The Six Best Thailand Resorts and Spas

Thailand has always possessed a strong sense of mysticism and natural healing through the variety of available yoga and meditation options. This becomes apparent through the many spas and resorts that can be located throughout the country. Below you will find an array of worthy health spa and vacation resorts, which accommodate a wide range of budgets.

1) The Oriental, Bangkok

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The Oriental is considered one of the most beautiful spas in the world from the suites all the way down to the standard room. The spa marks a breakthrough in Asia, which is considered one of the first of its kind. Popular options include the Oriental Massage, as well as the Jet Lag Recovery Treatment. The spa also features a Revitalizing Seaweed Treatment, Essential Oil Massage, Oriental Mud Wrap and the Oriental Herbal Wrap. Average Price: 0-00

2) Natural Wing Health Spa

Located a couple minutes from the Bang Por Beach, visitors will find themselves situated about a tropical oasis, surrounded by white sands and lovely views. If you are interested in staying at this location, you will find a satisfying selection of deluxe Thai villas. The resort offers access to a refreshing swimming pool, as well as a top-notch health spa with authentic Thai massage. Additional services offered include yoga, meditation, colonic cleansing, as well as acupuncture. Average Price: -90 per day

3) St. Carlos Medical Spa

For those who wish to experience the uplifting properties of traditional Thai medicine, this is the place to seek out. The spa treatment and other therapies have earned a reputation for providing a small slice of heaven to visitors. Once you check into deluxe accommodations, you may explore the open terrace, evening cruise, or delicious international cuisine. One of the most popular packages at this location includes the Honeymoon Package, offering five treatments per day (three primary and two mini options). Average Price: 0-00

4) Evason Hua Hin Resort & Six Senses Spa

There are close to 150 luxury, lodging options featured at this resort and spa, which places you in the midst of a breathtaking tropical garden. The private pool villas here provide great views of the Gulf of Siam. Many tourists boast of the superb level of service and amenities offered at this resort, from the lotus pool to the romantic balconies. A popular package option to be on the lookout for is called the Exotic Flower Bath, which includes two hours of a full body, face and scalp massage. Average Price: 5-5

5) Patong Villa Hote

The Chaidee Spa at this hotel offers traditional Thai surroundings, as well as a satisfying location to let all worries float away. Situated on the tropical destination of Phuket, accommodations are located rather close to the beach. At the onsite beauty salon, you may enjoy facial and foot massages, as well as traditional Thai and Swedish massage. Average Price: -

6)Pimalai Resort & Spa

There are close to 1000 meters of sand-filled beach land to experience when staying at this resort and spa. Placing tourists in the southern part of Thailand, within the province of Kabi, you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking coastline. Available spa selections include the Pimalai Pampering Package (flower bath and massage); Ultimate Detox Package (flower bath, body wrap, massage); "Koo Rak" Package (body scrub and massage); and Royal "Koo Rak" Package (herbal steam, flower bath, body scrub and massage). Average Price: 0-00.

As you can tell, in recent years Thailand has emerged as a spa destination with some of the world's best spas in idyllic locations at affordable prices.

The Six Best Thailand Resorts and Spas

selecting The Best Locations in Phuket

Phuket, the island destination in Thailand drawing the most tourists, offer a plethora of beaches, coves and bays. Choosing where on the island to book your hotel chamber is an important step to a memorable holiday. Some like it secluded, peaceful and tranquil, some like the buzz of a busy holiday climate and some like it somewhere in-between.

In this description we will give an abbreviated summary of the best and most popular Phuket beach destinations, what you can expect from the location and point you in the direction of some great hotels in each area.

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Patong is without a doubt the centre of all operation in Phuket. It is alive with people, a congregation of restaurants, bars, pubs, shopping opportunity, water sports abound and even a large shopping mall, making it popular with those who likes an galvanic holiday atmosphere. A vibrant nightlife with an assortment of clubs and discotheques sees that the nocturnally inclined also have a blast of a time.

Patong is home to a large option of hotels and sees some fine luxury chamber options to more budget savvy and all in-between.

If you would like to be close to all the operation but not directly in it and out of earshot of any noise, try the 4 star Amari Coral Beach Resort, located in the southern most projection of Patong on its own underground beach. La Flora Resort is other 5 star resident of Patong right in the centre of the beach. This stylish making ready offer chamber for anything from single travelers to two bedroom villas for house vacationers. The brand new very hip and funky 4 star B-Lay Tong resort also needs to be mentioned. This Phuket resort is located to the upmarket northern end of Patong.

Pure white sand that glitters, Karon is the 2nd biggest of the former Phuket tourist beaches. It is located just south, a 5 little tuk tuk ride, from the glittering lights of Patong. Long and wide, it is debatable if Karon is not maybe the most sought after of all Phuket beaches. Many hotels line the road that runs parallel to the beach, but very little if any improvement has taken place on the beach. To the northern end of this beach any restaurants, bars and other commercial operation is centered. Probably the most upscale Phuket beach area, Karon is home to very recommended hotel names the 5 star Movenpick Resort & Spa, Centara Karon Resort, Centara Villas Phuket and the Hilton Phuket Arcadia. Just recently the brand new 5 star Centara Grand Beach Resort opened its doors to the northern end of Karon. This Phuket hotel is in fact located directly on the beach and every room offers sea views.

Kata Beach is the smallest of the former tourist beaches. White sands, crystal clear waters and Phuket hotels and resorts right on the beach. If you do not wish to have a road between your hotel and the beach, Kata is probably where you will find your option of Phuket accommodation. All structures bordering Kata is low rise so views are unobstructed and set to stay this. A beautiful beach and area in general, Kata is a great choice, perfect for swimming and plays hosts to names like the luxury Mom Tri's Boathouse boutique hotel, Centara Kata Resort and the popular 4 star Andaman Cannacia Resort & Spa. All of which is recommended places of stay.

Surin Beach is home to any high-end 5 star hotels & resorts and is aptly referred to as millionaire's row. The beach is beautiful and the sand a fine white powder. These luxury establishments have also given rise to some top notch restaurants and wine bars. Propose for discerning travelers, Surin will be a good choice. Names like The Surin Hotel (Formerly The Chedi Phuket Hotel) and Manathai Resort has made Surin their home.

Kamala Beach is located just north of challenging Patong with its glittering lights and feverish nightlife. Kamala calls to those who like it quieter while still within easy reach of Patong. The southern end of the beach gets busier during high and peak season. Here, a range of restaurants and bars can also be found. However, plainly head for the northern end all year round to find peace and quiet. Kamala is of course also home to one of the biggest Phuket attractions, The Phuket FantaSea. Kamala is home to, amongst others, the luxury Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas.

Bang Tao is an colossal 8 kilometer stretch of beach. The southern end of this beach offers a range of some nice mid range hotels while the north is busy by the ultr luxury Laguna hotel complex. Just a little inland is a small market and the village of Cherng Talay. The predominantly Muslim community makes a living from fishing as they have been for generations. In Bang Tao you will spend most of your time on the beach, utilizing resorts facilities and activities or rent a jeep to check out neighbouring beaches. Not busy, not quiet and very little if any night life.

Mai Khao Beach is at almost 10 kilometers, the longest beach in Phuket. Situated at the northern tip of Phuket, this area has seen little improvement and construction. If you don't like to share a beach with too many other tourists, Mai Khao is your place. This is an area to get away from it all and spend your time in quiet and tranquil seclusion, though the around location of the airport does bring some air traffic noise every now and then. Sala Phuket Resort and Spa and Anantara Phuket Resort and Spa are two ability resorts in Mai Khao that deserves a closer look. Be careful when swimming here May to October with strong under currents and a steep slope into the ocean making things hazardous.

Just south of Mai Khao is Nai Yang beach, home to the breathtaking Indigo Pearl Resort. Once again, commercial improvement is limited. The setting is lovely and tranquil and like Mai Khao, it is removed from any major operation and Patong is an approximate 45 little drive away. A good option to spend a few days in blissful seclusion, recuperate and then head for a more active environment.

Well then, this should help you make a more informed decision before booking Phuket hotels. Alternatively, should you need more information or suggestions for the best hotels and chamber options for your unique requirements, caress our kindly and helpful team. We will be happy to assist.

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Sightseeing in Bangkok

I first went to Thailand in April, 2008. I wanted to meet my friend there. She was thinking about re-locating to Thailand.

On our first day in Bangkok together, we took a tour of the city by riverboat. The boat ride took nearby 1 hour. We saw more of Bangkok while that ride than we ever did while a walking tour. while the ride, a woman in a sampan paddled up to us and offered us refreshments. We felt in fact wonderful,with the fresh zephyr in our face and Bangkok exciting all nearby us!

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During our stay, we visited the Wat Po Buddhist temple. This is home to the sculpture of the reclining Buddha, one of the foremost traveler attractions in Bangkok. The sculpture is 18 meters high and 48 meters long. We said prayers by the sculpture as a token of respect. We walked nearby the temple grounds and were greatly impressed by the grand institute of it all. The temple is assuredly worth a second look for tourists.

In our travels, we visited the Royal Lapidary jewelry exchange. Thailand is one of the foremost sources of precious stones in the world. The display of precious stones in the transfer there is superb! My friend and i did not buy any jewels there, only gifts for our friends. A word to the wise, there have been many reports of scams with gems. Gems that are not authentic, or jewels where no refunds were allowed after purchase. We cannot attest to that as we did not buy any stones there.

On our last night in Bangkok, my friend and I went to a nice Thai restaurant near our hotel. We ordered ostrich steak! It was great and yes - it tasted just like chicken! My friend decided not to relocate to Thailand. We left Bangkok. She returned to the Philippines and I returned to the U.S.

My impressions of Thailand are ordinarily favorable. However, there are many con artists and scams in Bangkok which tourists should be on the alert for. My advice to tourists is to not to be too trusting of strangers and use your good intuition and judgement.

