So far as luxury hotels go anywhere in the Far East, the Rayavadee in Krabi Thailand is as good if not better than most other luxury hotels.It is a great beach vacation hotel, with 77 rooms, perfect for a family vacation getaway, and equally fantastic for a honeymoon vacation special deal.The Rayavadee has to be seen to be believed and everything from the staff to the accommodation, to the grounds, the beaches, and the food are close to being perfect. Krabi is possibly one of the most beautiful places on earth so it is just the perfect position for the Rayavadee.You have to get to Rayavadee by boat, and the first thing that will strike you is the boat. White leather upholstery and the crew all in matching sailors uniforms. Initial impressions are lasting ones, and this certainly makes you feel you are going to a luxury resort. Moving from the speedboat to reception, the impression continues with details all being taken whilst sitting down with hot towels and drinks, which beats standing around a crowded reception area any time.The accommodation is top class, and if you are on a family vacation getaway there is the family villa with two bedrooms, one on the ground floor, the extra bedroom being the only difference from the De Luxe PavilionA two storey villa, and it is so well equipped with all mod cons. It is the small touches like the bathroom own brand products, the bottles of water everywhere, tea, coffee, and biscuits replaced every day. More food and drinks in a huge sideboard, and chocolates left every night by the bed.A huge bath which holds two, is a feature of the bathroom, and a huge bed are all part of the ambiance.A great luxury resort has great food, and on a family vacation getaway with hungry kids to feed, this is a very important consideration. If the reader is considering the Rayavadee for a Beach honeymoon vacation special then food is probably high on your agenda.You will find the restaurants at the Rayavadee are all of the very best, with impeccable service in each of the four different restaurants. It is fair to say that food is not cheap but the views are just out of this world, and you may find it sensible to go down the beach and eat instead, where you will pay perhaps $15 instead of $100, and get genuine Thai food. It's perfectly safe and worth the effort.If you want to be active, then there is lots to do from kayaking through the sea caves hiking, swimming, snorkelling, tennis.The service from the staff could not be more helpful, you will be treated like royalty.in every way. The only downside is the service by the pool which seems to be on the slow side of slow, but always extremely polite.They are exceptional apart from that small point in every way, and are a big part of the success of the Rayavedee.Words cannot do justice to the incredibly beautiful beaches, especially the Phranang and Railey beaches which have powder white sand and views of islands in the distance with little caves to explore. Beware however of the monkeys, who although friendly are everywhere!!All in all there is no doubt that the Rayavadee in Krabi is one of the best luxury hotels in the Far East. It is an ideal spot place for a family vacation getaway on some of the best beaches anywhere. It would also be a good choice for a honeymoon vacation special, so look out for some great honeymoon vacation deals.For more informaton on Far East Hotels go to http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com/categories/Far-East-Hotels/
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5/1/09
A Family Vacation Getaway In One Of The Best Luxury Hotels In Krabi Thailand
So far as luxury hotels go anywhere in the Far East, the Rayavadee in Krabi Thailand is as good if not better than most other luxury hotels.It is a great beach vacation hotel, with 77 rooms, perfect for a family vacation getaway, and equally fantastic for a honeymoon vacation special deal.The Rayavadee has to be seen to be believed and everything from the staff to the accommodation, to the grounds, the beaches, and the food are close to being perfect. Krabi is possibly one of the most beautiful places on earth so it is just the perfect position for the Rayavadee.You have to get to Rayavadee by boat, and the first thing that will strike you is the boat. White leather upholstery and the crew all in matching sailors uniforms. Initial impressions are lasting ones, and this certainly makes you feel you are going to a luxury resort. Moving from the speedboat to reception, the impression continues with details all being taken whilst sitting down with hot towels and drinks, which beats standing around a crowded reception area any time.The accommodation is top class, and if you are on a family vacation getaway there is the family villa with two bedrooms, one on the ground floor, the