Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa to Open Just in Time for the Holidays
- Friday, 14 June 2013
“Sits on one of the least developed beaches in Phuket…” Any true traveler will tell you half the fun in taking an exotic vacation is planning it. The beautiful websites, vivid pictures and glowing reviews make it easy to picture yourself there. Dreaming of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters make endless hours at […]
New Novotel to Open on Beaches of Phuket
- Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Accor is bringing their brand of style and service to Southern Thailand in late summer of this year. The Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach is scheduled to open in August 2013 on the beach at Kamala. The 174 guestroom property will feature all the anticipated amenities plus a few extras like some seriously sweet bonuses for […]
The Senses Resort- One Part Fun, One Part Style
- Thursday, 14 March 2013
Chic The Senses Resort is the newest addition to Patong’s getaway scene and resort managers vow to build a loyal following of repeat guests. To do so, they’ve unveiled a company philosophy that echoes their name: a sense to serve guests instinctively, a sense of warm welcome and a sense of natural service within the […]
Holiday Inn Express opens first property in Phuket
- Friday, 22 February 2013
A high quality affordable option near the action of Patong, but away from the noise. Holiday Inn Express has just opened their first Phuket property in Patong Beach, Phuket’s most populated and heady area, offering savvy (read:price conscious) leisure travellers a fine option of quality accommodation and facilities at low prices. The new Holiday Inn […]
A Holiday for All Ages at the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
- Wednesday, 20 February 2013
New Phuket Resort offers something for all the family. Three outdoor pools, three dining venues, two lounge/bars and plenty for the kids to do too. The resort area of Phuket is making way for a new 5-star property where comfort and style go hand in hand. The Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach opened in early February […]
Natural Waterfalls and Lush Jungle Surround Phuket’s Mandarava Resort & Spa
- Monday, 04 February 2013
A brand new resort in Karon Beach Phuket is offering a bit of a twist on the Thailand island paradise getaway. The Mandarava Resort & Spa isn’t located directly on the beach like many properties (although it is just a short walk away,) but instead located on a tropical hillside amid lush jungle and natural […]
Coming This Spring, The Naka Phuket
- Wednesday, 09 January 2013
This post initially contained erroneously included pictures of a similarly named hotel, The Naka Island. I have added an updated post with more correct information including HD photos here. Ready for something different on Phuket’s west coast? Architect Duangrit Bunnag is taking 1,740 acres and eschewing the traditional Thai resort blueprint in exchange for something […]
Low Rates, Few Frills at Tune Hotel Patong, Phuket
- Monday, 03 December 2012
They say nothing in life is free and at the newest Tune Hotel property in the heart of Patong beach, guests will become very familiar with that saying. The value-branded hotel chain is famous for offering extremely low base rates and then charging for extras like air-conditioning, towels and television. It’s not everyone’s cup of […]
Complete Guide to Khao LakKhao Lak is a vicinity comprised of more than fifty distinct islands. It is located off the western part of Thailand’s mainland. Although Thailand is itself a tourist beacon, the district of Khao Lak qualifies all on its own as a tourist mecca. Not only does it have facilities and charm and vistas up […]
Chiang Rai, Thailand: A luxury jungle retreat where you can get up close to elephantsIf you want to spend some time up close and personal with elephants while in Thailand, but are concerned about ethical issues of how these majestic beasts are treated, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp Resort, which is a resort with a camp set in a traditional mahout village, might be what you are looking for. […]
5 most amazing swimming pools in Bangkok hotelsThe temperature regularly hovers close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Bangkok, which makes the de rigueur hotel swimming pool more than a mere amenity. It becomes an absolute necessity. That said, the best of Bangkok’s hotel swimming pool options go above and beyond the basics of cooling off over-heated guests. The best of those […]
Top Ten things to know about the Bangkok Skytrain (BTS)The Bangkok Transit System (BTS) is so famous in Bangkok that residents have dubbed it the Skytrain and it is well known as much as the good street food in Bangkok and the prevalence of fake viagra. The transit system is operated by the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) which is a subsidiary of the […]
A luxury-tinged guide to Thailand’s Railay BeachThere are four main stretches that make up Railay Beach, and all have the same gorgeous scenery that the entire Thai mainland offers you. There are tons of Thai-style beach houses that sit along the shoreline which attract many tourists to buy property in the area. Visitors love to sit and stargaze while admiring […]
