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I need some serious help here. I am getting married in November and
have the task of planning my entire Honeymoon to Thailand. I have never traveled to Asia, and have always gone the all inclusive route. I got the thumbs down for the all inclusive on this trip, so Now I have NO IDEA where to begin. I bought the Thailand lonely planet book, but Im finding that very confusing. Any suggestions on Hotels, sites, or anything else would be greatly appreciated. Heres the what Ive got so far: - Arrive Nov. 8th or there abouts in Bangkok. - Must have 3 -4 days at a beach resort. 4 or 5 star (honeymoon suite). - Must go somewhere with world class snorkling (no diving). Ko Surin? Ko Similan? Ko Tarutao? - Would like to see monkeys in a rain forest. - Canoeing. - Temples. - 10 - 14 day trip. ?????????? Thanks Andrew |
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Get the temples out of the way in Bangkok -Royal Palace, Wat Po, to include
a massage, Pat Phra Keow(Temple of the emerald Buddha) etc etc. Good beach, though v. lively(!) at Patong on Phuket, try the Andaman Suites, then as a complete contrast it is easy to get from there to Phi Phi islands for the snorkelling(not diving). In the same area there is canoeing in mangroves and caves all round Krabi. Monkeys all over the place but not sure where to tell you to go to see them in a rain forest! "Andrew" wrote in message om... I need some serious help here. I am getting married in November and have the task of planning my entire Honeymoon to Thailand. I have never traveled to Asia, and have always gone the all inclusive route. I got the thumbs down for the all inclusive on this trip, so Now I have NO IDEA where to begin. I bought the Thailand lonely planet book, but Im finding that very confusing. Any suggestions on Hotels, sites, or anything else would be greatly appreciated. Heres the what Ive got so far: - Arrive Nov. 8th or there abouts in Bangkok. - Must have 3 -4 days at a beach resort. 4 or 5 star (honeymoon suite). - Must go somewhere with world class snorkling (no diving). Ko Surin? Ko Similan? Ko Tarutao? - Would like to see monkeys in a rain forest. - Canoeing. - Temples. - 10 - 14 day trip. ?????????? Thanks Andrew |
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om... I need some serious help here. I am getting married in November and have the task of planning my entire Honeymoon to Thailand. I have never traveled to Asia, and have always gone the all inclusive route. I got the thumbs down for the all inclusive on this trip, so Now I have NO IDEA where to begin. I bought the Thailand lonely planet book, but Im finding that very confusing. Any suggestions on Hotels, sites, or anything else would be greatly appreciated. Heres the what Ive got so far: - Arrive Nov. 8th or there abouts in Bangkok. - Must have 3 -4 days at a beach resort. 4 or 5 star (honeymoon suite). - Must go somewhere with world class snorkling (no diving). Ko Surin? Ko Similan? Ko Tarutao? - Would like to see monkeys in a rain forest. - Canoeing. - Temples. - 10 - 14 day trip. ?????????? Thanks Andrew Try www.asiahotels.com that should give you a starting point. Then you can repost asking peoples advice re the hotels chosen. HTH Jan |
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If you want the real bees knees for a few days in the lap of luxury go
to the Banyan Tree on Phuket. That side of Thailand is the right side for the weather in November and Phuket is a good centre for getting to the other places you mention. If the Banyan Tree is a little too rich for your blood, try the Chedi, also on Phuket. In message , Andrew writes I need some serious help here. I am getting married in November and have the task of planning my entire Honeymoon to Thailand. I have never traveled to Asia, and have always gone the all inclusive route. I got the thumbs down for the all inclusive on this trip, so Now I have NO IDEA where to begin. I bought the Thailand lonely planet book, but Im finding that very confusing. Any suggestions on Hotels, sites, or anything else would be greatly appreciated. Heres the what Ive got so far: - Arrive Nov. 8th or there abouts in Bangkok. - Must have 3 -4 days at a beach resort. 4 or 5 star (honeymoon suite). - Must go somewhere with world class snorkling (no diving). Ko Surin? Ko Similan? Ko Tarutao? - Would like to see monkeys in a rain forest. - Canoeing. - Temples. - 10 - 14 day trip. ?????????? Thanks Andrew -- Philip Allum |
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Andrew,
