Koh Yao Island, in particular Koh Yao Noi is a quiet small tropical island close to Phuket and Krabi. You need to taker a boat to reach Koh Yao from either Phuket or Krabi. There are various places to stay but don't expect large hotels on Koh Yao but small mostyly luxury resorts such as the Koh Yao resort and the Paradise Resort. There is little to do but relax, but that is the beauty of Koh Yao. Ideal for those looking for a small island near Phuket to resort and relax.

The main beach can be crowed with tourists over the summer months but even so it's still well worth a visit. The main beach and lagoon offer safe swimming and are an ideal spot to relax in the sun. Paragliding and parasailing are also popular activities for anyone who need a bit of a thrill.

Last year we visited Chiang Mai for the Thai new Year which is called Songkran and we did not make arrangements for any hotel accommodation, we though it was not necessary. However we discovered that Chiang Mai is really popular for people visiting there for Songkran. We did in the end find a hotel room but it took us a lot of searching.So my tip is that firstly Chiang Mai is one of the best places in Thailand to enjoy Songkran New Year festivities, we saw parades and there were so many thing go....

Most people only pass through Chumphon either going to or from Koh Tao or Koh Phangan. There are a few 2 star hotels in town, the Paradorn and the Jansom are reasonable hotels for an overnight stop in Chumphon. There is a small shopping mall and quite a few restaurants and places to eat in the central part of Chumphon.

Do not buy the new Panama lonelyplanet travelbook 4th edeition. It is not worth 1 cent to spend for. All information is old, telephonenumbers are wrong, restaurants to not exist any more ... better use other books!!

This is a premier tourist destination with numerous cinemas, shops, pubs,restaurants and entertainment options. Live music is often performed in theamphitheatre and there is also an IMAX cinema and the Two Oceans Aquarium. Anumber of boat cruises, including sunset trips and visits to Robben Island, areoperated from the V&A Waterfront.

Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Visas are exempted for the citizens of the countries, which have signed a bilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam ; tourist visa may be valid for 15 to 30 days. Tourist visa can only be obtained in Vietnamese embassies, consulates abroad. Otherwise, you can get a visa at the border gates if you are invitees of some Vietnamese competent organs or you are traveling on a package tour organized by Vietnamese travel companies. To appl....

The climate in Vietnam differs greatly from North to South due to geographicaldiversity.In the North, the rainy season is from August until November. Typhoons aresometimes a problem, but quite rare. The North can be quite chilly from Decemberto February.In Central Vietnam the Rainy season is from October until December. Heavy rainand flooding can interrupt travel and Hue, Danang and Nhatrang may have to bemissed if traveling overland.The climate in the Mekong Delta is sub-equatorial with two mai....

We dealt with Penguin Travel and very sorry about that. Only negative recommendations. Those guys are lazy, unfriendly and try to keep every penny for themselves instead of satisfaction by reasonable profit. It means that you’ll get the cheapest available service (if any!) regardless of the quality standard or money you paid. They invest to ads and PR only and provide very nasty service.

Hotel amenities: 2 car fronton court, laundry facilities, internet access (10 PC), swimming pool, DVD rental, vonage telphone, cafeteria. All rooms are bright and airy, with cable TV, hot and cold water all day long, and DVD player. Surfboard and wet-suit rental. Cheap American breakfasts are available as well. This place is popular and often full. Los Pinos 528 – Huanchaco – Trujillo 461-1158 For info/reservations contact: [email protected]