Pattaya Beach is really popular with tourists, not only with Thai travelers, but also with people from all over the world. Pattaya has gained its reputation from the beauty of its beaches as well as the variety of beach activities that are on offer. However, there are differences in terms of the style of travel of foreign travelers from different regions.



Firstly, we have to understand the nature and characteristics of the travelers. I have been a tourist guide for almost ten years, working in Pattaya and many other parts of the country. The differences in the behavior of tourists sometimes depends upon the region that they come from. For example, travelers from the USA and Europe are likely to prefer a relaxing trip rather than a sightseeing trip or taking part in many kinds of activities. Tourist behavior also seems to depend upon the climate of the region that they come from, with tourists that come from regions that have long winters tending to relax in countries that are in a tropical zone like Indonesia (Bali), Thailand and other such countries. Meanwhile tourists from the Asian countries seem to enjoy activities other than lying on the beach and sunbathing.

The number of tourists from western countries who visit the city of Pattaya is around one million per year, and in response to this the hotels and resorts in Pattaya have to provide excellent service and facilities to attract Western customers and to survive in this very competitive market.

A beach hotel is a hotel that is located close to the beach, or one that has its own private beach available for guests. It is a top priority for foreign travelers to find hotel accommodation that has a private beach for them to relax on. Fortunately, there are quite a number of luxurious five star hotels in Pattaya which have private beaches to ensure that guests have an enjoyable holiday.

In general, these hotels have online booking systems of their own, as well as having deals with travel agents or online hotel booking websites. Travelers who have to plan their trip in advance may have to book their accommodation through a local travel agent or make hotel reservations through websites. The fact is that it is really important for them to make sure in advance of the accommodation and facilities that they will be coming to. If they want to book a hotel where they can relax on a cozy, private beach, they will most likely need to see a picture of the accommodation and the beach that is owned by the hotel. This is because sometimes there is a misunderstanding about the location and condition of the hotel.

It is sometimes the case that the online booking system does not provide a complete view of the hotel, especially so in the case of the small hotel booking websites which usually provide only basic pictures of the accommodation which are sometimes out of date. Therefore, you as a traveler may have to visit the hotel official websites to see the complete pictures of the hotel before you decide to make a reservation. Also, if possible you may have to call the hotel to check the room availability, especially if you plan to go during high season, which is about December to April.