Khao Takiab Beach, Hua Hin

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With its long shoreline on the Gulf of Thailand, the seaside resort of Hua Hin is home to a number of different beaches. Khao Takiab Beach is located approximately 7kms south of central Hua Hin. The distinguishing feature of this particular beach is the hill which gives the area its name. 'Khao … [Read more...]

Hotel Review: Bossotel Hotel, Bangkok

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My family visited me in Thailand last month and we spent two nights in Bangkok at the end of their trip. I decided to book a stay at the Bossotel Hotel because the location was convenient for everything we had planned including a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River and a visit to one of … [Read more...]

Hotel Review: The Village, Coconut Island, Phuket

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Last month I spent 3 days with my family at the luxurious hideaway, The Village on Coconut Island just off the east coast of Phuket. Without doubt, this is the most exclusive accommodation I have ever stayed in and here is my review of the resort. Accommodation We stayed in a 2-bedroom … [Read more...]

Hotel Review: The Palms, Kamala Beach, Phuket

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Last week I stayed for 3 days with my family at The Palms on Kamala Beach, Phuket. The hotel is located towards the southern end of Kamala and is only a 2-minute walk to the beach. The Palms isn't a typical hotel because it is more like an apartment complex although it does have all the benefits of … [Read more...]

Historic Budget Hotel – The Atlanta, Bangkok

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Located in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok, The Atlanta hotel is one of the more atmospheric places you can choose to stay in the Thai capital if you are on a budget. The hotel is unashamedly old-fashioned which will appeal to some and deter others. Much of the charm of the hotel lies with the … [Read more...]

Accommodation Review: The Countryside, Pai

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Most of the accommodation choices in Pai are budget and mid-range guest-houses with just a few more expensive hotel options. I was last in Pai back in February and was looking to stay somewhere for one night that wasn't expensive, but had a bit of character. I chose The Countryside, which is a … [Read more...]

Hotel Review: Queen’s Garden Resort, near Bangkok Airport

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Last weekend I had a late evening flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and an early flight out the following day, so I took the opportunity to stay at one of the hotels located close to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport rather than travel into the centre of the Thai capital. Getting There The Queen's … [Read more...]