Our 2008-09 Hotel Tariffs have been released! We have finished our tariffs four months early this year and made them available on our Travel Trade Section. Our tour tariffs will be finished soon, and will also be placed on-line. As part of our promise to respect to the environment, we have decided not to print a tariff this year. Please register for an account to our Travel Trade Section here and visit our 2009 hotel tariffs.
Koh Samed has it all, beautiful sand, gorgeous weather year-round and a short distance away from Bangkok. Travelers come time and time again to Samed for the sparkling white sand dunes stretching along the blue ocean waters. The beach has managed to balance development while preserving itself as a traveler’s paradise of sun, sand and seafood.
The drive to Rayong is quick from Bangkok, however in the past, travel to the island has been hampered by capacity issues a lack of good transportation across the bay from Rayong. We are now able to offer you speedboat transfers twice daily from Rayong. Additionally, Exotissimo Travel has access to a large allotment of rooms with Samed’s most popular hotels, making a beach break here not only easy, but essential.
Please note that the Villa Santi Hotel will undergo renovations from 25th May to 31st September 2008. During this time, only 14 rooms will be available for occupancy. The Kingfisher Ecolodge in the Xe Pian Protected Area will be closed during the low season from 1st May to 30th June 2008.
The Lao Immigrations office is becoming strict with certain countries, namely: Bangladesh, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Republic, India, Iran, Iraq, Lesotho, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Travelers from these countries are no longer able to obtain a visa on arrival and will require official letters from the government to board in-bound flights.
The Furama Resort in Danang has recently finished a series of improvements and renovations, including its new series of rooms – Ocean View. The new Ocean Studio, Deluxe and Suite rooms are very similar to the Lagoon and Garden Rooms, except with a view of the beach and the ocean beyond.
The Furama has also opened an on-site Dive Centre, offering courses for beginner and advanced divers including PADI and Open Water certification courses. This is the first diving centre to open in the area, and is a welcome step in developing Danang into a full-featured beach destination. Diving tours start at 8am each day, and will explore the waters of nearby Monkey Mountain Peninsula.
To cap it all off, the Montgomerie Links Vietnam golf course is under construction, and golfers will be able to tee off in June 2008. The new golf course is just 10 minutes from the Furama and within striking distance from Hoi An. Golfers will get to familiarize themselves with the course’s front nine in June, with the back nine becoming available sometime later in the year.
One of our favorite hotels, La Residence d’Angkor will be closed from 20th May 2008 to 31st July 2008, to renovate and re-equip for the upcoming high season. Affected bookings will be contacted directly by Exotissimo Cambodia.
Exotissimo Travel is now able to offer a way around (and above) Bangkok’s signature traffic problems. Through a special agreement, we are now able to fly your clients from BKK airport to the landing pads of the Oriental and the Peninsula hotels, for a true VIP experience. BOSE noise cancellation headsets coupled with a plush, air-conditioned compartment will ensure your clients arrive on time and in style. The helicopters are brand new, and the pilots have 20-30 years of flight experience each. Included with the transfer is expedited Fast track service through immigration and customs, luggage pickup and limousine transfer to the helicopter landing pad just 10 minutes from the airport. Just another example of how Exotissimo Travel is able to go the extra mile in delivering innovative products for your guests.
During 5th – 25th December this year, Champassak Province will be the host for the 8th Champassak National Games which will take place in Pakse, but the official opening ceremony will be on 13th and end on 22nd December.
The Exotissimo team is advised to double check for availability when booking rooms in Pakse. This is to ensure that we will have the room confirmation for our clients during this period.
The L’Anmien Mui Ne Resort and Spa has burst on Vietnam’s beach scene. This new resort is comprised of a single building featuring 69 deluxe rooms, 20 luxurious pool villas and a wellness spa, The main building is surrounded by lush tropical gardens reminding one that “luxury” and “spacious” are not only complimentary, but oftentimes mandatory. The Recreation and Seasports Center makes a host of activities available for guests, including windsurfing, beach yoga and volleyball. Of course, no resort would be complete without tennis court and fitness center.
Koh Kong in Southwestern Cambodia is a region defined by beautiful geography and a lack of good accommodation. The new Rainbow Lodge is an eco-lodge that aims to remedy this problem. 20 km from Koh Kong, the property is set among 5 hectares of pristine forest teeming with wildlife. Guests can experience first-hand the sights and sounds of the jungle, from the comfort and safety of traditional Khmer style bungalows. The Rainbow Lodge provides an eco-friendly venue for guests, employment and training for the local community, while also respecting the local culture and the environment.