Bangkok Holidays
Description
Location: Bangkok
Bangkok is one of South East Asia's biggest, busiest and most vibrant cities. Ride a noisy Tuk Tuk through the busy streets, shop for beautiful Thai silks in one of the city's colourful markets or marvel at the beauty of the stunning Grand Palace on the banks of the legendary Chao Praya River. In a city that never sleeps the choices for sightseeing, shopping, dining & exploring are endless.
Your holiday price includes: Flights, transfers and 3 nights accommodation in Bangkok and 7 or 10 nights accommodation in Phuket on a bed & breakfast board basis.
Accommodation description in Bangkok
3* Bangkok Place hotel - 3 nights - bed & breakfast
The Bangkok Palace Hotel Bangkok, is centrally located in the city's main commercial, shopping and entertainment districts fulfilling our promise of total comfort.
After a hectic day sightseeing and shopping, what a better way to relax than to swim a lap or two in our swimming pool, or a dip in the spa, or a workout at our new fitness centre equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities. If bargain hunting is your preference, within a short walk form the hotel are the World Trade Centre and Pratunum market, which are renowned for their excellent choices of shops and bargains.
Hotel facilities
- 3 restaurants
- Makkasan restaurant
- 24-hour room service
- Lobby lounge and bar
- The palace bakery and coffee lounge
- Bars
- In-house shopping arcade
- Beauty salon
- Jacuzzi
- Bi-lingual staff
- Laundry service
- Book shop
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Business centre
- Photo/film processing shop
- Car park
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning service
- Safe deposit boxes
- Fitness centre
- Traditional Thai massage
- Foreign exchange
- 24-hour room service
- Gift shop
- Travel and tour desk
- Barber shop
- Transfers
- Limousine service
- Tour desk
Room facilities
The hotel has 660 rooms and suites.
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Private bathroom and bath tub
- Fully stocked minibar
- Telephone with ISD service
- Remote controlled television with satellite channels
Useful information in Bangkok
- Currency: Thailand Bhat
- Language: Thai & English
- Visa: UK citizens do not require a visa
Location: Phuket
Phuket, spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea awaits you at Asia’s most popular beach destination. The island of fun provides an unbeatable combination of perfect silky soft beaches, and superb hospitality.
Phuket offers lots of attractions for all ages from toddlers and teenagers to the young at heart, whether it’s world class diving in the Andaman Sea, golf at championship courses or exciting eco-adventures in tropical forest, Phuket is a place to extend your horizons. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to surrounding islands or a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay. Go elephant trekking, grab a mask and snorkel and discover the undersea world or have a picnic on the beach or if you're just after a little indulgence spend a few hours at one of Phuket's wonderful spas. It’s an unforgettable experience.
Accommodation description in Phuket
3* Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort – 7 or 10 nights - bed & breakfast
An award winning beach resort superbly located on the beautiful Kamala beach, on the west side of Phuket.
Perfect sunsets and unspoiled tropical beach and cascading mountains are some of the highlights that make Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort unique. Surrounded by the coconut palms you will find your own Phuket paradise at Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort.
Hotel facilities
- Beach
- 2 adult swimming pools
- 24 hours reception
- Laundry service
- Conference room
- Games room
- Restaurant
- Swim-up bar
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Taxi service
- Scheduled shuttle bus: Kamala Beach – Patong
- Currency exchange
- Car rental
- Internet services
- Fitness room
- Table tennis
- Pool table
- Beach massage/Thai-oil massage
- Night market - seasonal
- Tailor
- Carpet shop
Room facilities
- Air conditioning
- Safety deposit box in-room
- IDD telephone
- Bathroom with bathtub, hot & cold water
- TV with multi satellite and cable channels
- Minibar/fridge
- Private terrace or balcony
Kids facilities
- Kid's pool
- Baby sitting
Useful information in Phuket
- Currency: Thailand Bhat
- Language: Thai & English
- Visa: UK citizens do not require a visa
Please note
- The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/MasterCard - 3%, Amex - 4%, Diners - 4%.
- For any bookings made within 10 days of departure, there will be a Ticket on Departure charge of £15 per person levied by the tour operator.
- Child prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults.
Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.
Bangkok Information
Bangkok Highlights...
