Phuket Fantasea is a cultural themepark with a dinner and show. There are attractions and side shows before dinner and the show. Although, dinner is optional. The dinner consists of a huge buffet.
The show is the main attraction of Phuket Fantasea. It is an amazing expeience featuring pyrotechnics, dancing, singing, magic, animals and much more.
This is definitely worth a visiting if a yor are going to Phuket
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thai Aiways
If you are visiting Thailand, then I highly suggest that you fly with Thai Airways. As well as Thailand, they fly to severl other international destinations also.
I have flown with Thai four times now and each time has been better than the last. The seats are very roomy and all passengers have their own individual television in which you have a wide choice of movies to watch.
The food is always great with a choice if 2 or 3 different things.
Each time we have flown, the flights have been right on schedule.
I have flown with Thai four times now and each time has been better than the last. The seats are very roomy and all passengers have their own individual television in which you have a wide choice of movies to watch.
The food is always great with a choice if 2 or 3 different things.
Each time we have flown, the flights have been right on schedule.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Shopping in Patong
The shopping is why many people choose to visit Patong. There are so many cheap things to buy and it bartering can be a lot of fun. However, bartering can take some time getting used to.
When it comes to bartering, you should generally halve the inital asking price and negotiate your way up from there. It's so important to do this with a smile. Thai's enjoy bartering and look favourable upon those who have fin doing it. At the end of the day though, just remember that you are only bartering over a very small amount of money.
Whatever you are wanting to buy in Patong, chances are it will be there. Everything is sold from jewellery to perfume, to clothes to bags.
When it comes to bartering, you should generally halve the inital asking price and negotiate your way up from there. It's so important to do this with a smile. Thai's enjoy bartering and look favourable upon those who have fin doing it. At the end of the day though, just remember that you are only bartering over a very small amount of money.
Whatever you are wanting to buy in Patong, chances are it will be there. Everything is sold from jewellery to perfume, to clothes to bags.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Patong
Patong is an amazing destination that has so much to offer. I have been there twice now, and am counting down the days until I go again.
What I love about Patong so much is that is has so much for offer. There is the spectacular beaches and crystal blue waters, the rich cultural experience and the amazing shopping. There really is something for everyone.
Of course, Patong is not everyone's cup of tea. It is a busy place and impossible to walk 100m without being hassled by a Thai vendor to buy something. However, as soon as you are in your resort it is just so peaceful.
What I love about Patong so much is that is has so much for offer. There is the spectacular beaches and crystal blue waters, the rich cultural experience and the amazing shopping. There really is something for everyone.
Of course, Patong is not everyone's cup of tea. It is a busy place and impossible to walk 100m without being hassled by a Thai vendor to buy something. However, as soon as you are in your resort it is just so peaceful.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Merlin Beach Resort Phuket
The Merlin Beach Resort in Phuket is probably one of the better, more expensive resorts in Phuket, for good reason though. It is located just out of Patong (about a 5 minute ride in a Tuk Tuk) and sits on its own private beach. Although, this beach is not always great for swimming due to the reef.
The resort is quite big and has 3 pools. It is surrounded by lush tropical scenery.
There are a range of rooms to choose from, but the best is the 'pool access room'. Unlike other resorts, the pool access rooms offer privacy and direct access, from you room, into the pool.
I highly recommend the Merlin Beach Resort to anyone looking for a place to stay just a little outside of Patong.
The resort is quite big and has 3 pools. It is surrounded by lush tropical scenery.
There are a range of rooms to choose from, but the best is the 'pool access room'. Unlike other resorts, the pool access rooms offer privacy and direct access, from you room, into the pool.
I highly recommend the Merlin Beach Resort to anyone looking for a place to stay just a little outside of Patong.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Pathumwan Princess Bangkok
If you are travelling to Bangkok there is only one place to stay, the Pathumwan Princess. This hotel is connected to MBK, the biggest shopping complex in Bangkok. MBK is amazing. There are about 6 levels and shops and bargains galore. There are several shops that only sell fixed price items, which many find as a nice break from bartering and there is also markets within the shopping centre where you can perfect your bartering skills.
There are doors from the hotel into MBK which really does make it extremely convenient. The rooms in the hotel are extremely spacious, but the best part is the views. The hotel sits on top of MBK so even the rooms on level 2 have spectacular views. When I visited in 2008 I stayed in the superior (cheapest) room but was still on level 16.
The pool at the hotel is a lap swimming pool but still absolutely fine for a relaxing swim after a day of shopping in the heat.
The buffet breakfast in the hotel is amazing. They serve everything from pancakes, to noodles to eggs.
This hotel is definitely the best in Bangkok.
There are doors from the hotel into MBK which really does make it extremely convenient. The rooms in the hotel are extremely spacious, but the best part is the views. The hotel sits on top of MBK so even the rooms on level 2 have spectacular views. When I visited in 2008 I stayed in the superior (cheapest) room but was still on level 16.
The pool at the hotel is a lap swimming pool but still absolutely fine for a relaxing swim after a day of shopping in the heat.
The buffet breakfast in the hotel is amazing. They serve everything from pancakes, to noodles to eggs.
This hotel is definitely the best in Bangkok.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Deevana Patong Resort and Spa
The Deevana Patong is arguably one of the best and most reasonably priced resorts in Phuket. It is classed as only 3.5 stars but I would personally give it 4. It is cheaper than other resorts in Phuket because it is located about 10 minutes from the beach.
There is a garden wing and a spa wing. The garden wing has its own pool. This pool does not have a pool bar (in the pool) but has one just next it. Drinks are a little pricey, but this is always the case in resorts. The rooms in the garden wing are comfortable and spacious with individual patios.
The spa wing has a pool with a pool bar. The is a choice of rooms but the best are the gound floor ones which have their own little jacuzzi juust outside the door.
The Deevana is an excellent choice for anyone travelling to Phuket on a budget but still want a great resort.
There is a garden wing and a spa wing. The garden wing has its own pool. This pool does not have a pool bar (in the pool) but has one just next it. Drinks are a little pricey, but this is always the case in resorts. The rooms in the garden wing are comfortable and spacious with individual patios.
The spa wing has a pool with a pool bar. The is a choice of rooms but the best are the gound floor ones which have their own little jacuzzi juust outside the door.
The Deevana is an excellent choice for anyone travelling to Phuket on a budget but still want a great resort.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Banthai Resort and Spa Phuket
The Banthai Resort and Spa in Phuket Thailand is a 4.5 star resort located right on Patong Beach. There are a number of room choices but the best are the pool access rooms. There is the 'direct pool access room' where you literally step out of your room and into the pool and the 'pool access rooms' where the pool is about 5 steps away. The 'pool access rooms' offer a little more privacy than the 'direct pool access rooms'.
There are 2 pools, each with its own pool bar. The pool are quite shallow but so refreshing after a day in the hot phuket sun.
Another great thing about this resort are the 2 bars out the front of the resort. They are situated right in front of the beach and there is nothing better than having a drink, watching the sunset and the hustle and bustle of Patong go by.
For the complete review on the Banthai Resprt and Spa click here
There are 2 pools, each with its own pool bar. The pool are quite shallow but so refreshing after a day in the hot phuket sun.
Another great thing about this resort are the 2 bars out the front of the resort. They are situated right in front of the beach and there is nothing better than having a drink, watching the sunset and the hustle and bustle of Patong go by.
For the complete review on the Banthai Resprt and Spa click here
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