WHEN it comes to holiday heartbreak, there’s only one place to get back on track, and it has white sand beaches and clear waters.
One TUI agent who has worked at the Penarth store for 31 years reveals there’s only one place to heal a broken heart.
TUI agent Hannah Sterling said: “Thailand. It works for everyone, but especially for people going through relationship changes. I’ve seen it work magic for hundreds of my customers over the years.”
“The beauty of Thailand is that it offers exactly what both groups need, just in different ways. For newly singles, it’s the perfect solo travel training ground.”
Hannah continued: “Don’t underestimate the power of Thailand for relationship transitions. It’s not just a beach destination – it’s a place that genuinely changes people.”
She carried on to say one of the biggest draws is “stunning beaches” and “incredible food”.
For solo travellers, Hannah suggests starting with beaches that will be slightly busier like Railay Beach near Krabi.
Another spot is the popular island of Phuket where Hannah said there’s a good mix of solo travellers and couples.
Hannah’s advice for newly single travellers is to learn a few Thai phrases so you can order dinner, or try some bold activities like taking on a “surf lesson”
You get everything with Thailand from big and bustling cities like Bangkok to the beautiful island of Phuket.
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One Travel Writer, Hope Brotherton, visited Phuket and here’s what she found: “When I touched down in Phuket, I was immediately greeted by the vibrancy of the island and my senses were somewhat overwhelmed by the sounds and sights.
“The mountainous island is framed by magnificent beaches like Rawai Beach, Patong Beach, Karon Beach, Kamala Beach, Kata Yai Beach, Kata Noi Beach and Mai Khao Beach. There’s also Bangtao Beach, which stretches for 8km and is home to soft white sand and crystal clear water.”
She added: “All the major beaches in Phuket like Patong Beach, Kata Beach, Karon Beach and Nai Han Beach offer instruction and equipment for diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing.”
Another option is Koh Samui, an island which Travel Reporter Alice Penwill visited last year.
The island not only has incredible beaches and hotels, but lots of nightlife – Chaweng Beach has lively beach clubs with fire shows and music.
The best time to visit Thailand is between November and early April – so you can set off as soon as tomorrow.
During this time of year, temperatures average between 32 and 36C, and there are up to nine hours of sunshine every day.
One-way flights from London Heathrow to Phuket in January, start from £275 with a stopover in Shanghai.
TUI offers package holidays to Phuket, the cheapest being in Maikhao Palm Beach Resort which starts from £1369pp in January – which works out as £195 per night.
It’s a 7-night stay from January 26, 2026 with flights Manchester Airport staying in a Deluxe Double Room with bed and breakfast.
The resort has 225 elegant rooms, gardens, traditional Thai-Lanna architecture and a pool.
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