Hi there. We are hoping to go to Thailand over Christmas and NY for a total of 4 weeks before DD starts school the following September.
With the slight complication of a young child and the fact we don't need to stay in hostels, with this in mind what sort of itinerary from those in the know would you suggest?
We would fly into Bangkok but it wouldn't be a priority location for us, maybe 2 days max but would like to spend at least a week if not more on the islands (but which ones!!) as well as Chiang Mai. Quite happy to do day trips by hiring a driver for a day to see points of interest such as waterfalls etc.
We have no interest in full moon parties and also wary of Phuket which has a reputation to be somewhat sleazy.
We don't want to do loads of travel every other day to a new location but will consider an overnight train. Not against flying to a different spot part way through the trip if it makes things easier, nor do we need the cheapest of cheap hostels where we share a room with 20 others, especially not with a 4yo girl.
Feeling very overwhelmed by all the options!