Bangkok is Thailand's capital city. It is called Krung Thep by the Thai people; this is an abbreviation of a much longer name.
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Its hard to explain Phukets allure.
Perhaps the easiest way would be to compare it to a super-sexy but rebellious supermodel. The Naomi Campbell of the tourist trail. Phukets beauty has never been in dispute. Its natural attractions are stunning. What plagues Thailands biggest island is a reputation for petty crime, unsafe roads, aggressive taxi drivers, jet-ski scams and over-developed beaches. Thai authorities promise theyre working to rebuild the islands reputation as a family-friendly holiday destination by cleaning up these messes. (Whether their efforts are cosmetic or concrete will play out in the months and years to come.) But there is, of course, another, far more positive Phuket. That would be the one that pulls in about a couple million visitors a year, including the worlds rich and famous, who come for world-class luxury resorts, spectacular diving, island hopping, beach bumming, dining and nightlife. Too tempted to resist? Heres a quick guide to the best of Phuket. Print and go -- Our traveler-friendly one-page guide here: Best of Phuket Hotels Luxury Trisara Trisara's pool villas look like they pour right onto the treetops, with the Andaman Sea within reach.A surprisingly child-friendly super luxury offering -- the kids' club is impressive -- Trisara's 39 villas represent no nonsense, non-gimmicky tropical cool. Marble-tiled bathrooms and plenty of white paint make the one- and two-bedroom pool villas refreshingly bright and airy. For larger parties, some of the 18 residential villas, ranging from two to five bedrooms, are put back into the rental pool, with the huge, four-bedroom oceanfront residence holding bragging rights thanks to a 30-meter-long private pool. Trisara Phuket, 60/1 Moo 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Phuket 83110 Thailand; +66 (0) 7631 0100; from 39,900 baht ($1,365) Sri Panwa Hello, gorgeous. Sri Panwa's guests wake up to some of Phuket's top views. Sitting on the edge of the Cape Panwa peninsula, Sri Panwais the coolest of Phukets luxe accommodation offerings. The vibe on this best of Phuket resort is young and hip, lacking the stuffy air of pretentiousness found in many of the islands top hotels. If you're particular about personal space ask for the adjoining villas, FS1/1 and FS1/2. Looking to hold a big blowout? The five-bedroom pool villa A5 is 2,000 square meters and has a 300-degree view of the islands off the cape. Sri Panwa recently took delivery of a 14-meter speedboat that holds up to 20 passengers, which guests can charter to check out the nearby island, such as Koh Maiton, Phang Nga and the Similans. The boat's name is Free Willy, making it the perfect yacht for a stag party, no? Sri Panwa Phuket, 88 Moo. 8, Sakdidej Road Tambon Vichit, Muang Phuket, Cape Panwa, Phuket 83000 Thailand; +66 (0) 76 371 000; from 19,600 baht ($670) Indigo Pearl This artsy island retreat advertsises "the most luxurious private pool villas in Phuket." We can't say we've seen every private pool villa in Phuket but we've seen more than a few and these ones definitely make a case for themselves as top of the class. Rooms come with neat designer touches and pillow menus. The Coqoon Spa is a bit gaudy but fun. It looks a place where the truly special might convene for tribal council. The whole place exudes tropical class -- raw timber, brass rivets, swaying palms, lots of landscaped greenery -- and there's a nice Thai restaurant on site. Indigo Pearl, Nai Yang Beach & National Park, Phuket, 83110, Nai Yang, Phuket 83110 Thailand; +66 (0)7 632 7006; from 6,500 baht ($222) Mid-range Baan Krating Baan Krating's private beach, also home to the resort's Sea Bar. No extra charge for sublime sunsets. This mid-priced Phuket resort with a jungle vibe is on Ao Sane Bay, just north of Nai Harn beach in the south. Bungalows are tucked hillside, leading down to a small private beach. With plenty of natural charm and lots of tall old trees on a secluded hillside, those who associate Phuket with overdeveloped modernity will be surprised such a resort still exists on the island. There are 65 rooms total. For something rustic and natural, the deluxe rooms have thatched roofs. For a newer and more contemporary stay there are also deluxe pavilion rooms -- all of which have private terraces. Baan Krating Phuket Resort, 11/3 Moo 1, Wiset Road Ao Sane Beach, Rawai, Phuket Town, Phuket 83130 Thailand; +66 (0) 7628 8264; from 2,199 baht ($75) Budget Chinotel The modern and clean Chinotel opened in December 2010.For a no-nonsense base in Phuket Town, there's the Chinotel. Its 24 basic rooms are compact, but have all standards such as LCD television, air conditioning and a minibar. Set in a five-story townhouse -- all rooms have a balcony/terrace -- the higher floors (4th and 5th) that open up to Ranong Road enjoy views of Phuket Town above the power lines. If a stronger (free) Wi-Fi signal trumps your desire for a non-obstructed view, stay in the lower half of the building. This busy neighborhood is filled with wet markets open in the wee hours of morning till mid/late afternoon, so its a great place to witness how the locals really live. Chinotel Phuket, 133-135 Ranong Rd., Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand; +66 (0) 7621 4455; from 890 baht ($30) More on CNN: Insider Guide: Best of Bangkok Dining Acqua Acqua's Catalana-style lobster salad. Acqua is among the best of Phuket's Italian restaurants. It's owned by chef Alessandro Frau, executive chef at Sheraton Laguna Phuket for four years before starting his own venue in 2009. Expect it all.Traditional, regional and modern interpretations of Italian food, including pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy. If you don't know your Gillardeau from your Fine de Claire, Alessandro's always around and happy to share his passion for food. Signature dishes include yellow fin tuna and swordfish Carpaccio and Catalana-style lobster salad. Acqua Restaurant, 324/15 Prabaramee road Kalim bay, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83100 Thailand; +66 (0) 7661 8127; open daily, 5 p.m.