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Chiang Mai 2011: Events and Festivals

cotton umbrellas at the Kor Sang Festival in Chiang Mai

In part two in a series of scheduled festivals and events in 2011. This week we look at the northern capital, Chiang Mai. Part one last week was Events & Festivals in Phuket 2011

Events in Chiang Mai 2011

Tucked up in the northern mountains of Thailand, Chiang Mai is proud of its uniquely northern slant on Thai culture. 2011 promises to be an interesting and varied one, with a wide range of events and festivals to cater for all tastes.

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Phuket 2011: Events and Festivals

Phuket Vegetarian Festival, held in October every year

Approaching the end of the year, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the events in various areas of Thailand in 2011. Every Thursday this month I will present a rundown of events and festivals in different areas of Thailand. This week- Phuket.

Events in Phuket in 2011

The popular and beautiful island of Phuket has as busy, and as exciting, a schedule in 2011 as previous years, with its dynamic mix of Thai cultural events and modern leisure activities.

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Exploring away from your Koh Samui Hotel

Butterfly image

Koh Samui is a wonderful, beautiful and fantastically sunny island, simply dripping with luxury hotels throughout Koh Samui. But to fully embrace the Thai experience, visitors need to break out from the obvious confines of their hotels, and see what else Koh Samui has to offer them.

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Loy Krathong 2010 Hotel Packages

Krathong float used during the Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong 2010 hotel packages

The Loy Krathong festival is one of the most popular events on the Thai calendar, and originated historically when Thai people offered thanks to the Goddess of Water by floating their krathongs, or delicately crafted floats – made of lotus leaves, a candle and incense sticks – on the river to wash away all bad luck and misfortune, and make wishes for the future. Loy Krathong is a magical time to visit Thailand.

I have assembled a list of hotels in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai that offer special Loy Krathong packages designed to relax and replenish your soul.

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How to Fill Ten Hours in Transit in Bangkok

Bangkok Skyline seen from Lumpini Park

Bangkok is a major hub for flights in South East Asia and many tourists may find themselves, by design or otherwise, with transit time on their hands in Bangkok. Rather than looking on it as a “lost” day of your vacation, why not consider it an additional destination and make the most of the opportunity by doing something unique?

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