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Popular golfing destinations within Thailand such as Bangkok, Cha-am, Chiangmai, Chiangrai, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi, Khao Yai, Pattaya, Phuket and Rayong offers excellent golfing experience with more than 200 golf courses to choose from. There are more than 100 international standard golf courses throughout Thailand and it makes Thailand one of the best golfing destination in the world. Reasonably priced green fees as well as caddies' fee makes Thailand the most popular golfing destination in the Far East and Asia.
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Thailand Golf Packages and Thailand Hotels Reservation
By Andy Cheng
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Thailand Golf Packages and Thailand Hotels Reservation
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Ramkhamhaeng Hotels Bangkok
With various Buddhist temples, national museum and many other cultural heritages, Ramkhamhaeng can be a perfect tourist destination in Thailand. All such attractions in the place can lure all types of travelers. The national park here can be a paradise for nature lovers, while the national museum can be a great delight for history seekers.
Come to Ramkhamhaeng and enjoy all such excitements to the fullest. And when it comes to the accommodation in Ramkhamhaeng, AsiaRooms can be a trustable partner for all sorts of vacationers. AsiaRooms offers detailed information on Ramkhamhaeng Hotels, Bangkok Hotels, Thailand Hotels and enables visitors to make reservations online. Be it booking a budget hotel in Ramkhamhaeng or luxury hotel, AsiaRooms can easily arrange all types of hotels in Ramkhamhaeng. Even more, visitors can find here many Ramkhamhaeng Hotels deals at a discounted rate. So what else? With AsiaRooms, book hotels in Ramkhamhaeng as well as the other places in Thailand easily.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Thailand: homestays and villas vs. hotels
Thailand: homestays and villas vs. hotels
more people today seek fulfilling holidays at cheaper rates. The days of booking holidays at a local travel agent and disappearing on a package tour are dwindling, as vacationers turn to the internet to seek alternatives.
Renting a private house is becoming more common as visitors seek authenticity, privacy, independence, and originality whilst on holiday. And if such a stay also offers the possibility of direct interaction with the locals and costs less than a hotel stay, the attractions are manifold.
In Thailand,more properties are now available for direct rent from their owners on a daily or weekly basis. Thailand’s real estate boom has helped develop the number of villas and holiday homes available. It is in general a pity that these properties still tend to be huddled together in the mass tourism markets of Pattaya, Phuket, and Koh Samui, which somewhat defeats the original attractions of an independent holiday home.
However, looking more closely, it is not difficult to narrow down one’s search and to locate private properties for rent at highly attractive rates in original destinations. And in accordance with the Thais’ legendary hospitality, these villas are even occasionally rented out more as if friends – rather than paying guests - were being accommodated: meals are cooked for you, transport arranged, and invitations made to local ceremonies or festivals. In short, the Thais have realized that, whilst some guests may prefer privacy, others seek a genuine interaction at the local level with the country’s inhabitants, as they seek a memorable local experience instead of a manufactured stay.
Our exploration of Thailand’s holiday home rentals led us to several very different properties, and clearly, whilst the supply is not huge, the attractions of these homes, the hospitality of the Thais, the zing of the delicious food and the promise of sun all make these properties a marvelous holiday alternative.
We particularly enjoyed our stay at “Gecko Villa”. From the outset, their comprehensive website (http://www.geckovilla.com) gave full details of the property, with numerous photographs and an online availability checker. Our email reservation was responded to rapidly, and helpful suggestions made about getting to the destination.
Upon arrival we were met at the airport by the smiling owners and driven to the large house that was set in the middle of emerald rice paddies, sugar cane plantations and woodlands. The property was set on extensive grounds guaranteeing privacy by our own pool, and the bedrooms and facilities all lived up to or surpassed what we had seen described on the internet. The kitchen showed up our own kitchen at home, and the shower garden in the master bedroom was a delightful touch.
When we said we loved Thai food, we were delighted to be taken off around the grounds to pick our own herbs and spices – including strange plants that we had never considered using in the pot – before being shown how to make genuine Thai and Northeaster dishes. The owners seemed genuinely pleased to be able to impart their knowledge and love of food – and we were equally happy to have this cooking lesson provided at no cost!
The property was fully serviced and the rate we paid covered all our meals and even generous quantities of cool beer and fresh fruit juices. And as we were there in the mango season, we were encouraged to simply help ourselves to the fresh fruit straight from the trees…
It was rare to find a house deep in the Thai countryside, and truly off the beaten tourist track, that offered every comfort for a relaxing stay in the real Thailand. The Visitors’ Book was full of glowing comments and the many repeat guests bore testimony to the visitors’ enjoyment of their stays, not only because of the property itself but because of the genuine welcome they received.
