Thailand
Loi Krathong, Thailand
This November festival is also known as the festival of lights because during the two day event locals thread coconut shells together and send them on their way in a huge wave along the Ping River. Set free off the 200 year old Rattanakosin Bridge, onlookers can see a string of hundreds of glittering lights [...]
Island Hopping Thailand
Getaway from it all with an island hopping adventure in Thailand’s southern Trang Province. This is a wonderful opportunity to see an undeveloped part of Thailand and some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in this part of the world. Take the overnight train from Bangkok to begin your discovery of Southern Thailand. On arrival [...]
Thailand Rainforest & Island Adventure
This trip is simply fantastic! It is a genuine pleasure to be in exotic Thailand; to enjoy its people, culture and tasty food. Your family will take part in activities that you will remember for years. Sea-kayaking along a tranquil coast below sheer cliffs; staying in a rainforest lodge and exploring by elephant; snorkelling in [...]
Thailand Hidden Hill Tribes
Following a narrow trail through the rice terrace fields, you arrive in a hill tribe village. A woman dressed in ornate attire surprises you as she steps out of her longhouse. She greets you with a smile and an invitation to join her for a cup of tea. Hesitant at first, you accept then loosen [...]
Fabulous Bangkok
Browse chaotic markets, see serene temples and cycle along quiet country lanes to discover the many faces of bustling Bangkok. Learn the secrets of local cuisine at a cooking school excursion. Orient-Go allows you to experience this exciting city and it’s surroundings in the way you want to with a wide range of day tours [...]
Sunrise Beach, Koh Lipe-Thailand
One of the 51 islands that constitute the Tarutao National Marine Park in the Andaman Sea, off the southwest coast of Thailand, the tiny isle of Koh Lipe is as popular for its sand as it is for its sea. Of the island’s four main beaches, Sunrise catches the early morning rays, casting silhouettes of [...]
V9, Bangkok-Thailand
The V9 Bar at the Sofitel hotel on Silom Road is one of a fewbars with a great view in Bangkok. Sitting on the 37th floor of Sofitel Silom hotel, it boasts not only a spectacular view of downtown Bangkok, but a polished and chic interior as well. V9 is both a top- class restaurant and a wine lounge, [...]
Q-Bar, Bangkok-Thailand
The Q-Bar emerged seemingly from nowhere to become Indochina’s premier nightspot – incorporating two bars, a spacious terrace and a dancefloor. With bar staff this gorgeous, an inane grin will appear on your face like a hopeless teenager when they take your order. But don’t flatter yourself – they’re professionals dedicated to the art of [...]
Glow, Bangkok-Thailand
Glow, The boutique nightclub in Bangkok. A multi-level elegant lounge that transforms itself into a high energy nightclub in the later hours. Multi level, elegant daybeds, spectacular bars, multi colored led and laser lighting all around combined with excellent customer service create a unique party atmosphere. Recently, Glow nightclub was refurnished with a new look, new [...]
Supanniga Home, Kon Kaen-Thailand
Supanniga Home offers ultra-hip, contemporary-styled cottages, as well as amenities found in luxury hotels. In addition to the comfort and privacy of the villa rooms, guests will enjoy access to kitchenette, decorative gardens, groves of fruit trees, architectural landscaping, and oversized Jacuzzi pool (in Veru Villa only). Furthermore, all cottages are designed to take full advantage [...]
The Library, Koh Samui-Thailand
No one is in control of your happiness . . . The question in life is not how much time do we have but what we do with it ! Life is short, don’t hesitate . . . Life starts at the end of your comfort zone, live outside the box. Stop over analyzing, life is simple. This is [...]
Jungle Rafts, Thailand
The River Kwai Jungle Rafts have a little piece of paradise to offer you in the heart of the jungle, and a visit to this floatel moored along the historical river is a unique opportunity to step out of your everyday world into the harmony of nature. There are beautiful waterfalls to bathe in, wild orchids [...]
Hintok River Camp, Kanchanaburi-Thailand
Outdoorsmen have long known that sleeping in a tent gets you a lot closer to nature than any solid-wall edifice. After all, flexible structures blur the line between indoors and outdoors: Screens and flaps offer an intimate connection to the surrounding landscape, natural light radiates through the walls, and the soothing sounds of birds and [...]
Eugenia, Bangkok-Thailand
Now that travel is no longer an aristocratic sport, it is rare to find a new hotel that has modelled itself after the steamship-era grand dames. But this 19th-century manor house prefers a simplified Victorian sensibility to the prevailing club Zen look of modern hotels. The 12 sumptuous suites are decorated with canopy beds (and [...]
Seven, Bangkok-Thailand
Oftentimes with minimalism there is no room for a sense of place (or a large suitcase, but that’s another matter). Rather than blotting out the local landscape, this sleek boutique has ingeniously embraced its Thai character with a unique concept: its six guest rooms (and lobby makes seven) are decorated in the colour that Thais [...]