-11 p.m; expensive Kan Eang @ Pier In the evening the nearby pier lights up, making Kan Eang a relaxing place for al fresco dining.Satisfying hungry diners for nearly 40 years, Kan Eang means "at ease. And that it is. An unpretentious restaurant beside Chalong pier in the south, Kan Eang serves Thai, seafood and international fare. But skip the international. The catch is delivered live every morning by local fishermen, thus the most popular items on the menu are barbecue seafood. Sold-by-the-weight catch includes fish, cuttlefish, Phuket lobster sashimi, tiger prawns and blue crab. Chefs at Kan Eang use coconut husks instead of a standard charcoal grill as they're aromatic and cook slower and all the way through so the seafood is not charred on the outside. Kan Eang@Pier Restaurant, 44/1 Moo 5 Viset Road, Chalong, Phuket Town, Phuket Thailand; +66 (0) 7638 1212; open daily, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; moderate Kruvit Raft You're eating on a raft floating in the middle of the island so you can guess what the specialty of the house is. The menu changes to accommodate the seafood catch of the day, but consistent faves include barbecued lobster, steamed tiger grouper with soy sauce and steamed blue crab. The atmosphere is low-key and informal -- the "raft" is like a floating mini-pier (it's made of weathered wooden planks) and tables sit beneath cute thatch roofs. Kruvit Raft, Moo 6 Front of Maphro Island, Ko Kaeo, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand; +66 (0)8 6687 0892; moderate Baan Rim Pa Baan Rim Pa's lower level seats only 25, so it's a popular spot for private parties. Literally meaning "house next to the cliff," Baan Rim Pa is on the rocky headlands north of Patong Bay. An open-air dining institution open for more than 20 years and set in a two-story teak house, it serves a range of Thai cuisine. Diners get to eyeball views over the entire bay as they listen to the waves crashing onto rocks below. That is until pianist Tommy Doyle shows up to hit the grand piano on the main level's Piano Bar from 7 p.m. nightly (except Monday). If you tire of Thai food but don't want to give up the view, Baan Rim Pa is adjacentto Joe's Downstairs (modern cuisine) and Da Maurizio (Italian) -- all part of the same restaurant group. Baan Rim Pa, 223 Prabaramee Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand; +66 (0) 7634 0789; open daily, noon till late; moderate Raya House No tourist fare here. A Phuket institution, Raya House serves island specialties. Open for 17 years, this converted two-story residence serves Phuket-style Thai food. Owner Pa'Gularb (Auntie Rose), a former Bangkok Bank executive, started Raya House because all her friends told her that her cooking was delicious. And they werent just being nice. Her dishes are damn fine. Auntie Rose still goes to the market and picks out ingredients herself and follows traditional recipes from her own family. Anything with crab is pretty much guaranteed to be great -- leading the way is her signature crab with curry and coconut milk.This dish is so popular that it's regularly ordered up (via cargo) by wealthy patrons in Bangkok. Raya House, New Dibuk Road, Phuket Town (near corner with Phuket Road); +66 (0) 7621 8155;open daily, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.;moderate More on CNN: Insider Guide: What to do in Bali Nightlife Ka Jok See Owner Khun Lek opened Ka Jok See (meaning "stained-glass window") more than 10 years ago. Today it's one of the busiest restaurants/bars in town so reservations are recommended. The place has bucket loads ofatmosphere. Set inside a gorgeous old shophouse with beamed ceilings, the photos on the walls are suitably aged and fight for space with quirky Thai art. Later into the night things get a bit wild when Khun Lek turns Ka Jok See into a dance bar. Ka Jok See, 26 Th Takua Pa, Takua Pa Thailand; +66 (0) 7621 7903; open Tue-Sun, 7:30 p.m.-midnight; moderate Seduction Beach Club & Disco Seduction adds a bit of cool to an otherwise sleazy neighborhood. For the most part, Patongs Bangla Road is a sleazy night zone -- even a tad depressing if you're sober. But there are a few quality nightclubs that keep things going till the early morning hours. Seduction Beach Club & Disco is one such venue bringing in top international DJs (Paul Oakenfold has played here). Three separate levels pump out different styles of music. The first level beach bar plays R&B and hip-hop. On the top level is the actual nightclub, where DJs spin house and club hits. For the VIP set theres an exclusive members-only open-air lounge on the top floor called BLOW. Were not sure what inspired the name. Its windy up there? Seduction Beach Club and Disco, 70/1 Soi Bangla, Ratt U-Thit 200 Pee Road Patong Beach, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand; open daily, 10 p.m.-4 a.m.; moderate Sanaeha Phuket Sanaeha Phuket is the place to experience live music as the locals do. Recently renovated and expanded, this is where all the hip and trendy people of Phuket Town play. Drink Thai style by ordering a bottle of whiskey to share with your friends. The wait staff will keep the ice, soda water and cola coming as long as you keep emptying your glass. The talented Joob and the Gang hits the stage at 8:30 p.m. Like most local bands, Joob covers Thai songs but throws in a few Western surprises. Sanaeha, 85 Yaowaraj Road, Kathu, Phuket 83110 Thailand; +66 (0) 7621 8515; open Tue-Sat, 6 p.m.