Runs Andaman Sky Co., Ltd, specialising in climbing and diving trips to Thailand?s best beach destinations.
31Oct/090
Oceans Elite – Luxury Yacht Charters, Koh Samui, Thailand
Built in 2008, at the Princess Shipyard, Plymouth, England La Madrina” is a V45 Sports Cruiser with sleek lines, smooth curves and a serious punch. Powered by twin Volvo 370 hp engines, with a deep v hull “La Madrina” is capable of comfortable speeds up to 35 knots.
With a large cockpit, separate helm, two seating areas and a large cushioned sun bed on both the aft and fore deck “La Madrina” offers our guests the ultimate in luxury and comfort. A large garage houses the 2.45m tender and sports equipment for your enjoyment and use throughout the day should you wish to participate in one of the many activities made available to our guests whilst on board. Below deck the interior is finished in soft leather furnishings, fully fitted galley, flat screen television and state of the art music and video entertainment system. Both the master and guest cabin have en suite facilities and share a contemporary, relaxed style. The aft cabin has the versatility of sliding bunks to allow for a double or twin cabin allowing for overnight accommodation for up to 6 people.
Koh Samui
The island of Koh Samui offers an opportunity to explore some of the beaches and bays way off the tourist map in accessible by road and untouched by development. The five islands, Koh Taen and Koh mudsum to the south west of the island offer good snorkeling, fishing and beach exploration. Sunset cruises maximize the beauty of the area as the setting sun casts its warm glow over the islands of the national marine park.
Koh Phangan
The islands laid back nature has long drawn travelers to its un spoilt beaches and warm waters. Due to the topography of the island and its dense foliage many areas are relatively untouched by tourism. The majestic east coast of the island offers scenic bays such as Tong Noi Pan and Bottle Beach, with golden sand and waterfalls close by the area is the perfect place to relax or explore. The west coast offers some good snorkeling and fishing around Koh Ma, while only a few kilometers north lies the world class dive sites of Sail Rock and South West Pinnacles.
Angthong Marine Park
Covering over 100 km? and consisting of more than 80 Islands Angthong National Marine Park is a playground for the more adventurous. With breath taking views and a multitude of activities available from kayaking and snorkeling to beach relaxation and cave exploration the marine park offers guests not only the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of our vessels but the amazing beauty Thailand has to offer. Guest can go ashore to visit Koh Mae Koh the island with the mysterious inner sea, or kayak from Ao Kha to explore the coral fringed coastline of Koh Wua Talap. The northern islands of Koh Wao and Hin Yippon offer good diving and snorkeling. Fishing is restricted to the outer approaches of the park as it a designated marine reserve.
Koh Tao
Turtle Island offers some of the best Diving and Snorkeling in the Gulf of Thailand, with a wide variety of underwater pinnacles and bays to suit all levels of experience. Our crew will be available to offer you assistance, guide you on your underwater journey or provide instruction for those you require tuition in a new activity. The bays of Nang Yuan, Ao Tanote and Sairee offer excellent lunch time stop over’s. Fishing is permitted away from the dive sites and offers anglers some excellent tight line opportunities of catching Giant Trevelly, Tuna, Dorado, Barracuda and Spanish mackerel.
Koh Nang Yuan
Lying to the north west of Koh Tao is the island of Nang Yuan. Consisting of three islands connected by sand bars Nang Yuan is the perfect location to spend some time ashore. With calm, clear waters and abundant exotic marine life the location is great for families and those of us who like the feel of warm sand between the toes. A day excursion to either Koh Tao or Nang Yuan can be combined with a return stop at Koh Phangan or some great blue water angling on your return journey to Koh Samui.
On Board Activities
Diving
The Samui archipelago has a variety of world class dive sites with abundant marine life and pristine coral. We are able to provide our guests with personalized itineraries that are suitable to their qualification level and experience. Under supervision of our PADI qualified instructor we are able to offer a dive guide service for up to 4 divers. For those who have not previously had the opportunity to experience the exhilaration of breathing underwater why not participate in an introduction dive, conducted in clear shallow water under direct supervision of our staff.
Fishing
The rich waters of the Gulf of Thailand are a haven for many species of game fish, such as Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, Giant Trevelly and King Mackerel. State of the art navigation and depth sounding equipment along with a knowledgeable captain and an array of lures, poppers and fresh baits make even the weariest of fish easy prey. Using the latest fishing tackle and a variety of methods from trolling to ledgering, tight lines are almost a guarantee.
