Four Seasons Tented Camp - site inspection
Oct 13, 2014, 8:09 am
#16
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Anyone with any physical issues in walking should not go to this resort. I don't believe it is very PC for a hotel to post that as an official policy
Oct 13, 2014, 10:33 am
#17
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" after my post. My tongue's firmly planted in my cheek.
Oct 13, 2014, 1:09 pm
#18
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According to the Four Seasons own website, the Burma tour is the shortest of all off-site tours available @ 4 hours...and mahout training is only 3 hours. So, for 3 nights and about 4 days of down time, I think there's room for at least one off-site tour.
http://www.fourseasons.com/goldentri...ng_chiang_rai/
http://www.fourseasons.com/goldentri...ng_chiang_rai/
While three nights may be enough, I think it is better to stay for four nights if possible.
Oct 13, 2014, 2:13 pm
#19
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Everyone does things differently, I prefer to take my time and not pack too many activities into a short stay. Trust me, after the mahout training you will need to relax and have a massage.
While three nights may be enough, I think it is better to stay for four nights if possible.
While three nights may be enough, I think it is better to stay for four nights if possible.
Figure I'll do mahout training morning/day 1. Day 2 Burma.
Oct 14, 2014, 9:06 am
#20
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Try the Black Ivory coffee. It's like Kopi Luwak but for elephants with a charitable spin.
Since you're there for the elephants I recommend that sunrise walk.
I do not think that the private dinner is worth it.
There are some really interesting people that stay there that you'll enjoy chatting with. It's not like the typical FS where I think the average income is only 400k. Much wealthier!
Burma, meh. Just do the standard tour with the Golden Triangle since the Burma tour won't go anywhere interesting enough.
Since you're there for the elephants I recommend that sunrise walk.
I do not think that the private dinner is worth it.
There are some really interesting people that stay there that you'll enjoy chatting with. It's not like the typical FS where I think the average income is only 400k. Much wealthier!
Burma, meh. Just do the standard tour with the Golden Triangle since the Burma tour won't go anywhere interesting enough.
Oct 14, 2014, 9:18 am
#21
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And seriously, who cares how much other people make? When I was there (granted this was shortly after opening), there was only one other couple at the resort and we really enjoyed their company. And not one mention of how much we made.
If the extent of the conversation with other guests is now limited to net worth, then I would rather be left alone, because I cannot deal with that level of pretentiousness.
Having said all of this, I do think the tented camp is worth a visit - it's certainly a unique experience.
Oct 14, 2014, 10:04 am
#22
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Not what I meant, but I can see how you interpret it as such. My point is this: it attracts a different sort of crowd than most Four Seasons. They tend to be wealthier with different types of jobs/experiences. While you may find movie stars or hedge fund managers no more interesting than lets say the average FS guest, I do.
Perhaps I'll just emend it and say this: "It attracts different, often more wealthy, guests than most FS hotels. I found that these people were interesting, not because they are better or that wealthier = better, but I just found the people interesting (because I am NOT a hedge fund manager). That's just my humble opinion."
No need to read more than that into the sentence, unless of course you want to make another point. And you are entirely free to do so.
Perhaps I'll just emend it and say this: "It attracts different, often more wealthy, guests than most FS hotels. I found that these people were interesting, not because they are better or that wealthier = better, but I just found the people interesting (because I am NOT a hedge fund manager). That's just my humble opinion."
No need to read more than that into the sentence, unless of course you want to make another point. And you are entirely free to do so.
Oct 14, 2014, 12:03 pm
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Hard to say something about it! Only I don`t care how much people earn, says nothing about education and manners.
Oct 14, 2014, 1:27 pm
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Oct 14, 2014, 2:18 pm
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Not what I meant, but I can see how you interpret it as such. My point is this: it attracts a different sort of crowd than most Four Seasons. They tend to be wealthier with different types of jobs/experiences. While you may find movie stars or hedge fund managers no more interesting than lets say the average FS guest, I do.
Movie stars maybe could be generally, but I wouldn't call hedge fund managers "interesting" really. Not to say one couldn't be, but it's a pretty dry profession, I don't think that the average one is anymore interesting than any other particular occupation.
Oct 14, 2014, 3:08 pm
#28
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A tad OT BUT if one is going to visit Burma and Laos, then really visit, don't just step into the country, get a passport stamped and say you were there.
Burma and Laos are two of my favorite countries. I spent a week in Burma and 4 nights in Laos and it wasn't enough.
I am actually going to the FS Elephant Camp next year.
Burma and Laos are two of my favorite countries. I spent a week in Burma and 4 nights in Laos and it wasn't enough.
I am actually going to the FS Elephant Camp next year.
Oct 14, 2014, 4:15 pm
#29
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Not what I meant, but I can see how you interpret it as such. My point is this: it attracts a different sort of crowd than most Four Seasons. They tend to be wealthier with different types of jobs/experiences. While you may find movie stars or hedge fund managers no more interesting than lets say the average FS guest, I do.
Oct 14, 2014, 5:55 pm
#30
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I do agree with that comment
. My time at the TC was spent mostly with elephants but the few other guests - a physician from Texas, a couple of serious travelers from France and - oh yes - a hedge fund manager - were all pleasant, somewhat interesting and entertaining. And no one was overwhelmed with his/her own self importance.
. My time at the TC was spent mostly with elephants but the few other guests - a physician from Texas, a couple of serious travelers from France and - oh yes - a hedge fund manager - were all pleasant, somewhat interesting and entertaining. And no one was overwhelmed with his/her own self importance.