extra bedroom being the only difference from the De Luxe PavilionA two storey villa, and it is so well equipped with all mod cons. It is the small touches like the bathroom own brand products, the bottles of water everywhere, tea, coffee, and biscuits replaced every day. More food and drinks in a huge sideboard, and chocolates left every night by the bed.A huge bath which holds two, is a feature of the bathroom, and a huge bed are all part of the ambiance.A great luxury resort has great food, and on a family vacation getaway with hungry kids to feed, this is a very important consideration. If the reader is considering the Rayavadee for a Beach honeymoon vacation special then food is probably high on your agenda.You will find the restaurants at the Rayavadee are all of the very best, with impeccable service in each of the four different restaurants. It is fair to say that food is not cheap but the views are just out of this world, and you may find it sensible to go down the beach and eat instead, where you will pay perhaps $15 instead of $100, and get genuine Thai food. It's perfectly safe and worth the effort.If you want to be active, then there is lots to do from kayaking through the sea caves hiking, swimming, snorkelling, tennis.The service from the staff could not be more helpful, you will be treated like royalty.in every way. The only downside is the service by the pool which seems to be on the slow side of slow, but always extremely polite.They are exceptional apart from that small point in every way, and are a big part of the success of the Rayavedee.Words cannot do justice to the incredibly beautiful beaches, especially the Phranang and Railey beaches which have powder white sand and views of islands in the distance with little caves to explore. Beware however of the monkeys, who although friendly are everywhere!!All in all there is no doubt that the Rayavadee in Krabi is one of the best luxury hotels in the Far East. It is an ideal spot place for a family vacation getaway on some of the best beaches anywhere. It would also be a good choice for a honeymoon vacation special, so look out for some great honeymoon vacation deals.For more informaton on Far East Hotels go to http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com/categories/Far-East-Hotels/
4/28/09
A new lease on life
In the rural backwater of Charoen Sin, a district in Sakon Nakhon, a dusty road leads to a sprawling compound dominated by a large building chock full of ceramic jars and pots and all manner of attractive handicrafts made by villagers in this part of Isan. Tourists in the know who believe in getting value for their money often make it a point to visit this place, the Ban Khut Na Kham Centre.Named after the village in which it is located and set up under the auspices of Her Majesty the Queen's SUPPORT Foundation (Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques) back in 1983, the centre helps farmers supplement their income by teaching them useful skills like weaving, wood-carving and the making of bricks, ceramic ware and artificial flowers.
The main responsibility of Captain Pradit Pimpakarn, who has worked at the centre for seven years, is marketing the products made there.
"I've noticed that villagers who learn a new skill from which they can earn money tend not to gamble or drink as much as they used to," said Pradit, an officer on secondment from the army.
"Her Majesty has a special place in her heart for poor people. That's why projects like this which offer supplementary occupations and related skills training have directly benefited the poor in more ways than one. We help them to market their products through a number of outlets including the Chitralada Palace Centre. People living not just in Ban Khut Na Kham but in other villages far and near have received a new lease on life, thanks to this project."
There are currently 282 full-time workers and nine instructors at the centre. Apart from Charoen Sin, the artisans also hail from neighbouring communities like Sawang Daen Din and Wanon Niwat. Training is offered free of charge but to get on the pay roll applicants must prove that they are in dire financial straits. No limit has been put on the number of people who can be so employed. Salaries - which start from 2,400 baht per month - are increased annually if an individual has demonstrated the ability to upgrade his/her skills and increase productivity.
By: Story and photos YVONNE BOHWONGPRASERT
Sounding out the gods
With dark clouds looming and monsoon season just round the corner, it is rice planting time for farmers throughout Thailand.However, according to popular folklore of the Northeast, the gods will only bring rain if they are in the right mood, which is the reason Yasothon hosts the Bun Bang Fai or Rocket Festival every year.
