Time is going fast - after celebrating western New Year, and then Chinese New Year, we are now heading towards the next new year celebration: Thai New Year, or as it is called locally Songkran - probably the most exciting new year celebration of all. If you have never have experienced it, we really recommend that you come and join us here in Thailand from the 12 - 15 April for the Songkran Festival or Water Festival as it is also called.

Thailand's tourist industry is going full steam ahead and we would like to inform you of two of the latest great destinations: Koh Chang and Khao Lak

Koh Chang is Thailand's second largest island - its easy to get their now since Bangkok Airways operates direct flights to Trad and then it s a short journey by ferry to get to this beautiful island covered in virgin tropical rainforest and mountains. The island is still quiet and there is very limited nightlife. However the beaches are great and several luxury resorts have opened up recently. Koh Chang is the perfect destination to get away from it all. Most resorts have great facilities and spas, so you can pamper yourself.

Khao Lak is the second destination we would like to bring to your attention. To get to Khao Lak you fly to Phuket and from their it takes you 1.5 - 2 hours to reach the resort. Khao Lak is located on the mainland and is still quiet. However the beaches are spectacular and if you stay in one of the new luxury resorts you will probably want to stay forever! Khao Lak has the largest swimming pool of over 15,000 sqm or 3 acres. The hotels in Khao Lak are less expensive than in Phuket or Koh Samui and some of the new resorts are really a bargain if you consider what they offer. From there you can make great trips to some unspoiled islands like Similan Island and Surin Island which are part of the national park.

It seems 2004 will be a great year to travel and we will have some great deals for you. Not only in Thailand will you find great bargains and new destinations to explore - Vietnam is opening up more and more and soon many nationalities wont require a visa any more - check before you plan to travel there. Vietnam, with its extremely long coastlines, has a lot to offer. Also, when you are in Thailand it's easy to make a short stopover in Hong Kong or Singapore as these two great cities only a two hour flight away.

For further information keep checking our website - we will offer you many great deals in the next few weeks so make sure you check often.

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Franz Dobersberger