- Lively Nights
- Historic Culture
- Good Nightlife
- Ancient Sites
- Young & Lively
- Cheap to Eat Out
- Museums
- Places to Explore
- Local Markets
- Historic Sites
- Dining Out
- Local History
- Local Character
- Plenty to do
- Bistros & Cafés
Destination Airport
Bangkok International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Thailand
Address
Bangkok International Airport, 222 Moo 10 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Country Code
66
Telephone
(0)2 535 1111 or 535 1004 or 535 1456
Fax
(0)2 535 4061 or 502 3846
aatpr@airportthai.co.th or aotpr@airportthai.co.th
Website
www.airportthai.co.th
Location
The airport is located 24km (15 miles) north of Bangkok
Time Zone
GMT + 7
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
Free shuttle buses connect all three terminals.
Driving Directions
The main road linking the airport to central Bangkok is the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road; it is also possible to travel into Bangkok via faster toll-motorways.
Car Parking
A car park is located in the basement of International Passenger Terminal 1; in addition, there is a seven-storey car park next to International Passenger Terminal 2 and a three-storey car park in front of the Domestic Passenger Terminal.
Car Hire
Avis is located in the first floor meeting hall in Arrivals, between International Passenger Terminals 1 and 2. Other car hire companies, including Budget, have desks in the Arrivals area in the Domestic Passenger Terminal.
Public Transport
Rail: Trains run to Bangkok from Don Muang Station, opposite the airport, to Hua Lumpong Railway Station in central Bangkok, from where trains to destinations throughout the country can connect. Road: Taxi: Licensed metered city taxis (with black and yellow plates) can be flagged down outside Departures; passengers should make sure that the meter is switched on and never used unlicensed taxis. It is a good idea to have the destination required written in Thai. Limousine: Thai Airways International Public Company offers a limousine service. Bus: Air-conditioned airport buses leave from the front of the Terminal 1 Arrivals area; destinations served include several city hotels, the Grand Palace, Sukhumvit and Bangkok Railway Station. Regular public buses also run to Bangkok Railway Station, Silom Road and the Southern and Eastern Region bus terminals.
Information and Help Desks
Airport information counters are located in all Arrivals and Departures halls. The Tourism Authority of Thailand counters are located in the Arrivals halls .
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs can be found throughout the terminals. A postal and telecommunications service is also available at the airport in all three terminals. Mobile phone hire is available in the International Passenger Terminal 1. Eating and drinking: Various restaurants, snack bars and fast-food outlets offer a wide variety of international cuisine in all terminals. Shopping: There are several gift and souvenir shops, as well as a duty-free shopping in the International Passenger Terminals. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in all terminals. Other facilities: These include medical emergency clinics, chemists, a laundry, a baby care room, Muslim prayer rooms and entertainment areas.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport has a business centre providing telephone, fax, computers and meeting rooms; a conference room is available to hire too. Internet services are provided in the CIP business lounges in the International Passenger Terminals. There are also VIP rooms. The Amari Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 566 1020; website: www.amari.com) also offers business facilities, including a 24-hour business centre, Internet and e-mail service, banqueting and conference facilities, as well as a ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.
Disabled Facilities
Facilities for disabled travellers include lifts, accessible toilets and an electric car for transport around the terminals. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline at the time of booking. Car parking for disabled travellers is also available.
Airport Hotels
The Amari Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 566 1020; website: www.amari.com) is situated opposite the airport, connected by an air-conditioned footbridge. The Thai Hotel Association (tel: (0)2 996 7725/7 or 504 3880; website: www.thaihotels.org) has reservation desks in all terminals. Most major hotels are served by courtesy minibus routes; nearby hotels include Asia Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 992 6999), Quality Suites Bangkok Airport (tel: (0)2 982 2022) and the Banyan Tree Bangkok (tel: (0)2 679 1200).
City
Bangkok
Full Airport Name
Bangkok International Airport
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Looking for things to do around Bangkok? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| Bangkok Fashion Week |
Mar 2009 (annual) Queen Sirikit National Convention Center |
| Magha Puja |
Mar 2009 (annual) Bangkok |
| Bangkok Jazz Festival |
14 - 16 Dec 2008 (annual) Dusit Palace (Sanam Sua Pa) |
| Loi Krathong |
8 - 12 Nov 2008 (annual) Bangkok |
| Riverside Auctions |
1 Nov 2008; Sat only (monthly) River City Centre |
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