To be continued……………… ;The Sanctuary in PAI, is famous for its approach to Organic foods and cooking. Stuated on the banks of the river Pai, it is an architectural masterpiece. Inspired by the world famous "The Sanctuary" in Koh Phangan, this eatery takes taste sensations to the limit. Frequented by Thai film stars and the high society from Bangkok all guests are welcome. If you enjoy food then this is for you. Suprisingly even though the decor is sumptious and the seating very comfortable - this oasis is priced very reasonably. Easy to find, its by the bridge on the banks of the River Pai, very near the main School in the town of PAI. ;I just fall in love with the idea of staying in a white tent in a middle of beautiful scenery after I saw the photos of the resort from a local magazine. When I got there, the tent is exactly like the picture. It's even more beautiful at night with lighting shining out from each tent. We stayed there during the winter (November - February). So even though there's no fan or A/C, it's still cold. However, during the daytime, it's too hot to stay in the tent - no wind blows and like mention before No fan nor A/C. The bathroom and shower are sharing. And it's about 20 meters from the tent area. There's 4 shower rooms for men and 4 for women. 2 out of 4 has hot water. The shower looks like one of those village people's shower made of logs tying together and the bare cement floor. Breakfast of eggs, ham, toast and rice soup is included. The owner of the resort, an office girl turned to be a resort owner to pursue her mother's dream, cooked them herself. She also drive guests to walking street when she's available. My recommendation is to go there during warmer climates. And if you bring a couple friends, you can have a camp fire. ;We stayed for two nights at Belle Villa. The location is very good, we can see the mountain ranges from our villa. The bathroom is nicely done. The villa have a couch/reclining area next to the big bay window which is really nice. Plus, it gots a lovely balcony/terrace area where you can sit back with a cup of coffee admiring the Pai scenary. 
;If you are planning a trip to Pai I have many helpful tips. Firstly don’t overlook the fact that Pai now has a flight from Chiang Mai once a day and as many as twice a day in the High Season. The trip is only 20 minutes where as by bus can take up to 4 hours. I have taken this flight many times and think it’s an amazing way to get a perspective of where Pai is. What is also great about this is both the Chiang Mai Airport and Pai Airport are within 5 minutes distance from their town centers, opposed to somewhere like Phuket where the airport journey can take anywhere up to 1 hour.
When you arrive in Pai don’t just limit yourself to guest houses in the town. There are some amazing resorts and guest houses on the outskirts of town. One of the wonderful things about Pai is its artist community which is expressed by many of the locals in the design of their guesthouses. The people of Pai are trying to be unique in their designs wanting to offer tourist something different. For example our bungalows are designed in a hexagonal shape with all the walls being French doors opening onto decking, allowing you the feeling of sleeping outside while safe under your mosquito net. Others are unique in their use of building materials, with walls made from mud and roofs made from leaves.
Most tourist already know about the elephants camps offering trekking and swimming with elephants but you can also just go see them and pay 10 baht for a bunch of banana which you can then feed to them. My daughter loves this and we spend many an afternoon visiting her elephant ‘Ot’ and feeing him bananas.
Breakfast is okay, with acceptable selections but can do much better with better coffee. Again, the view from the restaurant is very nice and relaxing.
The hotel is not far from the Pai township. It's walkable. The hotel also offers a drop-off and pick-up from the market in the evening.
All in all, this is a hotel worth staying in Pai.
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The location is perfect. the beach all quiet at the same time. warm and rich breakfast:) Highly Recommended ~
We stayed for 7 days and it was fantastic! This pool is even better than what appears on the photo. Breakfast and Thai food was excellent. The staff is very friendly and helpful, no problems with maintenance. Great location, lots of good restaurants on much cleaner and quieter than Patong. A little 'more of a walk to the beach but the pool is only if we had gone to the beach twice!
We got this hotel at a bargain rate because they are filled with a hole for the soft, and there are still some passwords Construstion much smaller. Pas de problèmes d'ordre administratif, ils étaient grands. But I wish that the rates go up, could easily double, escpecially during the high season, in order to capture while it's still cheap.
Strengths: Nice site. Incredible pool. Beautiful rooms, bathrooms in particular. Great food.
Cons: Some staff are very basic English. 10 minutes to the beach. Gym could do with trucks
I / th was okay (the staff was nice and ESP. The pool was really nice.) Except cleaning services. Cleaning and maid (I do not know his name was difficult, we were in 5101 access to the pool of 29 luxury AGOSTO-AGO STO 31.2009) has been terrible ever among the hotels and resorts have been so far.
From day one, the floor is not clean.
