Saturday, November 27, 2010

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, Khuk Kak Beach

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, Khuk Kak Beach

This Marriott resort has a dream location, along the white, almost untouched beaches of Khao Lak. The resort offers all the 5 star amenities one can and should expect for very reasonable prices. Special offers are on a regular base available.

The nearby Similan Islands undoubtedly provide the best dive sites in Thailand, while the three national parks (Khao Lak Lam Ru, Khao Sok, Sri Phang Nga) are perfect for treks-on foot and on elephants, rafting and canoeing. The nearby Takuapa Old Town has several Sino-Portuguese designed buildings. The resort also organizes games, and non-motorized sports such as kayaking are on offer. Additionally there are mountain bikes available to explore the nearby villages.

The resort is slightly away from all activities, a good 10km, transportation may come in handy.

Free high-speed Internet access, business center, early check-in/ late check out lounge, kids club and last but not least; the longest swimming pool in southeast Asia.

Luxury at a 5 star level for affordable rates, enjoy as long as it lasts before Khao Lak will be discovered by 'the masses' and special offers will be no longer available.

Booking by Agoda

Booking by Hotels Combined


One bed room studio


Bathroom


Exterior


Beach


Sunset

Friday, November 12, 2010

Baan Lanta, Baan Kan Tiang Bay, Koh Lanta

Baan Lanta, Baan Kan Tiang Bay, Koh Lanta

This nice and small Resort and Spa is tucked away on Baan Kan Tiangs Beach, still one of Koh Lanta's best kept secrets. The first time I drove to Baan Kan Tiang, I thought I left the point of no return on the road a few times already and when you don't expect anything at all to show up anymore, all of a sudden, there's this little village in a valley as if it just walked out of a book! Later I found out that this still isn't the end of the world and the road actually continues for a little bit.

In this nice little valley is exactly where the Baan Lanta is located. Small, nice and very relaxed. With only 15 rooms, no need to be afraid that it will be overcrowded!
The view over the bay is astonishing and romantic at the same time and the restaurant at Baan Lanta has some tasty meals waiting for you.

The nice thing about the location is that although it's far away from everything else on the island, the valley has a few nice other things to offer, a 7-11 (very convenient!), some more restaurants and everything you may need to cover first things at hand. At night the 'why not' is not to be missed with their own band!

Scubafish is running a tight ship at the resort for all your diving necessities and their boats leave from the bay in season, how convenient does this get?

Time for a break, looking for a nice secluded bay in mid range prices, Baan Lanta may well be your choice.

Booking by Agoda

Booking by Hotels Combined


Deluxe Pool Villa


Deluxe Pool Villa


Bay front Villa

Swimming pool


View from the beach