-midnight Skyla's Treehouse The bar here claims its drink are "infused with tastes reminiscent of sun, perpetual summer and exotic Thai coasts." We'll let them get away with a little over-the-top lyrical indulgence because the place is so damn cool. It's right on the beach, the drinks are good -- even if we'd like a little more of that solar flavoring -- and the beach parties draw good-looking crowds of happy people. Skyla's Beach House, North End of Kamala Beach, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83100 Thailand; +66 (0)8 2519 3282; moderate; skylaphuket.com Beaches What with Phuket being Thailand's biggest island, finding a beach to collapse on for the day isnt a challenge. Picking the right one is. Here's a rundown of some of the most popular, as well as a few spots the locals don't want you to know about. One warning: for the less-crowded beaches along the west coast, take care to heed the color of the flags in the sand (i.e. red = don't go swimming). Tales of tourists drowning in Phuket hit the headlines far too often. Patong There's no such thing as a "quiet day at the beach" in Patong. When bulldozers move into an island destination, it's always the nicest beach that gets sacrificed first for development. In Phukets case it was Patong, now the busiest tourist spot on the island. While most locals heap a fair share of scorn on this place, action seekers will find everything they could want here. There are shops along Thaweewong beach road, restaurants and the Jungceylon mall close by at the end of perpendicular "entertainment" road Soi Bangla. What you lose in serenity you make up for in activities. Jet-skis rip through the water (watch out for scamming rental guys who pretend to find damage you didn't create) and paragliders launch from the shore while beach chairs and umbrellas stretch across the sand as far as your sunburned retinas can squint. Surin Surin's Catch beach club keeps the party going after sunset. Small and relatively quiet, this lovely little stretch of beach north of Laem Singh and south of the Laem Son headlands has a more cosmopolitan vibe than Phuket's other beaches. The trendy Catch Beach Club is fun -- it belongs toTwinpalms. In-house guests are welcome to use the loungers, but if you drop in for just the day it will cost you 1,500 baht (price includes food, drinks, sun chairs and towels). Away from Catch, less pricey beach massage beds and loungers for rent line the sand, and there are plenty of beachfront places selling cheap but quality Thai food. Nai Yang Nai Yang is close to the airport so can be a bit noisy, but its a nice stretch of beach with plenty of beachside hut restaurants. Its also good for snorkeling as are there some pretty coral reefs off the shores. On the north end is secluded Sirinath National Park. Its shady and lined with leafy trees, and usually only a handful of snack vendors will bug you. Kata Yai and Kata Noi The beaches of Kata are good for anyone who craves a bit of action, but is put off by Patong's madness. When the rain comes down the surf's up. Kata Yai is the place to ride waves between April and October. Sure, its not Oa'hu, but the surf is decent enough that it can host the yearly Kata Surfing competition. It also offers the best snorkeling off the shores of Phuket during high season. "This is the only beach in southern Phuket that has coral right off the northern and southern points of the bay," says John Williams, co-owner of Siamdivers.com. "Tropical fish commonly seen are lionfish, schooling reef fish, parrotfish, butterfly fish, triggerfish and pipefish, adds Williams, author of three dive guides including Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Thailand. Kata Beach, Pakbang Road, Kata Beach, Phuket Thailand; Banana Beach (Haad Hin Kluay) Between Bang Tao in the south and Nai Thon in the north (it can be a bit difficult to find), this popular-with-the-locals beach is close to hillside Trisara Resort. Its one of the most secluded stretches of beach on the island, with only one small bar/restaurant. If you're driving from the south, you can see the small beach through the trees --- look for the orange "Banana Beach" sign nailed to a tree on the left, about 400 meters from the Trisara entrance. Park and walk down the narrow steep-ish dirt path (not suitable for small children). If it's too difficult to find, get a round-the-island long-tail taxi man to take you on his boat. Bang Tao White like washing powder. The sands of Bang Tao attract many an upmarket tourist. Bang Tao is a beautiful, long stretch of beach facing the massive Laguna Phuketcomplexwith its cluster of upmarket hotels -- Sheraton, Banyan Tree, Angsana, Dusit, Outrigger. A 10-minute walk southward along the beach will get you to a small, practically deserted beach -- though there's also the newly re-opened blue and white Babylon Beach Club run by the Watermark group. Theres also a wooden Reggae Bar that cantilevers on stilts over the incoming high tide, and two unassuming Thai restaurants - a great place to catch the sunset then retreat to the elevated restaurants and/or bar as the tide comes in over the sand up to the steps. More on CNN: Insider Guide: Best of Koh Samui Shopping / Attractions Water sports You can escape the Phuket crowds by chartering a sailboat. Don't worry, skipper. A crew is included. Water sports rentals can be found at all the main beaches in Phuket, be it jet-skiing, diving or snorkeling. Though most visitors tend to head offshore for their fish-watching needs, during the November to April high season snorkelers can explore the coral right off the shores of Kata Yai beach. But much of the fun of visiting Phuket includes hopping on a boat to check out all those incredible, development-free beaches on the surrounding islands. A hired long-tail boat will take you around to a few islands, such as Koh Rang Yai, Koh Maphrao,Koh Ratcha and Coral Island. You can also book an organized day-trip through your hotel. Though there are quite a few operators, the itineraries and prices vary little. For something really special, professional operators such asSiam Dive n' Sailand Elite Yachtingrunlive-a-boards and crewed charters. Siam Dive n Sail, 85/15 Baan Sai Yuan Soi 9 Mu 7, Rawai, Phuket Town, Phuket 83130 Thailand; Big Buddha The smiling Big Buddha stands 45 meters high at some 400 meters above sea level.Phuket has plenty of Buddhist temples and Islamic mosques. But none top the 45-meter-high Big Buddha. Towering over southern Phuket, this white marble statue is famous for its great big smile. The grounds offer fantastic views of the island and sea. To get there, drive toward the Chalong Circle and head north on Chaofa West Road.Access roads up to the Buddha are well marked. Phuket Big Buddha, Yot Sane 1 Mueang Phuket District, Karon, Phuket Town, Phuket 83100 Thailand; Phuket FantaSea/Siam Nirimit Tourist kitsch heaven. Outside the