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The photo used in this month’s desktop wallpaper calendar was taken at a mystery Bangkok hotel at dusk.
If you think you know where the photo was taken, leave a comment below. The first person to correctly guess will receive absolutely nothing except smug satisfaction as well as a congratulatory tweet/shout-out.
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You may or may not know that I also own and run NewThaiHotels.com, which surprisingly, focuses exclusively on new hotel and resort openings in Thailand.
I’ve recently made some changes to make it easier to find news and pictures of a specific hotel you may be looking for.
There are now direct links from every page linking to the main areas of Thailand; Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Samui, making it easier to find news of new hotels in your specific area of interest.
I’ve also added sections for six of the major hotel brands in Thailand so it is now very simple to find consolidated news on new properties from Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Centara and the Accor groups. No searching, just one click gets you to the page with all related articles.
TripAdvisor has announced the winners of its inaugural Travelers’ Choice Islands awards. Based on millions of traveler reviews and opinions on the popular travel website, the 2013 awards recognize more than 100 islands across the globe, including dedicated lists for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, and the U.S.
Thai, Philippine, Indonesian, Malaysian and Indian islands all received accolades with Thailand taking 4 of the top ten slots, and Indonesia and the Philippines capturing two each.
“Drifting serenely in the Gulf of Thailand, the palm-fringed island of Ko Tao takes its name from the abundant sea turtles that reside on its shores. White sand beaches sheltered by steep hills – some only accessible with four-wheel drive vehicles – and 300 days of sun per year invite long afternoons of lounging.”
Dusit Buncha Resort
Its difficult to believe that this resort only carries a 3.5 star rating. While the rooms are basic, the absolute beachfront location is excellent, views amazing and the resort itself is very nice.
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This photo for this month’s calendar was taken at one of my favorite restaurants in Bangkok, L’appart, atop the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit.
L’appart is fast becoming an icon in the Bangkok dining scene. Taking up the entire 32nd floor of the hotel and designed as a funky Parisian apartment, dining spaces are found in the main kitchen, private dining rooms and library. There is also a funky bar space, shown in the photo used in the calendar and excellent views of Bangkok from the outdoor seating on the wrap-around balcony.
I highly recommend this restaurant, especially for a romantic date.
Read more ...There are some excellent deals this week with savings of up to 80%! The brand new Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit is offering rooms at 50% off from USD125 per night. There is also a minimum of 65% off the Phuket resorts listed below.
Click through to check your dates.
Some discount offers at some hotels have a minimum stay requirement, which I have listed under each hotel. For such hotels, the promotional rate will be displayed once you have selected dates that cover the minimum number of nights required.
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Nantra Retreat & Spa  54% off. Location: Sukhumvit Book within 3 days of check-in. Includes breakfast. |
From 100 46 USD |
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Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit  50% off. Location: Sukhumvit. |
From 250 125 USD |
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In Residence Bangkok Sukhumvit 68% off. Location: Sukhumvit Minimum 3 nights |
From 287 92 USD |
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Rembrandt Towers Serviced Apartments  80% off. Location: Sukhumvit |
From 315 63 USD |
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Sungthong Resort & Spa 75% off. Location: Kamala |
From 232 58 USD |
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Aquamarine Resort & Spa 67% off. Location: Kamala. |
From 260 86 USD |
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The Blue Marine Resort & Spa 65% off. Location: Patong Minimum 2 nights. Breakfast included. |
From 271 95 USD |
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7Q Resident 65% off. Location: Patong Book 14 days in advance. |
From 114 40 USD |
Check back here mid-week every week for the latest discounts and deals on Bangkok and Pattaya, Phuket and Samui hotels. For previous week’s specials, you might like to peruse the “Deals on Hotels” category.
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