Bangkok--a city of contradictions: A buzzing metropolis with a laid back attitude, elegant temples and palaces stand side by side with Romanesque concrete skyscrapers and charming wooden houses. And while the main thoroughfares are choked with traffic and fumes, nearby side roads contain tranquil houses nestled among lush gardens. Love it and hate it, you can’t ignore or forget it.

Phuket--Thailand’s largest island is a wonderland of wildlife and rainforest fringed by white sand beaches with some of the world’s premier resorts.

Krabi--This beach town and the islands nearby are famous for strange rock formations and unspoiled nature.

Chiang Mai--Thailand’s second city, Chiang Mai is a comfortable yet sophisticated city and gateway to the mountains of northern Thailand.

Sukhothai--This former capital and World Heritage Site had its heyday in the 13th and 14th centuries, leaving a rich legacy of ruins and temples.