I know that the great majority of Thai people are wonderful. That is why they call Thailand - the land of smiles!

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Travel From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya by Bus or Taxi

Many travelers arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand for the first time have no idea how to find the bus or taxi's to Pattaya.

This article will help the first time traveler to Thailand find the bus and taxi ranks in Bangkok international airport and how to find the meeting point where friends and private hire drivers wait to collect their friends, family and passengers. The first thing people notice when arriving at Bangkok international airport is how far it is from the plane to the customs control. Luckily Bangkok airport have many long moving walk ways which make the journey from the plane to customs much easier especially when carrying heavy bags.

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Once you've collected your baggage and cleared customs then comes the problem of leaving the airport and finding your way to Pattaya. At first the size of the airport can be a little intimidating as with all large modern airports but Bangkok airport is not only modern and clean it is also very well sign posted. Look for the blue information signs they're located by all the main exits and above..

When leaving customs you'll enter the main arrivals hall close to Gate 8 on the second floor. To hire a taxi to take you from the airport to Pattaya go down to the first floor. There are plenty of escalators to take you or use the glass lift. On the first floor head for gate 4. Gate 4 is where the taxi rank is located. Just outside the gate is a taxi ticket booth. Go to the booth and tell the assistant where you want to go. The assistant will tell you the price and hand you a ticket. Give this ticket to the taxi driver who is waiting at the booth. The ticket tells the driver where your going and how much to charge. The average charge by taxi to Pattaya is 1500 Baht.

Also from the airport there is a non stop bus service that takes you straight into Pattaya and stops at the mini mart on Thappraya road Jomtien. The bus will also stop along Sukhumvit road in Pattaya if the driver is requested too. To catch the bus for Pattaya, go down to first floor and head towards gate 8. At gate 8 there are ticket booths offering taxi and bus services. The bus to Pattaya is clearly marked and is close to the Magic restaurant. The price of the bus ticket is 124 Baht.

The journey time from Bangkok airport to Pattaya is now only one and a half hours.

While on the first floor you can take advantage of the Magic restaurant. This is the coupon restaurant that mainly Thai's and those in the know use. It's a lot cheaper than the food emporiums found on the third floor. The magic restaurant is clean and cheap and serves a mix of Thai, Muslim and Vietnamese dishes. A meal will cost between 35 and 60 Baht. If you've never used a coupon restaurant before it's very straight forward. Go to the counter and ask for coupons to the value you want to spend in the restaurant. With the coupons go to one of the many food stations inside and order your meal. When finished, any coupons you have not spent are returned at the counter where you bought them from and change to the value of the coupons is returned to you.

So far this article has covered how to find the taxi rank and the bus to Pattaya and along the way somewhere cheap to eat. However! Some who arrive at the airport have a private car waiting to collect them or a friend to meet. To meet friends and relatives and pre arranged private hire cars go to gate 3. Gate 3 is also called the meeting point. All the exits have round numbers above them. As you leave customs control you will be on the second floor near gate 8. At gate 8 there are large blue signs giving important information such as where to find the meeting point. These signs clearly point to gate 3 and the meeting point. Here friends and pre arranged private hire drivers will be waiting to meet you holding up their white boards with their customer names written on them.

A quick re-cap. When leaving customs on the second floor go to gate 3 if your meeting friends or have someone waiting to collect you. Also to be found on the second floor are the Thai tourist police and the lost luggage office. Go down to the first floor to catch a taxi or bus to Pattaya. Also on the first floor is the coupon restaurant. Clean and cheap Thai food.: On all floors there are telephone cum internet stations which cost 10 baht a minute. A little expensive but if you need to make a phone call or use the internet there invaluable

What about the other floors? Well located on the third floor are the restaurants and drink vendors and up on the fourth is the international departures and check in control. This article has dealt with international arrivals and the various ways of traveling to Pattaya. This article has been written through many years of experience of meeting people at Bangkok international airport and listening to the problems they have had finding transport to Pattaya and locating the meeting point at gate 3.

Inside the the airport the floors are marked as Floor 1, Floor 2 and so on

The author sincerely hopes this article will help make the journey to Pattaya from Bangkok airport jut a little easier for the first time traveler to Suvarnabhumi Airport. For more information about Pattaya and property for rent and sale please visit our web site: http://www.thaiholidayhomes.com or contact the author by emailing james@thaiholidayhomes.com

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Thailand - Top 5 Best Places and Destinations in Phuket

Phuket, formerly known as "Tha-laang" is one of the provinces settled in the south regions of Thailand. Phuket is Thailand's largest island which is approximately the size of Singapore. It has an area of approximately 570 square kilometers. Phuket is made up of one large island, and 39 other small islands. The island is truly great which has a mountain range in the western part of the island. Phuket is bounded with lots of gorgeous and enthralling sites where thousands of tourists from around the world love to visit.

Here are some of the best loved destinations in Phuket Thailand:

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o Nai Yang National Park - settled only 20 minutes away from the airport in the island's north-western part. It comprises two beaches namely the Nai Yang beach and the Mai Kao beach. The park covers over ten miles of gorgeous and enthralling white sand beach which is favorite by many. Nai Yang Park is supreme for the marvelous casaurina trees. The place is a excellent location for picnics.

o Patong beach - Patong Beach is the most admired and well-developed beach in Phuket Thailand, settled in the west coast of Phuket. It is determined to be one of the world's Top places for diving. Phuket is Thailand's most visited tourist destination, presenting a collection of beaches, plainly enthralling and stimulating night life.

o Phrompthep Cape - settled in the southern part of Phuket. This place of course best place for viewing sunsets in Phuket. The place is mostly crowded in the evening with citizen witnessing the gorgeous sunset panorama. This gorgeous looking place is truly favored in Phuket. Visitors arrival to Phuket are all the time advised to come to Phrompthep; that will absolutely perfect their trip to Thailand.

o Ton Sai Forest Park - settled in Bang Pang Kleua, in Ultradit province, Phuket. The park is one of the last remaining jungles in Phuket; swarmed with a collection of mammals along with reptiles, bears, porcupines, gibbons, macaques, lizards and over a hundred species of birds. The forest had been a beloved tourist attraction in the city.

o Rawai beach - Rawai was the very first tourist beach in Phuket. citizen of Phuket often drive their way to Rawai on weekends to visit the very gorgeous looking beach. It has also attracted many tourists arrival from other countries. absolutely one of the best places in Phuket.

These are just five of the many best places to visit in Phuket. There are a lot more enthralling places to see and visit in Phuket, Thailand; the home of world's wonder beauties of nature.

Thailand - Top 5 Best Places and Destinations in Phuket

Travel Thailand: 5 Top Destinations

With several sights to see and surprises to offer, Thailand could be one of the best locations you should not miss to visit. Culture, beaches, people, and heritage sites are some of the things you can expect when you travel to Thailand.

Bangkok - Traveling Thailand wound not be complete without visiting Bangkok. As the nation's capital with an estimated population of over 10 million (including the neighboring provinces), this city is by far the largest in the country. The city is divided into 50 districts or khet but for tourists and those who are new in the place, 6 divisions would be more useful. These are Ratchadaphisek in the northeast section of the city, Sukhamvit in the southeast, Silom in the south, Thonburi in the west, Rattanakosin in the central north, and Phahanyothin in the north. The whole Bangkok district would give you a diverse taste of culture, history, religion, modernity, and fast-phase life. You can actually witness how all these blend together to comprise the whole Bangkok package. Buddhist temples, historical museums, towering buildings, contemporary restaurants and hotels, shopping centers, canals and rivers, and food make Bangkok a one of a kind city in Southeast Asia.

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Phuket - Down south, Phuket features magnificent beaches, tropical sunsets, white sands, blue seas, and breathtaking sceneries. No wonder it is the most popular vacation destination in Asia beating every beaches of the neighboring countries. It has several beaches like Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Patong Beach, Kamala Beach, and Surin Beach. The island showcases several water sports and activities including parasailing, jet-skiing, and scuba diving. By day, Phuket is alive with beachgoers and shoppers and by night, lights, sounds, and party people dominate the whole island.

Chiang Mai - The second largest city in Thailand with an estimated population of more than 200,000. This city located in the northern part of the country offers greener and quieter city. Chiang Mai's tourism is becoming more and more popular and permanently settling at this city is very common. When you travel Thailand and visit Chiang Mai, you surely would want to see museums such as Hilltribe Research Institute Museum and the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center. With religion and history enriching the city, you can see several Buddhist temples such as Wat Chiang Mun, Wat Chiang Mun, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Oo-Mong, Wat Phra Jao Mengrai, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, and Wat Chedi Luang. The oldest temple dates back in the 11th century. Chiang Mai features attractions such as Chiang Mai Flower Festival in February, Bo Sang Umbrella & Sankampang Handicrafts Festival in January, The 2nd Orchid Fair also in January, and the Loi Krathong Festival usually falls in November.

Pattaya - Located 150 km. north of Bangkok, Pattaya is one of the most popular tourist destinations, which offers great beaches, beer and go-go bars, and a wide array of sport activities. Visit Pattaya when you travel Thailand is a must. Although it is the most overdeveloped part of the country in terms of tourism, prices in Pattaya still remains with reach. In fact, prices of foods, accommodation, and transportations are very affordable.

Krabi - In a small province of Krabi lies a small town with the same name. Paying a visit Krabi town when you travel Thailand is worth the time. Located south of Bangkok near Phuket and Phi Phi island, the town features great beaches along with high end hotels and not so expensive hotel that cater tourists of different classes.

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South India Tours: Culture, Cuisine and Customs

Sandwiched between three oceans- Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean, southern part of India is the land of Dravidian civilization which is marked by abundance of natural splendor and cultural vivacity. From tranquil backwaters to palm fringed golden beaches and from exotic temples to traditional villages of Tamil Nadu, houseboat rides to wildlife safari and elephant corridors in Karnataka South India tours ensure an authentic feast to travelers. Other highlights of your tours to South India will be the antique science of Ayurveda, revitalizing ways of Meditation and healthy Yoga palpate that lure fitness watchers who would like to blend their holidays with wellness programs for a holistic experience.

