Posts Tagged ‘Thailand’

There are several 5 Star hotels in Pattaya, Thailand. Whether you want to stay in the heart of the city or overlooking the beach, there is a luxury resort available to meet your every need. Read the rest of this entry »

Bangkok is one of the world’s greatest cities for food, it’s everywhere! You can take your pick from street vendor food, small family run restaurants, mid range chain restaurants in the shopping centres, international food, fast food and Michelin star restaurants. Read the rest of this entry »

With a population of more than 11 million, Bangkok is the largest and most populated city in Thailand. Renowned also as one of Asia’s most sophisticated cities, Bangkok is the capital of the country. It became the Thai capital in 1782 during the Chakri dynasty and is by today the nation’s cultural, political, educational and commercial hub. Bangkok is a big and contemporary city full of attractions and exciting nightlife. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent travel has been great, but after 4 months on the road all the planning and organizing was getting a bit tiresome. We booked an 18-day guided tour that would take us from Bangkok all the way through Cambodia and Vietnam with the luxury of nearly everything being planned for us. Read the rest of this entry »

The hotch-potch of huge malls and industrial institutions, sophisticated public transport and bumper to bumper traffic with the wafting smell of traditional Thai faire that lingers in the air could all be a bit over whelming for the first timer, but, the city’s buzz is addictive. Read the rest of this entry »

Bangkok is an excellent place with outstanding hospitality. The hospitality starts from the place where you stay. The hotel staffs are very polite. But if you go in any market place, you can see that the story is same everywhere in Bangkok. Shopkeepers and street vendors are very well mannered and always smiles at the customers. You are also expected to carry a big smile all the time. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to finding hotels in Bangkok, there is no shortage of places that you can choose from. There are plenty of average hotels, and many more luxury hotels that don’t have as extravagant prices as you think. Make sure that you take the time to check out all of your options and don’t sell yourself short because you think you can’t afford a luxurious hotel. With the affordability of a vacation to Thailand, hotels in Bangkok are definitely going to be within your budget. Whether you choose the five star resorts or the three star basic hotels, there is something for everyone when it comes to hotels in Bangkok. Read the rest of this entry »

A Karon Beach Resort is one of the most beautiful, relaxing venues for a Thailand vacation. The beach is located on the west coast on the island of Phuket and stretches approximately six kilometers down the coastline. The beach suffered heavy damage from the 2004 tsunamis, but has since been restored and shows little to no evidence of the disaster. There are a variety of Phuket Resorts close by to accommodate your trip to this beach. Tourists of all kinds flock to Karon Beach, but it is especially known to be Thailand’s premier vacation spot for couples and families. Read the rest of this entry »

The largest island of Thailand, Phuket, is actually of the size of Singapore. Initially this beautiful island was named as Tha-Laang, meaning “Cape Salang”. This tropical island lies in the southern part of Thailand. Phuket Thailand snuggles herself in the pleasant waters of Andaman Sea in the coasts of Indian Ocean. Read the rest of this entry »

The Asian ”mystery of beauty” continues with Thailand drawing a large number of tourists every year to unravel its magical beauty. Each and every year, tourists check in for enjoying a variety of facilities but the most significant of all pleasures is undoubtedly the beach islands of Thailand. Read the rest of this entry »

Koh Samui is a beautiful island on the eastern board of Gulf of Thailand. It is a paradise for sun lovers and those who want to relax down and take a break from their busy schedule. Read the rest of this entry »

The Vegetarian Festival started about 150 years ago in the Kathu district. The large number of tin mine workers and performers settled here was hit with an epidemic of a fatal disease during the Chinese ninth lunar month and lost many lives. They believed their ignorance to pay homage to the Nine Emperor Taoism in the first nine days of the month led to this tragedy. The next year the Chinese followed the tradition of refraining from eating meat, drinking alcoholic drinks, engaging in sex, quarreling, telling lies or killing. The epidemic ceased, and, every year since, the people of Phuket have continued to celebrate the festival. The festival has prevailed ever since. Read the rest of this entry »

Scuba Diving is a famous sport worldwide. Blessed with beautiful beaches with two beautiful seas, the Gulf of Thailand in the east and the Andaman Sea part of the eastern Indian Ocean in the west is a haven for scuba divers worldwide. Read the rest of this entry »

The Phuket Fantasea Theme Park calls itself the Ultimate Cultural Theme Park and it is all of this and more. Phuket FantaSea offers the opportunity to explore the various regions of Thailand through a show of light and sound, architecture, food and entertainment using cutting edge technology and special effects. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you wish to take your kids on a holiday abroad during their vacations? Do you wish to spend some quality time with your spouse, away from your hectic schedule? Are you confused where to go on a vacation? Here is a recommendation for you. Fly to Thailand and reach Koh Samui, one of the largest and the most charming islands of the country. Very popular among the holiday lovers, Koh Samui or simply Samui is flocked by the tourists from all across the world. Lying lazily on the white sandy beaches and watching the beautiful blue waters of the ocean till they get lost in the horizon is an inexplicable experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Koh Samui is accredited for its attractive beach resorts. Beach resorts of Koh Samui in the midst of tropical gardens and enclosed by thick coconut plantations inspire the visitors who have passion for traveling and holidaying. The resorts have gracefully designed and wonderfully equipped guestrooms where all rooms have their own balcony and terrace. Read the rest of this entry »

Koh Samui, the third largest island of the kingdom of Thailand is located at the southern eastern seaboard of the country. Holidays in Koh Samui provides a vacation package for complete family. It has a collection of most beautiful and naturally unexploited beaches of the world. Big Buddha Beach, Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach are the three of them. Some of the major attractions at Samui are- Hin Lad and Namuang Waterfalls, The Big Buddha Temple, Anthong National Marine Park, Samui Monkey Theatre. Food at Samui offers a great combination of spicy and flavored (fresh herbs) cuisines. Seafood especially in coconut curry is Thai specialty. Read the rest of this entry »