Now is the time when families are booking their summer holidays, and deciding where to go can sometimes be a big issue. You want somewhere with great value, beautiful beaches, lots of sun and plenty to entertain the kids, so where do you choose? Here are our picks of the top five destinations for family summer holidays in 2012, which meet all the criteria.
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There are many festivals all over Thailand, but perhaps the most important, striking and fun, is the festival of Songkran, the Thai New Year. This year Songkran falls between the 13th and 15th of April. Also known as the water festival, Songkran is the time of year when Thais all over the country join together for fun and celebration. This is certainly the craziest time of year here too.
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If you haven’t noticed already, today is Friday the 13th, one of the most superstitious days of the year for us in the West, however superstitions change from country to country and this day is not always considered bad luck for everyone. From breaking dishes to singing in the kitchen, here’s a list of superstitions to bring you bad and good luck from around the world.
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Just because you’ve got little ones doesn’t mean you only need to stick to popular European holiday resorts. There are plenty of long-haul family travel destinations that will ensure your kids get bitten by the travel bug just as much as you have. While flights may be more expensive to these destinations you’ll find that most of the time accommodation, food, activities and internal travel are infinitely cheaper. So here’s a list of our favourite family friendly long-haul destinations.
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Thailand is not just a destination for the backpacker or those going on a gap-year anymore, and it actually makes for a great family vacation and a perfect place to introduce your kids to Asia. Although Phuket city itself may have a reputation for being crowded, chaotic and a little seedy, the surrounding areas are home to beautiful white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, world class hotels, and great attractions for the whole family. Here are our pick of the best.
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There is nothing more quintessentially Bangkok than tuk tuks, which you will see on almost every street in Thailand's capital. So if you want to take a tour of the city, there is no better form of transport to choose.
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The popular Floridian city of Orlando and the exotic capital of Thailand are the top searches in Britons looking for long haul travel destinations in 2012. The findings revealed by Netflights.com yesterday took their results from over 650,000 holiday searches since the beginning of the year.
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For a gap year that gives you the opportunity to experience different cultures and see historic sights while soaking up tropical sunshine, be sure to visit Kanchanaburi. Head to the Thai town on your travels and you'll be able to have the adventure of a lifetime.
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Jasmine Shrimpton tells iWantSun.co.uk all about the Thai resort of Hua Hin.
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What could be better than spending New Years Eve on a golden beach, lounging in the sunshine? Why, spending the night dancing away at a crazy beach party of course! These are the best New Year’s beach parties happening across the globe.
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Jetting off for some sunshine and relaxation when the weather in the UK begins to get colder and damper is always an appealing prospect. Here are just a few ideas for top winter beach breaks in exotic destinations to give you some inspiration.
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One of the most rewarding travel experiences you can have is to volunteer your time towards helping the people in the locations you visit - and one of the places where this will be most appreciated is Thailand.
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If you're dreaming of escaping to a gorgeous island paradise, why not consider sailing holidays in Thailand? A country well known for its absolutely stunning isles set in turquoise waters, white sand beaches and great nightlife, Thailand is a perfect antidote to the daily grind of the nine-to-five working day.
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What do men and women really want from a holiday? A new poll by Skyscanner suggests booking a yearly sun-soaked break make cause arguments in living rooms across the land, with the sexes having very different ideas about destinations.
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When going on a family beach holiday with small kids, you need a very different kind of best beach list. Although they may be stunning, they can’t be secluded out of the way places you can only get to by climbing over rocks.
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Each week iwantsun.co.uk will be looking into active sun holidays, finding you the best golfing, tennis, yoga or sporting holiday in the sun. This week we look at Samahita Yoga Thailand retreat in Thailand.
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Countries in South East Asia have some of the most stunning beaches in the world, which is why they attract so many beach going tourists. Most people are likely to head to the beaches of Thailand’s tropical islands, Indonesia’s beautiful Bali or Malaysia’s coast, however, one South East Asian country that has been overlooked on the beach front, is Cambodia.
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While the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and the buzzing resort of Phuket are beautiful, have wide sandy beaches, turquoise seas and vibrant night life, they are also jam packed full of tourists, girlie bars and beer halls. If you want to get away from all this and see a real Thai beach resort, then head to Hua Hin, it’s where the locals go on holiday.
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Thailand has long been a popular destination for those looking to escape the dreary view out of their office window and head to sunny, idyllic islands. However, what exactly makes Thailand volunteering so appealing - and what can you do while you're out there?
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Following on the back of the success of The Beach and the subsesquent Hollywood blockbuster staring Leonardo DiCaprio, backpackers from across the world descended on Koh Phi Phi and other beachy hotspots across Thailand to experience the turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and towering cliffs first-hand.
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Crystal clear waters, out-of-this world white sand and a fantastic welcoming hospitality: Thailand is famous for many things, but primarily it’s famous for gorgeous beaches. With an endless amount of islands and two long stretches of coastline...
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Are you one of those people who dreams of holidaying on a tropical island and having it all to yourself? We all are, but most of us can’t afford to splash out on £3000 a night, right? Wrong! While it is possible to spend that amount...
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Our job at iwantsun.co.uk is to find and source the best holiday ideas where the sun always shines. With environmental awareness increasing, numerous eco-resorts are springing up for the discerning holiday maker.
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Nothing beats a beach holiday, unless of course you throw some action packed watersports into the mix! Feeling the surf on your face as you ride 10 metre high waves or diving underwater to see tropical marine life are some of the things...
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Summer is banging on the door and Brits thoughts turn to planning their summer holidays, with beach and sun requisite. From a beach break on the Thai island of Koh Samui to an all-inclusive stay on the Caribbean island of St Lucia, Hayes & Jarvis has cut their prices by up to 44 per cent on a range of long-haul getaways this summer.
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