| June 2005 |
Second Phase of
Development underway at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
The
JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa has commenced an expansion program
with its second phase of development which is scheduled for completion by
March 15, 2006. |
Beaches and fairways
The twin seaside destinations of Hua
Hin and Cha-am,
keen to preserve their identity, try to strike a balance between rising
tourist traffic and the fallout therefrom |
Central Hotels & Resorts to open a high-end Resort in Krabi
Central Hotels & Resorts announces its new property in Krabi. The premium
rated Central Krabi Bay Resort Krabi is scheduled to open in October 2005.
It is situated in its own private bay called “Pai Plong”, only one bay away
from the main resort area of Ao Nang. The resort sits majestically in the
bay fronted by a beautiful white sand beach of some 500 meters, and backed
by verdant limestone outcrops. |
Let there be lights
SOMEWHERE out there across the black tide of the Mekong River is
Laos. Other
than a full moon rising, there's not much to see. "Be patient," says Poum,
my guide, as we watch and wait along with several thousand others on this
river bank at Nakhon Phanom in northeast Thailand. |
Accor
Announces Largest Ever Expansion In Thailand And Vietnam
Accor recently announced its most significant expansion in Thailand and
Vietnam since it entered the region’s hotel market more than two decades
ago, with six new hotels and beach resorts added to its fast growing
regional network. |
Six
Senses opening private Spa Suites
The Six Senses Spa experience is being redefined, with the creation of
innovative Spa Suites. The Spa suites are initially being introduced at
Soneva Fushi Resort and Soneva Gili Resort in the Maldives;
Evason Hideaway at Hua Hin –
Thailand; and Evason
Hideaway at Ana Mandara - Vietnam. |
Sam Roi Yot cave excursion
Phraya Nakhon Cave in
Sam Roi Yot National Park is a 450-metre trek from Laem Sala beach. The
limestone cave houses a pavilion where
King Rama V
stayed overnight during his visit to the South. Although the pavilion was
moved outside recently for renovation, the cave is still worth a visit. |
What's New in Thailand
One of the Asian "tiger economies," Thailand is growing exponentially. Thais
are wealthier, and Thai infrastructure is expanding. |
Amazing Thailand Grand
Sale 2005
The biggest annual exposition of the best products and services in Thailand
offered at a special price of 10 – 50 % off. |
Gerry scores with a sparkler for
his fiancée
Soccer legend Gerry Armstrong will marry his gorgeous model fiancee Debbie
McConnell on a beach in Thailand next month. |
Monte-Carlo’s Spa Festival at Chiva-Som
from June 18-26, 2005
For the very first time, Chiva-Som is going to welcome 'the Monte-Carlo Spa'
to Hua Hin between June 18th to June 26th, 2005. The Monte-Carlo festival
will be bringing Chiva-Som’s guests a taste of Monte-Carlo Mediterranean spa
cuisine and an experience of Marine and relaxation therapies of the
Mediterranean Sea. |
Days of the Raj relived in Thailand
The English invent the most stupid of sports," says John. He should know,
he's English and we've been talking about cricket. We are sitting at the
poolside bar in the sumptuous Anantara Resort and Spa near the coastal town
of Hua Hin, three hours south of Bangkok. We have just spent the day
watching elephant polo. |
Princely
pampering at a right royal Thai resort
Three hours' drive south of Bangkok - on a typically terrifying journey of
near-misses - is the town of Hua Hin, little more than a shop-lined wide
spot in the road for most tourists. |