Snorkeling
The shallow bays and teaming reefs of the nearby destinations offer unique snorkeling experiences. Whether following a shoal of fusiliers or diving down to take a look at a spotted ray our crew will keep constant supervision of your time spent in the water. For those who prefer a snorkeling guide, we will be more than happy to assist.
Relaxation and exploration
Should you wish to spend some time ashore there are fantastic opportunities to discover deserted beaches to explore the surrounding area or simply, relax at your leisure. Our crew are able to access some of the more remote, idyllic locations allowing our guests to experience some truly unforgettable destinations. We will ensure your comfort by providing shade, seating and beverages for the duration of stay.
Whilst on Board
Oceans elite offer our guests a range of fully inclusive charter. Our choice of menus ranging from Mediterranean favorites to local delicacies, using quality ingredients freshly sourced and prepared onboard, aim to cater for all tastes. Should you have specific dietary requirements or would like our chef to prepare a particular menu for your enjoyment then please let us know when arranging your charter.
Our bar is fully stocked with a selection of cold beers, quality wines and spirits. Offering a range of exotic cocktails and non alcoholic beverages, quenching thirst is never an issue whilst on board.
When it matters
Whether organizing a corporate day for your team or celebrating a special occasion for a loved one, Oceans elite charters offer a bespoke service to cater for your requirements.
Corporate days
Reward the top performers in your company with an all inclusive charter or give them the opportunity to relax and unwind during a busy week of conference meetings. Thank your clients and make an everlasting impression on potential business associates through Oceans Elite unique corporate hospitality packages.
Weddings
Add something different to the conventional day by holding a reception onboard, arrive to the location by boat or spend your wedding night under the stars. Arrange a day excursion for the guests of your wedding or offer one of our luxurious charters as an unforgettable present.
Special Events
Whether it’s a celebration of a birthday, anniversary or reunion, make the day one to remember by spending it with Oceans Elite. Travel to majestic locations and enjoy a relaxing time with your friends, family and loved ones. We are able to offer our guests a complete celebration package, just advise us of the special occasion and any additional extras you would like us to organize.
For more information please contact Oceans Elite.
+66 (0)892886404
31Oct/090
Thailand’s Northern Islands
Koh Chang
With no less than 50 offshore islets, Ko Chang is Thailand's second largest island, and the biggest in the Ko Chang National Park. .
Pretty much the first Western contact that the islanders of Koh Chang had was when the corpses of French sailors, killed in a sea battle with the Japanese in 1941, washed up on their shores. The backpackers who started arriving in the mid-1970’s didn’t smell much better to the islanders, but had big smiles underneath their big noses and had what seemed like a fortune to spend. In common with all Thailand’s islands, Koh Chang was then first developed for backpackers, who are now being displaced as the island is turned into a luxury destination: construction work is going on throughout the island, with basic huts being torn down to make way for luxury resorts. This is obviously unfortunate for the budget travelers but will hopefully be good for the environment, provided the developers don’t get carried away, as the more expensive resorts can afford better sanitation and waste disposal facilities than could their predecessors.
Koh Chang’s recent success is due not only to its proximity to Bangkok, but to its lovely mountainous topography, which is rich in primary forest, waterfalls and still thinly-populated sandy beaches. There are coral reefs to the west of the island which, whilst not amongst the finest of a kingdom blessed with such magnificent underwater treasures, are colourful and abundant with marine life.
Ko Samet
Located just 200 kilometres from Bangkok and a three-hour walk from top to bottom, the T-shaped island of Ko Samet is known for its exotic coral, crystal-clear waters and many little beaches covered in sugary white sand. The sand on the island, which has an alternative Thai name that means ‘Island with Sand like Crushed Crystal’, is so fine that it is prized by glass-makers which, in a country with so many gorgeous beaches as Thailand, is a compliment indeed. Forest blankets 80% of an unspoiled island which, whilst lacking the dramatic topography of other Thai islands, is lucky in that it has so far escaped overdevelopment. There is a low-key party scene on Hat Sai Kaew which, with its offshore winds, is also an excellent location for those wishing to do a bit of wind surfing. Windsurfers can be rented out, so you don’t have to lug your own all the way here.
The half-moon bay Ao Vong Duan, in the middle of the eastern side of the island, is particularly beautiful but is rather crowded and is unfortunately afflicted with the jet-skis that are supposed to be illegal in this marine park, so visitors looking for tranquility are advised to stay on one of the two closely-flanking beaches, Ao Chan and Ao Thian, or further afield. The deeply-pocketed should book in at Ao Kiu beach’s gorgeous Paradee resort, which discourages guests from bringing small children.
