Pattaya occupies about 208 km2 and is a favorite vacation destination for many western tourists; therefore it is visited by many millions of people world-wide. The beaches are unparalleled in their beauty and the hospitality is world famous, in actual fact Pattaya has everything anyone would ever require in a holiday destination; including Pattaya best hotel rates so you can enjoy all the wonderful things to see and do.

Pattaya was once a Thai fishing village but has grown since the 1960's and now enjoys city status. Of the many interesting attractions, one is the Alangkarn Theatre, this theatre presents the typical Thai cultural experience, through every aspect of life. They also present shows based on more than the typical Thai dances and hold cabaret shows three times a day. The Horseshoe Point Club is an equestrian center where travelers can keep up with their horse riding skills and although they cater for all levels of rider, they also cater for dressage, cross-country and polo. Mini Siam is an exciting place to see miniature samples of Thai architecture and these miniatures include the Democracy Monument, the Bridge over the River Kwai and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. There is a paint ball ground for the more energetic and water sports include wind surfing, sailing, waterskiiing fishing, parasailing, scuba diving, motor boating, snorkeling and swimming. The Pattaya Elephant Village allows vacationers a look into the daily lives of elephants and their keepers, the elephant village also provides a demonstration of how they catch elephants in the wild as well as an elephant football match and how they work in the jungles of Thailand. The Jungle Bungee Jump company is the only know bungee jump company that takes out insurance on their jumpers. I could go in ad infinitum regarding the wealth of activities and attractions that keep tourists to Pattaya entertained. But let it be said there is go karting, ten pin bowling, golf, tennis, spa treatments', night clubs, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping malls, a fresh water lake, two and four wheeler races the Pattaya Water Park that has a tower with a revolving restaurant at the top, various theme parks and the Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile Farm, with it beautiful gardens set in gigantic stones, animal life and bonsai attractions. The World Dog Center puts on four daily shows using well trained police dogs, the center houses 250 different varieties of dogs. Underwater World in Pattaya is one of the biggest aquariums in Asia and has a pedestrian tunnel which runs underneath the aquarium allowing visitors a sharks eye view of life under water.

Pattya has an incredible amount of accommodation available for visitors to their fair shores, these are pried to suit event he tightest budget. Accommodation ranges from the most expensive and luxurious hotels to more budget wise hotels, guest houses, bungalows and villas. Villas are a very good option, particularly for extended stays and families traveling to holiday together. Villas may be obtained that are top of the range in terms of luxury, with private beaches and all the amenities, and they are also available at more affordable rates for the family who is on a tight budget.

One of the most notable features of this holiday destination is the huge variety of cuisine that is available in Pattaya restaurants. These restaurants cater for many tastes; French, Italian, German, Thai, Indian, Chinese, you name it, you will find a restaurant in Pattaya that will cater to whatever you fancy for dinner and the cost will not break the bank.

If you have decided to visit Pattaya and want to rent a villa for your vacation accommodation, please bear in mind that in peak season it is sometimes difficult to acquire the villa that you want and so this has to be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment. There are many villa rental companies in Pattaya so ensure that you do your research well in order to obtain the villa of your choice.