Monday, March 20, 2017

Sunwing Resort – Kamala Beach


Sunwing Resort – Kamala Beach

A fully contained family hotel with its own restaurants, entertainment programs and a host of activities for all ages. The resort includes all the fun, adventure, and luxury that families want most in a hotel, elevating the family vacation to world-class standards on the unspoiled Kamala beach of Phuket. Sunwing Resort is close to Phuket FantaSea, and Kamala Beach is within walking distance.

Customer's Reviews

We have stayed at 2 nights with 6 year old and 3 year old child. Building is simple and pool was large, room size is enough rooms and goof view from room. Many European customers, and Asians also. Closed to the beach but not suited to swim as waves were too high. About 20 minutes by taxi to get Patong, and about 30 minutes from airport with 650 baht (metered taxi). Kids enjoyed the stay as there are many activities for kids during whole week.

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It was a trip with 8-year-old, 4-year-old and 1-year-old children. Breakfast is free for the kids under 12 years old, and also have free kids menu for the dinner when 2 adults order the meal. Daily events for the kids. In the swimming pool, our kids played with small sliders. we stayed at smallest type room but it was enough for us. We will stay “baby Studio room” next time because that room type faces pool and convenient if you have small kids. Beach is really closed and sunset was beautiful. One disappointing thing, room smells bad a little bit especially around bathroom area.

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I think this is very friendly hotel if you stay with small kids. However, road around property is too dark at night time, so need to be careful if you walk around. Car parking is limited, so might be a little bit inconvenience if you visit by your own car.

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Have a lot of kids activities, so children could enjoy  a lot.  Swimming pools are child-friendly and room with pool access is very comfortable to enjoy there.

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Our stay with 5-year-old and 1-year-old was satisfied and hotel is really family-friendly. There are many pools, beach is just around the corner of property. Our kids are very happy to play in Kids club. You can join paid programs (300 baht) if you want. Babysitter service is also available at 300 baht per hour. Shows are held daily, children enjoyed clown show. Massage serivce in house is just same price with the shop outside. Almost customers are from Europe, we didn’t see Asians this time. The only one thing hotel needs to improve is about Wifi connection. They must provide it in good quality as many customers love to use iPad or Kindle to use during their stay.

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Our stay with 5-year-old and 1-year-old was satisfied and hotel is really family-friendly. There are many pools, beach is just around the corner of property. Our kids are very happy to play in Kids club. You can join paid programs (300 baht) if you want. Babysitter service is also available at 300 baht per hour. Shows are held daily, children enjoyed clown show. Massage serivce in house is just same price with the shop outside. Almost customers are from Europe, we didn’t see Asians this time. The only one thing hotel needs to improve is about Wifi connection. They must provide it in good quality as many customers love to use iPad or Kindle to use during their stay.

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Family-friendly hotel, very comfortable to stay with small kids. There are Children’s show and dancing….kids will not be bored. It’s very convenient that Kids can use coloring book at kids area during waiting for the meal in restaurant. The disappointing things are, no bathtub in the room. It’s really good if we could have after swimming to warm kids body. And breakfast starts from 7:00am. It means that we don’t have a chance to have breakfast if you join any tours which pick up time is before 7:00am. We asked to have some breads when we ride on the car on 7:00am but hotel staffs refused it. You should ask breakfast box if you departure early morning (but not sure if hotel can provide it…). It was very disappointing at the end when I left this hotel, however, we could spend good time until then. Maybe because of seasonal reason, we couldn’t swim at the beach due to High waves, and almost cloudy days. Anyway, children enjoyed a lot.

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Though I saw the reviews which says almost customers are from Europe and America, most groups were Chinese and Korean tourists. It was nightmare for our family because they were so noisy every evening at the swimming pool. Their party continues until midnight and making sounds. We couldn’t sleep well under stress. This hotel was recommended for the family with infant, however, so disappointed for everything. At the breakfast, Pad Thai was very delicious. Hotel staff packed breakfast meals into their lunch box. It was really bad to see that. My 4-year-old son was injured 2 times in the swimming pool. Cut the toes in foreign inward of the tiles by the pool. He cried and began to fear the pool. Hotel staff was helpful on that treatment.

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About 40 minutes from Phuket Airport. Easy to access if you rent a car. Staff speaks English, so no problem to communicate. In the room, there are simple kitchen, refrigerator, cups and dishes. Enough facilities for easy cooking. There are lots of pools kids can enjoy. Phuket fantsea is just 10 minutes walk from property.

The Kee Resort & Spa

The Kee Resort & Spa


The Kee Resort & Spa is a trendy new hotel with a modern Sino-Portuguese theme near Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand.

The KEE Resort & Spa is a Thai-owned avant garde tropical retreat with a vast lagoon-like swimming pool and contemporary Sino-Portuguese theme in the heart of Thailand's most popular tourist destination.

Comprising 244 guest rooms, a spa and several dining outlets, The KEE Resort & Spa features a wide range of high-tech communication facilities and automated services of international standards to ensure convenience for holiday makers and travelling professionals.

Customer's Reviews

The location is the great and convenient to go anywhere. I could use Early check-in and Late check out with free of charge (2 hours). We changed the room due to air condition’s problem.

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Stayed 2 nights at the room on 5th floor. Non complaint about room size, atmosphere and quietness. We would like to come to Phuket every year and stay at this room.

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Facilities are fine. Property is just in the center of entertainment street, noisy whole night. If you want to enjoy night life, ideal location but not for relaxing. Jungceylon
Department is closed and convenient for shopping and lunch/dinner.

