There’s a great article in The Guardian today, saying that Thailand’s Thaplan National Park could mask a larger tiger population than previously believed. This is great news for a country with great biodiversity but whose animal populations have been massively reduced by urban development and poaching. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Thailand’
A Night on Jungle Rafts
2 April 2011 by Lyria Eastley
For those looking to get really off the beaten track in Thailand, Kanchanaburi province in the west offers one of Thailand’s most unique resorts: a “floatel” moored in the River Kwae (pronounced Kw-air as in ‘pair’). I paid a visit to the Jungle Rafts and spent a night there, and can honestly say is offers one of the most unusual tourist experiences available in Thailand.
World’s longest kiss in Thailand for Valentine’s Day
14 February 2011 by Lyria Eastley
A record-breaking attempt at the world’s longest ever kiss in Pattaya, Thailand, saw couples embrace for more than 33 hours. The seven couples that took part were allowed beverages drunk through straws and bathroom breaks provided that they continue kissing throughout. The attempt is currently awaiting verification from the Guinness Book of Records. (more…)
Thailand’s last unspoilt islands
15 March 2010 by Tom Armstrong
Experience Travel were pleased to organise trips for two senior Guardian travel journalists who were looking for something a little special and off the beaten track to cover in Thailand. The double page feature, which went to press on Saturday March 13th, was entitled ‘Thailand’s last unspoilt islands’ and featured ideal places to go for the off the beaten track beach experiences in Thailand.
Laura Barton wrote a piece about the stunning island of Koh Kood, where she stayed at Away Koh Kood, Shantaa and the new Six Senses Soneva Kiri – 3 unique properties where you can really get away from it all. We will be featuring the island and its accommodation options in a separate blog entry in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Gemma Bowes visited Koh Yao Noi and enjoyed a retreat at the fabulous Koyao Island Resort.
The best 5 luxury hotels in Phuket, Thailand
12 March 2010 by Tom Armstrong
Phuket can now seriously claim to host some of the most luxurious properties in Asia. However, I personally find many of the so-called ‘top’ properties fall way short of the mark and do not offer relative value for money or anything particularly spectacular beyond flash brochures & websites and prices to match! Having a private swimming pool or lavish facilities is not enough to give a room character or romance. A property needs a blend of factors and thought to truly be elevated into the list of those actually worth spending top-dollar prices for. Luckily though, a number of properties have found the perfect mix and carved out a real niche for themselves in the sea of seemingly luxurious hotels.
So, for those seeking a luxury holiday in Thailand, I have decided to compile my strictly subjective list of the 5 best luxury hotels in Phuket. In no particular order, they are: (more…)
Thailand Wins ‘Best Tourist Country Award’ from Swedish magazine
17 February 2010 by Tom Armstrong
Thailand has been named the world’s Best Tourist Country by a leading Swedish travel magazine. Thai Airways also won a second place award for the Best International Flight in 2010.
The magazine, ‘Travel News’, presented the prize at its annual awards ceremony in Stockholm last week. Thailand fought off competition from Australia, Egypt, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, USA and Italy to win the award for the 8th time.
Thailand’s mix of culture, food and stunning environments has long delighted international travellers. We are fans of both the mainstream attractions in Thailand and more ‘off-the-beaten’ track locations and will be adding many more unique properties and destinations to our Thailand portfolio throughout 2010.
Best restaurants in asia
24 November 2009 by Sam Clark
We constantly get asked to reccommend our favourite restaurants to clients and this worries us as it seems to change so quickly. What suits Peter, seems to annoy Paul, in much more pronounced a way than hotels or more general hotel experiences. I am often tempted to let people chose for themselves by reading the numerous blogs and reviews out there. However, we can always make the table booking for you too…. As usual speak to us directly here.
For Vietnam in particular there are some brilliant blogs on the subject – the writer of Noodlepie has long since left but the info is still there and it is fantastic. I really like a Girl In Asia too. There are many more. (more…)
Northern Thailand – Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
27 July 2009 by Harriet Clark
Whoa!
Our visit to northern Thailand was rather short and fleeting, not quite as short as our last minute ski deals holiday but.’ We arrived in Chiang Rai from Laos and were pretty knackered after the Gibbon Experience and so did not do anything too energetic.’ Chiang Rai is a fairly size-able Thai city and although a fair amount of tourists pass through, it retains its ‘Thainess’ more than Chiang Mai.’ (more…)
Bangkok sights and sounds
22 May 2009 by Harriet Clark
We have enjoyed our second time in Bangkok perhaps a little more than when we first arrived.’ We had only spent a day here when we first arrived and I think it takes a little time to become adjusted.’ We have used the river boat a lot to get around this time as we are staying in the Banglumphu area and it is convenient.’ As with the skytrain, it is a great way to see the city.’ Yesterday we went down to the Oriental Hotel, which was impressive and seemed like it would be a great place to have a pleasant evening drink.’ The whole area has an array of what seem like very smart suit shops and lovely jewellery stores.’ We plan to return if there is any money left in the pot at the end of our trip!
Bangkok Temples
Diving with Whale Sharks!!
Diving with Whale Sharks in Koh Tao
Well, after all the anticipation and concern that we would somehow be the only ones on Koh Tao who did not manage it, on our final dive we saw a whale shark.’ It was an awesome experience to be under water with such an impressive and elegant creature.
