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ed · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

hey,

I'm looking for a nice first class first world resort with a lot of amenities in the south east area of asia.

I'm hoping to find a nice place to relax that has some fun things to do so we won't have to leave the area out of boredom.

I'm hoping to find a place that is not too far from Korea and not too expensive for the end of august/beginning of september.

I hope I am not asking the impossible. Smile

thanks in advance for your help

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

Zark · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:28 am Post subject:

Amanpuri on Phuket - a world class resort. In fact, no sign on the road to the resort. If you didn't know where it was - you'd never find it.

http://5starthailand.com/best_of_the_best.htm

Price - no problem for wealthy Korea TEFLers . . . VERY nice villa - view of the sea for only US$856 - sorry, doesn't include breakfast. Tis the cheapest of the villas - if you want the best one US$1373 per night.

Just as nice - and brand spanking new is Trisara - stunning views of the sea from your infinity pool . . . from US$500-1500 a night depending on which villa you want.

Or - the classic standby - The Banyan Tree Resort at US$460 to US$1500

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indytrucks · Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Location: The Shelf

Happy medium:

http://www.niginigi.com/

Especially note the discounted rates for low season. Extremely good value for money. I highly recommend it.

seoulsista · Joined: 31 Aug 2005

Next month I am staying at the Damai Beach Holiday Inn just outside Kuching, Malaysia on the island of Borneo. We chose this area because the city is supposed to be fantastic for seeing local culture and there are a number of amazing sounding national parks in the area, great beaches and an urangutang refuge. We found the hotel on line and are staying there for 8 nights for $500 US. I can't vouch just yet but I'm pretty excited.

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

Next to Amanpuri (and considerably cheaper) is the Kata Thani resort, and they have heavy discounts during the off season (i.e. now).

http://www.katathani.com/

Zark · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:11 pm Post subject:

Kata Thani is on Kata Noi Beach - about 15 kilometers from the Amanpuri - which sits on the headland between Surin and Bang Tao Beaches. You might be thinking of the Chedi - which is right next to the Amanpuri. The Chedi too is quite nice.

The Kata Thani also - I agree - is a very nice place.

I thought "ed" was asking for FIRST class! SO - for fun - I went six star.

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

"Next to" being relative in my mind... I think next to because it was the next place I when leavbing Kata Thani for a drive around the island... but sure it could have been the Chedi. I'm not up on my resorts, but I was surprised that I was able to afford the Kata Thani... the perks of teaching in Korea!

Zark · Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:39 pm Post subject:

To me, the better jobs in Korea, are some of the best TEFL jobs in the world.

Certainly my years in Korea have nicely feathered my nest.

Next time you are near the Kata Thani - or the Chedi - the first few rounds are on me. Ya hear me?

Bulsajo · Joined: 16 Jan 2003

passport220 · Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Location: Gyeongsangbuk-do province

I agree with Bulsajo on Kata Thani resort.

If you want to spend less�. This place would not meet your criteria as a �first class first world resort� but is it really nice and a great value at about $34usd if you Stay 7 nights, you pay only for 5 nights (so less than $25 per night for a 7 night stay).

http://www.phuket.com/frontvillage/room.htm

Take care