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Ali Slutsky, Resplendent Hospitality, on Traveling to Thailand

Ali Slutsky highlights traveling to Thailand and the reasons why it makes a great international vacation.

Thailand is on the rise to quickly becoming one of the most popular places to take a vacation, and commonly ranks within the top 10 international travel destinations according to numerous sources. International travel is quickly up and coming, and Millennials are large contributors to the spike. While travel limits seem nearly endless, what is it that’s drawing global tourists to the tropical travel destination?

Food
You may like to order in Thai food from your local place on a Friday night. However, experiencing authentic Thai food, is on a much different level of deliciousness (and it can be rather healthy!). Visiting Thailand gives you a massive amount of delicious food options, from soups, to noodles, seafood, and even desserts; lots of herbs and spices for an extra flavorful experience. Additionally, you won’t break your travel budget indulging in the native cuisine; bringing us to our next point..

Cost
Thailand is becoming increasingly more popular due to its low costs and affordability. Travelers on a budget consider the tropical paradise for its low travel costs and the general fact that the dollar really goes a long way. In Thailand, travelers get a beautiful tropical experience, once in a lifetime sites to see, great food and places to stay all for an affordable and reasonable cost.

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Culture
Experiencing the culture of Thailand and it’s locals is really something you’ll want to add to your bucket list. Travelers can find pieces of ancient culture all over, mixed in with the modern culture of today’s locals. Thailand is known as the “Land of Smiles”; locals are friendly and welcoming to visitors. Take a visit to some of the ancient cultural areas of the land where you can see old temples and ancient ruins; these are once in a lifetime sites.

Scenery
In addition to the areas that are home of ancient ruins and culture, Thailand is full of beautiful scenic places that can truly take your breath away. Travelers can experience unique terrain from mountains to jungles, where they can adventure and explore the land. Or, on the more relaxing side, tourists can visit one of the stunning white sand beaches. Relax on the beach and soak up the sun, or dive into the clear warm salt water for a swim. If you’re looking to get a little adventurous, consider a diving or snorkeling activity where you can witness exotic marine life.

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If you have the ability and means to travel, consider Thailand for the ultimate international travel experience.

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This article was originally published on alislutsky.net

About the Author

Ali Slutsky cofounded Resplendent Hospitality in January 2012 with her business partner, Mary Mickel. Together, the two have grown Austin, Texas-based Resplendent Hospitality into a full-service lifestyle agency that specializes in helping local businesses within the food and beverage industry best market themselves. In her personal life, Ali Slutsky loves to travel and is always looking for new places to visit and sites to see. She is also particularly passionate about food in general which she puts to use every day at Resplendent Hospitality.

Catch up on Ali's blogs at alislutsky.com & alislutsky.net

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