Ayurveda Experience: The antique Science of Ayurveda has been practiced in southern part of the country for more than 5000 years now. It is a stream of remedial science advanced by sages and natural scientists back in Vedic period. All South India tours promises abundance of opportunities for enjoying pleasures of revitalizing Ayurveda. One can get pampered by the revitalizing therapies that help detoxify the skin with a variety of herbal massages, anti-aging therapies, stress administration program, scrubs and wraps. The beauty of Ayurveda is that it has positively no side effect, it aims to achieve holistic measures with the help of natural resources.

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Cultural Extravaganza: No tour to South India is unblemished without sampling the cultural scenes of the region. The world predominant temple architecture is a specimen of the region's architectural and cultural opulence. Also these temples are known for hosting extravagant festivals when caparisoned elephants march over the city pulling giant idols of the temple deity. These festivities consist of performing of classical dance forms such as Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam which flourished under the patronage of royalty and predominant temples like Meenakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu.

Delectable Cuisines: Trying out local cuisine while traveling is the best chance to palpate the region's culture and to mingle with the natives. South Indian cuisine constitute of rice as a staple food and most of the cuisine has lentils, spices, red chillies and fresh green chillies, coconut, vegetables like tamarind, plantain, snake gourd, ginger and garlic etc as main ingredients. Idli, Dosa, Rasam, Coconut Chutni are some of the must have cuisines of the region.

Spectacular Backwaters: Popularly known as the God's Own Land, Kerala in South India is a captivating backwaters retreat. The presence of these scintillating water-bodies create magical ambiance ideal for one laid-back vacation. Gliding quickly on the crystal clear backwaters are the huge traditionally built houseboats; these houseboats are laced with all the newest measures of relieve and thus avail a memorable time amid beauteous scenery.

These South India tours thus serve as an introduction to the country's rich cultural vivacity and discrete geographical treasures. The above mentioned attractions of south India sojourn are some of the must have experiences without which your tour will be missing out on a whole lot of the region.

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Top Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur

Whether you are looking for an piquant weekend getaway or a lengthy holiday full of cultural learnings, Kuala Lumpur has much to offer. Food, sites, culture and fun attractions make this capital city a place for a short or long holiday either on your own or with family and friends.

Probably the whole one and most determined attraction in Kuala Lumpur is the Petronas Towers block. The Petronas Twin Towers are functioning business offices as well as a traveler site and shopping mall. If you visit the towers in the early morning you will see many dissimilar citizen arriving at work for the day dressed in traditional business wear. Some of the most senior professionals in Malaysia work in the twin towers including employees of Microsoft, Ibm, Boeing, Reuters and Al Jazeera. The Petronas Twin Towers have astonishing views of the city as well as one of the best art museums in Southeast Asia.

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For more in the way of art and museums you might try visiting Petrosains. Petrosains is a discovery and science museum for both children and adults where you can interact with industrialized technological displays. Unfortunately the centre is accomplished on Mondays but it is open for the rest of the week and most surely worth your while to visit.

Another technology-focused display is settled at the Kuala Lumpur institution Centre. The institution centre itself is worth a visit just for the views it offers, but it is also the home to Kuala Lumpur's premier aquarium - Aquaria. Aquaria has a whole of dissimilar water animas on display and also includes a remarkable underwater tunnel similar to something you might have seen in the movie Jaws 4. There are sharks as well though they are of course rather secure from the protection of your tunnel view.

For more nature and animals try visiting the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. As the largest aviary in Malaysia, this astonishing park helps visitors learn more about a bird's world. You will have the chance to learn about the birds' natural habitats and dietary needs as well as see species you would regularly have very little interaction with.

Another place to visit for a glance of wildlife in a natural environments the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. The sustain is settled in the middle of the city not far from the Kuala Lumpur Tower. It is most likely just a short walk away from you Kuala Lumpur city centre hotel and an even shorter taxi ride. You must pay to enter the park sustain though free entrance is granted for those with tickets to the Kuala Lumpur Tower. The sustain dates back over 100 years and is a true relic of the traditional metropolis jungle. For more animals visit the Kuala Lumpur Zoo also know as the National Zoo or Zoo Negara Malaysia.

Eating in Kuala Lumpur can also be its own unique experience. In many places along your way you will find some fast food chain restaurants that have made their way all the way across the pacific as well as a whole of small authentic hole in the wall restaurants with food that could just blow your top off with spice if you aren't careful. One of the best and most authentic places to eat in Kuala Lumpur is Chinatown. Here you will find a mix of many dissimilar authentic Chinese dishes as well as Malay cuisine. The smells will lure you in and the tastes will keep you eating. There is so much to select from, so make sure to visit on a hungry stomach and don't forget to try everything. You will be pleasantly surprised.

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Kerala Backwater Houseboat Tours

Interested in the charming walks on luxurious houseboats in backwater of Kerala? Welcome to the remarkable world of breathtakingly beautiful backwaters of Indian state of Kerala. Kerala is internationally paramount for its breathtakingly beautiful backwaters. These backwaters are unique in the world and very favorite among tourists and honeymooners for house boat cruise. Every year a large convention of tourists, honeymooners, and nature lovers come to visit Kerala and discover its breathtakingly beautiful backwaters.

You will have remarkable opening to see & discover a maze of verdant deep lagoons, canals, rivers, and lakes during your Kerala backwater tours. One of the best ways to discover these beautiful backwaters is Kerala houseboat. One can enjoy Kerala's beauty by spending some occasion houseboats in backwater of Kerala. It would be truly a pleasant palpate that will last for lifetime. You should not forget to discover beautiful backwaters during your Kerala houseboat tours.

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House boats in Kerala are also paramount among honeymooners from all over the world for celebrating their honeymoon holidays in a serene and sheer romantic ambiance. Floating over the tranquil backwater Kerala houseboat cruise supply remarkable and pleasant opening to see coir villages, water flowers, water birds, lush green paddy fields, coconut groves, former villages on the shore, temples, and of course palpate the remarkable beauty of nature by close. You and your favorite surly will got fascinated with unique and serene ambiance. No anywhere in the world honeymooners can get such serene ambiance with natural beauty as Kerala houseboats offer.

There are several backwater destinations in the beautiful state of Kerala, South India. Some paramount backwater destinations from where you can start your Kerala houseboat cruise are Alleppey, Kumarakom, Cochin, Kasargod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kuttanad, Trivandrum, Thiruvallm, etc. These coastal cities are related with beautiful backwaters. You can enjoy touring these beautiful cities by embarking on Kerala houseboat cruise. At one time called Alappuzha, Alleppey is one of the most favorite backwater destinations to start Kerala houseboat tours. Apart form beautiful backwaters this coastal city is also paramount for its coir industry. Alleppey houseboat cruise provides remarkable opening to discover beautiful backwaters with water flowers, water birds, and beautiful greenery on the shore making it captivating sight.

Apart from sightseeing you will also have remarkable opening to enjoy exquisite room onboard the Kerala houseboats. Each houseboat or Kettuvallom is well-equipped with luxurious room like sleeping areas, sitting areas, sun decks, etc. So, Kerala houseboats would be truly a pleasant palpate for every tourist or honeymooner. There are several agencies for houseboat booking in Kerala which offer tailor-made and customized Kerala houseboat packages and manufacture houseboat cruise and promise you to supply you exquisite houseboat journey and room straight through breathtakingly beautiful backwaters.

Well, if you too are interested in Kerala houseboat tours, you are welcome. Book your Kerala houseboat holder and start you cruising straight through the beautiful backwater with its water birds, water flowers, former villages on the shore, coconut groves on the shore, paddy fields, verdant greenery, and palpate the serene and sheer ambiance which would be a memorable occasion of your lifetime.

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West Virginia Capitol building

The most recognizable icon of West Virginia would be its Capitol Building. Settled along the Midland trail, this stately construction welcomes everybody traveling along the I-77/I-60 into Charleston.

Though the Capitol construction was only complete in 1932, Charleston has been West Virginia's capitol for some years, though intermittently. When West Virginia has been declared a State through declaration by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, the state Capitol has alternated in the middle of Wheeling, the site of the inauguration of its first governor, and Charleston, the selection for state capital. Wheeling was a fair length from Charleston and to replacement the state records, officials and the capital itself, a extra packet boat was utilized to float all down the Ohio River, through to Kanawha and into Charleston.

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That was in 1870. Five years later, someone else legislature was voted in favor of returning the capital back to Wheeling. Back up the river the capitol went, and back into the Lindley design building, where the state's first legislature was convened. Not long after, the capitol moved into a stone construction donated by Wheeling.

After only two years, there was a clamor to move the capital again. The Legislature of 1977 let the people vote for their selection of capitals. Among the cities up for voting was Clarksburg, Martinsburg and Charleston. Charleston won the beloved vote, and the capital moved back into Charleston.

It was in 1885 when the capital moved back into Charleston, to newly built capitol building. The construction served the state for 36 years, until it burned down in January of 1921. The capital moved into a temporary building, while a new capitol construction was being built. The temporary capitol, or the "pasteboard Capitol" as it was called, due to the structure being hastily put together, only served the capital for six years - it too, burned down.

Luckily, the Capitol construction was nearing its completion. In 1927, when the temporary capitol was destroyed by fire, the west wing was already finished, and the east wing was nearing completion. By 1932, the Capitol construction was finished, with the main wing, which along with the dome was finished. The Capitol construction that you see facing the Kanawha River in Charleston today was opened and dedicated in June 20, 1932 by West Virginia Governor, William G. Conley.

The West Virginia Capitol construction in Charleston spans 14 acres of floor space, and features a gleaming golden dome. Built with limestones on a steel frame, the majestic construction was designed by Architect Cass Gilbert, the man behind the Capitols of Arkansas and Minnesota and the United States supreme Court Building. The dome extends at 293-foot high - five feet higher than the United States Capitol in Washington, Dc.

