Nearly half of the travelers staying at Amari Residences Bangkok are either accompanying family or friends seeking treatments at nearby Bangkok Hospital - or former patients at the hospital needing a place to recuperate.
Guest Blogger: Top 10 Restaurants in Paris by Amy Fabulous
Visiting Paris? What follows is a list of the restaurants that you must try when visiting the City of Light. And don't worry about the price. The list is not limited to fancy or expensive restaurants. Among these food and beverage outlets are hole-in-the-wall eateries that are easy on the wallet but impressive to the …
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Jim Thompson House: a Green Oasis in Downtown Bangkok
Jim Thompson (1906 – 1967) is credited with reviving Thailand's silk weaving industry. An American who was sent to Asia during World War II, he fell in love with Thailand, settling in Bangkok after the war ended.  He is spoken of with almost as much reverence in the Thai capital as Abraham Lincoln is …
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Luxurious New Resort Opens in Phuket
A luxurious new retreat has opened along Phuket's tony Millionaires Mile. The Andara Resort & Villas Phuket, owned by Hong Kong-based restaurateur Allan Zeman, is nestled amid the hills overlooking Kamala Beach on the island's Western shore. It affords stunning views of the Andaman Sea. There are 37 residential suites and 26 pool villas. Measuring …
Detox & Rejuvenation: Days Four and Five
I fell into a comfortable routine. I would awake early, stroll over the the Love Cafe, and partake of a healthful breakfast. Because I overextended myself during a hot yoga session on my third day, I had to give up yoga, but I continued with my daily laps for the rest of my stay. Following …
Detox & Rejuvenation: Day Three
My second evening without alcohol and for the second night in a row, I found myself unable to keep my eyes open. Once again I found myself putting my book on my nightstand, falling asleep with the lights on, awakening just before dawn. Was I falling into a comfortable new routine? Following another yummy breakfast, …
Detox & Rejuvenation: Day One
I woke up earlier than expected. After showering and shaving, I headed to the Yoga Centre, where I took part in Pranayama, or meditation, yoga for 30 minutes. I had my first detox drink while waiting for a consultation with a wellness consultant, who conducted a kinesiology priority check, took my blood pressure, and measured …
All’s Well That Ends Well!
I am in Thailand, otherwise known as the Land of Smiles. So why am I frowning? After arising earlier than usual this morning, I headed for the cafe, where a wonderful breakfast buffet awaited. There were fresh and dried fruits. There were freshly squeezed fruit juices – some to order. There was Chinese dim sum …
Hua Hin – Summer Home of Thai Royalty
While foreign tourists flock to Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Koh Samui, Thais – especially well-heeled Thais – favour Hua Hin, which is 230 kilometres southwest of Bangkok. The oldest of Thailand's beach resorts, Hua Hin was discovered in the 1920s by King Rama VII, who thought it would make an ideal summer getaway from sultry …
Hua Hin – Summer Retreat of Thai Royalty
Hua Hin in Thailand is a summer resort fit for royalty. Rest Detail Hotel is one of the many stylish beachfront hotels.