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Phuket Thailand - The Pearl Of Andaman

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
Phuket, known as the pearl of Andaman Sea, is the biggest island of Thailand. It is a province located in the southern part of the country and has many fascinating attractions that lure people around the world to visit. Because of beautiful beaches and sea, wonderful nightlife and nice weather, Phuket becomes one of the top places in Thailand that travelers choose to go, and of course, when they once visit there, they cannot wait to be there again and again.

It is not hard to get to Phuket. If you choose to go there by car, there are almost 900 kilometers from Bangkok to Phuket to drive and may take 8-9 hours totally. However, most people choose to fly there which takes no more than 1 hour and a half from Bangkok and the air fare is not expensive. Thai Airways and other low-cost airlines can serve you with several flights a day from many destinations.

The Phuket airport is a bit far from the popular beaches and well-known hotels. After you reach the island by plane, you can find a lot of services which can take you to your hotel cheap and easily. These services include taxi cars, airport limousines, and service vans waiting you outside the airport. Hotels and other accommodations are not hard to find and mostly their prices are really cheap. You can find luxurious hotels along the popular beaches or some easy home-stays near the communities or department stores. As I mentioned, Phuket is one of the top tourist attractions in Thailand. Even though there are a very large number of hotels and lodgings in Phuket, I recommend you to book a hotel earlier if you go there in the festival time or public holiday period and you will not regret doing that definitely.

Some well-known beaches that you cannot miss are Patong beach, Karon beach and Kata beach. You cannot imagine how beautiful they are. Also, there are a lot of activities along the beaches, you may sunbathe or swim in the sea. If you like exciting activities, you can play parachute or rent a surfboard. You may book a boat tour to the near islands such as Khai islands, Phi Phi islands and Racha islands, and go diving. Tons of beautiful coral reefs and fish are waiting for you.

One of other activities that you can’t definitely miss is watching sunset at Laem Prom Thep. This spot is named for the most beautiful sunset place in Thailand and you will believe it. If you like old buildings and nice architectures, you can also travel to the Phuket city which is located inside the island, a lot of good and tasty food is there. It is another good way for traveling in Phuket if you don’t like crowded tourists.

Nightlife in Thailand is very famous especially in Phuket. You can find clubs, bars and restaurants everywhere. These are just parts of what Phuket is and you need to experience them by yourselves. You may not want to go back to your country forever.

If you’d like to read more about Phuket, please visit my web blog at http://phuketweather.blogspot.com



By: Siripong T

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Thailand

Monday, November 12th, 2007
Thailand located in South East Asia is a hidden gem for those seeking a vacation destination. Bangkok for instance is popular amongst American’s but there are other places and sights in Thailand to behold. Each region has something new and exciting to offer its visitors. We will be going through some of the different locations and aspects that make Thailand a great vacation get away.

Food Menu: The Asian cuisine is quite popular around the world so finding the types of foods you are already familiar with in Thailand won’t be difficult. In fact, this gives visitors a chance to have complete authentic Asian dishes they way they were intended to be prepared. Get your chopsticks out and feast on various dishes often prepared with lots of herbs and spices.

If you would like to keep your preexisting taste buds while you are in Thailand, check with your hotel before you make reservations to see if they provide dishes from your native land. Many hotels cater to visitors coming from specific places and they do cook accordingly.

Cities: There are many cities in Thailand that can serve as vacation getaways. Below is a list of the cities in Thailand.

1. Ayutthaya

2. Bangkok

3. Chantaburi

4. Chiang Mai

5. Chiang Rai

6. Chonburi

7. Chumphon

8. Hat Yai

9. Hua Hin / Cha-am

10. Kamphaengphet

11. Kanchanaburi

12. Khao Lak (Phang Nga)

13. Khao Yai

14. Khon Kaen

15. Koh Chang / Trad

16. Koh Kood / Trad

17. Koh Lanta (Krabi)

18. Koh Mak / Trad

19. Koh Phangan (Suratthani)

20. Koh Phi Phi (Krabi)

21. Koh Samet / Rayong

22. Koh Tao (Suratthani)

23. Krabi

24. Lampang

25. Lamphun

26. Loei

27. Lopburi

28. Mae Hong Son

29. Nakhon Sawan

30. Nakhon Si Thammarat

31. Nakhonratchasima

32. Nakorn Pathom

33. Nan

34. Narathiwat

35. Nonthaburi

36. Pattaya

37. Petchaboon

38. Phitsanuloke

39. Phrae

40. Phuket

41. Prachinburi

42. Prachuab Khiri Khan

43. Ranong

44. Samui

45. Saraburi

46. Satun

47. Songkhla

48. Sukhothai

49. Suratthani

50. Surin

51. Tak

52. Trad

53. Trang

54. Ubonratchathani

55. Udonthani

56. Uthai Thani

57. Uttaradit

Buddhist Temples: There are several Buddhist temples one could stop out when in Thailand. In reality there are over 30,000 ranging in size and splendor. The Marble Temple (Wat Benchamabophit), in Bangkok was beautifully constructed using white marble by King Rama V. Another is the Wat Phra Buddhabat located in the Saraburi Province. This temple has a two-meter footprint enshrined in a mondop from the Buddha. This is a very popular location amongst tourist many of which come to Thailand just to visit and make pilgrimages to Wat Phra Buddhabat.