This year it is scheduled May 8-10 at Phaya Thaen Park in Muang district, when locals build homemade rockets using bamboo stems or pipes and pack them with about 25 kilogrammes of gunpowder. Farmers fire the rockets, usually ten metres long, to wake up the gods and ask for plentiful rain and bumper harvest.
Similar events are held throughout the region as well as in neighbouring Laos, but the Yasothorn edition is perhaps the most famous and regularly attracts international visitors who come to witness this unique tradition.
Apart from the rocket launches there will be folk music performances, comedy shows, a parade through town as well as a food festival.
For more information, contact the TAT office in Ubon Ratchathani at 045-243-770/1.
Thailand Adventure _ Part II
After the River Kwai Trophy in February, the Amazing Thailand Adventure Series moves on to the second leg in Chiang Mai on May 9.
The day-long Amarin Outdoor Unlimited Chiang Mai Challenge 2009 will feature biking, running, kayaking and swimming in the northern city and surrounding areas.
Participants, comprising teams of two people, will compete in five categories: men's, women's, mixed, masters (combined age over 80) and seniors (combined age over 100).
The registration fee begins at 6,500 baht per person and includes a buffet dinner after the race. Accommodation can be arranged at the Green Lake Resort but you will have to pay for it separately. The registration deadline is May 6.
The third and final leg of the series is the Bangkok Challenge which will be held in November.
For details, visit www.chiangmaichallenge.com or www.activeasia.com.
Pilgrimage to Doi Suthep
On Visaka Bucha Day, which simultaneously commemorates three important anniversaries in the life of Lord Buddha _ birth, enlightenment and his death _ Chiang Mai residents converge at the foot of the famous Doi Suthep mountain and proceed on a nine-kilometre to the top.
Taking place on the night of May 8 this year, thousands of people will participate in the trek which can last all night. Reaching the summit they will pay their respects to the Phra That Doi Suthep.
To find out more, contact TAT's Chiang Mai office at 053-259-365.
This year it is scheduled May 8-10 at Phaya Thaen Park in Muang district, when locals build homemade rockets using bamboo stems or pipes and pack them with about 25 kilogrammes of gunpowder. Farmers fire the rockets, usually ten metres long, to wake up the gods and ask for plentiful rain and bumper harvest.
Similar events are held throughout the region as well as in neighbouring Laos, but the Yasothorn edition is perhaps the most famous and regularly attracts international visitors who come to witness this unique tradition.
Apart from the rocket launches there will be folk music performances, comedy shows, a parade through town as well as a food festival.
For more information, contact the TAT office in Ubon Ratchathani at 045-243-770/1.
Thailand Adventure _ Part II
After the River Kwai Trophy in February, the Amazing Thailand Adventure Series moves on to the second leg in Chiang Mai on May 9.
The day-long Amarin Outdoor Unlimited Chiang Mai Challenge 2009 will feature biking, running, kayaking and swimming in the northern city and surrounding areas.
Participants, comprising teams of two people, will compete in five categories: men's, women's, mixed, masters (combined age over 80) and seniors (combined age over 100).
The registration fee begins at 6,500 baht per person and includes a buffet dinner after the race. Accommodation can be arranged at the Green Lake Resort but you will have to pay for it separately. The registration deadline is May 6.
The third and final leg of the series is the Bangkok Challenge which will be held in November.
For details, visit www.chiangmaichallenge.com or www.activeasia.com.
Pilgrimage to Doi Suthep
On Visaka Bucha Day, which simultaneously commemorates three important anniversaries in the life of Lord Buddha _ birth, enlightenment and his death _ Chiang Mai residents converge at the foot of the famous Doi Suthep mountain and proceed on a nine-kilometre to the top.
Taking place on the night of May 8 this year, thousands of people will participate in the trek which can last all night. Reaching the summit they will pay their respects to the Phra That Doi Suthep.
To find out more, contact TAT's Chiang Mai office at 053-259-365.
By: PATSINEE KRANLERT
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