Tips on booking holiday homes:
• Try to book directly with the property site. Searches tend to list global villa rental sites that generally take a commission on your stay, making it more expensive, and in some cases try to prevent you from contacting the owners directly.
• Look for an individual property rather than a house in a villa development. The latter are often managed by hotel groups and simply glorified hotel rooms – at hotel rates!
• Travel in the off season, but book early. Better rates can generally be found for travel out of the tourist seasons, but do make sure you book ahead, as when a standalone villa is booked, it is booked!
• Make sure the property you choose has a telephone and address listed.
• Travel somewhere new! Much of the fun of your own holiday house is the way it can take you out of the tourist centres to enjoy a more authentic holiday.
Thai Airways, Thailand’s flag carrier offers numerous domestic flights, but savvy travelers will turn to the local discount airlines. These offer frequent flights at a fraction of the price and in relative comfort.
Thailand: homestays and villas vs. hotels
by: Simon Hantly
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Hotels In Bangkok, Thailand
You have decided to visit Asia for your next vacation and have decided to go to Bangkok, Thailand. Your flight is booked but you are still looking for a hotel. But, how do you decide which hotel to stay at?
Your decision should be based on what you plan to do while you are "Krung Thep". Will you be spending most of your time sightseeing, shopping or enjoying the nightlife? You don't want to waste valuable time in a Bangkok taxi inching along Sukhumvit Road.
Siam Square area is a good place to stay if you want to have some fun shopping. There are hundreds of small shops at street level and the Siam Center and the Siam Discovery shopping centers have many up-market brand label shops. On the top floor of Siam Discovery Center there is a cinema complex with some of the most comfortable seats to be found in the world. After a hard days shopping, relax and lie down as you watch a movie!
Another great shopping mall nearby is Mahboonkrong (MBK). It will take only 10 minutes to walk there from Siam Square and you will find literally hundreds of smaller shops and stalls, selling many goods at bargain prices. Electronics and clothes are the specialties here. Both of these areas are on the Skytrain routes and are easily accessible.
If you plan on seeing other parts of the country, taking ½ and full day trips, I suggest you book your hotel near the Bangkok Airport. Make sure that you stay near the new Bangkok Airport - Suvarnabhumi and not at Don Muang. Only stay in this area if you do plan to go to Bangkok proper. Bangkok Airport hotels are conveniently located and easy to get to from Suvarnabhumi.
If soaking up the Bangkok nightlife is your reason for visiting, there are a few different areas you can stay. If Patpong Road is your destination, stay either on Silom or Suriwongse Road. The Nana Entertainment Plaza is on Sukhumvit and Soi 4 (or Soi Nana) and there are a variety of hotels - everything from the JW Marriott to the Majestic Suites or the Dynasty. In the Soi Cowboy area, you can stay anywhere near Soi Asoke, Soi 22 or anywhere along Sukhumvit Road and just catch the Skytrain.
Probably, your hardest decision will be selecting your hotel since there are so many 4 and 5 start hotels in Bangkok. For the budget traveler, there are also cheap hotels in Bangkok. Some hotels that I recommend are: Windsor Suite Hotel Bangkok, Viengtai Hotel Bangkok, Radisson Hotel Bangkok, or the Amari Airport Hotel Bangkok. Another solution is to do a search for Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit in any search engine. Or visit my Thailand Link Directory.
Do your research, and look for a discount Bangkok hotel, and enjoy your stay in the Land of Smiles.
Author: Lawrence Westfall
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Hotels in Pattaya
Ranked among top tourist destinations of Thailand, Pattaya a place full of entertainment, excitement, and attractions is located on the east coast of Gulf of Thailand. Being an ultimate holiday destination, Pattaya is a place of never-ending spirit, and fun. A true paradise destination with excellent world-class hotels, and resorts, fabulous golf courses, delightful gourmet, and shopping experience, plenty of water sports, and sleepless nightlife is what Pattaya have in its lap.
Pattaya also houses plethora of hotels including various luxurious resorts, boutique hotels, business hotels and inexpensive yet comfortable budget hotels. Hotels in Pattaya also includes some world famous groups like Sheraton, Marroitt, Best Western and many more. Hotels of Pattaya are worth reckoning when it comes to offering classic accommodation along with excellent hospitality services to the guests. So don't spend your time in looking for reliable hotel reservation service. Grab these chances with AsiaRooms at much discount rate, not only for Pattaya Hotels but also for various other Thailand hotels and enjoy your memorable vacations to the fullest.