The 2nd day, wet towels were still there in the room, not enough towels and there was no new herbal tea and bags of coffee at all, seemed completely empty the trash, not cleaning everything. That's all he's done!
Our last day of check-out, somthing stupid happened. the "stupid" housekeeper checked on the checklist that we ate a snack from the mini-bar, not even more to see the mini-bar. (snack bar was still there intact mini-bar.) In fact, we understand how the light from 7-Eleven and we ate lunch, we bought, and not the mini-snack bars. She did not even check and I think we ate. How stupid it was. Still angry against what happened and the housekeeper stupid. (only a small amount, I want my board back to its good!)
We stayed in Metadee Resort in August 2009. The resort is brand new. We stayed in a pool villa. The room was very large, light and had everything we wanted. You can step right into the vast reservoir of your room. It has a terrace with two width of the platform. Only strange thing is that the sliding doors to the terrace are poorly constructed. Are closed a little help. The mere fact that the opportunity to swim with someone of your deck and break room is not very big, there was also the problem of mosquitoes, which also have easy access. We had no bugs or mosquitoes in our room during the stay, but that really surprised me.
The breakfast was good but nothing special. Food from the kitchen of the restaurant was great. The bar service was also very good with a friendly real. The reception staff was also good, but needs to improve the service. Since we have to book in advance and only walk we had booked rate. But we knew that the rate through their website. When we asked, they gave us a higher rate, then on their site. When we pointed out that the rates of line were better, we have offered a discount on that rate. Very strange and not so smart. Never try to sell a room at a pace later on your website. It's just easier to check for Custommer.
ChekOUT I wanted to keep the room more than an hour because of our flight from Phuket. This was possible only if we paid extra 7 € .... The hotel was 25% occupied I think. The money does not bother me, but it gives the feeling that they want to make money on small things.
The hotel is within walking distance to downtown and the beach (7 minute walk). Staff will come from the main road with a golfcart. I do not know if you will, if the hotel is full, but it's a beautiful gesture, as if to walk to the main road that connects the hotel is anotha 3-4 minutes. It's a really nice massage place just outside the hotel which is really excellent.
Kata Beach is very beautiful and there's not much to do in the off season. The waves made it difficult and dangerous to swim. But if you walk on the north side of the beach is much better. The hawkers on the beach are not so bad, all smiles and "no thanks" is more than enough. The tailors in the village itself are quite aggressive in sales. Simply ignore them, if you do not need a costume.
Me and my wife was there for our honeymoon from 12/06/09 to 19/06/09. I can say that it was better than our expectations!
Kata is the most beautiful beach in Phuket. Away from the noisy Patong, but with many choices of restaurants and bars.
Metadee Resort is a wonderful news in the heart of Kata Beach. The hole is loft style Reception (lobby), restaurant, fitness rooms and villas!
When we arrived, the stuff was very friendly. We did an upgrade to Pool Villa Viila access to a private pool! E 'was great for our first time!
The material was very helpful and smiling all the time.
They took us by golf cart! Villa our private pool. A villa of 120m ² with everything that we wanted to spend a wonderful stay!
Every day cleaning of the villa, pool and garden.
There was a restaurant becide the (very large, clean and warm), the main pool. An ideal place to eat or drink with Thai and international cuisine. The price was very good and even the dishes!
We had a wonderful stay there for our honeymoon. We want to return soon!
Thanks to all the things (Mr. Tae, Joy, Ying Ji, Ju, Jon, Koka, NU, F, mud, Kee, June) who helped us and made our stay so beautiful!
We highly recommend this hotel to those who want to remain a paradise!
Spent about ten nights in The Waterfront and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay. There's a great mix of professionalism and attention to detail but blended with a personal, informal touch. Sue and Robin are a joy to meet and their staff are excellent, within a very short time you feel right at home!
Rooms are lovely and soooooooooo clean! Breakfast not to be missed, definitely the best pancakes in the region (Well done, Cooking!). Good craic at the bar at night but never rowdy. Really it would be hard to fault this little gem!
Fantastic,wonderful The place to have the time of your life.This was our 3rd trip to the wonderful country of Thailand. Previously we played it safe by booking 5 star hotel and spa accommodation. Consequently, we were a little apprehensive when we realised that the cost of this holiday was £1000 less than previous years.
However, from the moment we arrived we felt that we had bagged the bargain of a lifetime.
The rooms were excellent and the service was second to none. Robin and Sue (owners) their family and the staff seem dedicated to making sure that your every need is met.
The views were breathtaking, the food was great, and the hotel is located close to everything you need to shop, eat and drink.
