GUIDE TO PATTAYA

Watersports, Shopping and Wildlife

Holidays in Pattaya will take you to the most complete resort in Thailand. Situated on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, this once small fishing village has now evolved to family orientated seaside resort with all the amenities of a big city in a smaller setting. Pattaya is only 90 minutes from Bangkok and is home to a wealth of entertainment, sports and fun.

By day holidays in Pattaya are focused around the beach where you can partake in a wide range of exciting watersports. From the extreme sports to parasailing and diving the resort offers so many activities it's easy to loose track of the time. Alternatively if you prefer a more peaceful setting then you can easily reach the nearby Coral Island or Larm Island where the beaches are fine and white and the waters are warm and clear. South of the resort is Jomtien which is famous for its beautiful beaches and family friendly atmosphere. Shops line the beach road selling almost everything you could ever want to buy. Shops open early and close late and sell goods such as local handicrafts, beach essentials, daily necessities and clothing. Tailors are very cheap in comparison with western prices as is jewellery and antiques. Aside from the beaches and the shopping there are many places of interest around the area of Pattaya such as 21 golf courses within 1 hour of the resort. Head into the nearby Nong Enoch village for a taste of traditional dancers and orchid gardens or go in the elephant village to get a unique opportunity to get up close with these beautiful animals and take a once in a lifetime chance to go on an elephant ride. Underwater World is a stunning marine aquarium for a great family day out as is Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum with its weird and wonderful exhibits. Pattaya Park Beach Resort and Waterpark are a huge hit with families with revolving restaurants and gigantic water slides.

Fantastic and Spectacular Nightlife

Holidays to Pattaya really hot up once dusk settles. Legendary for its party atmosphere this fantastic resort comes into its own once the sun has fallen showing how you can enjoy all the best bits of a big city in this smaller and less crowded beach front resort. With a wide range of amazing restaurants and eateries you will be spoilt for choice on where and more importantly what to eat. North Pattaya allows you to enjoy traditional Thai entertainment and Tiffany Cabaret Show which is a spectacular transvestite show with amazing costumes. Central Pattaya tends to be more refined and is focused on quiet drinks. The south of the resort is incredible and the range of nightlife available means you will struggle to pick a favourite. Settle for the traditional drinks in a pub like bar or go for the more risque entertainment such as go-go girl bars and neon lit clubs. There are many areas which are popular with the gay community and other areas which are favoured by hard core party goers. Watch out for a full moon party where the night merges with the morning while you dance the night away on the beaches. The huge cosmopolitan vibe of the whole resort means you'll find no two days are the same or even alike. For those seeking all the fun of Bangkok whilst enjoying the tranquil pace of Koh Samui then Pattaya is most certainly for you. Holidays to Pattaya are available at Late Deals.