Thailand Holiday 11 April - 1 May 2009


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March 29th 2009
Published: March 29th 2009
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Thats right Dan and Shan are off to Thailand again




When we returned from Thailand last April, we just knew we wanted to go back, so last August we booked our holiday.

What started out as a 15 day trip quickly became 20 days due to free nights at some hotels and wanting to stay longer to see new friends that we have been chatting to on the net.

Our itenary goes something like this........

We fly out on Saturday 11th April in the morning, stop overin Kuala Lumpur for 3 hours arriving in Bangkok around 8pm. We have arranged to stay overnight at a local Hotel near the airport as we fly straight to Koh Samui on the morning of the 12th.

We are spending 4 nights on Koh Samui staying at the Baan Samui Resort.
This year we get to experience Songkran (Thai New Year) which we missed out on last year. We have been forewarned that we will be soaking wet all day due to getting drenched with water!! We will also meet Nui who we have been chatting to on the net.
Sounds like great fun and I have my waterproof camera case ready. A daytrip to Koh Tao for snorkeling is also booked.

We then fly to Phuket where we are staying at the Holiday Inn Resort for 8 nights in the Bussakorn Wing.
Whilst in Phuket we will do and Elephant trek, go to the infamous BBQ with Richard & Megumi , rent a scooter and try to stay unscathed, hopefully also do a snorkeling daytrip to Koh Khai. We have also booked Mr Sam as our driver on the 17th to take us around Phuket and show us some sights. We have also booked a Sailing Cruise with Richard and Megmui and John Gray's Sea Canoe - Hongs by Starlight.

Then we will fly back to Bangkok where we are booked into Siam@Siam Design Hotel and Spa. This is the same Hotel we stayed at last year and it is awesome - we had to stay here again.
In Bangkok we will go to Chatuchak Market, go to Wat Phra Kaew (temple) with another net friend Chur, and of course do plenty of shopping at MBK and other places. We are also very lucky to be invited to stay with Sao and her family who we have met on the net. She is taking us to her holiday house in Pak Chong, a couple of hours out of Bangkok, to stay for 2 nights. She is also letting us stay at one of her condos for 2 nights!!

We are sooooo excited and can't wait to get there and meet the people we have been chatting to.

When we return we will put up some blogs of our experiences with photos, so stay tuned 😊





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30th March 2009

I WANNA GO TOOOOOOOOOO
No fair..........can't I come in your suitcase, pretty please :). Hope you have an awesome time. X
31st March 2009

Copycat! ;-)
Great to put a face to the name! Love the blog! How did you get that layout with the big end photo though?! I love it! Looking forward to catching up with you in Phuket! xx
3rd April 2009

why are we both green??????
wow! what a trip you have lined up..we were not aware that you had all those contacts in thailand, and that you will be really looked after by some of them.. fantastic.... we wish you both a wonderful time ,and will expect to see a lot of super pix on your return... love to you both from thelma and your pa.. xxxxxxx
4th April 2009

motorbike
Most travel insurance companies don't cover motorbikes Dan. Maybe you can include it. Check it out. Good Luck
4th April 2009

Marlon - Emu
Yes I did check on that and paid the $25 extra on our Travel Insurance to cover when we rent a scooter. Thanks :)
4th April 2009

Have a safe and fun trip!
Great blog, looking forward to reading about your experiences
6th April 2009

:)
Have a nice trip and share beautiful pics when back...plz
6th April 2009

Are you ready ?
Just wanna tell you my kitchen >>> ready hehe N' Dshan
14th April 2009

Fingers crossed
Thank goodness you took your phone. Having contact while things are uncertain is good. Glad you are up to date with the news, and we are all hoping you two remain safe. Glad you are having an awesome time.....I'm so jealous haha. Luv U XX
16th April 2009

Hey Dan I was just telling Chur how jealous I am of you guys!! I wish I was back there
26th April 2009

Hey
Hope all is good In Bangkok. Been checking in case any pics go on here, but I'll see them when you are home I guess. Have fun xx

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