But the thing that made this holiday really special was the atmosphere. It’s very hard to explain this - it is so relaxed, friendly and welcoming - even though you’re far away from home you feel part of a big, happy family.
During our visit the hotel won the “Asia’s best hidden gem an award” but now we feel that the Waterfont is becoming one of Thailand’s worst kept secrets, with more and more people retuning year after year.
Total relaxation with great hospitality
Well I admit I was a tad worried after some reviews here, but I needn't have been. The Waterfront was all I hoped for and more.
After a week touring Hong Kong and Bangkok, we simply wanted to relax. The Waterfront was the place to do it. We were met at the airport by Michael who showed us around Bophut en route to the hotel.
Sue introduced us to the staff, who from then on knew what room we were in, and simply charged drinks, lunch etc. automatically.
Sue then took us to our room and showed us how everything worked....and from then on it felt like we were personally invited house guests.
Room information included recommended shops and restaurants in the village, also places of interest around the island.
Plus on our wedding anniversary, our bed was decorated with flower petals spelling out a Happy Anniversary message. (Oh dear, I DO hope those flower stains washed out Sue!)
We had a wonderful week, the only downside was that we had to leave.
That's when we got a nice surprise,... We'd charged all drinks, lunch, snacks etc to the room. Our bill at the end of 7 days for 2 people came to £109! All prices were the same as or less than in the village
When we did check out, Robin even drove us back to the airport. How can you fault service like that?
I so hope we will visit again. It's a place I would have invented if it had not already been done!
Thanks, Sue, Robin and Michael for a fantastic stay.
In the words of Arnie Schwarzenegger...We'll be BACK!
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Fantastic
Great resort with friendly and helpfull staff. The rooms are clean and well maintained with all the modern trimmings, but still have a traditional, laid back feeling.
The best resort ive ever stayed at. Right on the beach and central to all the tourist hot spots. Will definately be going back again.
Beautiful location
Stayed here in January 2008 - was a beautiful place. The rooms are nice and lead out to a small little verandah/balcony overlooking the pool. The pool is also great for relaxing around. A short walk across the road is Ao Nang beach which has some spectacular sunsets. You can also walk to the shops which start on your street. A short boat ride away you'll find all the limestone caves where we went canoeing. We also took a speed boat ride over to a 5 Island tour - including the Phi Phi Island, made famous by the movie "The Beach".
Very Unexpected
I was made aware of the construction going on within the hotel at the time of our stay, but I did not expect to see a run-down lobby as my impression from the images on the internet was pleasant. The check-in procedure was fine, albeit slightly difficult because of the language issue. The real drama started when we were given our rooms (10ppl in 4 rooms)...over the next 24hrs 3 of 4 rooms had a blocked drain in the toilet or shower, leakage from the shower onto the room floor and constant electricity failure in 1 room. This was all made known to the staff who made an attempt to help but were clearly out of their depth. These problems caused us to cut our stay at this hotel and move to a different one. Positives - the manager was wonderful and understanding, and the location is excellent.
Small Hotel Fantastic Location
Best Location at Ao Nang right on the beach and main shopping areas. Hotel has nearly finished its renovations, did not find this a problem at all. Rooms are kept very clean and tidy, Breakfast was basic but good quality.Staff very friendly and helpful.Did not eat dinner hear ate at the resturants on main street so i can not comment on the food for lunch/dinner. Had cocktails at the Bar as we watched the sunset.
Wonderful accommodation for honeymooners! - Jacquie K
This hotel was a wonderful start to our Thailand holiday. Upon arriving we were greeted with warm and helpful staff who ultimately became the reason that we'll go back to Phra Nang Inn again and again!
I have reccommended this hotel to anyone wanting to honeymoon in Thailand, it was beautiful. We stayed in the honeymoon suite and were treated like and felt like royalty! I only wish that every holiday accommodation could be as satisfying as the Phra Nang Inn. Rooms were clean, comfortable and the hotel pool and surroundings was a sancutary to come home to after a day at the beach or on the boat.
Stay at the Phra Nang Inn if you want to have a great time in Krabi and want to be relaxed to the max!!
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We spent just one night on Barra on at the start of a weeks holiday leading up to a wedding in Stornoway. The MacNeil Room was spacious clean and very well presented with a wonderful ocean view. Unfortunately the ferry from Oban was 45 minutes late so we missed dinner, we knew this would be a close call even if the ferry was on time.
We were greeted by Catherine who quickly got us to our room. 15 minutes later she personally made sandwiches for us that were delicious, particularly with a well chilled bottle of Pinot Grigio. Catherine was happy to chat and give us further ideas for our trip. Breakfast was tasty with a varied offer being available and cheerily served by Catherine.