My wife and I have been to Thailand plenty of times and the BEST time we ever had was on Phi Phi island. There are plenty of crappy places to stay but we found a little place on the side of the hill(the name is bayview resort). Cannot remember the phone number but it is in the lonely planet snip (Bay View Resort consists of split -level bungalows. situated on the hilly terrains of Laem Hin and surrounded by thick groves of trees. From the logges, you can see the panoramic view of Phi Phi Lae Island. At the Front of the resort lies a pure, white beach. snip Phone them direct. I have been in Thailand working since February and in May they said the rate was about 3,000 baht a night. You can either eat at their restaurant or walk into town. It is great. The bungalows look over the Bay and we used to hear people walk up the steep hill to get to the units before booking in. And absolutely EVERYONE said it ... "****, look at that view". I have rarely been to nicer places (views) and for 2 years I lived in 5 star resorts in Thailand. As far as Phuket is concerned - we also spend a really nice ten days earlier this year at a place called Kata Noi Club (about 800 baht a nite) in Kata beach, they are closed until October - you cannot book - just show up - they will NOT be full then. We were the only guests there for most of the time - you are about 100 metres from the NICE white beach. Hope this helps Jack |
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Andrew
We are honeymooning too in Phuket later this year. Same sort of deal, a decent place for a few nights to get over the travel and general tiredness etc, then a few days travelling around, avoiding the Patong mayhem, probably head to Phi Phi, then a few nights at the Evason resort on Phuket. We have been recommended the Bangtao Beach Chelets in Phuket for some not too expensive relaxation away from the crowds, jungle location near to a lovely beach in Phuket. Phi Phi is a good choice, easy boat ride from Phuket. Regular flights available between BKK and Phuket. Good luck. GW "Andrew" wrote in message om... I need some serious help here. I am getting married in November and have the task of planning my entire Honeymoon to Thailand. I have never traveled to Asia, and have always gone the all inclusive route. I got the thumbs down for the all inclusive on this trip, so Now I have NO IDEA where to begin. I bought the Thailand lonely planet book, but Im finding that very confusing. Any suggestions on Hotels, sites, or anything else would be greatly appreciated. Heres the what Ive got so far: - Arrive Nov. 8th or there abouts in Bangkok. - Must have 3 -4 days at a beach resort. 4 or 5 star (honeymoon suite). - Must go somewhere with world class snorkling (no diving). Ko Surin? Ko Similan? Ko Tarutao? - Would like to see monkeys in a rain forest. - Canoeing. - Temples. - 10 - 14 day trip. ?????????? Thanks Andrew |
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Hi Englishmum,
I have found your post about Marina Phuket Resort and you highly recommended this hotel. We are going for our honeymoon in October 2004 and we are looking for nice, peacefull hotel with sea view, near the beach and reefs (for snorekling). Is it the right hotel for us? Is it possible to snorkle right from the beach? Best regards Mariola Użytkownik "Englishmum" napisał w wiadomości ... Originally posted by Andrew I need some serious help here. I am getting married in November and have the task of planning my entire Honeymoon to Thailand. I have never traveled to Asia, and have always gone the all inclusive route. I got the thumbs down for the all inclusive on this trip, so Now I have NO IDEA where to begin. I bought the Thailand lonely planet book, but Im finding that very confusing. Any suggestions on Hotels, sites, or anything else would be greatly appreciated. Heres the what Ive got so far: - Arrive Nov. 8th or there abouts in Bangkok. - Must have 3 -4 days at a beach resort. 4 or 5 star (honeymoon suite). - Must go somewhere with world class snorkling (no diving). Ko Surin? Ko Similan? Ko Tarutao? - Would like to see monkeys in a rain forest. - Canoeing. - Temples. - 10 - 14 day trip. ?????????? Thanks Andrew Definitely highly recommend the Phuket Marina resort; it's absolutely beautiful with the most amazing flowers (part of the jungle/rainforest so it's highly likely that you will see the monkeys) and on the lovely sweeping bay at the headland of Kata/Karon beaches. A local guy owns the place and a lot of wealthy Thais go there for their holidays and the service is very good indeed. It really is a lovely place to go for ones honeymoon. The food is sublime at the two restaurants. There is also the diving centre based here too - you can click on the icon at the bottom of the hotel resort page for the diving information: http://www.marinaphuket.com (Also check out the rates on other search engines to see if you can get different rates. We arranged with the hotel to collect us/return to the airport). Also you can easily take the ferry to Phi Phi islands from Phuket too (we just went for a day trip there). -- Posted via http://britishexpats.com |
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Hi Englishmum,