performance hall are games, shops and mini-shows -- all set in theme park-like grounds.Phuket FantaSea is the island's biggest performance show, featuring dancers, trapeze artists, elephants and other live animals in a 3,000-seat indoor theater. Tacky and touristy as it is, even the locals can't deny it's actually a pretty entertaining way to spend an evening. Prior to the show, FantaSea puts on one of the biggest buffets in Asia. The food served in the massive hall isnt awesome Thai fare by any means, but the place is beautifully decorated so it's a nice way to fill up before the main event. Another great performance show is Siam Nirimit, modeled after the successful Bangkok version. This cultural stage event -- with an optional buffet dinner -- takes viewers through the regions and eras of Thailand by highlighting traditional songs, dance and martial arts. If youre with kids and trying to decide between the two, go for FantaSea. Those with a strong interest in Thai culture will want the latter. Phuket FantaSea/Siam Nirimit, most hotels offer transportations and tickets, which start from 1,500 baht ($50), or book online. Dinner buffet starts at 6 p.m. Phuket FantaSea, 99 Moo 3, Kamala Beach Kathu, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand; most hotels offer transportations and tickets, which start from 1,500 baht ($50), or book online. Dinner buffet starts at 6 p.m. Siam Niramit Phuket, 55/81 Moo 5, Chalermprakiet Road Rassada, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand; most hotels offer transportations and tickets, which start from 1,500 baht ($50), or book online. Dinner buffet starts at 6 p.m. Splash Jungle Water Park When lying on the beach gets old, live out your battle fantasies in Splash Jungle's Aqua Play Pool. Splash Jungle Water Park is among Phuket's top kid-friendly attractions. It opened in 2010. Though slightly on the small size, it's a clean, safe facility with a decent selection of fun waterslides, a play area for younger kids, a wave pool, lazy tube river and "hot spring." There are two onsite cafs selling the usual Western fare -- burgers, fish and chips and a few Thai dishes. Splash Jungle Waterpark, 65 Moo 4 Mai khao Soi 4, Phuket 83110 Thailand; +66 (0)76 372 111; open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; adults 1,295 baht ($44), children (5-12 years old) 650 baht ($22), under-fives free Phuket Weekend Market Think Bangkoks Jatujak weekend market, but on a much smaller scale. (That's a good thing.) Open Saturday and Sunday from around 9 a.m. till late, thePhuket Weekend Markethas plenty more than just touristy items. Theres food, clothing, jewelry, home decor, antiques, secondhand goods, plants, pets and probably even a kitchen sink or two as well. Old Phuket Town Phuket Town's Soi Romanee is lined with Sino-Portuguese-style shophouses. Far from the beaches, the traditional Phuket and its unique culinary and historical story can be found in the old quarter of Phuket Town, which dates from the end of the 19th century. There are plenty of hip shops, cafs, restaurants and bars, including thebatik shops along Thalang Road run by ethnic Malays and Indians. The area is also filled with Chinese temples, crumbling mansions, cultural museums and a nunnery. Phuket Heritage Trails, whichspecializes in walking tours of the Old Town,is one of the best ways to get a full view of the area. Old Phuket Town, Thalang Road, Phuket Town, Phuket Thailand; +66 851 589 788; tours cost from 1,800-2,100 baht ($60-70) per person, and include hotel pick-up and drop-off, all museum entry fees and meal costs Phuket Indy Market Calling all hipsters. Open Thursday and Friday on Dibuk Road in Phuket town, along the Limelight Avenue complex, the Phuket Indy Market attracts a young Thai crowd. Theres secondhand stuff, some food and handmade original art. For refreshment, there's a beer garden, which for better or worse has live Thai music. More on CNN: Insider Guide: Best of Langkawi Bangkok is Thailand's capital city. It is called Krung Thep by the Thai people; this is an abbreviation of a much longer name. Comments Add a comment... By:
Andrew Collins Phuket The Island Phuket, one of Thailands southern provinces situated alongside; Phang Nga and Krabi. Phuket is an island albeit with a large land bridge so to all intents and purposes it is part of the mainland. The island is blessed with the Phuket International Airport which is located on the north of the island, and serves the province generally. Phuket is approximately the same size as Singapore and is not only Thailand's largest island it is also the richest due to the tourism it generates as a result of its location in the Andaman Sea. Phuket Island offers wonderful bays, coves, white beaches and inviting seas. The island is known for its charming people, wide range of accommodation varying from villas, hotels to small family run guesthouses, and of course do not forget the fabulous food. Getting Around Phuket After arriving at the Phuket International Airport, there are a number of local transport choices. These include open air taxis, buses and even motorbike rentals for getting around most tourist destinations. Phuket is a tourist favourite, not only because of its natural beauty, but also for the many interesting attractions. These include the Phuket Aquarium, FantaSea, waterfalls, crocodile farm, butterfly farm, Simon Cabaret, The Wat Chalong Temple and last but by no means least the monkey sanctuary where Gibbon Monkeys are rehabilitated into the wild. Accommodation Needless to say for vacationers, accommodation is critical to your family enjoyment. Phuket offers a variety of holiday rentals. The Phuket Hotels start from about 2* and go right up to 5*++ this is matched by villa rentals and these can include a small 2 bed villa near the beach which is very affordable through to 8 bedroom villas with the most stunning views located right on the beach, what could be better than a Phuket villa rental to match every budget. 