Hi Everyone

My husband and I have booked our flights to Bangkok for boxing day. We are from Sunny Manchester England, in our Late 20's and like to travel, meet new people and just enjoy new surroundings. We went to Bali last year and travelled around, did 5 destinations and had a great time.

We have been reading up, doing our research and it is difficult to cross places off our agenda in Thailand. Everywhere looks and sounds so nice!!

We like to do culture and beaches, but nothing too quiet. We loved Ubud in Bali but also Kuta. If you know the area, you will know how different the two places are.

Well these seem like the places we want to go, but it seems like too much to do. We would like to chill out for a couple of nights for each stop at least and perhaps see neighbouting islands too. Could people help work out what would be best or what we should leave off for another trip. Also my husband is a really keen photographer, but I'm sure you'll tell me everywhere is great for brilliant shots.

Bangkok
Koh Samet
Koh Chang
Chang Mai
Phi Phi
Ko Lanta
Ko Samui
Ko Phangan

Basically thought of doing the Eastern Islands after Bangkok, then flying upto the north, then flying from Chang Mai down to the south, Islanh hopping then back upto Bangkok.
We are happy to travel by rail and bus but also a couple of internal flights to get more in. Sorry if I sound like such a beginner, any advise would be appreciated and If I've missed of somewhere unmissable please do tell,

Thanks all, I'm so excited!!