Friday, December 19, 2008

Paradise Island: Koh Lanta

Nothing like a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok over a long weekend. We decided to take a trip to Koh Lanta, an island off Krabi in October this year. Unfortunately, it is the rainy season and it pretty much rained buckets almost through-out the time we were there!

Good thing was, we booked ourselves into a nice, secluded resort where we had a private pool villa all to ourselves! There was even a separate utility room next to the main bedroom fully furnished and well equipped with state-of-the-art home theatre. We told them we were on our honeymoon (we were not!) and they pretty much ensured we were taken care of; even leaving us little surprises during our stay.

The resort we stayed in, Langham Place, has great ambiance with excellent services. Prices are really reasonable, contrary to the beliefs that private pool villas usually come with a huge price tag. Not in this case and definitely value for money. I must say, the massage was probably one of the best I have ever had!

The resort is a little bit of a pain to get to, though: flight-car-ferry-car-ferry-car. But, it was all worth it! The town itself is really small, but people are really friendly and a definite plus with no touters around. It is a sleepy, sleepy, sleepy town and there's something about the area that makes you feel at ease...a feeling of sincerity so genuine you can't believe it's real. If only domestic flights in Bangkok are a little cheaper!

Nevertheless, we hope to make this an annual trip if our pockets allow it. Enjoy the pictures!

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