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 […]
DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket opens in Surin
- Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Hilton Worldwide announced yesterday the opening of the very first DoubleTree branded property in Thailand. Formerly the Courtyard by Marriott, the 4 star DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket at Surin Beach on the west coast of Phuket is located 24 kilometers from Phuket International Airport. There are four room types and two suite types. All are […]
The 11 ways to get ripped off while shopping overseasWhen visiting international vendors, you’re going to want to be well-versed in the ways that you can avoid being ripped off by the local sellers. A good rule of thumb is to always keep your composure. If you start to get mad while haggling, this isn’t going to get you anywhere. Also keep calm […]
Top Ten things to know about Phuket for beginnersThe largest island in the whole country of Thailand goes by the name of Phuket. You can find it in the Andaman Sea, and it is 878 kilometers north of the equator. The main language is of course Thai, but if you find yourself frequenting the west coast or commercial areas, you will probably […]
Chiang Rai, Thailand: A luxury jungle retreat where you can get up close to elephantsOne of the most luxurious places that you can visit and still not spend too much money is Thailand. It is a gorgeous place and a big vacation spot for many people who have always wanted to go visit it. This new jungle retreat in the country is a huge tourist attraction as you can […]
A Maze of Amazing Bangkok KhlongsKlong Dao Kanong is a canal in Thailand. Travelers on the Kanong will experience several sharp right angles as they proceed along the waterway’s path. The banks of the canal also incorporate a wealth of interesting history that can be seen in the array of buildings and edifices. A buzz of factory activity was once […]
Thailand is among Top 3 destinations for disconnecting from workIt used to be that hotels would charge for Wifi. After a few years most hotels caught on that pretty much everybody sees wifi as a commodity and not an option. And if Wifi is a commodity, how can they charge for it? You don’t see hotels charging extra for electricity do we? But […]
