Okay, so I'm planning a solo 2 week trip out to Thailand in summer 2007 (not sure which month just yet) and I plan on raising about $5,000 to spend on this trip.
I've just recently began avidly reading up through travel book after travel book the destinations I've been considering (Phuket, Koh Samui, and Bangkok.)
As of now I'm leaning toward Phuket or Koh Samui because I love the island beach atmosphere and what it has to offer.
On this trip I'd like to experience everything Thailand has to offer so what I'd like to know for these 3 destinations are these things from your experiences there and where I'd find these things for Phuket, Koh Samui, and Bangkok (I know with Bangkok you can virtually everything but island experience.)
1. All inclusive hotels- I lift weights on a regular weekly schedule and I can't imagine taking off a whole 2 weeks from it.
2.Massage Parlors- I'd like to try the Full Body Massage (physical/modern massage whatever you want to call it) as well as the Traditional Thai massage
3.Nightclubs- Where's the hot spots? I gotta go throw down some moves on the dance floor
4.Wats- There’s actually a Wat by my home and I'd really like to see and experience one in Thailand
5.Surfing/Scuba diving/wave running/swimming- this is where I lean more towards Phuket or Koh Samui for this right here.
6.The best food- I love all kinds of Asian cuisine as well as chicken and all mediums of seafood.
7.Hangouts- you know spots to go befriend a local or mingle with some fine Thai ladies.
So there are the things I'd like to do and know where to find them for Phuket, Koh Samui, and Bangkok. Any help, advise, travel experiences are wanted for these 7 categories to the three areas I've specified.
Thanks in advance!
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