Of course when we say ‘hot’ we mean hot in terms of it being somewhere crucial to go. We don’t mean the weather – because between November and February the weather in Thailand is rather more palatable and tolerable than it can be at other times of the year.

Now it may be November already – albeit only just – but it doesn’t mean you can’t consider the idea of booking a late holiday to Thailand. Alternatively you could start looking for potential holiday destinations for early in 2011. It all depends on what you want from a holiday and how badly you want to go there to get one.

Don’t let the phrase ‘the cool season’ fox you though. Generally speaking it could also be called the ‘more bearable’ season. Many people find the summer months too hot to handle, particularly if they aren’t used to going to such a location. If this is your first trip to Thailand you will probably fare better if you go during the cooler months.

Be sure to do some research before you book anything though. Heavy rains hit many areas towards the end of October so you may want to wait a while before booking your ideal trip there. It’s the perfect time to plan ahead for next year though. The cooler weather doesn’t come to an end until the end of February so you can see you’ve got four whole months to plan for what could be a memorable trip to some part of Thailand.

Which begs another question – whereabouts should you stay? The answer depends on whether you’re looking for culture or simply a good day at the beach. For many people the best solution is a bit of both. A good beach location that isn’t too far from one of the main cities is an ideal way to get the best of both worlds.

So you see it’s perfectly possible to stay cool in Thailand if you plan your trip for the right time of year. And we’re heading into that precise time period right now, so make the most of it.