The hotel is just by the ferry slip so very convenient for a latish arrival and with service as we experienced the Castlebay has a winning combination
Fantastic weather for me with many sun in the day time and most time rain in late night when I was sleeping. How can I know?! The sun beds and tea table in my balcony were wet when I woke up.
Miles and miles of coastline, jungle, waterfalls, cheap fresh food, friendly people, snorkelling, diving, elephants, monkeys, temples, buddisht monks, massages...
Khao Lak is a great introduction to Thailand. Not very touristy but loads to do. It is often described as quiet but there are plenty of bars and restaurants to keep you entertained. We stayed at the Ramada and there were some great places to eat and drink nearby. Check out Pirahna Bar and Song's bar. Lovely people, great drinks, great prices and lots of fun.
Hire a car (£20 per day) or some mopeds (£5 per day) while you're out there and do your own touring. You get so much more freedom and it's not hard to find the local attractions...Sairung Waterfall, Oawthong beach, the market, Muay Thai stadium etc.
Take a trip to the Surin or the Similan islands for snorkelling/diving and definitely invest in one of the temple tours. You can also camp out on the Surin islands. We were tempted but didn't get chance in the end.
If you like luxury, tranquility, nature, new experiences and a splash of adventure then you'll love Khao Lak
For the five years preceding the tsunami of December 26, 2004, Khao Lak, Thailand was the up-and-coming destination in SE Asia. For travelers who wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok or other overcrowded locations (ie: Patong, Pattaya, Koh Samui, etc) Khao Lak was the answer.
Just 80km north of Phuket International Airport, the beaches of Khao Lak are most inviting with its beautiful clean beaches and secluded resorts lining the coastline. Since that fateful day in 2004, Khao Lak has rebounded with full force to rebuild their lives and recapture the beauty that this region offers. You won't find debaucherous go-go bars, open use of drugs, littered gutters, children hawking trinkets, or much that usually is prevalent in other destinations.
What you will find is peace and traquility. Often you can be the only one on the beach, enjoying the sun and surf without loud jetskis or sourvenir hawkers bothering you. The beaches are clean, safe and quiet. And unlike most resort areas in Thailand, the resorts are ON the beachfront, and are not separated by a coastal roadway (ex: Patong Beach). The nightlife is still abundant, but not "in your face". You'll find souvenir shops with friendly staff, hotels with your every wish in mind, and the locals full of smiles and most accomodating.
The Similan Islands are just two hours off the coastline. In fact, its a better place to launch at Thap La Mu pier (just south of Khao Lak) as the trip is faster, and the direction of travel makes the boat ride less wavy. I suggest Sea Dragon or IQ Dive, but many of the shops offer great dive/snorkel packages to cater to your itinerary.
Hotels line the main highway and are also tucked away in obscure locations. Le Meridien, Sarojin, Merlin and Royal Baan Sak Beach resorts offer high-end rooms, while Khao Lak Inn, Tony's Lodge, Emerald Guesthouse offer cheaper rates. All have great rates, and you can find many in between.
I've been here for nearly two years and can say first-hand that Khao Lak is a wonderful place to visit. Bring your children, too, as Khao Lak is family-friendly. No worried about your children witnessing things that are counter-productive in raising healthy children.
Come to Khao Lak! We hope to see you soon!!
Having visited Thailand a number of times I can tell you that if you want to book a trip, the best way is to look around a few of the plentiful local agents to get a feel for what's on offer and at what price. Some have air conditioned premises while others just a road side kiosk.
Always ask for their best price. The discount you are offered will be coming off their commission so expect a bigger reduction if there are more of you.
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History of Phang Nga town.
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Krabi Province is situated on the edge of Andaman Sea. 814 kilometers away from Bangkok is 
Krabi area of 4.708 square kilometers, including inland mountains, plains little islands larger than 130 islands rich mangrove forest. Krabi town is about 5 km long river flow into the Andaman Sea at Tambon Paknam. In addition, Royal Canal rat year. Krabi, Klong large. Hangzhou Canal and less. Originating from the highest mountain in Krabi province is mountainous hill Ebyha. From archaeological evidence. Assume that the area in Krabi was a source of traditional communities that many of the old one in Thailand. Since prehistoric times and continuing into the history. Say, but this land was in current Thai anchor 1 in 12 in the constellation of Venus Coat Coat is monkey. Depending on the Nakhon Si Thammarat Kingdom. There are also assumptions about a city that sword. May come from the interpretation means sword. With each successor to legendary story about the dig found the ancient sword before creating the city.