As this Lonely Planet video shows, Thailand is the perfect destination for those looking to relax abroad.

The land of paradise islands and white sand beaches welcomes nearly 20 million visitors each year with destinations such as Pattaya, Phuket, and Chiang Mai as popular stop-offs where tourists can truly let go and relax or swim in crystalline Thai waters.

But if you’re ready for a fun-filled city break, Bangkok has plenty to offer for the culture vultures and party-hard tourists. Explore the city at night with friends for a surreal Thai night out at local food markets or tourist-filled nightclubs.

As the ethusiastic traveler in the video suggests, visitors must let go of usual preoccupations with time and let life happen to truly enjoy a Thailand vacation.

So if you’re thinking of tracking down cheap flights to Bangkok this year, be sure to check out our fantastic flight deals and hotel prices before sitting back and soaking it all in.

Video: Lonely Planet (YouTube)