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National Flower of Thailand

If you did not already know, Thailand is home to some of the most beautifully captivating flora in the world. In fact, there is an abundance of floral species and display almost all year round. The Ratchaphruek is considered as the national flower of Thailand as it represents so much of what Thailand is.

Chosen as the National Flower of Thailand, the Ratchaphruek can be grown anywhere in Thailand for all to enjoy. This means that all Thais know of the flower from this tree and able to admire its beauty wherever they live. The Ratchaphruek is grown easily throughout Thailand and because of this reason it was regarded as the true national Flower of the country. The Ratchaphruek glows with clusters of golden flowers. Streets can be seen to be lined with gold throughout the flowering period. It is also known as the Golden Shower tree because it hangs its long boughs of densely decorated golden flowers down from its very top, so all can admire.

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Yellow is a significant color to Thai people as it reflects the importance of their Buddhist belief. It is also the color that represent s Monday, which is the day His Majesty the King of Thailand was born. Colors play an important part in Thai culture, and gold or yellow is a very fortuitous tone.

As the unofficial flower of Thailand, the orchid is more prevalent in Thailand than in any other area in Asia. They are also regarded highly as national significance.

Whilst the Golden shower Tree or Ratchaphruek flowers all through the summer for Thailand, the orchid brightens the winter as it blooms all through this season. The orchid has been a booming trade for the Thai people and the spice Turmeric is cultivated from this flower.

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Thailand - A Trip to This Beautiful Oriental Country Is Worth Your Time and Money

Thailand is a land that has been blessed by nature. The country is constituted by 5 regions - central, south, east, north and northeast. 76 provinces make up these five regional zones. Each of the regions has their own charm and beauty. They follow their own distinct culture and traditions. As part of your Bangkok tour package, you can choose to tour any one of these regions so that you get to explore the land thoroughly. The northern regions of Thailand are rich in natural life with vast expanses of jungles. These dense forests house hill tribes who still follow their ancient style of life. A package Thailand comprising of the northern regions is a must for all nature lovers.

As you travel down south, the central region presents a contrast from the thick forests of the north. The central region is agriculture based and are largely responsible for the name bestowed to Thailand - the Rice Bowl of Asia. On your Bangkok tour package, you can take a trip into the countryside and watch the lush green expanses of rice fields swaying in the breeze. The sight is definitely breathtaking.

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South is replete with stunning beaches, which have made Thailand one of the best beach holiday resorts in the world. Tourists flock to beaches in Phuket, take a trip to Pattaya and visit Samui for unmatched beach holidays. Every beach offers a different experience and are great for partying or for lounging on the white and golden sands.

Thailand is special for a number of reasons and if you want to experience its charm to the fullest, you need to include some offbeat places in your Bangkok tour package. Also, include visits to local shops instead of malls and branded showrooms that are spread all over the city. Being one of the major metropolitans of the world, Bangkok is endowed with the best of all worlds. However, a little into the less commercialized places can be well worth your money.

Shopping can be a very unique experience in Thailand, be it on a trip to Pattaya, Bangkok or far down south Phuket. You can look for some authentic Thai made articles. Typical ones are Pearl oyster baskets, a huge range of articles made from coconut shells such as bird cages and goldfish baskets and myriad kinds of pottery. A package Thailand in incomplete if you do not take time out to shop for exotoc stuff that you will find no where else in the world. Elephant statues made of various materials is a specialty of Thailand. The mother and child sets are especially cute and beautiful. You can also shop for some exotic Thai clothes that are unique.

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Fishing in Thailand

Phuket - The Andaman Sea's Premier Fishing Destination

Thailand's island of Phuket occupies a strategically located site from which to reach all the best fishing grounds off the northwest coast of Thailand, plus is a convenient starting-point for fishing trips to India's Andaman Islands, where immense marlin can still be found.

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Fish Phuket, Thailand - Seasons

As with virtually every game-fishing venue there are exact seasons when the pelagic visitors are more prolific. The most productive seasons also depend on weather and sea conditions. Although black marlin may well be present over Phuket's continental shelf for most of the year, there are periods when targeting them may be prevented due to adverse sea conditions. Compared with many established game-fishing venues, Phuket is fortunate as extreme weather and sea conditions are uncommon. Very few fishing days are lost due to heavy seas or tropical storms.

Phuket has two major weather patterns. During the dry season, which ordinarily lasts from mid-October to mid-May, the prevailing winds are from the north-east and on occasions sea conditions may get a slight choppy. During the rainy season of June to October the prevailing winds are from the south-west and sometimes follow in long waves and diplomatic swells. As with anywhere in the tropics, it can rain at any time, but continued periods of heavy rain occur only occasionally, even in the rainy season.

The peak season for fishing off Phuket ordinarily coincides with the peak period for tourists visiting the island. October, November and December normally represent the most productive months for marlin and sailfish action. During the rainy season, Phuket often enjoys a good run of sailfish. July and August normally supply anglers with 'hot-bites' from sailfish, wahoo and dorado.

Phuket, Thailand - Fishing Grounds

There are three major fishing areas off Phuket: Racha Yai, Racha Noi and the Continental Shelf. In increasing the Andaman Islands are 450 km away and are reachable by hire or by boarding in Port Blair, India. The most frequented of Phuket's fishing grounds are the waters surrounding the island of Racha Yai, especially off its northeast corner. This is a sensational sailfish hot-spot and can often furnish excellent action. Wahoo, dorado, barracuda and multitudes of skipjack, kawa kawa and longtail-tuna are normally caught off this island.

Racha Noi and the rocky pinnacles to the south of the island can offer sizzling sport with black marlin, sailfish, wahoo and several other desirable game-fish. When the vast schools of giant trevally embark on their feeding frenzies, popper-casting can follow in a memorable fishing session. Jigging over the pinnacles can also furnish attractive activity with giant trevallies, rainbow-runners and even the occasional dogtooth-tuna.

The drop-off, on Phuket's continental shelf, offers anglers their best chance of black marlin activity relatively near to Phuket. The drop-off near the Similan Islands is also one of the haunts of yellowfin-tuna, although they are rarely caught in trophy size. Big wahoo often cruise the shelf, as do barracuda and impressive dorado. The skipjacks are ordinarily much bigger than their cousins caught in shallower water. Sailfish do show up occasionally but seldom in great numbers.

The Andaman Islands archipelago, which belongs to India and is situated in the Bay of Bengal, is roughly 450km west of Phuket and is closer to Thailand than it is to India. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands group consists of 572 rain-forest-covered islands, of which only 36 are inhabited. This area is an attractive new destination for big-game fishing where the fishing action, along with major battles with immense specimens of the excellent black marlin, is outstanding, generally due to the virtual absence of market fishing vessels.

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Comparing Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tours

Las Vegas is the Mecca for Grand Canyon South Rim bus tours. The journey itself is full of excitement before topping out with a guided tour of the internationally famed South Rim. There are a small estimate of trip options, but the ones ready are more than sufficient to get the job done. Here's a quick look at what to expect.

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Travel within the National Park is regulated. You need a permit for overnight backpack treks, helicopters can't land at the bottom and sightseeing airplanes must corollary a specific course. This is a good thing because it protects the integrity of the Park and it's why you have the following coach tours from which to choose:

Classic Bus Tour. This is the most beloved trip offered. Leaves every morning of the year from Vegas and arrives 5.5 hours later at the South Rim. Comes with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off, grab-and-go breakfast, lunch and a 2.5-hour guided ground tour of key points of interest.

Bus Tour w/ Helicopter Ride. Includes all elements of the classic bus tour plus a 30-minute, rim-to-rim flight that flies over the Kaibab Plateau, the Dragoon Corridor, the North Rim and the Temple of Ra. The return features a spectacular view of Grand Canyon Village.

The Route

All South Rim coach tours leave Las Vegas nearby 7:30 a.m. The drive skirts Lake Mead, the largest artificial stockroom in the U.S., before heading south over the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. The majority of bus tours will double back on the Arizona side for a 15-minute Hoover Dam photo stop.

Buses continue south to the Arizona town of Kingman. Here you'll take a rest break before bearing east to Williams, which bills itself the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon." The final stretch is about 60 miles. Folks who have the bus-helicopter combo will be dropped off at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport before the bus enters the South Rim.

Guided Ground Tour

This segment of the trip includes stops at a minimum of two key guard points. In most cases, you'll do Mather Point and Yavapai observation Station, but this is branch to change. In all honesty, any guard you go to will be spectacular and makes for an perfect place to take pictures. There's also time to briefly hike a trail below the rim or browse the Grand Canyon information Center. This segment of the trip wraps up at Grand Canyon Village, the Park's commercial hub.

When to Rsvp

It's important to book your South Rim bus tour as far in expand as possible. Coach tours are all the rage these days and it's not uncommon for them to sell out. without fail Rsvp if you're a group of 4 our more travelers and you want to tour together. I tell friends and house to keep at least three days ahead of time. If you of course want to play it safe, lock down your seats a week prior to your desired departure date.

Buying a Bus Tour

Too many people fall under the assumption that purchasing bus tours at the destination will save them money. It won't. In fact, it will cost you more. Mark brokers and hotel concierges know you have fixed time in Vegas and prey upon that. Plus, as I mentioned earlier, these types of "last-minute" bookings mean you most likely wont get on the bus because it's full. Spare yourself the stress. keep your coach tour online in advance.

Road Trip!

Grand Canyon South Rim bus tours from Las Vegas are an absolute bargain. First, they come with everything, along with free hotel shuttle assistance and lunch. Next, they get you to the best U.S. National Park for under per person (cheaper for kids). This is an all-day trip. Expect it to take 12 hours plus. But it's so worth it, especially after you stand on the precipice that is Mather Point and gaze into a miraculous canyon that's a mile deep and no less than 10 miles wide!