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Nevertheless, as everywhere most Phuket villas are booked out quickly, especially during peak season, so reservations for your Phuket holiday rental are best done well in advance. In conclusion - Why a Phuket Villa? Besides being cheaper than any other Phuket property for rent, each Phuket villa rental offers access to a pool, flourishing gardens, and the choice of having personal staff to serve your familys needs for a hassle free vacation. Thailand is one of Asias principal tourist destinations and Phuket is Thailands jewel in the crown. The island of Phuket offers a refreshing vacation experience amidst gorgeous natural scenery. The beaches and facilities are fantastic and when allied to the choice of locations and villa rentals a Villa rental should definitely be on your vacation schedule. If you are planning a family holiday in Thailand, then you better book your Phuket villa rental fast before they all go. 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Thailand's nine-day Vegetarian Festival in the tourist island of Phuket is a spectacular -- and bloody -- Chinese Taoist procession in which devotees purify themselves in public displays of self-mutilation. "It is not a trick, it is real, real bodies," said Chanchai Doungjit, director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Phuket. "It is believed that pure men can walk on fire without getting burned," he said. Thousands of people, almost all dressed in white, lined the procession route on Thursday to pay their respects and receive blessings. Mediums taking part -- the majority of them men -- eschew meat for several months before the festival, which began on October 5 and will finish on Sunday. These participants believe they become possessed by spirits and, imbued with the power of otherworldly beings, are able to skewer their bodies and faces with a variety of imaginative implements, including guns, guitars and garden umbrellas. The aim is to rid the area of evil spirits and thus bring good fortune to local communities. "Even children can watch it," said Chanchai, but added that "they might find it frightening and might wonder why the mediums have to torture themselves". The Vegetarian Festival honours Chinese gods and is thought to have begun in 1825 in Phuket, which has a sizeable ethnic Chinese population. During the festival, celebrants refrain from vice and maintain a vegetarian diet. Pregnant women are forbidden to watch any of the rituals because they are considered impure. The purification festival attracts some 100,000 people, according to TAT. Half of those visiting the festival tend to be Thais from nearby provinces, with a further 40 percent from other Asian nations and 10 percent from countries further afield like Russia and Australia. "Phuket has the biggest vegetarian festival in the country," said Chanchai, adding that some 600 million baht ($19 million) is spent by visitors in Phuket province during the festivities. WARNING: SOME READERS MAY FIND PHOTOS IN SLIDESHOW DISTURBING Close Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets as firecrackers go off in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets of downtown Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) PHUKET, THAILAND - OCTOBER 10: Thai and foreign Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets of downtown Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. Ritual Vegetarianism in Phuket Island traces it roots back to the early 1800's. The festival begins on the first evening of the ninth lunar month and lasts for nine days. Participants in the festival perform acts of body piercing as a means of shifting evil spirits from individuals onto themselves and bring the community good luck. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets of downtown Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets as firecrackers go off in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees bless Thai women during a parade through the streets of downtown Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets of downtown Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets of downtown Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets of downtown Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees sit as they wait to join the parade through the streets of downtown Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets as firecrackers go off in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees chant at the Bang Neow shrine on October 10, 2013 in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees invite the spirits of gods to possess their bodies at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine on October 10, 2013 in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees parade through the streets of downtown Phuket on October 10, 2013 in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine on October 10, 2013 in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees get pierced early morning at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) Vegetarian festival devotees invite the spirits of gods to possess their bodies at the Bang Neow shrine in Phuket, Thailand on October 10, 2013. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/10/thailand-vegetarian-festival-photos_n_4076083.html Published August 30, 2012
CityZen at Mandarin Oriental (Washington, D.C.) [left] and Signature at Mandarin Oriental (Tokyo).(Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group) It used to be that a hotel was the last place any serious eater would venture to dine. That started changing about two decades ago when hotels began recognizing that their in-house restaurants could be an asset, crafted into destinations in their own right. And it's not just a matter of adding to the hotel's draw for travelers. While guests may come and go with the seasons, hotels that have invested in their restaurants have seen they can keep their tables booked year-round with locals or folks like us who might actually even visit a hotel specifically for the food. The Daily Meals first annual 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World seeks to pay homage to the worlds most exemplary hotel feasts. This is our comprehensive look at hotel restaurants that have consistently set the benchmark by which other hotel restaurants are measured. Restaurants that have made the list