Beaches of Thailand

Thailand is a place which has long fascinated tourists with its beautiful beaches and exotic locations. Recently my travels took me to this “heaven on earth”.

My first stop was at the breathtaking Pattaya beach, the most famous tourist destination of Thailand. Beautiful waters bustling with activity, this beach is a must for water sports lovers - with activities ranging from scuba diving to parasailing. This beach is flocked with people almost all throughout the year.

My next trip was to Phuket – the most popular beach destination Of Thailand where I decided to explore a few of its popular beaches. The spectacular sceneries and the beautiful sunsets here transported me to a whole new world altogether. The Patong beach with its great ambience is a perfect place for all party animals; the Patong beach boasts of a bustling nightlife surrounded with discos, chic restaurants and other activity hot spots.

My quest for a calmer place took me to the Karon beach. The crowd was much lesser boisterous than the Patong beach. A walk along the white sands of Karon beach mesmerised by its crystal clear water proved to be a perfect stress buster. The place also has some fabulous restaurants especially the Karon Cafe Inn and restaurant where a plate of Khao Pad did wonders for my taste buds. After a few hours of the bliss I experienced in Karon beach I decided to move on.

Surin beach is popularly known as the millionaires’ row. A lot of celebrities have an affinity for this beach because of its huge luxurious resorts like the Amanpuri, Twinpalms and the Chedi. A quieter beach, Surin is famous for its breathtaking turquoise water. I also noticed a greater number of Thais here; this beach seemed to be very popular among them too.

My last stop was at the Paradise beach – this is a surprisingly small beach with a great view across the Patong bay. This beach is undoubtedly the most beautiful among all the beaches that Phuket had to offer. The biggest attraction being that it ensures safe swimming all year around. It sure does stick to its name – A Paradise.