Bangkok Airways is a regional carrier based in, you guessed it, Bangkok. They have partnership agreements and code shares with many international carriers, so you might find yourself on one of their planes on a trip to Thailand, the Land of Smiles! Find out who they are and what to expect!
On my second trip this year to Ko Samui, we chose Bangkok Airways to fly into Ko Samui airport – a much more convenient choice than Surat Thani on the mainland! Despite some hick-ups with our tickets, I had a pleasant experience on both flights and was impressed by the service on the ground and
We picked the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam to celebrate a special occasion and booked a four night stay at the resort using IHG Rewards Club points! We had some excellent experiences at the InterContinental Bora Bora and other properties in Asia and came with high expectations! Read to find out if they were met!
Ko Samui is the third most popular beach destination in Thailand and has a lot to offer to anybody from backpackers to party people, families and retirees on long-term stays. My second time to Ko Samui was a special occasion and we chose a luxury resort set on a cliff-top location with access to its
One of the perks of flying with Bangkok Airways is that they offer lounge access to all passengers, something US carriers don’t even offer to First Class passengers on domestic flights! On our recent flight to Ko Samui with Bangkok Air, we had a long layover at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport and we spent it at
My second hotel for my Escape from Bangkok II – Hua Hin was the ibis hotel Hua Hin. It was in the same neighborhood as my previous, more upscale choices, the Amari Hua Hin, near the Cicada Market. Having stayed at a number of ibis hotels in Thailand, I had pretty clear expectations for my
On my first night in Hua Hin, I didn’t want to make the trip from the Amari Hotel into town and was looking for dinner options in walking distance. When my plans to spend the evening at the Cicada market faltered (it’s closed on weeknights), I found a little pizzeria on the side of the
As my first hotel on my Escape from Bangkok II – Hua Hin, I picked the Amari Hotel. It got very good reviews, looked good in the photos and was affordable at around $80 including breakfast. After a few nights in economy hotels, I was hoping for a treat – and that’s what I got!
If you are in Bangkok, the City of Angels, and need a break from the hustle of the big city, you have a few choices. Hua Hin is the historic beach resort of the Thai Royal family and a popular family destination for a weekend away or some time on the beach without having to
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the US announced that Thailand does not comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and has been downgraded to category 2. What does that mean to flying to Thailand or on a Thai airline – read onto find out!
If you are looking for the best luxury spa in Bangkok, the Divana Virtue spa in this review fits the bill! It’s situated in an old colonial building near Sathorn, offers spacious, well appointed spa suites and uses high-quality products for your treatment. It’s a place to pamper body and mind, so bring plenty of
If you are looking for one of the largest hotel suites in Bangkok at a reasonable price, you don’t have to look further than the Grand Mercure Asoke – we stayed at a suite big enough to get lost in at a price that you usually pay for a regular room. If space is at