Monthly Archives: August 2008

Hot Ko Samui hotel deals

August 26, 2008 – 9:22 pm

Remember those movies where people leave everything behind and travel to that amazing island in the south, with clear blue water, pearly white beaches and misty atolls rising up out of the sea just off shore? Samui actually is that island. With some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, this paradise [...]

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By The concierge | Posted in Beachside hotels, Ko samui, Resorts | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

August 13, 2008 – 3:11 pm

The Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok is one of my favorite hotels in Thailand. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is beautiful, nice large pool, and the rooms are well appointed and nicely furnished.
When you first arrive at the Erawan hotel, probably by taxi, you are swept up the driveway (after the security [...]

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Cultural Dos and Don’ts in Thailand

August 6, 2008 – 10:15 pm

Don’t get caught out being an ass while you are holidaying in Thailand.
While you are having fun in Thailand, please remember that there are a lot of social taboos that you may not know about that could easily cause you to offend your hosts. Some could even land you in jail!!
One if the most important [...]

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