Language Barriers: The Chinese, Malay, Lao, and Mon-Khmer languages are all commonly spoken throughout Thailand. Bangkok Thai is the predominate language though so make sure you brush up before making your journey. Of course there are always places where English is spoken and is in wide use.

However you may have to go out of your way to find them. Making phone calls, going online and asking directions can be a headache when dealing with language issues. Check with your hotel for language friendly areas in Thailand were your particular language is openly spoken.

Weather Patterns: Be advised and pack accordingly. Thailand has a rainy season that begins in June and goes all the way into October that may include torrential rains. Mountain climbing in places such as Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand or the highest mountain in Thailand, Doi Inthanon can be difficult if not dangerous to climb during the rainy season. Aside from the rain the rest of the year normally brings mild to hot weather from November to May.



By: Daniel Millions

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Thailand Hotels Booking

Friday, November 9th, 2007
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Thailand, located on the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea is one of the major tourist spots of South East Asia attracting millions of tourists each year. The country is also famous for its renowned beaches, tropical climate, finger licking foods and intriguing culture. The luxuriant nature reserves and the woodlands followed by the rocky hills and amazing waterfalls will actually make your holidays an unforgettable experience.

You can conveniently find and book hotel rooms in Thailand that range from expensive five star hotels to low cost lodges. In fact, the hotels in Thailand are famous for their hospitality and world class services. Some of these hotels also feature a number of luxury facilities such as aromatherapy, herbal steam baths, body and head massage, acupuncture, yoga and other beauty treatments

However, booking hotels in Thailand prior to your visit is essential as it is often difficult to find an accommodation in the nick of time. With the advent of Internet, you can even surf for online Thailand hotels. You can use any of the major search engines to do a thorough research and you will come across a number of hotel booking sites. Select one of the best sites that offer authentic and detailed information about the Thailand hotels.

In fact, these hotel booking sites are best suited for people who prefer to gather information about each and every hotel before actually taking their decision. Apart for booking your hotel rooms, you can also compare the prices and facilities of similar hotel located in the same area through these sites. Moreover, these types of hotel booking sites have a team of experienced employees, who will help you out to get the best accommodation in Thailand depending upon your budget. Some of these sites also offer discount online booking services for hotels in Thailand so as to ensure that you get a good deal.

In case you are opting for online booking for hotels in Thailand, it is better to gather more information from some of the travel guides and agents. There are many people who write reviews on hotels after their vacations. Reading these reviews will also help you to get a clear idea about the services and the rates of the hotels as well as to find the best suited hotel for you in Thailand.

Another important factor that you need to keep in mind while booking hotels in Thailand is its location. Try to stay in the most well connected part of the city with proper public transportation links. This will help to reduce your conveyance cost.



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Fast and Easy Methods for the Best Hotel Rates

Thursday, November 1st, 2007
The process of finding the best hotel rates does not have to be hard, as long as you know the right places to look. There are a number of great companies available that are set up to help you in just this sort of situation, and if you are looking for the best hotel rates possible, there are a few companies in particular that you are going to want to become familiar with.

Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels, for instance, is a fantastic option if you are looking to find the best hotel rates, and they are known for being the nation’s largest hotel franchisor, with over 270 properties under the Comfort, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands, totaling over 23,000 rooms, which is obviously quite impressive.

Go Fly

This is another great option that you have when it comes to finding the best hotel rates in the world, and they have been operating as an online division of Avia Voyages travel agency since 2003. They are experts when it comes to finding the very best hotel rates, and their primary goal is to provide the best service to their customers, a goal which they have been incredibly successful in thus far.

Additional Information

There are also a few other important things that you will want to consider anytime you are planning a trip, and for instance learning how to travel with just one bag is something that will come in very convenient for you, especially if you are traveling to a particular destination where you are only allowed a certain amount of luggage.

The first thing you need to do here is get yourself a shoulder bag or backpack that has straps and plenty of pockets. Then you should get together the following: three changes of clothing, laundry detergent for washing by hand, a universal sink stopper, a portable clothesline, and toiletries.

Next, you want to pack using the ‘bundling’ method, which means that you need to wrap your clothes around large objects, such as pairs of shoes or toiletries, in order to save yourself as much room as possible. Make sure that you stuff your underwear and socks into shoes to save space and as well to prevent your shoes from getting crushed.

As well, due to airline security standards, you should always use solids rather than liquids when it comes to toiletries, and make sure that you minimize as best as possible the number of items that require electricity, because converters can not only be costly but space-consuming as well.



By: Rex Freiberger

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