The pristine reefs and beaches of the four nearby uninhabited islets Ko Kudi, Ko Kruai, Ko Kham, and Ko Pla Tin make them lovely scuba and snorkelling day-trips, on which visitors are advised to bring their own food and water (always a good sign on an island-hopping daytrip). Ko Thalu, slightly further afield, is lushly forested and inhabited by seagulls, flying foxes, and turtles. Whilst high cliffs occupy the west, often-deserted white sandy beaches are to be found on the east and southern sides of the island. Happy days.
Whilst in Thailand, why not visit one of the country’s best three southern beach destinations:
Koh Lao Liang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/kohlaoliang.shtml
Ao Nang: http://www.andamanadventures.com/ao_nang.shtml
Railay/Tonsai: http://www.andamanadventures.com/railay-tonsai.shtml
31Oct/093
Do You Know One Good Guest House To Kata Beach (thailand) For June?
Cheap prices of course, less than 1.000 baht for day
31Oct/094
Are The Beaches In Thailand Good For Surfing?
are the beaches in thailand good and can the swell get to a reasonable size to be able to surf it?
or are the beaches in thailand just all dead flat?
31Oct/097
What’s The Weather Like At Karon Beach, Thailand This Week?
I'm flying out on MOnday and am worried it's going to be raining all the time!!
31Oct/090
Luxury Hotels in Thailand: Living in Luxury in Thailand
Welcome to Thailand which is one of the well-known tourist destinations of South-East Asia. Thailand shares borders with Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. Tourists come to Thailand for its great beaches, fascinating culture, delicious cuisines and a truly a tropical climate. To offer quality accommodation to travelers, there are numerous luxury hotels in Thailand.
Accommodation
The luxury hotels in Thailand are concentrated in major cities and tourist areas.
The luxury hotels in Thailand are concentrated in places like Bangkok, Pattaya, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Surat Thani, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
The beaches in Thailand also houses luxury hotels to accommodate the tourist. During your tour to Ko Chang island which is about 330 kilometers from Bangkok you can choose from various luxury hotels of the area. Some of the noted luxury hotels are Alina Grande Resort, Koh Chang Kacha Resort & Spa, Amari Emerald Cove Resort, Garden Resort and Gajapuri Resort and Spa.
Phuket, one of the largest islands also shelters several luxury hotels of Thailand like Adamas Resort Spa, Amora Resort, Avantika Boutique Hotel, Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa and Laguna Beach Resort. You will also find several luxury hotels in Thailand’s islands and beaches like Krabi, Ko Samui, Ko Lanta and Ko Pha Ngan.
If you are planning to visit Bangkok you can plan to stay in the luxurious hotels to enjoy luxury at its best. Khao San Road and Rattanakosin area of Bangkok has several luxury hotels. Luxury hotels like Amari Watergate Hotel, Shangri - La Hotel Bangkok, JW Marriott Hotel and Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel offers easy reach to Suvarnabhumi Airport and tourist spots like Wat Arun, The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho.
The luxury hotels in Thailand are the epitome of optimum comfort and luxury. Thailand luxury hotels are known for their royal hospitality and international standards facilities and services. The luxury hotels in Bangkok have restaurant, swimming pool, spa, sauna, fitness center and business center equipped with modern state-of-art-equipments. Most of the luxury hotels also offer currency exchange facilities for its international guests.
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31Oct/090
Travelling Thailand: 5 Top Destinations
With several sights to see and surprises to offer, Thailand could be one of the best locations you should not miss to visit. Culture, beaches, people, and heritage sites are some of the things you can expect when you travel to Thailand.
Bangkok - Traveling Thailand wound not be complete without visiting Bangkok. As the nation's capital with an estimated population of over 10 million (including the neighboring provinces), this city is by far the largest in the country. The city is divided into 50 districts or khet but for tourists and those who are new in the place, 6 divisions would be more useful. These are Ratchadaphisek in the northeast section of the city, Sukhamvit in the southeast, Silom in the south, Thonburi in the west, Rattanakosin in the central north, and Phahanyothin in the north. The whole Bangkok district would give you a diverse taste of culture, history, religion, modernity, and fast-phase life. You can actually witness how all these blend together to comprise the whole Bangkok package. Buddhist temples, historical museums, towering buildings, contemporary restaurants and hotels, shopping centers, canals and rivers, and food make Bangkok a one of a kind city in Southeast Asia.
