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Best Beach Spot in Thailand?

Railay beach in the southern province of Krabi, Thailand.

Photo tour of the Railay Beach peninsula with amazing beaches as well as climbing, boat rides, snorkeling and hiking.

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Phuket Island: Luxury Destination of the Year

Friday January 16, 2009

The New York Times, our parent company, has an incredible section of their website focused on Phuket as a travel destination. They recently named Phuket Island their "Luxury Destination of the Year."

Phuket is one of those places that has something for absolutely everyone. It's much more family-friendly than somewhere like Pattaya. The beaches are prettier, cleaner, and the snorkeling and diving is amazing off the coast.

Phuket is one of my favorite places in Thailand to visit, and I've even lived there for a few months when I first arrived. If you want to pamper yourself there exists the infrastructure to do it. There are some ultra-modern hotels and spas available, and more islands to take a private boat out to than you can count. If you don't want to spend all your money you could venture onto Phuket's side-streets you'll be met with locals at food stands and clothes stands selling their goods at a nice discount.

Photo credit: mst7022 at Flickr

New Poll - What Will You Visit in Thailand in 2009?

Tuesday January 6, 2009

50% Off Thai Spas In Bangkok

Tuesday January 6, 2009

The Thai spa association has begun offering discounted spa experiences by as much as 50% off in order to bring back visitors to use their facilities.

Just go to their official site to download the coupons and take them to any Thai Spa Association location to receive your half off discount.

Bangkok Medical Tourism, Not Just for Breasts & Dental Surgery

Saturday January 3, 2009

An eight year old girl, Bailey Locklear will travel with her mother from Lakeland, Florida to Bangkok to have surgery that may restore her sight to a level hundreds of times better than what it is today.

Thousands of tourists travel to Bangkok each year from all over the planet for dental, breast, gender reassignment and other surgeries. Bangkok has become known as an ideal location for essential and elective surgery which is easy on the pocketbook. Some even add a vacation to their stay since their saving so much money off the cost of the operation in their home country.

Here is the touching article about Bailey coming to Bangkok for eye surgery.

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