Bangkok Phuket Singapore and Dubai - Easter 2015

NiftyDigits

Went along to the Shangri La for drinks the other day. Service was unbefitting a 5* hotel. Tables were dirty when we sat down. Even a filled ashtray on the table. They were asking for order before they even cleaned the table. I had to request that they cleaned the table.
Went along to Vertigo at the Banyan Tree instead. Went to Sirocco at Lebua, but they didn't open until 6pm.

littlereddevil

The Shangri La was good in it's day but I thought it was looking a bit scruffy nowadays

MasterPoo

Nifty stop throwing curve balls......I need to stick to my decision hahahaha.

MasterPoo

23 DAYS 9 HOURS 9 MINUTES AND COUNTING......


26 March: MAN 08h45 - DXB 19h45
27 March: DXB 22h35 - BKK 07h35

3 x Nights Shangri La - we have plenty of time to kill before checking in so might as well go sight seeing at our leisure!

http://www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com/en/tourist/index.asp
The Grand Palace
Wat Pho
Wat Arun

28 March

Hotel & Swim
http://www.expique.com/tour/bangkok/bangkok-night-lights-tuktuk-tour/
Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market) and Ratchada Night Bazaar
Lumpini Park

29 March - Sun
Siam square for shopping
Siam Paragon
MBK Centre


30 March - BANGKOK - KRABI : flight at 14h15 - 15h40

7 x Nights at Pimalai
31 - Relax
1 - Day Trip (Phi Phi etc.)
2 - Relax - explore (possibly rent mopeds)
3 - Elephants - Cooking Class
4 - Relax - explore
5 - Day Trip

6 April: KRABI- SINGAPORE arrive 14h40
2 x Nights Marina Bay

National Orchid Garden & Mahaco Impex

7 April: SINGAPORE

Kampong Glam
Haw Par Villa
National Museum of Singapore
Singapore Art Museum??


8 April: SINGAPORE 10h35 - DUBAI 14h35

4 x Nights The Atlantis
9 - Relax
10 - dune buggy Day Trip
11 - Relax + Shopping

12 DUBAI - BIRMINGHAM

PompeyPete

Spend a couple of hours in the Khao San area of BKK. Get there on the ferry, get off at Pier 13, and follow the flow.

Fly to Phuket a week on Friday [13th], for a month on the Andaman Coast.

MasterPoo

We were originally going to go to Phuket, but changed to Koh Lanta, Krabi. Reading reviews Koh Lanta is hopefully as deserted as we want it to be.

PompeyPete

As soon as we arrive at Phuket Airport we're heading north to Khao Lak for our first week.
Then bus further north to Ranong for a few days, and have a peek across to the southern tip of Burma.
Back south for a couple of nights in Khao Sok National Park, and finishing off on Nai Yang beach close to Phuket Airport.

Total budget for 2 of us is...

- Flights. £733 [Thomson Dreamliner].
- 4 weeks comfortable accommodation. £600 max.
- Food, spending money. £1,200 max.

MasterPoo

PompeyPete wrote: »

- Flights. £733 [Thomson Dreamliner].
- 4 weeks comfortable accommodation. £600 max.
- Food, spending money. £1,200 max.

£1200 food MAX:eek:?? I'm travelling with 2 growing boys, so food budget is huge!
Anything to do with Thomson I shudder, based on a previous bad experience!
£600 for accommodation, I'm curious to know where you will be staying?

PompeyPete

MasterPoo wrote: »

Anything to do with Thomson I shudder, based on a previous bad experience!

We've all had a bad travel experience. BA and Etihad have been my worst. Never had a problem with Thomson, especially on their cruises (x4). Thomson Dreamliner gets excellent reviews on the TA Air Travel Forum.

MasterPoo wrote: »

£600 for accommodation, I'm curious to know where you will be staying?

Have a look on Booking.com or Agoda for Khao Lak, Ranong, Khao Sok National Park, and Nai Yang. There are loads of comfortable places that run out at less than £150 for 7 nights. I've booked our first and final accommodation at...

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g297914-d1014912-Reviews-Cousin_Resort-Khao_Lak_Phang_Nga_Province.html

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g297937-d1490380-Reviews-Kingsacre-Thalang_District_Phuket.html

Both were recommended by people I trust. I've got our Ranong, and Khao Sok accommodation up my sleeve, so we've got plenty of flexibility with our itinerary.

Leanne1812

I don't want to appear rude but if I can add one thing it would be to reconsider visiting/trekking with the elephants. I did it many years ago when I was young and naive and was appalled. These poor creatures are subjected to vile training methods. The more aware we are the better chance of animal tourism ending. I tried to post a link but if you google 'elephant training Thailand' you'll get the picture.



Besides that, have a blast.