Family holiday in Chiang Mai
NIGHT bazaars, watching elephants playing soccer and patting white tigers are great activities for children on holiday in Thailand, writes Carla Adams.
Special luxury offer in Koh Samui
I'll tell you a little travel secret of mine: I like going to new luxury hotels because they often have opening-related temporary special offers with incredibly good value to introduce themselves to the market. I just found one such hotel on a beach in Thailand -- the perfect last hurrah for summer -- and the online photos are so tantalizing that I'm determined to try it out one of these days ...
Vermonters reflect on the meaning of Mother's Day
Breakfast in bed, flowers, a massage — maybe just some peace and quiet. Mother’s Day is all about moms. For many families, today’s holiday offers a chance to spend time together; for others, it’s a rare opportunity for mothers all around the country to escape the daily grind of motherhood and relax.
Pattaya Mail
May 8 2012 - Hilton Pattaya was today awarded “Highly Commended for Best Hotel, Thailand” by the inaugural Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2012-2013.
Phuket lures Singaporean buyers
Singaporeans, alongside Russians, were noted to be increasing their property buying activities on the Thai holiday island, with local buyers reported to be buying villas on the back of December's latest round of cooling measures in the city state.
Sense of wellbeing in Six Senses, Thailand
VILLAS at the Six Senses Spa on Koh Samui come with their own butler for ultimate indulgence, writes Jillian Whiting.
Travel as a voluntourist
More travellers are seeking volunteer-type experiences, but are not prepared to give up their traditional flop and drop holiday abroad, so they are doing both in one trip. Student Flights area leader Heidi Janssen said social media was increasingly playing a part in influencing people’s travel decisions and had led to the new style of travel - voluntourism. "It is fair to say that Kiwis are ...
Gok Wan's holiday heaven and hell
The fashion stylist Gok Wan explains why he's in no hurry to stay in a tree house again.