer garden and local hilltribe women hawking their handicrafts in the car park make this a popular and fun stop before heading out into the hills of the Golden Triangle.

The spectacular pool at Mae Salong's Flower Hills Resort nowadays overlooks tea plantations, forest and peaceful Akha villages - 25 years ago the view was of opium poppy plantations and warlord Khun Sa's Shan State Army base in the neraby hills.

The ‘Chiang Mai, Thai House’ - elegant, traditional North Thai style décor in a quiet, friendly and centrally located hotel. Swimming pool, air/con. and outdoor restaurant.

Swimming pool, air/con. and outdoor restaurant make this a great spot to relax and recover from your jet-lag before continuing up country

A berth on the night sleeper train - leaving Bangkok in the evening and heading south for a morning arrival in 'Nakorn Si'. (Silk pyjamas not provided!)

The Nakorn Garden Hotel in South Thailand's Nakorn Si Thammarat. Central location, air/con, ensuite bathrooms and friendly service.

Comfortable, individual beachside chalets at Koh Libong Beach Resort are an ideal spot to finish your trip with some quality beach time on this unspoilt island. Excellent South Thai food, cold beers and the warm waters of the Andaman Sea make this a very popular location!

During the rainy season we stay on Koh Thalu island on the more sheltered Gulf Of Thailand coast. Again a beachfront location for individual wooden chalets.

........the beach on Thalu Island during a busy day.

and Koh Libong during high season!