For Thailand trips, booking separately is usually cheaper and gives you way more flexibility — especially if you’re mixing Bangkok and Pattaya. Flight + hotel packages on Expedia or Booking.com look convenient, but the hotel options are limited and often not girl-friendly. You’re better off watching flight deals (Skyscanner, Google Flights) and then booking the hotel direct — or through Agoda for discounts. Packages rarely include the good hotels near nightlife zones anyway. You want freedom, not a tourist trap.

I’ve tried both, and booking separately always wins — unless you’re doing a honeymoon-style beach resort. For adult travel, you need to be mobile. Sometimes I switch hotels mid-trip depending on the scene. Flights are easy to find for $600–$800 roundtrip if you book early. Hotels in Pattaya or Bangkok run as low as $30–$70/night for decent spots. Packages often stick you in touristy zones far from the fun. If you want nightlife, gogo bars, BJ bars, and massage parlors at your doorstep — book it your way.

In my experience, booking flights and hotels separately almost always gives you more control — and often saves money if you're flexible. Especially for Thailand trips, I’ve found great hotel deals on Agoda or Booking that beat any package deal. Packages can sometimes be cheaper for short vacations or last-minute deals, but they usually push you into staying at touristy hotels far from the nightlife areas. I’d rather pick my own spot near Walking Street or Nana Plaza than end up in some resort full of families. The only exception might be if you're flying during high season and want to lock everything in — then a bundle could help. But for most sex-focused trips to Bangkok or Pattaya, separate is the way to go.