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Closed to entertainment area. Staffs are friendly and polite. Had a relaxing time than we expected. As room location is far from street, not so noisy even in night time. Swimming pool is also not bad if you don’t expect high quality. It was really nice that we could get room upgrade with Jacuzzi.

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We selected this hotel because close to entertainment area. It’s really located in the center of downtown, easy to return to hotel after walking around the street in night time. However, it might not be recommended to family with small kids due to night life atmosphere. Swimming pool is clean. Rooftop Lounge is amazing and not so crowded. We enjoyed beautiful sunset view there. You should go to see sun set if you have a chance. We could get room upgrade to the room with terrace. All staffs look young but very friendly and polite. If we have any opportunity to go to Phuket, we will stay at this hote again for sure.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Rok Islands by Speedboat

Rock islands near Koh Lanta


Unique and special trip to a hidden paradise and offers the very best snorkeling around Phuket. The combination of virgin-white powder sands and crystal clear sea seems like a dream advertisement. Just off shore on Rok Islands, Koh Rok is a square mile of coral reef with an underwater world waiting to captivate you.

Rock islands near Koh Lanta

Sample Itinerary for Rok Islands Tour by Speedboat

06:30-06:45 - Pick up from hotel in Phuket
07:30am – Departure from the Office at Royal Phuket Marina
Visit:
Pileh Cove “The Lagoon”
The Lonely Beach
The Clownfish Reef
The Ranger Station – Lunch is a picnic lunch served at the beach.
The five Islands – Ko Haa
16:30 - Departure Ko Haa
18:00 - Return to Royal Phuket Marina
19:00-19:30 - Back to the hotel


Speed boat tour in Rock islands near Koh Lanta


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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Experience tropical rain forest in Similan Islands





Similan island is famous for its dive sites, but also popular for one day boat trip. The nine islands of the Similans run roughly North to South. The islands’ tropical rain forest consists mainly of large rubber trees, several species of palm, bamboo and vines. Seafaring gypsies used to live on the Similan Islands, but they are now uninhabited except for the park rangers’ office and the beautiful occasional residence of the Thai Royal family on Similan island number 4. Beneath the waves the Similan Islands aboard our speedboat offer best snorkeling conditions and an outstanding range of marine life including some 500 species of hard and soft corals.

Sample Itinerary for one day trip from Phuket to Similan Islands
Similan Islands
Similan Islands


Similan Islands Early Birds Tour
06:30 - Pick up from hotel in Phuket, transfer to the Yacht Haven close to Sarasin Bridge
07:30 - Departure to Similan Islands by speedboat
09:00 -  Arrival at Similan Islands-National Park 2-3 times snorkeling (together about 2 hours)
Visits to several islands and beaches of the National Park Donald Duck Bay
Picnic lunch on a beach
Leisure time on the beach
Walk to Sailing Rock (View Point)
15:00 -  Departure to Khao Lak
16:30 - Arrival at the Phuket Yacht Haven, transfer to the hotel
17:30 - Arrival at your hotel 

Sunday, November 20, 2016

How to enjoy Phi Phi Islands early birds



Join Early Bird Tour to avoid crowds
Phi phi islands is world famous and popular spots for tourist in Thailand. So take extra advantage of leaving early to avoid many of the crowds and experience more time around the Phi Phi Islands.

Speedboat or Big boat?
If you want to have more time to explore Phi Phi Islands, accessing by speedboat is ideal way. However, if you are with children or get seasick easily, take a big boat for your comfortable and safe trip.

From Chalong pier to Phi Phi Islands
Big boat : Approximately 2 hours and half
Speed boat : Approximately 1 hour

Don't miss Phi Phi Don view point and Phi Phi Village
Activity is not only snorkeling. Visiting the famous Phi Phi Don view point and taking a walk through the Phi Phi Village are also fun to know about Phi Phi islands.

Only accessible during high tide
Towering cliffs surrounding an emerald green lagoon, it's named Pileh Cove “The Lagoon”. When your cruise slowly into the lagoon, you will have a chance to jump off the boat, swimming and take photos.

National Park fees?
Some tours doesn't include National Park fees in their tour price, so you need to pay on the spot by cash.
Adult: 400THB, Child: 200 THB

Let's see Sample Itinerary for Phi Phi islands Early Bird Tour!

06:30-06:45 - Pick up from hotel in Phuket
07:30 – Departure from the pier by speedboat

Loh Dalum Bay (Phi Phi Don) – 3 activities available:
1) Visiting the famous Phi Phi Don view point
2) Relax at the beach
3) Take a walk through the Phi Phi Village

Bamboo Island - Lunch is a picnic lunch served, Snorkeling and Swimming. Powdery soft sand and warm inviting waters are the highlight of this stop. A great place to relax on the beach, go for a swim or head out into the waters for more snorkeling!

Monkey Beach - The name says it all – a stunning powder white sand beach with cute little monkeys playing in the trees and on the beach.

Pileh Cove “The Lagoon” – Only accessible during high tide, your jaw will drop as we slowly cruise into the lagoon, as the cliffs and lagoon appear before you.

Viking Cave – Sightseeing off the Speedboat. Home to the Swiftlets that make the bird’s nests that are famous in Asian culture for their healing and health properties. The bird nests harvested here can fetch up to 2’000 USD in the open market!

World Famous Maya Bay
The stop made famous in the movie “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio. You will walk where he walked, explore the jungles behind the beach and even see where the Hollywood movie magic stepped in. Maya Bay is truly a magnificent place!

16:00 - Departure Phi Phi
17:00 - Return to pier
18:00-18:30 - Back to the hotel