Pattaya Cheap Hotels Rates | Money-Saving Holiday Tips

Until the end of 1960 Pattaya, Thailand, was a virtually unknown fishing village, but towards the end of the 1960's a number of local Bangkok residents started to use the village as a vacation spot and soon put it on the map. Pattaya was used by the US armed forces during the Vietnam War and was their official R&R (rest and recreation) destination. Pattaya soon grew in popularity and today is considered to be the biggest Thai resort. Pattaya cheap hotel rates are the perfect way to enjoy this wonderful destination.

This beach resort now has "City" status and has attractions for all tastes. Pattaya is ideal for all variety of travelers and holidaymakers, there are great natural surroundings, entertainment, sightseeing beaches and fun all the way. Couples and families of all ages who are seeking the sun love the resorts and it is also popular with sporting enthusiasts of all types, from water sports to bungee jumpers.

The Pattaya resort offers everything to anyone, open air bars, cabaret, disco's and nightclubs and South Pattaya is well known as the centre of nightlife in Thailand. The shopping is the best in the East and you are able to shop late into the evening, where you can purchase the best silks, jewelry, handicrafts, gems and tailor made clothing available in Thailand.

There is a huge variety of accommodation, hotels, luxury hotels, beach front bungalows, villas, guest houses and economy class hotels available. So no matter what your budget, Pattaya has something just right for you. Restaurants comprise of all your favorite cosmopolitan and exotic cuisine, Thai, Italian, French, Japanese, Indian, Lebanese, German, Belgian and believe it or not, even Mexican! There is something for everyone, and all at very reasonable prices. Eating out in Pattaya will not break the bank you can have whatever takes your fancy.

The most comfortable way to travel to Pattaya is the bus from Bangkok Airport. Buses leave the Eastern and Northern bus terminus' every thirty minutes. You can also self drive and there are many options of transport available, car rental, jeep, motorcycle of bike. Although lugging your luggage around on a bike from the airport might not be wise.

For the active holidaymaker in Pattaya, many options are available, it is one of the most well established scuba diving centers, this together with water skiing, windsurfing, swimming, sea walking, sailing, sunbathing, snorkeling and fishing are all there at reasonable rates for the water sport enthusiast.

Trips to offshore islands are very popular. Also by renting a water scooter, you can explore all the little bays and inlets. Take a car hire, motorcycle, bike or jeep and explore beaches and tourist spots inside the resort. Tennis enthusiasts can play on the courts of all the leading hotels and Pattaya is perfect for golf lovers. The golf courses are of an international standard and there are four of them! World-wide, Pattaya is considered to be one of the best golfing destinations. Other activities include snooker, bungee jumping, bowling, archery and shooting galleries.

This mind blowing holiday destination has the most popular beaches in Thailand with both the locals and international tourists. One of the reasons that the center is so popular is because it is situated so close to shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, bars and so much more. Holiday makers are able to find everything they could possibly dream about in a holiday destination in Pattaya.

Another attraction of Pattaya is Jomtien Beach, this beach is one of the favorites with families as it has a large amusement and water park, it also has a roller coaster and monorail and we know how children like this kind of attraction. Pattaya also offers go-kart racing, the Sri Racha Tiger Zoo, a Crocodile Farm, Funny Land Amusement Park and Pattaya Beach Resort Water Park. Without a doubt Pattaya should be amongst your choices when short-listing your next holiday in the sun destination.