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Koh Larn - The Greatest Island in Pattaya

Once known for its corals, Koh Larn Island is now popularized due to the foreign tourists. The island is abundant in corals to be found under various shapes and colors. Tourists come to the Koh Larn Island in Pattaya for the coral snorkeling, the beautiful white sandy beaches and the clear blue sea. The island hosts more than 5000 tourists every day, being the heaven of any traveler.

The location of the island is very convenient. Koh Larn is located at just 8km from the Pattaya city, thus being very accessible. Anyone recognizes the island on the map due to its pentagon shape. The island stretches for 5km on the North-South direction and 2km on the East_west. The island is filled with mountains and lots of trees. The great forests present a great variety of species to admire. The forests are also used by the tourists as a hide away from the beaches.

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For a tax of 1500 - 2000 Baht you can get to the island by boat. The trip takes about 15-20 minutes and you can enjoy both the speed and the beauty of the sea. This is the best way of reaching Koh Larn Island in Pattaya. It's both fun and fast. For your safety you are also provided with a life jacket.

You can also choose a much cheaper way to get on the island. That is by using a passenger boat. A seat costs just 20 Baht and the boat travels every 2 hours. The actual time spent between Pattaya and Koh Larn is just 45 minutes. The first boat leaves at 8 am and the last one at 6pm. So, if you got on the island don't plan to leave after 6pm, but rather enjoy the fun there and leave in the morning. To go around the island you can use any taxi available, this being the best transportation method. There are many beaches on the Koh Larn Island in Pattaya. The norther most beach is Ta Waen. The beach is famous for its golden long sand curving aspect. The sand there is white and dazzling making a great contrast against the blue sea. You can jet ski, ride a banana boat or swim.

The Thong Lang beach is quiet and relaxing. The tranquility here makes it great for the people who came to Pattaya for relaxation. This is also the island that the coral lovers choose for exploration.

The Sangwan beach is popular among the European tourists because it's the place where they gather. If you look to meet other European people on the Koh Larn Island in Pattaya, the Sangwan beach is the place to be. Thien beach is also preferred by many Europeans, especially, for the sports available. Also, the beach is great for relaxing as it provides some of the best Thai massages in Pattaya.

No matter on which of the beaches you will choose to spend your time, Koh Larn Island in Pattaya surely has a place for you too.

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Things to See in Thailand

Thailand has long been a popular tourist destination. Cheap, navigable, family friendly, and with a range of activities, it is easy to see why it is so popular. With the world economy shrinking, Thailand has become an even better choice to visit. Hotel prices have been cut and flights have become cheaper. If that wasn't enough of a reason, here are some others:

Thailand has some of the best beaches in the world. Whether you want empty beaches or lush resorts, Thailand has an island for you. You can choose between Phuket, a popular family destination, Ko Phang Nagn, a popular destination with backpackers, or Ko Lipe, an out of the way destination in the south of Thailand. No matter where you go, you will find wide white sand beaches, crystal clear diving, cheap accommodation, amazing seafood, and great diving.

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If beaches and diving aren't interesting to you, Thailand a a variety of other activities for you. There are many historical sites such as Sukkotthai, Lopburi, and Ayutthaya There you can see the old capitals of the Thai Empire. and some stunning Khmer influence architecture.

Keep heading north for lush jungles, hill tribes, and river rafting expeditions. Up north in Chiang Mai you will also find some of the best shopping in all of Thailand at the Chiang Mai night market. Chiang Mai also boasts some amazing temples and is one of the centers of Buddhism in the country. If you head a little further north to Chiang Rai, you can use this city as a base to explore the wild and undeveloped north.

However, the best part of Thailand is its beaches and any trip to the country requires spending a lot of time at one of its many islands. With so many islands, there is bound to be one that suits your travel style. The lesser known and touristed islands such as Ko Lipe, offer travelers cheaper accommodation, more authentic interaction with the locals, better diving, and less crowds to share the beaches with. Most people come here for the sun and there is good reason to. Whatever your reason to come here, you will have a great time with so many available choices.

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Thailand Famous Tourist Attractions

Thailand has become one of the most well known and popular sites for holiday makers around the world. It is just because of its charming nature, and many tourist attractions offered to holiday makers. Lots of tourist sites can be found throughout the country and each of them has got uniqueness for itself which also provides tourists with interesting knowledge about Thai culture.

In Thailand, there are a great number of Buddhist temples that tourists can visit to learn about the national religion of Thailand. For Bangkok, it is the capital city of the country where there are many important temples situated around the city. One of the most important temples is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, where a Buddhist image made from a large Emerald is kept. All important issues about Royal family and country will be held within this temple. The temple of Dawn is also in Bangkok on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, where one can see a very beautiful ancient architectural art within the temple. There are many more temples throughout the country, which each of them has an amazing story and background.

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For people interested in watching live sport, Bangkok is the home to the two largest Thai Boxing stadiums, or Muay Thai stadiums. Muay Thai has become a popular sport around the world and the best fighters in the world appear in Lumpini and Rajadamneorn stadiums. The stadiums hold weekly matches which most of famous and best fighters will be appeared in these two stadiums. There are many boxing schools teaching Muay Thai to interested people.

Another popular activity of tourist is water activities. Thailand is so well known for the home of many beautiful beaches throughout the country, where tourists can go swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, or sun bathing on nice white sandy beaches. At the same time, tourists can enjoy buying things from local venders who sell delicious fruit, local foods, and souvenirs on the beach. Samui, Phuket, Pattaya and Hua Hin are some of great tourist destinations for having beautiful beaches and relax atmosphere that tourists are looking for.

Moreover, Thailand is also a great place for nightlife. Most entertainment venues are closed very late. Some of them may be opened until dawn for parties. There are lots of famous DJs and high-quality musicians, and other entertainers that perform in the numerous nightclubs in the most popular tour sites throughout the country.

Thailand has got so many things to offer to tourists or holiday makers. It has become one of popular tourist destinations which are waiting for tourists to visit and discover the beauty of the country and its uniqueness. Thus, don't forget to visit Thailand "The Land of Smile" for the next time you are planning a vacation!

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What Are the Famous Festivals in Thailand?

Songkran Festival in mid April

In Thailand, as also in the Dai People communities of Southern China [ where the Tai originated from ], the Tai Lao in Laos,and the Buddhist communities in Cambodia and Myanmar, the Calender New Year is occassioned between 13 and 15 April each year. The Thai use a lunisolar calendar [ both the Sun rotation and the moon phase rotation ] and the date was fixed on a solar calculation. The word '' Songkran '' is derived from the Indian sancript word '' Sankanta '' which means '' a change or move ''. The dates are now fixed arbitarily but originally would move with the move of the sun on the vernal equinox. This occured as a consequence of '' precession '' and the tilt of the earth and the effect of its orbit. Over the past the dates have changed but are now fixed irrespective of the original rationale and what would otherwise be the astrological calculation. From a natural perspective the dates also signal the end of the dry season.

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Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong Festival is celebrated in all of Thailand in November. Loy Krathong celebrates the end of the rainy season which is also the full moon of the 12 th month of the Thai Lunar Calendar. Loy or Loi means to float and Krathong or Kratong means a raft the sive of ones open hand. The point of the festival is to prepare and then float at full moon down a stream, river or other water water, an elaborately prepared offering on the raft to be released and float away by water to release with it as a symbolic gester, ones bad feelings, anger, stress and grievances.

The festival has its beginnings in the Indianisation process of South East Asia and an original Brahmanical festival from Northern India. Many Thais also accept natural forces as spirits or '' gods '' and the floating of the Krathong is symbolic gesture to the Goddess of water, Phra Mae Khongkha. The Thais proclaim the festival originated in Thailand at Sukhothai at the time of the Sukhothai Kingdom, but here then also Indian and Brahmanical influences with powerful.

Bai Sri

The Bai Sri is a blessing ceremony performed to bestow happiness and prosperity to a person or place. The ceremony features a beautifully-shaped ornament called a khrueng bai sri ton, made of elaborately-folded banana leaves. A container is beautifully decorated with fresh flowers and banana leaves, It is often used during auspicious ceremonies. The popular forms of the Bai Sri offerings are the Bai Sri Pak Cham and Bai Sri Yai.

Bai Sri Pak Cham is small and looks like a bowl. A section of banana trunk can be used to make this form of Bai Sri, which is often used in a ceremony to worship deities and in a ceremony to pay homage to teachers. Bai Sri Yai is generally used in significant events, such as a royal ceremony to strengthen the royal Khwan. According to ancient traditions, a nine-tier Bai Sri is for the King and the Queen, a seven-tier Bai Sri is for a prince or a princess, a five-tier Bai Sri is for the royal guest with the status of a president, a three-tier Bai Sri is for a minister or for use in the wedding of a royal grandchild.

Bai Sri rituals are often performed in Chiang Mai. Thai people preserve this rite as a legacy for future generations. You will find different kinds of Bai Sri Pak Cham at Tom Lamyai Flower Market, Vichayanun rd, Chiang Mai.

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Flowers in Thailand: Orchids

Anyone visiting Thailand may have already been introduced to this breathtaking flower even before their arrival in the country, as Thai Airways gives passengers a pretty orchid to stick on their shirt as they board the plane. This pink or purple orchid is one of the most beloved and coarse flowers of Thailand, yet its uncomplicated attractiveness is just a taste of the anticipated collection and diversity of the breathtaking Thai orchid.

Thailand has many thousands of different families and species of orchid, and these can be found in every colour and shape imaginable. Moreover, they can grow in just about any climate or terrain imaginable. In Thailand they have adapted themselves so much that you can find some up in the mountains, thousands of metres above sea-level, while others have made their home in humid, damp rainforests where they get no sun. Others still have adapted to be able to survive out of the soil and can be found on rocky outcrops or even attached to the level bark of trees.

