Plan your trip like clockwork

It is possible to combine the twin goals of an unforgettable holiday and the opportunity to meet a prospective partner from this site. However it may require that you decide which is your priority and consequently that you plan your trip carefully while allowing yourself some flexibility. The key is to be precise and disciplined. This may not seem romantic or idyllic but it is the key to making your trip effective.

Booking your Airline Ticket

The first thing is to find a good airfare. Many airlines have now opened up routes to the east and particularly Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport which is a key hub for the South East Asia region. Many people prefer the security and the extra service provided by booking their tickets through a travel agents but it is definitely cheaper to book your tickets online through specialist airline flight web sites or directly with the airline itself. We recommend the latter approach. Many airlines now have very effective online services for booking flights which even allow you to alter your trip at short notice.

Make your trip at least 21 days

The key decision is how long to make your trip? We strongly recommend that any trip to Thailand for our members should not be less than 21 days. The reason for this is simply jet lag. It takes 3-5 days to acclimatise if you are traveling a long way to Thailand particularly from the west. Many ThaiLoveLines.com members arrange to meet Thai members on the site from Bangkok on the first week of the trip while planning a trip to one or two of the regional centres on the second week.

Internal travel in Thailand

Travel within Thailand is really convenient with a strong internal airline system which has grown up in recent years. Fares range from 2,000 to 5,000 baht . There is also an impressive railway system although this might be a little slow.

Book hotel accommodation well in advance

We also recommend that you plan your trip at least two months in advance. In this way you can book top class hotel accommodation through internet sites such as AsiaRooms.com where super accomodation anywhere in Thailand can be had with a budget of $25 a night.

Internet Access

One of the key considerations when you are traveling is access to the internet. One approach is to bring a laptop. For this you will need to check that your hotels have Internet access. You will also need to be knowledgeable in setting up your laptop connection in different environments. You must also be careful to find what the hotel charges as this service can often be as expensive as the room itself! A far simpler solution is to avail of the tens of thousands of internet cafes which you will find all over Thailand. You will surely find one within walking distance of your hotel if not within the hotel itself. Most of Thailand's internet cafes have hi-speed ASDL and many serve refreshments which will this quite an enjoyable experience.

Identify who are you going to meet

ThaiLoveLines.com recommends that you identify a limited number of members on the site before you plan your trip. You can use the 'My Favourites' facility on the website to do this. Do not be tempted to include too many meetings. You must be careful to show courtesy and consideration to the members you will be meeting and allow some time to get to know them. We recommend that you include not more than three destinations on your extended trip including Bangkok.