Ask us about visiting Phuket, Thailand
Mar 2, 2022, 7:56 am
#857
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,699
It is very nice - though set on a hill, it does have a beachfront too. Compared to The Surin, it should be good
Mar 8, 2022, 4:13 am
#859
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,699
If so, we stayed once and were not impressed with the quality of especially the soft product (incl. the fact that sparkling wine was served in super cheap blue, non-see-through, plastic immitation, "Chandon"-branded "glasses" where the base kept falling off.. I would not go back as it was about as far a cry from "luxury" as the name implies.
Mar 8, 2022, 10:46 pm
#860
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 102
Due to what's happening in Oekraïne we decided we do not wish to travel Aman (or any other Russian owned hotels) anymore.
We booked 6 nights Amanpuri at the end of August and are looking to rebook to another property that is similar (small, luxury, good and personal authentic service, child friendly).
We do have 2 options:
option 1:
- fly from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui
- stay 4 nights at FS Koh Samui
- drive to Khao sok and stay 2 nights at Panvaree the Greenery
- drive to Phuket and stay 5 nights at The Surin or Anantara
- flight back home from Phuket to Europe
option 2:
- fly from Chiang Mai to Krabi
- stay 3 nights at Rayavadee
- drive to Khao sok and stay 2 nights at Panvaree the Greenery
- drive to Phuket and stay 6 nights at The Surin or Anantara
- flight back home from Phuket to Europe
We don't have any experience driving larger distances in this area so we don't know if option 1 is still comfortable, however we do like the idea of being in Koh Samui where the monsoon seems to be less present in August as dsquared37 mentions.
We booked 6 nights Amanpuri at the end of August and are looking to rebook to another property that is similar (small, luxury, good and personal authentic service, child friendly).
We do have 2 options:
option 1:
- fly from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui
- stay 4 nights at FS Koh Samui
- drive to Khao sok and stay 2 nights at Panvaree the Greenery
- drive to Phuket and stay 5 nights at The Surin or Anantara
- flight back home from Phuket to Europe
option 2:
- fly from Chiang Mai to Krabi
- stay 3 nights at Rayavadee
- drive to Khao sok and stay 2 nights at Panvaree the Greenery
- drive to Phuket and stay 6 nights at The Surin or Anantara
- flight back home from Phuket to Europe
We don't have any experience driving larger distances in this area so we don't know if option 1 is still comfortable, however we do like the idea of being in Koh Samui where the monsoon seems to be less present in August as dsquared37 mentions.
Mar 8, 2022, 11:54 pm
#861
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,699
Weather-wise, I would say Samui should be the better choice at that time of year (saying "should" as weather patterns change), so probably a good option.
Having not been to Khao Sok myself, I cannot comment on the road conditions and the drive there, sadly - it does look like a bit of a trek though.
Apr 2, 2022, 6:18 am
#862
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Looking to rent a standard car. Preferably pick up near Old Town and drop off at HKT airport. Can anyone give me a car rental recommendation? Thank you.
Apr 2, 2022, 11:21 am
#864
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: London; Bangkok; Las Vegas
Programs: AA Exec Plat; UA MM Gold; Marriott Lifetime Titanium; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,745
Apr 4, 2022, 12:39 pm
#865
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
Indigo?
I am booked at the Indigo Phuket Patong in April. The reviews were very good but I am concerned that it is too far from the beach and nightlife. I know those are not within walking distance but will tuk-tuks be too expensive and eat up any location based savings?
Apr 4, 2022, 8:38 pm
#866
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,328
if you are concerned about the tuktuk mafia overcharging you, use Bolt or Grab
Apr 8, 2022, 12:18 am
#867
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: CA, FL, and China.
Programs: UA1K (no longer serviced!), Bonvoy P, Hyatt G
Posts: 704
Is there any place in Phuket (or all of Thailand) that offers the J&J vaccine to tourists? If not, what are the options and dosage intervals?
Apr 8, 2022, 12:42 am
#868
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,699
I have not seen J&J anywhere in Thailand, and mostly AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna (two doses, four weeks apart) are now being given to eligible people. I am not sure it is possible for tourists to get vaccinated here, but if it is you would definitely have to pay for it at a private hospital. I would hope they keep the vaccines available for the eligible population of the country though!
Apr 8, 2022, 10:11 am
#869
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: CA, FL, and China.
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May I ask, what is the reason you are not getting it in the US (your profile lists a US base) ?
I have not seen J&J anywhere in Thailand, and mostly AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna (two doses, four weeks apart) are now being given to eligible people. I am not sure it is possible for tourists to get vaccinated here, but if it is you would definitely have to pay for it at a private hospital. I would hope they keep the vaccines available for the eligible population of the country though!
I have not seen J&J anywhere in Thailand, and mostly AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna (two doses, four weeks apart) are now being given to eligible people. I am not sure it is possible for tourists to get vaccinated here, but if it is you would definitely have to pay for it at a private hospital. I would hope they keep the vaccines available for the eligible population of the country though!
I thought the dosage interval of Pfizer was 2 weeks, not sure about AZ.