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This breathtaking collection and diversity of survival can be assigned to the wonders of the evolutionary process: These plants would have slowly adapted over the millennia to attract different types of pollinating insects or animals. For this purpose you will see some of the flowers have perfect shapes and colours to attract clear animals, while others are shaped to brush against animals as they go about their business. Others will even have industrialized an impressive array of weapons, smells, shapes and behaviours to avoid predators or undesirable insects. For example, some orchids have mimicked the shape of bees and even spiders to ward off unsuitable pollinators, while some others have produced sedative chemicals that anesthetize bees and defend against their costly pollen being wasted. Some are able to move themselves to scare insects and some have even industrialized the quality to close their flowers when they sense an inappropriate pollinator approaching.

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Surreal views, great thousand-year old temples, ultra contemporary cities, genuine cuisine, and additionally some of the most gorgeous beaches worldwide. Asia has it all, a tasty mix of traditions and modernity that gives this region of the planet an edge over many other tourist destinations, and a great way of enjoying this magic is taking advantage of the best Asia cruise deals.

Top cruise lines like Princess, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Holland America and Norwegian will offer you exquisite accommodation, a broad selection of special meals, and pro entertainment. Aboard these luxury structures life is casual and relaxing, retention passengers busy and happy with a wide range of activities such as dancing in the nightclubs, gambling a bit in the casinos, and enjoying the shows and movies.

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Besides all this you can enjoy hanging out with new friends while sunbathing on the decks in the middle of the ocean. Some great ports of call in a cruise to Southeast Asia are Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Phuket, Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur.

Hong Kong

Formerly a small fishing village, Hong Kong is now the most sophisticated and international city of China, and the world's fourth largest financial center after New York, Tokyo and London.

In terms of tourism, the main city of Hong Kong is a vibrant and bustling company center and a shopping mecca famous for its food and markets.
Aside from the Hong Kong's heart with its harbors and jammed streets, the area has a lot more to offer, like rural islands of isolated beaches, hilly landscapes, and wee farming and fishing villages.

Singapore

Once home of pearl reapers and corsairs, Singapore is nowadays a hugely-developed city-state with a very high accepted of living and a prime tourist destination. More and more visitors from all over the world are coming to Singapore to let themselves get seduced by the many entertainment options that so cosmopolitan city has to offer.

Bangkok

Besides a main thrifty hub of Southeast Asia, Bangkok is a major voyage destination, a national treasure, and definitely a place which the tourist can no ifs ands or buts fall in love with. In this Asian metropolis you will find all the possibilities of shopping and nightlife, as well as astonishing temples and an untold number of exotic restaurants.

Tokyo

Tokyo combines the top technologies of the world with the Asian devotion to its ancestral traditions. It is maybe the most eye-catching particularity of this spectacular, mega city, the 3rd worldwide after New York and London.

Phuket

If you like gorgeous beaches, Phuket is one of those places that you should no ifs ands or buts try to visit sometime in your lifetime. A resort of world renown where visitors from all the corners of the planet are attracted like flies to be able to sense the magic of this large Thai island, placed on the west coast of the Andaman Sea.

Shanghai

It would seem like the present does not exist in Shanghai. Walk along the Huangpu River to gaze some fine relics built a hundred years ago and catch a bit of the past. As for the future, you can gape at the ultra contemporary financial district, a Feng Shui craze of steel and glass.

Kuala Lumpur

The booming Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, is a distinguished voyage destination. This spectacular, metropolis has the power to captivate the traveler's senses and steal their hearts with its unique blend of ancient and modern, East and West.

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Unique Culture in Thailand

Thai Culture in Bangkok

Thailand is a country with a long and rich history. Thailand is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is renowned for its unique culture that has been notorious around the globe. Thai culture is especially well known for its distinctiveness. It is well worth noting that Thai culture has traditionally been handed down from one generation to the next.

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Thai Classical Dance

The inspiring Thai culture includes inspiring local music and wonderful Thai dances. The culture furthermore includes of course its deep rooted Buddhist religion, martial arts, crafts and beautiful clothing.

Visitors to Thailand can experience Thai culture by witnessing one of the Thai classical dance performances. These classical dance performances are generally performed by gracious Thai ladies wearing beautiful Thai local costumes.

These special Thai dances are fortunately still popular throughout Thailand including with the present younger Thai generations. Most resort areas and many hotels frequently offer these special Thai culture dance shows for foreign visitors.

Thai Greeting

The unique Thai gesture of greeting another person, the Wai, is especially one of the greatest aspects of the culture. The Wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending their head slightly towards their hands.

This way of greeting is especially done when a younger person greets an older person and it indicated a sign of respect to their elders. Employees would also Wai their superior's even if the supervisor or manager would be younger then themselves as the seniority of the other person would be respected.

Bangkok

Bangkok is the main city of Thailand and has been the Thai capital since the end of the eighteenth century. Observing culture in Bangkok can be a great experience as the blend of modern times and traditions have created a one of a kind atmosphere. Bangkok still offers a package of culture which showcases Thai culture through numerous beautiful Thai Buddhist temples, interesting museums and many example of ancient Thai architecture.

Places to Visit in Bangkok

One of the best places in Bangkok to experience Thai culture is in the Sanam Luang area. Visitors can visit such Thai national landmarks such as the Grand Palace which includes the Emerald Buddha Temple and also offers visitors to see many other prime examples of Thai architecture at its best.

Another location in Bangkok where one can enjoy and see Thai culture is at the famed Bangkok national museum. The large museum is located near to the Pra Pin Klao bridge in case you would like to visit the Bangkok National Museum. The famous museum offers visitors and tourists an opportunity to view national treasures and unique Thai art pieces with some dating back as early as the late sixteenth century.

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Driving in Thailand

Many people like the thrill of riding fast motorbikes and driving rally cars, some enjoy driving 4 X 4 vehicles in wild terrain at speed or just seeing how fast their 10 year old car can go, whilst others prefer a complicated game of Mah Jong or chess, maybe even the occasional game of Russian roulette. The psychology of Thai drivers includes all these traits and more.

Driving in Thailand is not for the feint-hearted. If you happen to be from one of the few countries in the world who drive on the Left side of the road you have a slight mechanical advantage because you are used to driving on the “wrong side of the road,” and with the steering wheel on the “wrong” side, but even these benefits will not help you much in Thailand.

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Whilst the laws of the road are very similar to your home country’s, the Rules of Engagement are quintessentially and pragmatically Thai. Compared with Western countries the passing of a driving test is a minor formality which takes around 10 minutes in a car park with red cones. Until you pass this “test” you can drive anyway without ‘L’ plates if you are with another driver.

The general knowledge of any sort of Highway Code is virtually non-existent and such things as undertaking at speed and a total lack of signalling, even when turning across several lanes of traffic is normal practice.

In towns and cities motorbikes will cut you up left and right at the same time. Another will probably pull out in front of you and expect you to stop for it, whilst pedestrians weaving between traffic queues do not seem to notice cars or motorbikes heading for them at 50 kms per hour and only inches away.

In country districts where the roads or tracks seem to be appallingly potholed in places, any rules of the road are entirely forgotten by the local drivers who have been driving round these hazards for years. They will of course use the bit of the road without holes which may or may not be the correct one. It is possible to find yourself on entirely the wrong side whilst someone going in the opposite direction passes you on his wrong side. 4 X 4 vehicles are a must for country tracks as cars suspensions and ground clearance just won’t cope.

If you have a driving licence from your own country as well as an international one, you have the patience of a holy-man, have eyes in the back of your head, the reflexes of Michael Schumacher in a Formula 1 Farrari, a crystal ball for checking out the local traffic and to make sure that the ‘puddle’ in front of you is not a metre deep, then you may wish to come to South-East Asia to check out this dangerous pastime [http://dangerousdestinations.com]. It’s actually very good fun!

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Freelance Photography: How to Begin Your Career

Photography is a vast world. There are many different types of photography and many different kinds of people that enjoy it. It's a hobby that be relatively inexpensive or one that you can invest a lot of money on. Photos are so special because they give us memories of times and places and events in our lives. We can hold onto these memories forever with a photograph.

As much as people love photos, many people love taking them even more. Whether it's a mother who takes photos at every of her children's moments in life (first smile, first step, first spaghetti meal) or maybe it's the father who never forgets his camera for a football or basketball game, or maybe it's the young girl who loves nature hikes with her camera; these people are not exceptions. They all have an eye for those special moments and they all appreciate the camera's ability to capture that moment and freeze it in time forever.

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- What is Freelance Photography?

What if you love photography so much you wish you could do it for a living? I mean, you actually get paid for your photographs! But you work solely for yourself, selling each photo or series of photos individually. You don't have a boss. You work sometimes on assignment and you may sell to magazines. That is freelance photography.

Freelance photography may be your entire career or it may start out as something you do in your spare time but begin making money from it. It's just like freelance writing in this sense that many people turn it into a career and enjoy the freedom of working essentially for themselves on their own time and making money doing something they love doing anyway.

- How to Build a Portfolio

To start getting jobs as a freelance photographer, you need a portfolio. A portfolio will show samples of your work. Even if you have never had photographs published or publicly displayed, you can start a portfolio of your best work and then add onto it if you win photography contests or start receiving paid work.

- How to Get Jobs

As we mentioned, building a portfolio is the first step in submitting your work for pay but when it comes right down to it, it's the quality of the photo that will determine if you get paid for it. Some people have more of a natural talent for taking great pictures than others but it is a skill that anyone can learn. There are schools dedicated to the art of photography and you can even get a degree in it. If you are just getting started, you can look into classes provided by your local community center or community college. Some cities have photography groups that meet to share photos and tips. There are also many groups online dedicated to photography and freelance photography.

You need to view as many famous photographs as possible. Take a look at what is getting published and compare it to your own photos. This allows you to compare and learn from other's work. It takes more than just point and shoot to get a great photo. You need to learn about focus, lighting, colors and backgrounds and much more.