La Residence Hotel, Bangkok-Thailand
One of the city’s first “boutique” hotels, La Residence is a petite player amid the high-rises of Bangkok’s financial district. Each of the 26 rooms is individually decorated but without excessive fussiness or pretension. The staff are accessible and helpful with recommendations and general know-how. The drawback is that the location is a little lacklustre, [...]
Shanghai Inn, Bangkok-Thailand
Although Chinatown is one of Bangkok’s more intriguing neighbourhoods, the sleeping options are monopolised by hulking matrons dating from the gaudy days of pink vinyl and shag carpet. This hip hotel breaks the mould with retro Chinoiserie stylings. Pink and purple lanterns, bamboo floors and imperial-inspired furniture transform the hotel’s 55 rooms into boudoirs evoking [...]
Arun Residence, Thailand
Until recently, Bangkok’s most historic district of Ko Ratanakosin, filled with palaces and temples, closed down after dark. But this riverside inn, occupying an old Sino-Portuguese-style building, now provides a place to bed among nighttime vistas of the temple spires. Arun Residence bears simple but elegant period décor in its five rooms, mostly split-level lofts. [...]
Old Bangkok Inn, Bangkok-Thailand
A charming nod to the past, Old Bangkok Inn occupies the antique district once home to minor Siamese royalty and epitomises the city’s revival of classically minded hotels. The 10 rooms, including lofts and suites, are individually decorated in Thai floral themes that evoke a romantic ambience, although the square footage is a little meager. [...]
Luxx, Bangkok-Thailand
No pool, no gym, no restaurant, no lobby swarming with guests - Luxx hotel in Bangkok is the perfect boutique alternative to the Thai capital’s standard brand of chain-hotel monoliths. Hidden from all but the most discerning traveller, this sleek, central hideaway is the perfect point for exploring the city, all wrapped up in a contemporary coating [...]
Ibrik River, Bangkok-Thailand
Ibrik is so private you wouldn’t know it existed. Forget the big impersonal hotels of Bangkok. If you are looking for the personal touch in hip and stylish surroundingsIbrik is the place to stay. Just 3 stunning bedrooms, each unique and beautifully designed. All the rooms have tv, air conditioning, mini bar and laundry service. Ibrik café provides guests a [...]
Chakrabongse Villas, Bangkok-Thailand
Chakrabongse Villas is a gorgeous mini boutique hotel with just 3 luxury suites in the heart of old Bangkok. Set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River this Chic Retreat is a magical little oasis in the middle of this bustling modern city. The lush tropical garden and 10m swimming pool allow you to relax and enjoy a [...]
Baan Pra Nond, Bangkok-Thailand
Baan Pra Nond B&B is ideally located in the centre of Bangkok. What was once home to a Supreme Court Judge, is now the newest small boutique hotel to open in Thailand’s capital. On passing her grandfathers house every day on the way to work Tasma Cotsmire dreamt of turning this 70-year old house into [...]
Koh Phi Phi (Thailand)
These idyllic islands near Phuket were the scene of the enchanting scenes from the movie The Beach. Vertical rock faces rise right out of the water hiding tiny coves, caves, and tiny beaches of legends.
The Dome (Bangkok, Thailand)
Located on the 63rd floor of The Dome at State Tower, Sirocco is the world’s highest al fresco restaurant and one of Bangkok‘s most coveted dining choices that never fails to leave one mesmerized. With a breathtaking view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river, a sweeping deck dramatically fanning out to the middle of [...]
BED Supper Club (Bangkok, Thailand)
This is a classic in the area. Everyone who has been through the nightlife scene in Bangkok has heard of Bed Super Club. It is an interesting twist on Bangkok nightlife, a white, oval space ship looking building, and on the inside long beds which run along the upper walls. BED is a ‘dining in bed’ [...]
Mai Khao Beach (Phuket, Thailand)
Look to your right – nobody. Look to your left – nobody. Just 17km of deserted beachfront, the longest beach on Phuket, with only one resort (which also happens to be one of the island’s best) dotting its shores. Not a place to come if you want to party, though, since the only excitement occurs [...]
Mae Nam (Koh Samui, Thailand)
Koh Samui‘s east coast strands are almost too well known. Head up to the north coast to snoozy Mae Nam, where the sands may be narrower, but you’re not sharing them with the crowds. The water is clear and calm, the palm trees shady.
Koh Adang (Thailand)
The towering rock formations and crystal waters of Ko Tarutao National Marine Park, are a reminder of how islands such as Phuket, Samui and Phi Phi once were. Here you’ll find Koh Adang, a jungle island with pristine shores, empty beaches and not a beer bar in sight.
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