Phuket - Down south, Phuket features magnificent beaches, tropical sunsets, white sands, blue seas, and breathtaking sceneries. No wonder it is the most popular vacation destination in Asia beating every beaches of the neighboring countries. It has several beaches like Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Patong Beach, Kamala Beach, and Surin Beach. The island showcases several water sports and activities including parasailing, jet-skiing, and scuba diving. By day, Phuket is alive with beachgoers and shoppers and by night, lights, sounds, and party people dominate the whole island.
Chiang Mai - The second largest city in Thailand with an estimated population of more than 200,000. This city located in the northern part of the country offers greener and quieter city. Chiang Mai's tourism is becoming more and more popular and permanently settling at this city is very common. When you travel Thailand and visit Chiang Mai, you surely would want to see museums such as Hilltribe Research Institute Museum and the Chiang Mai City Arts
Robert Thatcher is a freelance publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides thailand travel resources on www.your-thailand-travel.info.
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Facts About Thailand For Those Who Dream Of Going There
Thailand is one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse areas in Southeast Asia. Because it was never colonized, it retains much of its original culture.
The people of Thailand are very friendly and hospitable. There is no language barrier because the staff speaks English and other European languages in most of the hotels, restaurants and tourist places. There are many different modes of transportation in Thailand. Tourists can hire a taxi, take a bus, ride on a train, rent a car or motorcycle or hike on foot through the beautiful countryside. The most interesting ride is the Tuk-Tuk, a three wheel bike, which provides a fantastic open air ride around any city.
Thailand means "the land of the free", and is blessed with three seasons. Summers runs from February to May. The rainy season extends from June to October. The cold season lasts from November to January. Many people vacation in Thailand during December and January to get away from the cold in their countries over Christmas and New Year's. Thailand has vacationers from all over the world.
Thailand has a very diverse geography. Tropical islands are found in the southern peninsula. There are many beautiful beaches surrounded by clear, blue waters on one side and tropical jungle on the other. The people here are involved in rubber cultivation, tin mining, and fishing. In the central part of Thailand are paddy fields, farms and many varieties of edible fruits. Here, too, are the ancient ruins of Ayuthaya, the royal capital of the kingdom of Siam, and Sukhothai. The mountains and forests of Thailand are in the north. Many different tribes are located in the mountains. Tourists can visit them from boats or by crossing the rail road lines over the famous river Kwai. They can also see unusual native handicrafts and multicolored orchids. The northeast plateau is famous for its rich archaeological and anthropological findings.
Thailand is the perfect vacation spot for those seeking a romantic getaway or who want to shop. Gourmets will love the many varieties of sea food. Many travelers also come here for an adventurous vacation. Thailand offers aquatic sports for all ages, including scuba diving, snorkeling, wind-surfing and water-skiing. Afterwards, tourists can relax on the beautiful beaches, sipping their favorite cool drink in good company.
Thailand offers something to every traveler:
Phuket is known for its exotic islands and beautiful beaches. Tourists can sunbathe on the beach, relax around a hotel pool or go on a number of popular excursions. Phuket's nightlife is very lively. The multi-cuisine restaurants and bars are always filled with tourists.
Chiang Mai is a combination of modern city life and old village charm. Tourists can visit a working elephant camp, the Mae Sa Waterfall and an Orchid Farm. There are temples which are close to 700 years old. The Doi Suthep monastery sits on the top of a mountain 3500 feet above sea level, overlooking the fertile valley embracing Chiang Mai. The monastery is famous for its many holy relics of the Lord Buddha. Chiang Mai's night bazaar is a favorite shopping place of tourists. Almost anything can be bought there at bargain prices.
In Chiang Rai, tourists can see the local hill tribe villages of the Akha and Yao. They can also see the ruins of Chiang Saen, Mae Sai and the Golden Triangle. The triangle is where the borders of Burma, Thailand and Laos meet. Together with Chiang Mai, the city sits in one of the artistic and religious centers in Thailand.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. The name means "city of angels." Bangkok is a centre of commercial, industrial and cultural activities. The Grand Palace; Wat Phra Keo, which houses the Emerald Buddha; and Dusit Maha Prasat Hall are three of Bangkok's largest attractions. Here tourists can see large, gleaming golden spires, soaring roofs, intricate paintings and ornate statues.
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