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Tune Hotels Opens Hotel Asoke in Bangkok

2012-09-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tune Hotel Asoke

Tune Hotels, one of the fastest growing hotel chains in the world, has announced their continued expansion with the opening of their latest hotel in Asoke, Bangkok. This is Tune Hotel’s third Thailand offering, Hotel Asoke follows Tune Hotel Hatyai and Pattaya adding another 130 highly affordable rooms in the region.

Tags: Mark Lankester, Phuket hotels, Phuket travel, Thai stays, Thailand hotels, Thailand travel

Four Must See Beach Resorts in Thailand

2012-01-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Thailand treasures.

Taking a holiday to Thailand is an experience you will remember forever, as this is a beautiful corner of the world that is ripe for exploring. If you are looking for the ultimate paradise getaway to the beach, there are three places you should consider.

Tags: Amari Coral Beach, Hayes and Jarvis, Hayes and Jarvis holiday, Khao Lak, Ko Phi Phi, Phi Phi Don, Thai beaches, Thai tourism, Thailand, Thailand attractions, Thailand beaches, Thailand travel

Need a Five-Star Hotel? Head to Thailand for the Cheapest Rates

2011-03-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Five-star hotels in Thailand are available for under $100

The average cost of a one night’s stay in a Thai hotel dropped by almost 3% last year, making the country one of the best in the world as far as low-cost accommodation rates go.

Tags: cheap hotels, five-star hotels, Hotel Price Index, hotels, Hotels.com, Singapore, Singapore hotels, Thai hotel, Thailand, Thailand hotels, Thailand tourism, Thailand travel

South East Asia on Just One Visa?

2011-03-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bangkok's busy streets

Travelers may soon be able to enjoy the delights of South East Asia; shopping in Singapore, surfing in Bali, partying in Bangkok and cruising up the Mekong, all with just one visa, if ASEAN get their way.

Tags: ASEAN, Asia travel, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Bali tourism, Bali travel, Bangkok, Jakarta, Laos tourism, Mekong, Schengen visa, South East Asia, Thailand travel, travel tips, Vietnam travel, visa, visit Bali

Langkawi Water Festival – A Thai Watersport Jewel

2011-02-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Westin Resort

If you are an extreme sports fan, and just happen to be headed to Thailand, then the much anticipated Langkawi Water Festival should be right up your alley. Hosted by the Malaysian resort, this high octane event is an opportunity to be amazed and to cool off under the hot Thai sun.

Tags: Asia Rooms, Asia travel, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, hotels, Langkawi Water Festival, Malaysian resort, Pantai Cenang, Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort, Sheraton Resorts, ski racing, Thai festivals, Thai tourism, Thailand, Thailand travel, watersports

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