One of our travel specialists had just returned from her holiday with the family in Krabi. She had stayed at this Nakamanda Resort. Lets share her wonderful experience about the place!
A new resort (only 2 years old!) on Klong Muang Beach, near Aor Phra Nang, only 45 minutes from Krabi Airport. If you are taking a honeymoon trip, this is an ideal hideaway, as quiet and not much kids facilities. We scarcely saw anyone around during our 4 days we were there, even many of the villas are occupied! The resort has some nice beachfront villas, others on the hill slope (untouched by the 2004 Tsunami!). What’s unique and nice about the resort are little things like the glass-top bathroom and its toiletries, provided with spa-scents, for her and him. Swimming pool is huge and nice, if you like to sunbath by the pool all day long. But if you like to hop around places, a rented car or bike is recommended (Krabi is such a large city - it takes half an hour to get to anywhere). If you really are an active person and looking for activities - this might not be the right place to stay!
May 9th, 2006
We have been asked by several guests about traveling into Myanmar by land from Thailand so we think it would be a good idea to share this information with all of you who are thinking about taking this kind of trip.
At this stage, there are 2 entry points allowed from Thailand into Myanmar.
1). At Mae Sai (in Chiang Rai) to Tachilek in Shan State
2). At Ranong to Kawthaung In Taninthayi Division
Kawthaung is the southernmost point in Myanmar. Formerly - it was called “Victoria Point” and now changed to “Bayinnaung Point”.
Entry from these 2 points with valid Myanmar visa is allowed, but tourist must have prior permission to enter and travel through Myanmar and leave by air from any point. A guide must receive the guests with the permit entry at entry point. So your travel agent will need the necessary information more than one month in advance to apply for permission.
From Kawthaung to Yangon, regular air travel is by Myanmar government airlines. Private airline may fly during the tourist season. Both airlines fly about 2 or 3 days a week.
From Tachilek, you can travel overland by car first to Kengtung and fly to Heho or Mandalay or Yangon. You can also take direct flight from Tachilek via Heho/Mandalay/Yangon. Private airlines have regular schedules on this route, as Kengtung has become a favorite tourist spot, with visits to tribal villages and trekking.
It might be useful information for some people to know that we also have handled travelers coming into Myanmar at Muse from China overland border (near Rulil in China) and we can also send travelers from the same point to China. This also need prior permit and valid Myanmar visa and/or China visa as case maybe.
May 9th, 2006
