Bangkok named the most 9th luxurious destination in the world as 7% of its hotels earn a 5 star rating
New research has revealed the most luxurious destination in the world. Here we take a look at which places are considered the most luxurious holiday destinations. The study, conducted by the team at Slingo, looked at the number of spas, hotels with massage facilities and number of fine dining restaurants to reveal the most luxurious […]
Samui diaries
Day 1. I arrived after catching the ferry from Donsak pier to Samui on Monday 1st May and drove to my hotel the delightful U Samui in Bang Chak. Set on the beach with a lovely swimming pool and very comfortable rooms with terraces overlooking the stunning bay I was ready for a cup of […]
Cross Hotels and Resort: Yoga and Wellness breaks at a vegan hotel in Chiang Mai
I recently visited Cross Hotels and Resort again and I see that they have launched a range of yoga, wellness, detox programmes for those that are mindful of the need to get their body in order. Cross Hotels and Resort does not sell or supply alcohol and breakfast is a simple, raw fruit and vegetable […]
Travelling in comfort and style with AVIS car rental in Thailand
I flew from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai with Air Asia and hired a hire car from AVIS car rental at the airport. Within 20 minutes of landing I was driving towards my hotel for the night. I was travelling alone but why anyone would want to rough it if they were in a family […]
Travelling alone with a disability – AVIS Chiang Mai
I just want to thank the AVIS Chiang Mai team for looking after me on Friday 14th April when I was not very well and returned their car to the airport. I arrived in a bit of a disheveled state at the airport and was unable to refill the car with diesel, empty the car […]
Cross Chiang Mai Riverside Hotel
I recently visited Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas and was lucky enough to stay at the Cross Chiang Mai Riverside Hotel on the banks of the River Ping. The hotel is quite unassuming from the road with an understated red brick fascia. The security guard guided me to the parking area and the reception […]
Coming to Thailand
If you are planning a visit to Thailand may I suggest that you hire a car and get off the beaten track. Having lived in the country now for 16 years the real beauty of the country is outside the main tourist areas, towns and cities. Don’t waste your holiday jostling with the tour groups […]
Hotel MYS Khao Yai
I have just spent the last 3 nights at a brand new 5 star plus hotel on the edge of the Khao Yai National Park – the Hotel MYS. It has been open for less than one week! It is operated by Unicorn Hospitality Group and the General Manager James, a forty something Thai, brought […]
Khun Preeda Thai House – an obligatory visit
Khun Preeda Thai House is a Private Living Museum with Historical Architecture of Traditional Thai House. Below an interview with Khun Preeda Phongpitakvises who is the owner of this fabulous place is steeped in history and relics spanning over 40 years. 1.What is the concept of your Museum? First, live with it and fully utilize […]
Thailand is just like Hollywood
– when they need you, they need you very badly when they don’t need you, they don’t need you at all There is an old Hollywood saying: “When they need you, they need you badly; when they don’t need you, they don’t need you at all”. Thailand is exactly the same as Hollywood concerning Thai expats […]