Friday, August 27, 2010

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The Land of Smiles

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Thai Honeymoon
As the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized, Thailand explodes with the boundless energy and self-confidence of its people. Literally translated, Thailand means “Land of the Free”, although it is most often referred to as “Land of Smiles”. Roughly the size of Texas, Thailand offers a vast variety of holiday possibilities. From idyllic un-spoilt beaches with turquoise seas and pure white sands to bustling cities sporting exotic markets and vibrant colorful nightlife - it is easy to see why Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist destinations for the adventurous and young at heart.

Day 1
Direct flight from ORD to Toyko Narita. Depart for Bangkok.

Day 2

Arrive Bangkok/Phuket

Depart 11:45a
Arrival: 1:10p
Flight Number: PG 924

Overnight Stay on own arrangements

Day 3
Phuket - Day of leisure

Day 4
Phi Phi Island

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to
departure lounge at Boat Lagoon Marina.

Depart to Phi Phi Island by Speedboat.

First Island is Phi Phi Ley with the magical
landscape of Maya Bay (where "The Beach"
was partially filmed).

Sightseeing Loh Sa Mah and Pi Leh Cove, great
snorkeling with magical coral reef.

Sightseeing Viking Cave and Monkey Beach. Join
International Buffet lunch at Phi Phi Island.

Visit Ton Sai Bay, free time on your own in the
village.
Afternoon snorkeling, swimming or simply
relaxing on a white sandy beach at Khai
Island, return to Boat Lagoon Marina and
transfer back to hotel.

Day 5
Day at leisure
Overnight Stay on own arrangements

Day 6
Phuket/Bangkok

Departing 10:20 am
Arrive 11:45 am
Flight: PG 272 (Subject to change)

Private Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your
flight to Bangkok, arrive and transfer to your hotel. Rest
of the afternoon is at leisure on own. Stay in a deluxe
room with special honeymoon package including
flowers, welcome drinks, fruit basket, and guaranteed
king size bed.

Overnight Stay at the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside

Celebrate the Festival of Loy Krathong - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loy_Krathong

Day 7
Bangkok – Grand Palace/Emerald Buddha, half-day (B, D)

The Grand Palace features some of the most spectacular
architectures in Asia. The palace compound is a treasure
house for Thai arts and houses the Emerald Buddha, the
most sacred Buddha image in Thailand.

Since 1782, it has been the seat of the country's power.
Entering the palace, you will be taken back through time
with the magnificent Royal Chapel, golden domes and
fluted spires.

Please Note Dress code for Grand Palace: No shorts, No
sleeveless tops/vests, No sandals/open shoes. Shoes
must be removed before entering the temples

Afternoon at leisure.

Enjoy a traditional Thai dinner at the popular Sala Rim Nam riverside restaurant. Located
on the bank of the Chao Phraya, directly opposite the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the Sala
Rim Nam Restaurant serves up a delicious meal of Thai favorites. During the evening you
can watch the elegant dancers in traditional costume and exotic jewelry performs a
series of Thai dances from various eras of Thai history. The menu features a description
of each dance, and is a wonderful souvenir. Probably the best Thai dinner and dance
evening in town.

Overnight Stay at the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside

Day 8
Bangkok (B)

Day at Leisure
Overnight Stay at the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside


Day 9
Bangkok (B)

Breakfast at the hotel then at leisure until check out
at noon.

At 2-3pm make your way to Hua Limpong Station to
join the first class sleeper train for overnight trip to
Chiang Mai

Train Departs Bangkok at 6:00pm. (For your overnight journey we recommend you
arrange a boxed lunch from the hotel - payment direct)

Overnight Stay on board

Day 10
Bangkok/Chiang Mai (B)

Arrive in Chiang Mai around 7:45am. Met &
Transferred to your hotel

Full Day at leisure

Overnight Stay at the Chiangmai Plaza

Day 11
Chiang Mai (B, L)

After breakfast at your hotel join a tour to see elephants
at work with bamboo rafting and ox cart ride.

Depart 8.00am return 5.00pm.
Visit the Elephant Camp (at Mae Taman or Mae Ping
Camp) to see the "Elephants at Work" show. You will
also have the chance to ride an elephant crossing the
river and enjoy bamboo rafting along the river. Lunch
break at the camp. After lunch, transfer to visit an
Orchid farm before returning to hotel.

Overnight Stay at the Chiangmai Plaza

Day 12
Chiang Mai (B)
Full Day at leisure before your flight home tomorrow

Overnight Stay at the Chiangmai Plaza

Day 13
Chiang Mai/Depart

Today you will be served breakfast at the hotel, and then have some
free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight to Bangkok.
We hope you enjoyed beautiful Thailand!

Depart: 10:00am
Arrival: 11:20am
Flight: PG 216

Day 13
Connect with your international flight to the US

Day 14
Arrive back in Chicago - 24 hours of flying later!

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