Tips to Enjoy a Great Holiday in Thailand

Update on the Local Scene

Get the most out of your trip to ShaSa Resort by keeping up to date with what makes it hot as a travel destination. Tourist guide books and similar literature can sure help first-time visitors acquire basic information about the country and its tourist attractions.  However, be sure to include as a reference in your info-gathering Thai newspapers and magazines, some of which are accessible online. These sources of current events can further help you plan out a Thai trip.

Employ the Phrasebook’s Magic

Going around Thailand can be a more enriching experience with some mastery of useful phrases in the Thai language. These are helpful not only in asking for directions or instructing drivers to your destination. Knowing some key phrases can also be of use as you shop around for bargains around Koh Samui's popular markets. With recent advances in technology, hard-copy phrasebooks may now even be dispensed with. Easy-to use apps for mobile phones are now widely available to fast-track learning Thai as well as other languages.  

Keep your options open

Don’t keep a rigid itinerary in planning a vacation in Thailand, where activities can be dynamic particularly at its urban centers. Allow for some flexibility to go to points of interest which can crop up as you discover more of what this country has to offer. Remember, the best of vacations are often woven around a few surprises here and there.

Gear up for the tropics

One big plus point in visiting Thailand is that you can afford to travel light. Necessarily, the apparel and accessories you’ll need should be suitable for a warm climate and therefore not as bulky as when going to tourist destinations in temperate countries. Light cotton clothing is a smart choice, and should you need some fashionable clothes, there are lots of shops and boutiques in Thailand where prices are quite reasonable.

Don’t fret about reservations

Thailand is a joy to visit, especially for budget travelers. You don't have to worry too much about finding a hotel room prior to arrival. Finding a place to stay is not a big issue as many hotel rooms are readily available for walk-in guests. The exception of course is during peak season at heavily visited tourist attractions where lodging reservations would be advantageous. ShaSa Resort gets booked up very quickly, so be sure to make a reservation to ensure that you can get a room.