Shrutij

Hi,
Am Planning my honeymoon from 18th December 2014 to Thailand. How many days should be enough? and which places should i cover in that time? Below are things i am looking for:
1. No monsoon.
2. Romantic beach like koh samui, krabi.
3. Little bit of nightlife, food.
4. Adventures like snorkeling and sightseeing.
5. Five star resorts.

I want atleast 10-12 days of vacation, which includes relaxation and full moon party and nightlife.

Am confused reading so many forums. Please help!t

Also, i really wanted to go to Bali, but december is monsoon season there. Do you think i can still go on 18th December?

Prachuap

Fmp for honeymoon? Fmp is for drunk singles and druggies.

Samui is wet season in Dec as is pha ngan.

Go to koh chang or krabi/lanta or phi phi or lanta.

rhkkmk

take a look at jw Marriott in khao lak..

4-6 days in Bangkok is nice: peninsula hotel fab for honeymoon

I would split my time between BKK and the beach: bkk, then beach, then bkk.

Kathie

Be aware that you will be traveling at the busiest and most expensive time of the year. The beach hotels will be especially expensive. You want to be on the Andaman Sea side of Thialandd, Phuket, Krabi, Ko Lanta, Ko Lak, etc. And I agree with rhkkmk, spend some quality time in Bangkok as well.

I agree with Prachaup about the full moon party - not good material for a honeymoon.

Prachuap

Bkk is great for nightlife and food.

Easily the best nightlife if thats what you want.

marmot

Mid-December isn't the best time for the beach in Bali. You'll get some rain -- not non-stop, but intermittent on most days -- and may get a few all day cloudy periods and a few of all day sun. Because of the prevailing winds the westcoast beaches get a lot of debris during the rainy season.

Having said that, December and the yearend holidays are one the most popular times to visit Bali, and many people manage to work around the weather.

You could plan to spend some time in the Ubud area (inland). You'll get rain there too but it doesn't affect the experience so much. You could also alternate your pool/beach time with other activities like spas, shopping, restaurants, sightseeing. The 5 star resorts are well equipped to deal with the weather and to offer alternative activities.

Shrutij

As i have been reading and people telling me December is not the best time to go anywhere actually because it is so expensive and crowded.
I am thinking if it is a wise decision to postpone the honeymoon maybe? go in jan or feb?
Just want to be sure that Krabi, koh lanta, koh lak, bangkok are worth going in december?

Thank you for your responses

My first option for honeymoon was europe but since am getting married in december i chose asia thought it would be cheaper and better weather. i hate cold and rains.

Prachuap

Thailand has heaps of good resorts that are still good value in high season like $80 a night.

Koh Lanta or Chang are not that crowded. Ngai another one.

Phuket and Phi Phi are real busy.

Prachuap

http://www.booking.com/hotel/th/koh-...81c73cb;dcid=4

79$ in december. Plenty of places like this on various islands.

reggaeman12

Philippines would be a good place to start. A lot of islands to go depending on your preferences. It got beach, mountain or city life.

Shrutij

So i have narrowed down to two beaches Krabi and Koh Lak for romantic time and then might stay 2-3 days in bangkok or thailand for some fun and shopping.

Prachuap

Krabi and Khao Lak are a fair way apart.

Kathie

I would recommend you choose just one beach, so you don't waste your precious honeymoon time moving from place to place. So either Khao Lak or Krabi would be a good choice. That, with some time in Bangkok would make a lovely honeymoon.

If you can postpone your trip until after the new year, prices will be better. The weather in those beach areas is still great in January-February.

Shrutij

Great! I cant Thank you guys enough!. One last question. Which beach is better? Krabi? khao lak?
Any recommendation on places to stay in Bangkok? I have looked at a couple of 5 stars.

Then i guess i am sorted. Will start booking.

Prachuap

Best beaches Krabi mainland

Phra Nang
Railay
Khlong Muang
Tub Kaek

Ao Nang and Nopphorat are not so good but most hotels and restaurants are here.

rhkkmk

we prefer the khao lak beaches...

Kathie

In Bangkok, I suggest you stay along the river. You have lots of hotel choices in this area - the Pen and the Oriental are the most expensive, but there is also the Shangri-La, Sheraton Royal Orchid, Chatrium, etc.

Shrutij

Thank you everyone!
You guys have been really helpful!

Adams_M

Huahin or Pranburi is perfect for Honeymoons. There's this really private beach getaway called Aleenta Huahin that is romantic and nice but it's not a wild party place. More for relaxing and privacy although they do have some pretty adventurous stuff like paragliding and harley transfers if you're into that sort of thing.