include Jol Robuchon Restaurant at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, sometimes considered the best French restaurant in America; the estimable Man Wah at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong; the tiny, charming Le Comptoir at the Relais Saint-Germain in Paris; the legendary Caesar's Restaurant at Hotel Caesar in Tijuana, birthplace of the Caesar salad; and the opulent, newly refurbished La Marocain at La Mamounia in Marrakech. Our list (see the full list) was carefully curated by consulting the Michelin Guide and other trusted sources and through recommendations from The Daily Meals editors, who have traveled and dined extensively around the world. With hundreds of innovative restaurants to choose from, it was a culinary challenge to whittle the list down to a select 101. To be in contention, a hotel had to have at least 15 rooms (so quaint auberges, family-run bed and breakfasts, and famed restaurants that happen to have a few rooms for the convenience of guests were immediately eliminated). Likewise, notable restaurants that lie just steps from hotels, even if they are under the same ownership, were also excluded for instance Cibo Trattoria, adjacent to the Moda Hotel in Vancouver. For the purposes of compiling the list, price was no object; but the fact is that the majority of restaurants that made the cut are located in luxury hotels with equally luxurious tabs. We did not discriminate on location; no island, nation, or province was off the table. In fact, the list includes some surprising gems in far-flung locales like Acquapazza at the Four Seasons Mauritius and Fontaine at the Hayma Island Resort in Australias Great Barrier Reef. From Inverlochy at the Inverlochy Castle Hotel in Torlundy, Scotland, to Jaan at Swisstel The Stamford in Singapore to The Bazaar at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles, the globe-trotting list spans six continents, more than 40 countries and nations, and more than 80 cities, with Paris claiming the most spots on the list (with five). The cuisine at these honored spots runs the gamut from classic Cantonese to Caribbean to Catalan and from French to fusion. 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World Acquapazza at the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita (Mauritius) Adour at The St. Regis Hotel (New York City) Al Mahara at Burj Al Arab (Dubai) Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athne at Plaza Athne Hotel (Paris) Altitude at Shangri-La Hotel (Sydney) Anne-Sophie Pic at Beau-Rivage Palace (Lausanne, Switzerland) Baraabaru at Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa (North Mal Atoll, Maldives) The Bazaar by Jos Andrs at SLS Hotel (Los Angeles) Bei at The Opposite House (Beijing) Blue by Eric Ripert at The Ritz-Carlton (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands) Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt (Washington, D.C.) Caesar's Restaurant at Hotel Caesar's (Tijuana, Mexico) Caf Boulud at The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club (Palm Beach, Fla.) Cames Portuguese Restaurant at Legendale Hotel (Beijing) Capitol Grille at The Hermitage Hotel (Nashville, Tenn.) Celadon at The Sukhothai (Bangkok) CityZen at Mandarin Oriental (Washington, D.C.) Clio at Elliott Hotel (Boston) dine by Peter Gordon at SkyCity Hotel (Auckland) Duhau Restaurante & Vinoteca at Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt (Buenos Aires) by Jos Andrs at The Cosmopolitan (Las Vegas) El Motel Restaurant at Hotel Empord (Figueres, Spain) Emiliano Restaurant at Emiliano (So Paolo) Epicure at Le Bristol (Paris) Felix at The Peninsula Hotel (Hong Kong) Fontaine at Hayma Island Resort (Great Barrier Reef, Australia) Garden Court Restaurant at Sofitel Hotel Sydney Wentworth (Sydney) gaZette at Le Westin (Montral) GB Roof Garden Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Grande Bretagne (Athens) The Great House at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club (Nevis, West Indies) Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach (Miami Beach, Fla.) Hawksworth Restaurant at Rosewood Hotel Georgia (Vancouver) Huang Ting at The Peninsula Hotel (Beijing) Inverlochy Restaurant at Inverlochy Castle Hotel (Torlundy, Scotland) Jaan at Swisstel The Stamford (Singapore) Jade Cuisine at Jade Mountain (Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia) Jade on 36 at Pudong Shangri-La Hotel (Shanghai) Jean Georges at Trump International Hotel & Tower (New York City) Jol Robuchon Restaurant at MGM Grand (Las Vegas) La Marea Restaurant at Viceroy Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Mexico) La Marocain at La Mamounia (Marrakech, Morocco) La Pergola at Rome Cavalieri (Rome) Le Beaulieu at Sofitel Metropole Hotel (Hanoi) Le Cinq at the Four Seasons Hotel George V (Paris) Le Comptoir at Htel Relais Saint Germain (Paris) Le Louis XV at Htel de Paris (Monte Carlo) Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons Restaurant at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons (Great Milton, U.K.) Restaurant Le Meurice at Le Meurice Hotel (Paris) Le Rserv at La Samanna (St. Martin, West Indies) Le Verger at Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa (Franschhoek, South Africa) Level 3 at Aleenta Resort & Spa (Phuket, Thailand) Lichfield Caf, Restaurant & Bar at Augustine Hotel (Prague) Livingstone Room at Victoria Falls Hotel (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe) Li Yen at The Ritz-Carlton (Kuala Lumpur) Loggia Restaurant at Villa San Michele (Florence, Italy) Lung King Heen at the Four Seasons (Hong Kong) Maialino at Gramercy Park Hotel (New York City) Man Wah at Mandarin Oriental (Hong Kong) MASAs at Executive Hotel Vintage Court (San Francisco) Matsalen at Grand Htel (Stockholm) Mesh Restaurant at Crown Promenade Hotel (Melbourne, Australia) MICHAEL MINA at Bellagio (Las Vegas) The Mohgul Room at Mena House Oberoi (Giza, Egypt) Moo Restaurant at Hotel Omm (Barcelona) Morio J-Cuisine at Hotel G (Beijing) Morjana at Mazagan Beach Resort (Casablanca, Morocco) Mount Burgess Dining Room at Emerald Lake Lodge (British Columbia) NoMad at The NoMad (New York City) NoMI at Park Hyatt (Chicago) Norman's at The Ritz-Carlton (Orlando) The Northall at The Corinthia (London) Noso at W Santiago (Santiago, Chile) number one at The Balmoral Hotel (Edinburgh, Scotland) ONE Restaurant at The Hazelton Hotel (Toronto) Orient Express at Taj Palace Hotel (New Delhi) Panorama at Gellrt Hotel (Budapest) Pavillon at Baur au Lac (Zurich) Restaurant at Ponta Dos Ganchos (Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina, Brazil) Proof on Main at 21C Museum Hotel (Louisville, Ky.) Relish at The Westin Grand (Berlin) Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesar's Palace (Las Vegas) Restaurant Le Gaac at Htel Le Toiny (St. Barts) Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud at Merrion Hotel (Dublin) Restaurant Terrazza Danieli at Hotel Danieli (Venice, Italy) Restaurante Zafferano at Mantra Resort Spa & Casino (Punta del Este, Uruguay) The Rib Room at Jumeirah Emirates Towers (Dubai) Sabaya at Cairo Semiramis (Cairo) Saffron at Banyan Tree (Seychelles) Santceloni at Hotel Hesperia (Madrid) Scala at The David Citadel Hotel (Jerusalem) Signal Restaurant at Cape Grace (Cape Town, South Africa) Signature at Mandarin Oriental (Tokyo) Sir Ellys Restaurant, Bar, and Terrace at The Peninsula (Shanghai) Square One at Park Hyatt Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Stella at The Leela Kempinski (Mumbai) The Tamarind Tree at Curtin Bluff (Antigua, West Indies) Tatu Restaurant at The Fairmont Norfolk (Nairobi, Kenya) Terrace at Parrot Cay by COMO (Turks and Caicos) Tiara at Queen's Landing (Ontario) Tradewinds at Peter Island Resort & Spa (British Virgin Islands) The Vineyard Restaurant at Stockcross (West Berkshire, U.K.) See the slideshow of the 101 best hotel restaurants here More from The Daily Meal Around the World in 80 Desserts Andrew Zimmern's 9 Favorite Sandwiches Mario Batali's 9 Favorite Restaurants World's Wildest Dining http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/08/30/101-best-hotel-restaurants-around-world/
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Thailand Travel - Krabi - Koh Lanta - Trang - Ao Nang Beach Expert Pierre-Yves Loriers Quick Facts Main Areas: Doing Business in Thailand Career Focus: Business owner Affiliation: Ton Company Ltd.Krabi, Thailand Pierre-Yves Loriers - Biography Pierre-Yves Loriers, affectionately known as Ton to his friends, family and colleagues, is the innovative and charismatic Managing Director of Ton Company Ltd, a leading architecture, property development and exclusive holiday villa company in Thailand. Despite the enormous success of his company, Ton has kept his feet firmly on the ground and prides himself on remaining very hands-on, taking an active role in all of Ton and Companys operations. Ton energetically participates in all aspects of each and every project, including management and production and his leadership is an inspiration to an 20 strong team of highly professional and dedicated staff. A Frenchman, Ton kick-started his business career in Paris with a sought after course at the acclaimed EDC Ecole des Dirigeants & Createurs d'Enterprise. In 1988 he set out for California to learn more about the American approach to business. With a comprehensive background in the hospitality industry, he cut his teeth in one of the most prestigious hotels in LA, the luxurious Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. This was an exciting opportunity to learn the ropes of a demanding industry in a world class environment and it was here that his passion for providing outstanding customer service was set alight. In 2000 he founded his company, Ton Company Ltd and has never looked back! With an inherent industry knowledge and a profound understanding of what makes a truly satisfied and happy client, he has devoted himself to creating a successful and highly respected organisation in challenging economic times. In addition to managing his business, Ton generously donates his time to community activities and is justly proud of his special responsibility as Chef dilot pour la province de Krabi, representing the French embassy in times of crisis in Thailand. Contacting Pierre-Yves Loriers Pierre-Yves Loriers is the Managing Director of Ton Company Ltd. a leading manager and developer of exclusive Holiday Pool Villas in Krabi, Thailand. For more information on the comprehensive villa design, construction and property management services offered by Pierre-Yves Loriers at Ton Company Ltd, please visit our websites: http://www.KrabiVilla.com/ http://www.TonCompany.com/ LIFESTYLE design company Infinite Luxury has launched its first
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location on a hillside headland overlooking Kata Beach and the Andaman
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restaurants of Kata village. Resort guests can walk directly onto the
rocky headland -- "the rocks" from which the resort takes its
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During the high season, the resort has its own jetty to allow access to
visitors arriving on their private yachts.Kata Rocks developer and
operator Infinite Luxury is a construction and residential development
company founded for over 20 years in London's fashionable Notting
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several new resort projects planned.CEO Richard Pope said: "We
created Kata Rocks with effortless and luxurious relaxation as the main
aim, and I'm delighted to have reached this important
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villa is designed to impart an unparalleled sense of space and
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Copyright 2014 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ). COPYRIGHT 2014 SyndiGate Media Inc. No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder. Copyright 2014 Gale, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Infinite+Luxury+unveils+Phuket+resort.-a0384231375 Just the mention of Thailand invokes several images of beautiful tropical beaches, elephant treks and sleazy bars with gyrating go-go dancers. Thailand borders Laos, Burma and Cambodia and Malaysia, making the perfect place to start or end an overland journey across South East Asia.
