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It also feels good to have more knowledge. In this respect being a well-rounded traveler is like being a seasoned journalist because journalists need to ask a lot of questions. The Smiles of Thais: Where Do They Come From?-Thailand is a country of smiles. Asking where they come from has allowed me to understand Thailand better. This question has enabled me to understand how Thailand has become a country that offers some of the best and the most comfortable resorts in the world. Thai smiles have various meanings but it is not easy for foreigners to understand the true meaning of them. If they smile at someone slipping over a banana peel it is a smile of concern… There are five resorts there but only one is right next to the beach called “Laguna Phuket Laguna Beach. “Phuket Laguna Beach Has Angkor Wat Theme-Angkor Wat is a place that conjures up the mysticism of Asia and that is why it has been used as a theme in building resorts. The Palace of Lost City which is a super-luxurious hotel in South Africa is one of the representative hotels based on the concept of Angkor Wat. Phuket Laguna Beach borrows water-related themes from Angkor Wat and Angkor Tom. It has a big outdoor pool that is connected to a jacuzzi and this leads to waterways with walls decorated by artists alongside the shaded grass. This makes people feel as if they are exploring Angkor Wat. Children can learn how to swim in a children’s pool with elephants reminiscent of an elephant terrace that can be found in Angkor Wat.
Marriott launches first Courtyard in Thailand
etravelblackboard.com – Nov 30, 2007
Situated on Rajdamri Road in the embassy district the new property Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok offers 318 rooms and suites spread over 15 floors. Designed with the business traveller in mind Courtyard by Marriott includes high-speed internet access in every room a large ergonomically designed desk and chair as well as a 24-hour business centre. Hotel facilities include a 24-hour fitness entre outdoor swimming pool outdoor whirlpool treatment rooms as well as an on-site restaurant and bar. In terms of conference rooms the hotel offers two fully-equipped function rooms which have the potential to be split into five separate meeting rooms. With a total of 390m² the site can fit up to 155 people for a meeting. A five minute walk will take guests to the Rajdamri BTS Sky Train station or guests can opt for the ‘Courtyard Express’ which sees them transported from the hotel to the station via a Tuk Tuk Shuttle.
A Christmas concert at Traders Hotel
Manila Bulletin – Nov 30, 2007
The concert will be held on Dec. 3 at the hotel?s Embassy Ballroom… The Traders Hotels are designed to satisfy the needs of the fast growing four-star mid-market travel segment by offering a comprehensive range of facilities and swift and friendly service at competitive rates. Traders Hotels are located in Beijing Changzhou Dubai Kuala Lumpur Manila Penang Shenyang Singapore and Yangon with scheduled openings in Bangalore Macau and Urumqi in mainland China. The group has over 45 projects under development in Austria Canada mainland China France India Japan Macau Malaysia Maldives the Philippines Qatar Seychelle Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom and the United States. For more information and reservations please contact a travel professional or access the website at www. * * * “Ang Lalake Sa Parola” now on video.
New kids on the block
Express Hotelier – Nov 30, 2007
With 285 sea-facing rooms and suites five restaurants and bars and a 3000 sq m seawater spa facility wellness and beauty treatments several indoor and outdoor seawater pools sauna and a spinal rehabilitation institute there are plenty of opportunities for relaxation. For business travellers there is a modern conference centre with seven seminar rooms each with a capacity for 800 participants. W Bangkok Thailand W Hotels plans to open its second hotel in Thailand – W Bangkok. The newly constructed 400-room hotel will debut in 2011 as part of a luxurious mixed-use development at the core of the city’s commercial and diplomatic centre. W Bangkok will be an integral part of the Golden Land’s Sathorn Square a project that also includes a 750000 square foot premium office tower and a variety of retail shops. Facilities will include a signature restaurant bar 30000 square of meeting space W Kitchen W Living Room outdoor pool and a signature spa.
Recently reviewed restaurants
Memphis Commercial Appeal – Nov 30, 2007
The Daily Grill (In the Westin Beale Street Hotel; 334-5900) pen for breakfast lunch and dinner every day The Daily Grill offers eclectic American diner fare in a comfortable clubby atmosphere. The extensive menu ranges from delicious calamari and chicken quesadillas to classic renditions of chicken pot pie and meat loaf to roasted chicken and fried trout. Macaroni and cheese and on another front carrot cake are superb. A well-chosen wine list is available… JaJa’s Cuisine of Thailand (192 Washington Collierville; 850-5222) JaJa’s egg rolls and the homemade condiments that come with them are reason enough to drive to Collierville. The pad Thai is also very good as is the Thai beef salad. pen Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30 a.
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