Yes, that's right - Happy New Year to you all! It's Thai New Year, also known as the Songkran Water Festival, which means it is time to get wet. From 13 - 15 April, the whole country celebrates by throwing water at each other, making it the world's biggest water fight! With this year's focus on the Thailand Grand Festival in honour of His Majesty the King's 60th anniversary on the throne, the event calendar is jam packed with extraordinary things to keep you entertained. For the exercise enthusiasts out there, the inaugural Phuket Marathon is scheduled for 18 June at Laguna Phuket. If you are first across the line, you'll be bringing home US$20,000 cash! There's also a 10km fun run on the day. I know you've all been avidly awaiting the release of our new newsletter name ... we have over 120 suggestions and we have chosen THE TUK TUK EXPRESS! Kudos to Cristina De Oliveira who has won a Thai hamper. Look out for the super deals to Thailand being advertised over the coming months, with unbelievable value being offered to all parts of the country! Happy Travelling, |
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 Hotel of the month: Layana Spa & Resort, Koh Lanta
Ever wanted to visit paradise? Well here it is ... |
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Ever considered chartering a catamaran or yacht and sailing around the gorgeous Andaman Sea? Here's a great way to do it. |
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The capital city of the north and the centre of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai still offers great beauty and interest for all. |
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On Sunday 9th April, we held our annual Songkran Festival in Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour, Sydney. We also held a lunch with Bangkok Phuket and Bangkok Pattaya Hospitals for those interested in medi-tourism. |
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A perfect stay on Phi Phi Island ... why would you go anywhere else? |
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Swim to breakfast with GO Holidays with 5 nights at the Phuket Orchid Resort for $999* |
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