Once you start learning about photography and creating a portfolio, you can start submitting your photos to contests and magazines. Get a list of photography markets and start submitting to ones that accept your type of photos. Don't expect to make it to the big times right away. Few people actually achieve this but you can start small and eventually make your way into a nice living from freelance photography.

Freelance Photography: How to Begin Your Career

Visit Thailand - Visit Similan Islands

The Similan Islands are just about 84 kms northwest of Phuket in the blue crystal waters of the Andaman Sea. The islands have come to be favorite with tourists because of their clear blue waters, especially among divers. The most provocative spots, therefore, seems to be found beneath the waves. Many spectacular coral growths in the world can be found here.

The Similan Islands have come to be just as favorite in their own right because of the low-lying formations covered with thick forests of Ironwood and gum trees. The islands are also home to many types of animals as well as endangered animals.

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The Similan Islands consist of ten small islands. The first island is Hu-Yong or Koh Nueng (Koh means island in Thai). Koh Nueng has got a white sandy beach and is the longest beach from all other islands. It is a place for sea turtles for laying their eggs, and it is a good place for deep diving.

The second island is Pa-Young or Koh Song. There is no beach on this island. So, it is just a good site of deep diving and snorkeling. The third island is Pa-Youn or Koh Sam. Also, there is no beach on this island. Generally, population call this island "The Great Wall Island" as there is a rock formation just like the wall under the sea around the island. Lots of beautiful fishes are swimming around the wall including barracuda. This island is a good spot for deep diving.

The Forth island is Mieng or Koh See. There are tourist data center, restaurant, accommodation, office of The Similan Islands National Park, and other western amenities for tourists on this island.

There are two main beaches on Koh See. The first one is located in the front of The Similan Islands National Park office. It has got a very fine and white sandy beach and it is 400 meters long. It is good spot for swimming and snorkeling. The second beach is located on the east of the island. Tourists can walk straight through the evergreen forest to reach this beach as well as can get a good opportunity to study the nature of the forest within the area. Koh See is a great spot for snorkeling, deep diving, nature studying, bird watching, beach activities, and sightseeing.

The fifth island is Koh Haa. It is just a small island, but it is a great spot for diving. On this island, there is white-gray eel that it loves to show itself out of its hole which it can not be found on the other islands. There are lots of corals around the island. This island is a great place for deep diving.

The sixth island is Pa-You or Koh Hok. The island is full of rocks and cliffs. There is a beach on the east side of the island with a wide area of living corals. It is a good sport for deep diving.

The seventh island is Pu-Sa or Koh Jed. This island is a great site for deep diving as its geographical area provided. Lots of beautiful and colorful fishes are living around this island. Tourists may be able to see sea turtles and Sting rays.

The eighth island is Similan or Koh Pad. It is the biggest island out of ten islands of Similan Islands group. There is a small curve bay on the north of the island called horseshoe bay which there are full of corals and beautiful fishes. The sea is very clear which is good for swimming and snorkeling. On the east side of the island, there is a big rock in Boot shape and Fantasy Rock which are symbols of the island. This island is a great spot for snorkeling, deep diving, nature studying, and camping.

The ninth island is Ba-Ngu or Koh Koaw. Normal geographic of the island is rocks and cliffs. "Christmas point" is well known for deep diving site for divers and is situated on the east side of the island.

The tenth island is island is Ta-Chai. This island is announced to be included into The Similan Islands group on the 25 September 1998. This island is also a great spot for divers.

So, if you are finding for the excitement and natural beauty that can only be found in the clean unspoiled waters of the sea. Please visit the Similan Islands.

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Bangkok Weather

The Southeast Asian city of Bangkok is said to have a tropical climate. The Thais divide the year into three seasons that they call cool season, hot season, and rainy season. Temperatures in the city rarely drop below 25° C (70° F). The months of October until February are carefully to be convenient for tourists.

The cool season runs from December to March, although there's normally just one week in December when temperatures are honestly comfortable. Temperatures dip down to a few centigrade in these months and normal life is affected only a little.

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The heat begins to increase soon after the New Year and by April or May, it can be roughly unbearably hot and humid. One of Thailand's most renowned festivals - Songkran, takes place in April and involves lots of water throwing to cool down. Temperatures are at the peak during the months of April and May, and it is very hot and sticky due to the increased sea winds. Later months of the year face a gradual fall in temperature.

The rainy season, which coincides with the European and North American summers, is characterized by heavy downpours and not so convenient for tourists. during the rainy season, there are very heavy downpours, but they commonly only last for an hour or so in the afternoon. The city annually records a maximum of 340 mm a year. Months of May and June to October contact very heavy rains. The rain cools down the high temperatures and cleans the air nicely that can be honestly relaxing after the heat. With the temperatures touching the peak, the rain is not cold. Most of the times, it can be just like a warm shower.

June to September experiences abundance of sunshine and is much cooler with the temperatures fluctuating around 24-28° C, but is the season for rain and is honestly refreshing. This has a lot of advantages like less visitors and best hotel rates. Best time to visit is from October until February when climatic characteristic ranges around 25- 28° C with light breezes and only the occasional showers.

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Thailand Travel Ideas

When you arrive in Thailand, you'll probably fly into Bangkok and be thrown into a world of organised chaos. This city is the essential way to begin any Thailand trip. Street vendors selling fried scorpions and huhu grubs, tuk-tuk drives zigzagging their way in and out of the traffic and the amazing aroma at every street corner of spices and incense. Bangkok has a marvellous choice of temples, Wats and Buddha's and haggling at the markets for a fake Gucci watch or the price of a tailor made suit is an experience I would recommend to everyone travelling in Thailand. However In the last 15 years or so Thailand has been evolving from faraway destination for hardened travellers to what is becoming a package holiday. With air travel so readily available Thailand is now also a family travel destination. Thailand is also a great place to travel for the elderly and the inexperienced gap year traveller alike, and of course at a budget price. However, travelling in Thailand has something other than just the tourist route to follow and this article will give you some of those hidden gems that the throng of Thailand travellers will not have found... yet.

The majority of international flights to Thailand arrive in Bangkok and although this is not an area to miss, once you have seen the golden temples, Wat's and floating markets why not head a little out of the city to the north east to a street called Soi 1. Although it was previously a dirty little street with a smell rivalling that of open sewers things have now changed and in 2007 it was cleaned up and serves the most amazing local food to the locals and few Thailand travellers lucky enough to stumble across it. Intestines and entrails may be on the menu on many of the stalls but when travelling in Thailand why not try everything! And of course there is an array of locally cooked curries, pad thai and sticky rice for those Thailand travellers with slightly weaker stomachs. The cost to eat is minimal as it is off the tourist trail and you will get a true experience of what Bangkok used to be like before the Weston invasion.

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From Bangkok you have many options at your disposal for your Thailand trip and with a travel agent on every corner offering you jungle treks and trips to the River Kwai you can quickly get sucked in to their sales patter. My advice is to avoid the mass route and if you are looking for something different on your Thailand trip jump on a bus to Sida, 3 hours north east of Bangkok passing through the stunning jungles of Koh Yai on the way. In the little village of Sida get off the bus and arrange a night in one of the few guest houses. From here the guest house owners will help you organise a home stay with a family in the local area - an unforgettable part of any Thailand trip. You can visit schools, live in with a local family, go frog hunting and depending on the time of year see how they harvest their crops, celebrate festivals and get a true idea of how a typical Thai family lives in the country side. A true Thaiand travel experience.

Travelling to the north of Thailand is a must as the jungle are dense and teaming with wildlife, but rather than stop at Chiang Mai where the majority of travellers in Thailand get off, keep on going. A night in Chiang Mai will give you time to visit local markets and explore the old town but don't stay too long as there is so much more to offer in this region. Heading North West by bus you will travel through some of the most beautiful serene country side and the winding road up through the mountains will make you feel a little queasy but the views and little towns you pass through will make this journey well worthwhile. Mae Hong Son a little further west is the home to the Paduang hill tribe famous for the numerous golden rings around their neck, "The long necks". Exploring this area by motor bike is the best way to see all the little hidden gems, meet the locals and with the Mekong River flowing along the border there is the opportunity to go white water rafting with a local guide. These experiences really will help you get hte most out of your Thailand trip.

The first thing many people think about when travelling to Thailand are the idyllic white sands of a picture perfect tropical island and with so many to choose from the question is which is the best. Well to be honest with such a large number of islands there is something for everyone travelling in Thailand. However if the thought of sharing a beach with a hundred other backpackers drinking Chang Beer and riding jet skis isn't your cup of tea then why not try one of the islands off the south west coast. There appears to be a trend of Thailand traveller who will go to a certain distance and explore no further but taking that extra little effort will open up and array of empty beaches, less developed little islands and friendly genuine locals. Taking the sleeper train from Bangkok south, almost every backpacker gets off at Surat Thani which gives you great access to the east coast islands but instead of following the crowds, stay on that train for another couple of hours to the station of Trang. From here you are reaching an area which has been largely kept out of the Thailand tourist route. The train station is 20 miles or so to the west coast and so getting a taxi to the port of Pak Meng and jumping on a boat out to one of these remote islands is easy to do. Koh Ngai which less than a 1 kilometre wide and with only 3 or four resorts is a great spot to start and an amazing place to relax during your Thailand trip. You can spend your day's snorkelling in the warm waters, reading your book under a palm tree or simply taking a walk along the white sandy beaches to one of the restaurants that serve an array of fish caught that morning. You truly will feel like you have found paradise.

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Grocery Shops in Pattaya

Supermarkets in Pattaya, Thailand

There are several supermarkets that stock many gadgets used for getting ready Western sort food as well as local produce and products. Each of the Hypermarkets also have a supermarket inside. Although each carry comparable products and brands, one might carry a specific item that can't be found at the others and vice versa.