Around 94 per cent of Thais are Buddhist and the country is governed by a constitutional monarchy. Thai people are very proud of the country and their king. Showing any kind of disrespect to the king is a serious offense in Thailand and has landed a few people including a couple of foreigners in jail. Thailand has experienced a large spurt of growth in the last decade, particularly in the tourism and manufacturing sectors. While many Thais have become rich from the growth, many people, particularly in the rural areas are still very poor. The capital city of the country is Bangkok, but other cities including Ayuthaya and Sukhothai have previously been capitals of the kingdom. Thailand is one of the few countries in South East Asia that was never colonized, something which the Thai people are very proud of. Thailand has struggled to create a stable democracy. Political violence, corruption and vote buying are common in Thailand. In 2006 the military overthrew the government of Thaksin Shinawatra. In 2008 the People's Alliance for Democracy, took over Bangkok's international and domestic airports, halting all incoming and outgoing flights. The airport demonstration brought the country's tourism and business travel industry to a stand still. The traditional greeting of Thais is the "wai". It is done by pressing the hands together with the fingertips pointing up and the head slightly bowed. It is done as a sign of respect. Thailand is a fantastic place for a holiday. The white sand beaches and beautiful turquoise waters are some of the best in Asia. There is a wide range of accommodation available to suit all budgets, from five star resorts to bamboo shacks on the beach. Thai food is healthy and delicious and known for being very spicy. Travelers tend to love or hate the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok. "One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster. The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free," so the song "One night in Bangok" goes. Even if you are heading to the beach, you should at least experience a night out in Bangkok. Bangkok's shopping malls are some of the best in Asia. The traffic can be horrendous, but the SkyTrain, an above ground mono-rail, makes it easy to get around. A visit to 'The Grand Palace' is a must. The Q Bar and Bed Supper Club are two of many bars worth checking out in the evening. There are many different places to visit in Thailand depending on the type of holiday you want. Tourists head to the north of the country to see the old capitals of Ayuthaya and Sukothai. Thailand's second largest city Chiang Mai has many beautiful temples and is a little less congested than Bangkok. The south of Thailand is famed for its post card beautiful tropical islands. Phuket is the largest island and is Thailand's most popular beach resort. While the main tourist areas in Phuket are very crowde d, it is still possible to find some quiet beaches on the island. Koh Samui is also very popular. Koh Phangan is popular with young people, especially with its infamous 'Full Moon Party'. Thailand is a beautiful country and the people are very friendly and it is often referred to as the 'Land of Smiles'. Unfortunately it does have a bit of dark side and while it is generally safe for travelers, you do need to take a little bit of care, especially if it is your first time in Asia. http://www.infobarrel.com/Thailand Ireland is an island and the 3rd largest in Europe. Ireland is a heaven for tourists with its breath taking natural scenes and some interesting ancient buildings. To spend holidays in Ireland is the dream of every tourist.
Dublin is the capital of Ireland and is the most visited tourist destination in Ireland. The Dublin Castle is as old as 1204 AD and has some historical significance. The Spire of Dublin is a monument and is 398 ft tall. The top of the monument is lit and it seems like a beacon of light in the dark sky. Achill Island in Ireland is a stunning island with natural beauty. The cliffs of Croaghaun are the third highest sea cliffs in Europe. The mountain Slievemore in Achill Island is quite interesting as it rises unexpectedly from the relatively plain area. The mountain has an abandoned village. Stately homes, the grand residential buildings for the royals, were built in Ireland in 17th, 18th and 19th century. Some of them are Castle Ward, Castletown House etc are also famous tourist attractions. Some of these grand places are converted into Five Star Luxury Hotels. There are three world heritage sites in Ireland. Br na Binne is a combination of tombs, standing stones and henges. Some of them are as old as 32 BC. Skellig Michael aka Great Skellig, is a rare kind of rocky island in the Atlantic Ocean about 9 miles from the cost of Ireland. For six hundred years, the island has been the home of monastic life for Christian monks. The Giant's Causeway is famous for 40,000 connected unique rocks called the basalt columns. This creation is due to some volcanic activity in ancient times. There are several places to visit in Ireland but County Kerry of Ireland is the most attractive and scenic area in Ireland, as it has a lot of mountains and lakes. Kerry is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The Ross castle of Kerry was built in 15th century and stands today to be a tourist attraction. The Rings of Kerry is a trail for tourists and is as long as 179km. It sports beautiful scenes. Muckross house is a lavish mansion that was built in 1843 for a wealthy couple. It is a beautiful building.The famous killarney towers hotel is also in Kerry. The Fenit Harbor in Kerry is a very busy port and it is used for many commercial purposes like fishing and trade. The harbor is under the Irish State. The Fenit Harbor has been an old and traditional port and was used for landing timber, coal, grain etc. The port was also famous for its fish production but now it is not so and the fishing industry has been closed. It is due to the competition from bigger groups around the Europe and also due to the restrictions from the European Union. Samphire Island in Kerry is quite an attraction. A light house is built on the island. The island also sports the sculpture of Saint Brendan. This was made in 2004. http://www.articlebiz.com/article/1051560140-1-visit-ireland/ |
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