I have found your post about Marina Phuket Resort and you highly recommended this hotel. We are going for our honeymoon in October 2004 and we are looking for nice, peacefull hotel with sea view, near the beach and reefs (for snorekling). Is it the right hotel for us? Is it possible to snorkle right from the beach? Best regards Mariola Użytkownik "Englishmum" napisał w wiadomości ... Originally posted by Andrew I need some serious help here. I am getting married in November and have the task of planning my entire Honeymoon to Thailand. I have never traveled to Asia, and have always gone the all inclusive route. I got the thumbs down for the all inclusive on this trip, so Now I have NO IDEA where to begin. I bought the Thailand lonely planet book, but Im finding that very confusing. Any suggestions on Hotels, sites, or anything else would be greatly appreciated. Heres the what Ive got so far: - Arrive Nov. 8th or there abouts in Bangkok. - Must have 3 -4 days at a beach resort. 4 or 5 star (honeymoon suite). - Must go somewhere with world class snorkling (no diving). Ko Surin? Ko Similan? Ko Tarutao? - Would like to see monkeys in a rain forest. - Canoeing. - Temples. - 10 - 14 day trip. ?????????? Thanks Andrew Definitely highly recommend the Phuket Marina resort; it's absolutely beautiful with the most amazing flowers (part of the jungle/rainforest so it's highly likely that you will see the monkeys) and on the lovely sweeping bay at the headland of Kata/Karon beaches. A local guy owns the place and a lot of wealthy Thais go there for their holidays and the service is very good indeed. It really is a lovely place to go for ones honeymoon. The food is sublime at the two restaurants. There is also the diving centre based here too - you can click on the icon at the bottom of the hotel resort page for the diving information: http://www.marinaphuket.com (Also check out the rates on other search engines to see if you can get different rates. We arranged with the hotel to collect us/return to the airport). Also you can easily take the ferry to Phi Phi islands from Phuket too (we just went for a day trip there). -- Posted via http://britishexpats.com |
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Englishmum,
Thank you very much for your help. Best regards Mariola Użytkownik "Englishmum" napisał w wiadomości ... Originally posted by Mariola Ignaczak Hi Englishmum, I have found your post about Marina Phuket Resort and you highly recommended this hotel. We are going for our honeymoon in October 2004 and we are looking for nice, peacefull hotel with sea view, near the beach and reefs (for snorekling). Is it the right hotel for us? Is it possible to snorkle right from the beach? Best regards Mariola Yes - it's a wonderful hotel as it is in such a great location, right on the bay but you if you wish can choose to have the slightly cheaper 'garden' rooms a couple of hundred metres away from the beach which are amongst the beautiful plants and flowers. It really is an excellent hotel to choose for a honeymoon as it is peaceful there, and you can easily walk into the 'village' in the direction of Club Med (much smaller rooms at Club Med!) to visit other bars, restaurants, play mini-golf at the adjacent Dino-Park or to buy T-shirts etc. You can hail the tuk-tuks right outside the main entrance to go exploring around the island. You can snorkel in the bay and even go parasailing too (which some of our teenage kids did........we were living in Singapore and this hotel was recommended by our neighbour, a British-Thai stockbroker, who like us when on vacation doesn't want to go to the chain resorts such as the Hiltons, Marriotts, Holiday Inns etc. and want something with a more 'local' ambience. Best wishes for your forthcoming marriage and a wonderful honeymoon.........but yes, I would highly recommend the Marina Phuket. Użytkownik "Englishmum" napisał w wiadomości - [/url]... Originally posted by Andrew I need some serious help here. I am getting married in November and have the task of planning my entire Honeymoon to Thailand. I have never traveled to Asia, and have always gone the all inclusive route. I got the thumbs down for the all inclusive on this trip, so Now I have NO IDEA where to begin. I bought the Thailand lonely planet book, but Im finding that very confusing. Any suggestions on Hotels, sites, or anything else would be greatly appreciated. Heres the what Ive got so far: - Arrive Nov. 8th or there abouts in Bangkok. - Must have 3 -4 days at a beach resort. 4 or 5 star (honeymoon suite). - Must go somewhere with world class snorkling (no diving). Ko Surin? Ko Similan? Ko Tarutao? - Would like to see monkeys in a rain forest. - Canoeing. - Temples. - 10 - 14 day trip. ?????????? Thanks Andrew Definitely highly recommend the Phuket Marina resort; it's absolutely beautiful with the most amazing flowers (part of the jungle/rainforest so it's highly likely that you will see the monkeys) and on the lovely sweeping bay at the headland of Kata/Karon beaches. A local guy owns the place and a lot of wealthy Thais go there for their holidays and the service is very good indeed. It really is a lovely place to go for ones honeymoon. The food is sublime at the two restaurants. There is also the diving centre based here too - you can click on the icon at the bottom of the hotel resort page for the diving information: http://www.marinaphuket.com/"]http://www.marinaphuket.com[/ur- l] (Also check out the rates on other search engines to see if you can get different rates. We arranged with the hotel to collect us/return to the airport). Also you can easily take the ferry to Phi Phi islands from Phuket too (we just went for a day trip there). -- Posted via http://british- expats.com/http://britishexpats.com -- Posted via http://britishexpats.com |
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