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Foodland - This can be a in style supermarket. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It carries many imported gadgets as well as Thai products and produce. It has both Thai and imported meats and has a bakery section and pharmacy. It has a restaurant with counter service. It typically runs promotions where you'll be able to receive coupons based mostly on the amount of purchase to buy gadgets from the bakery or the deli section. It is situated on Pattaya Central (Klang) Street between 3rd Street and Sukhumvit on the north aspect of the road. There's parking in front and adjacent in another automotive park

Friendship - Is in a story building on Pattaya South (Tai) Street between 2nd Street and 3rd Road. It presents good quality products and has many imported items. Upstairs there is a giant choice of stationary and cookware. It is open from 7am to 2am daily. It is in a very busy area for visitors and expenses for parking - one hour free with a minimum purchase - have your parking ticket stamped. At occasions, the automotive park is completely full.

Tops - Tops is another grocery store catering to expats. Tops has three areas in Pattaya. The unique retailer is positioned on the Northwest nook of the 2nd highway and Pattaya Central (Klang) Highway intersection. They've a big automobile park on the west facet of the building. Tops is on the bottom (first) ground of the building. There are retailers on the second ground and a bowling alley on the third floor. They've a smaller grocery store within the basement of the Tuk Com constructing positioned on Pattaya South (Tai) Highway not too removed from Friendship. Tuk Com has a parking lot (observe the indicators) with trolley service to the Tuk Com building. Their third location is an upscale grocery store within the new Central Competition Pattaya Seaside shopping center that's located between Seaside Highway and 2nd Road. Touring north on 2nd Highway, it's in your left a brief distance earlier than reaching Pattaya Central (Klang) Road. Central Competition has a parking lot for two,000 vehicles and gives free parking.

Finest - Finest has two locations. One is positioned on the Northeast nook of the intersection of 2nd Highway and Pattaya Central (Klang) Highway - reverse Tops. The opposite location is on the Dolphin Roundabout that intersects with 2nd Highway, Pattaya North (Nua) Highway, and Naklua Road. It's on the Northeast facet of the Roundabout with essential entry from Pattaya North (Nua) Road. There is no such thing as a automobile park at both location, however curbside parking can normally be discovered on the one positioned on the Dolphin roundabout. They've many imported items.

Villa Market - Villa has been a preferred upscale grocery store with a number of areas in Bangkok for a number of years. Villa makes a degree of catering to expats. If you cannot discover what you might be searching for, they are going to make an effort to find it and import it for you - at a value of course. Till Villa Market just lately opened their retailer in Pattaya, many Expats would journey to Bangkok to get a few of these onerous to seek out items. The Pattaya Villa grocery store is situated within the Avenues shopping center on 2nd Street, which is north of the Royal Backyard shopping center on the other aspect of 2nd Road. If you cannot discover it anyplace else, you could discover it here. There's a automotive park in entrance off 2nd Street and a parking storage behind, which supplies parking for the purchasing mall. There's a parking charge, however have your ticket stamped and you need to get one hour of free parking. Villa Market additionally presents free supply in case your purchases exceed a sure amount.

Meals Mart - This grocery store is situated within the Jomtien space reverse Pan Pan Italian Restaurant. Touring towards Jomtien from Pattaya south on Tappraya Street, it's on the left, simply previous View Talay I Condominium entrance and earlier than you get to the Thepprasit Street intersection. It has quite a lot of imported and western fashion foods.

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Grocery Shops in Pattaya

Chatuchak Market Of Thailand

Bangkok's Chatuchak Market is a must-see. There is nothing like experiencing a market place spread across 35 acres of land with over 15,000 stall selling everything from Buddha statues to exotic pets and T-shirts.

Chatuchak Market is located right next to Chatuchak Park, which is at the northern end of Bangkok. The market is only open at the weekends and you should make sure you get there early, around 9.30 a.m. or 10 a.m. at the latest. You will find out that by noon the market is buzzing with people and you will get jostled quite a bit by the crowd. Make sure you keep a sharp eye on your wallet or purse otherwise you could end up losing it to the pickpockets in the marketplace.

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An easy way to get to Chatuchak Market is taking the Skytrain and you have to get off on the last stop on the Sukkhumvit line which is going north. The stop is Mo Chit and you will clearly see the numerous stall as the Skytrain pulls into the station. From the Skytrain station, the market is a 5-minute walk. Alternatively, you can take the subway and get off at Kampangphet. The entrance of this MRT subway station is right in the middle of the market.

Make sure you carry a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. As you can get any and everything in Chatuchak Market, buy your gifts there as you will be able to pick up things for half the price of a conventional "touristy" shop. You will get the best bargains at Chatuchak Market for Thai silks, handicrafts, wooden carvings, jewelry and gems.

Chatuchak Market Of Thailand

Fun Indoor Water Park Hotels in Michigan

If you want to take the kids to an indoor water park hotel, Michigan has the most out of any other state. For some reason, Michigan has become a hotspot for indoor water parks and is home to seven such hotels, with plans for another two. The majority are close to the border and very family-focused.

To learn more about the most popular indoor water park hotels in Michigan, read on.

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Great Wolf Family Lodge (Traverse City, MI)

Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City is part of a chain of family resorts in North America that caters to local family vacations. Each of their hotels offers visitors massive indoor water parks and family suites designed to afford parents privacy. They have lots of kid activities and are very focused on safety.

Great Wolf's biggest drawback, though, is the price. For a family of four, you should expect to pay close to 0 a night for a family suite. You'll also be paying for meals on top of this, so budget accordingly. And, if you plan to travel to a Great Wolf Lodge over a holiday weekend or during the summer holidays, then book early and expect a crowd.

The Gold Rush Water Park

Just five miles from Lake Michigan and the draw of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Gold Rush and the Double JJ Ranch and Resort is the perfect launching pad for families who want to explore the dunes.

You'll pay less than what you would at other water park hotels and resorts in the area, but the rooms are definitely smaller and somewhat outdated. You'll typically pay around 0 for a room.

Avalanche Bay at the Boyne Mountain Resort

The Boyne Mountain Resort is unique in that it combines a ski resort with an incredible water park and on-site spa. So, dad can spend the day skiing, mom can hit the spa and the older kids can enjoy a day at the water park. In the summer, you'll also find hiking and biking trails along with a public golf course with reasonable green fees.

At Boyne Mountain, there are two accommodation options. These include the budget rooms at Boyne Mountain (starting at ) and also higher-end rooms in the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa. These rooms are directly connected to the water park for easy access.

If you're looking for an indoor water park hotel, Michigan clearly has numerous options that can appeal to any family at almost any budget. From high-end to budget-friendly, these three hotels represent the best of each.

Fun Indoor Water Park Hotels in Michigan

Top 10 Best Places and intriguing Destinations in Thailand For Vacationing house With Children

Thailand is the best place to spend family vacations. The country has fullness of gorgeous and arresting places which parents and their children will assuredly love. There are top ten best places in Thailand where most families from nearby the world love to visit. Here is the list of the ten most recommended vacation destinations in Thailand:

1.    Pattaya, Thailand - placed along the Thailand Gulf. It is the most beloved ocean site resort in the Southeast Asia. Pattaya has 300 affordable hotels to pick from, which are exquisite for vacationing families of any size. There are also a whole of markets and shopping malls. Lots of affordable restaurants are also found in Pattaya serving the appetizing Thai delicacies.

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2.    Phuket - the most beloved traveler destination in the country with its gorgeous white sand beach coasts. Phuket is also known as the "pearl of the South". Here, one can find the best range of restaurants offering the best of Thai cuisines.

3.    Koh Samui - exquisite to spend family summer vacations. Koh Samui has a large whole of beach hotels where one can enjoy the marvelous beauty of the white sand beaches along the coastlines. Resorts offer good budget accommodations which will categorically please families.

4.    Chiand Mai beloved traveler destination mostly because of the best shopping touch it offers. Here, one can buy a lot with just a dollar. Tourists often swarm the shop of Chiang Mai that opens from 5pm and opens until midnight daily. The night marketplace has many products that will categorically suit and satisfy everyone. Goods such as clothes, baggage, souvenir items, shoes and a lot more can be found here. There are also clubs in any places which offers very affordable prices. This is assuredly a place for any family vacation.

5.    Koh Chang Thailand - is a marine national park which attracted thousands of visitors worldwide. The island has a nick name of "the last untouched paradise in the Southeast Asia", because much of its place are not yet been discovered by contemporary explorations and haven't been built in with establishments and infrastructures. Here, one can fully appreciate the pure gifts of nature. Koh Chang has everything nature has to offer. exquisite getaway place for families who wants to have a quiet and peaceful vacation. Families can rent natively designed bungalows where they can feel at ease and comfortable all throughout their stay.

6.    Krabi, Thailand - an island territory of Thailand that has fine-looking coastline and offshore islands. This location was used in the movie "The Beach" starring Leonardo di Caprio. These beaches are truly pictures exquisite panoramas, together with the coconut palm trees and the blue waters of the ocean. Krabi has been a beloved place for vacationers coming from separate countries.

7.    Hua Hin - a place which combines satisfaction and beach holidays and also a place for any sports. Golf has been the most predominant sport here wherein visitors can play under the shade of the coconut trees.

8.    Chiang Rai - a placed in the astronomical regions of Thailand, which are said to have retained much Thailand's culture. beloved attractions here contain the White Temple, which is the only handcrafted temple in Thailand with remarkable botanical gardens. Visitors love to visit here and take a look at the Buddha statues built in Buddhist temples which truly spectacular.

9.    Cha-am Thailand - placed 160 kilometers south of Bangkok, about two hours drive via car.  Cha-am beach resort is known as the longest white sand beach in Thailand. It is also a place for golfing which many of vacationers enjoy to play. exquisite for vacationing families.

10.    Bangkok - the main attractions in Bangkok are the magnificent temples and shrines along the city. These religious buildings were made with artistic architecture establish which are truly arresting to the eyes.

Top 10 Best Places and intriguing Destinations in Thailand For Vacationing house With Children