Thailand is a gay travel paradise

Why visit Thailand? Where do we begin? To startg with, Thailand is easy to get to. Bangkok is Southeast Asia's busiest transportation hub. Most visitors enjoy the year-'round tropical weather, zesty and delicious Thai food, magnificent beaches, endless adventures, world-class hotels, unbelievably low prices, mind-boggling shopping, rich culture, handsome people, and some of the world's most exciting nightlife.

The variety of things to do and see in Thailand is staggering. Whether you love all of the pleasures of big cities, or quiet quiet seclusion on a white sand beach, you will have plenty to choose from. You can learn to cook your favorite Thai dishes, learn to dive, enjoy daily spa treatments, explore sea caves in a kayak, play golf, do your Holiday shopping in July, get an inexpensive tummy tuck, dance the night away, ride an elephant, see priceless religious treasures, or just just read a book on the beach. Sorry, you can not ski in Thailand (yet).

Whether you are a first-time visitor to Thailand, or planning your 20th adventure, Purple Dragon offers all-inclusive travel programs throughout Thailand and beyond that will meet your requirements perfectly. For first-time visitors, the best program includes Bangkok, Chiang Mai and at least one great seaside destination. If you have more time, we can help you explore Thailand in more depth, or introduce you to some of our other wonderful nearby destinations.

Our programs are all modular, which means they are completely flexible and designed to be used in combination. Choose one or more destinations, add any extra sightseeing you like and your trip is tailor-made to suit your own schedule, tastes and budget. Your private tour includes personal guides, so you'll never be herded around on a bus with 40 strangers. You can usually begin any day you like. Although we have already chosen the optimum number of days to visit each place you can easily extend extend your stay.

Bangkok, the Big Mango    We offer a jetlag-friendly program for first-time visitors to Bangkok, a two-night quickie that includes quality time with one of our famous guides, and a Thai cooking school program. We can also help you with an incredible array of day trips.

Chiang Mai and the North  Experience the "other" Thai Culture in the former Kingdom of Lana. You can shop endlessly, ride elephants, hunt for wild orchids near spectacular waterfalls, visit ethnic minority villages, or sample some of Chiang Mai's legendary nightlife. We offer three programs in Chiang Mai (including a Thai cooking school) plus Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle.

Pattaya   The seaside town of Pattaya, just two hours drive south of Bangkok, is a perennial favorite for many of our guests. It offers a great combination of relaxation and nightlife as well as a fine selection of hotels and restaurants.

Spectacular Beaches  Thailand is home to some of the best beaches in the world. We offer a full range of holidays in Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya and Hua Hin, including some couples-only programs. You can add open sea diving or learn-to-SCUBA to any of our beach programs.

Thailand is blessed with a year 'round tropical climate, so there really is no bad time to visit. High season for tourists is October through March, with peak season in December and January. It almost gets cool during peak season. While foreigners find it balmy, Thais bundle up in turtlenecks and down jackets. The warmest, driest months are April and May. July through September is the "green season." You can expect a refreshing half-hour downpour about every other day. Many of our guests prefer to visit this time of year because prices are lower, crowds are smaller and it does not resemble a Hollywood-style monsoon.

For citizens of most countries, either no visa is required, or visas are issued on arrival. We will give you plenty of help to prepare for your adventure in Cambodia, including detailed "Before You Go" information.