Hong Kong/Thailand Recommendations
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5 of us are planning a trip to these destinations next April, 3 nights Hong Kong then 11 nights Thai beach resort.
Help would be appreciated to choose the hotels and even locations as never been to both, our criteria is roughly as follows.
HK needs to be central with a good view not to bothered about hotel facilities as don't plan to be in it other than sleeping.
Thailand needs to be beach resort (with clear good swimming water) with good facilities including golf at the hotel or nearby, the hotel needs fantastic views and the wife would like some evening entertainment.
Your advise/feedback would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Tom
PS if it matters age range is 40 to 75 @!!
Help would be appreciated to choose the hotels and even locations as never been to both, our criteria is roughly as follows.
HK needs to be central with a good view not to bothered about hotel facilities as don't plan to be in it other than sleeping.
Thailand needs to be beach resort (with clear good swimming water) with good facilities including golf at the hotel or nearby, the hotel needs fantastic views and the wife would like some evening entertainment.
Your advise/feedback would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Tom
PS if it matters age range is 40 to 75 @!!
Do you have a rough budget in mind for the Thai aspect of the trip?
Be aware that mid April is Songkran in thailand. This is a huge national holiday which means rates go to peak levels for few days; 12-16th usually. On the 17th, they drop to low season in many resorts.
Also consider that Samui side of the Thai peninsula will be experiencing better weather than the Phuket side at that time of year.
If you consider Samui, there are some great place to consider.
Take a look at The Tongsai Bay, Six Senses and Le Meridien.
Take a look at Koh Chang too. A lot less commercialised than Samui. There are some smaller islands near by; Koh Kood is pretty spectacular. The Soneva Kiri is amazing. Transfer by private Cesna Grand Caravan from BKK.
PM me if you want.
Be aware that mid April is Songkran in thailand. This is a huge national holiday which means rates go to peak levels for few days; 12-16th usually. On the 17th, they drop to low season in many resorts.
Also consider that Samui side of the Thai peninsula will be experiencing better weather than the Phuket side at that time of year.
If you consider Samui, there are some great place to consider.
Take a look at The Tongsai Bay, Six Senses and Le Meridien.
Take a look at Koh Chang too. A lot less commercialised than Samui. There are some smaller islands near by; Koh Kood is pretty spectacular. The Soneva Kiri is amazing. Transfer by private Cesna Grand Caravan from BKK.
PM me if you want.
We stayed at Four Seasons in HK in May - very good location and good views (depending on what room you get, you can specify) Nice roof top pool bar. Let me know if you want restaurant recomendations - had some amazing meals
http://www.fourseasons.com/hongkong/
At Thailand, I have stayed at Centara Grand Beach Resort in Ao Nang / Ktabi (bit like a cheaper Banyon Tree), you can't go too far wrong for the money and they will do deals. This fits your criteria except maybe golf, you would need to check if there are any courses locally.
http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/ckbr/ckbr_defa...
http://www.fourseasons.com/hongkong/
At Thailand, I have stayed at Centara Grand Beach Resort in Ao Nang / Ktabi (bit like a cheaper Banyon Tree), you can't go too far wrong for the money and they will do deals. This fits your criteria except maybe golf, you would need to check if there are any courses locally.
http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/ckbr/ckbr_defa...
Sorry - missed the bit about golf.
Scratch Koh Chang and Koh Kood, if golf courses are crucial.
In this case, you'll be restricted to Phuket, Samui, Khao Lak and mainland resorts such as Pattaya and Hua Hin.
If you can prioriitise your needs, that would help. Foe example are the clear blue waters higher up the list than golf?
Scratch Koh Chang and Koh Kood, if golf courses are crucial.
In this case, you'll be restricted to Phuket, Samui, Khao Lak and mainland resorts such as Pattaya and Hua Hin.
If you can prioriitise your needs, that would help. Foe example are the clear blue waters higher up the list than golf?
For the uninitiated, Song Kran Nobby mentions is the traditional Thai new year, which is basically a nationwide waterfight that lasts a week.
The first couple of days of the first year I was here I had an absolute blast, running around like an 8 year old, soaked to the bone, throwing water at people. After that it gets a bit tiresome when you can't leave the house/hotel/car without getting a bucket of water over your head.
It can be fun, but it can also get a bit much, and especially for the older guys could be a bit of a pain. Doubly so in Pattaya, and I imagine Phuket, where lots of drunks take things too far.
It's also absolutely blazing hot at that time of year, which makes the water a bit more bearable!
The first couple of days of the first year I was here I had an absolute blast, running around like an 8 year old, soaked to the bone, throwing water at people. After that it gets a bit tiresome when you can't leave the house/hotel/car without getting a bucket of water over your head.
It can be fun, but it can also get a bit much, and especially for the older guys could be a bit of a pain. Doubly so in Pattaya, and I imagine Phuket, where lots of drunks take things too far.
It's also absolutely blazing hot at that time of year, which makes the water a bit more bearable!
AJS- said:
For the uninitiated, Song Kran Nobby mentions is the traditional Thai new year, which is basically a nationwide waterfight that lasts a week.
The first couple of days of the first year I was here I had an absolute blast, running around like an 8 year old, soaked to the bone, throwing water at people. After that it gets a bit tiresome when you can't leave the house/hotel/car without getting a bucket of water over your head.
It can be fun, but it can also get a bit much, and especially for the older guys could be a bit of a pain. Doubly so in Pattaya, and I imagine Phuket, where lots of drunks take things too far.
It's also absolutely blazing hot at that time of year, which makes the water a bit more bearable!
Essentially true.The first couple of days of the first year I was here I had an absolute blast, running around like an 8 year old, soaked to the bone, throwing water at people. After that it gets a bit tiresome when you can't leave the house/hotel/car without getting a bucket of water over your head.
It can be fun, but it can also get a bit much, and especially for the older guys could be a bit of a pain. Doubly so in Pattaya, and I imagine Phuket, where lots of drunks take things too far.
It's also absolutely blazing hot at that time of year, which makes the water a bit more bearable!
However, the holiday and celebrations are more lengthly, the further north you are.
Chang Mai celebrates for about a week, whereas Samui is 2 days.
Koh Chang and others, delay their holiday to allow tourism employees time off, once the crowd have left.
I agree entirely about it becoming a pain in the neck. My wife won't leave the hotel for 34 hours!! You're still not safe there!!!
If it's golf you want take a look at
http://www.phuket.com/sheraton/
which is near
http://www.phuketgolfcourse.com/laguna-phuket-golf...
http://www.phuket.com/sheraton/
which is near
http://www.phuketgolfcourse.com/laguna-phuket-golf...
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