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BANGKOK IN A WEEK

Take a week off and relax in the capital of Thailand: Bangkok.  Rich in culture and history, this big city offers its visitors many ancient temples and lively markets, as well as modern sites and amazing dining experience.This deal starts at $1381 per person (with all taxes and fuel surcharges) and includes international airfare out of LAX/SFO, 5 nights at the conveniently located Grand Mercure Fortune, round trip airport transfers, daily breakfast, a welcome dinner show, and one day of sightseeing with lunch. BANGKOK IN A WEEK(2011)[BKKWK] THAILAND@FriendsTravel.com Day 1  |   USA-Bangkok AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Our Bangkok vacation begins as we board an international flight bound for Bangkok, the captial city of Thailand. Day 2  |   Arrive-Bangkok DS AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Upon arrival in Hong Kong, board a connecting flight to Bangkok, the “City of Angels”. In Bangkok, we are met and greeted at the airport by the Ritz Tours representative. After check in and washing up, we attend a traditional Thai Classical Dance Welcome Dinner Show. Day 3  |   Bangkok AB,L AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Bangkok has served for over 200 years as the spiritual, cultural, commercial and educational heart of Thailand. This morning after breakfast, we visit Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha) and Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha). We go across the Chaophaya River by boat to visit Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Lunch is served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit Royal Grand Palace, Coronation Hall, and the famous Emerald Buddha. We visit the local product “Gems Factory and Thai Silk”. Transfer back to the hotel. Day 4  |   Bangkok AB AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Free at leisure for the whole day. Optional tour to “Damnern Saduak Floating Market & Rose Garden with Thai Village Show with lunch” is available. Day 5  |   Bangkok AB AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Free at leisure for the whole day. Optional tour to “Ayuthaya Ancient City & Bang Pa In Summer Palace with lunch” is available. Day 6  |   Bangkok AB AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Free at leisure for the whole day. Optional tour to “The Bridge over River Kwai with lunch and local train to Kra Sae Cape” is available. Day 7  |   Bangkok -USA    AB AB: Full American Breakfast L: Lunch D : Dinner at Local Restaurant DH: International Buffet Dinner at Hotel DP: Special Dinner Party DS: Dinner and show B: Breakfast at hotel or on cruise LH: Lunch at hotel Transfer to airport to catch the flight back home. THAILAND@FriendsTravel.com THAILAND@FriendsTravel.com THAILAND@FriendsTravel.com

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Thailand Travel Guide

Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok © Thailand Tourist Board

From idyllic, unspoilt beaches with turquoise seas and pure, white sands to bustling cities sporting exotic markets and a vibrant, colourful nightlife, it is easy to see why Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist destinations for the adventurous and young at heart.

A turbulent, and often bloody history has left Thailand scattered with ruins, forgotten temples and deserted cities that reveal a rich tableau of past eras to those willing to explore.

Thailand’s booming tourist economy, driven largely by Hollywood (the country has been the setting for The Man with the Golden Gun, The Bridge over River Kwai and most recently Alex Garland’s The Beach) has resulted in the opening of a number of expensive and luxurious international hotels. Those looking for the rustic splendour of the beaches and islands will find plenty of cheap and comfortable accommodation.

The size and geographical diversity of Thailand provides for a variety of activities. Snorkelling, diving and a host of watersports are very popular around the Islands, while inland enthusiasts can trek into the mountains or cycle across the flat river areas of the northeast.

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Myanmar Travel Guide

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon © specialkrb

Myanmar, also known as Burma and fondly referred to as ‘the Golden Land’ because of the abundant use of gold leaf on its temples and buildings, is a country with a rich diversity of culture and people. Its impressive heritage spans over 2,000 years, reflected in some of Southeast Asia’s most opulently adorned temples and wats. Myanmar is situated along the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea and its northern borders stretch all the way up to the Eastern Himalayan mountain range. One third of Burma’s perimeter is uninterrupted and undeveloped coastline.

This beautifully scenic country has a rocky political past. It was a British Colony from 1885 until 1948, and for the past 30 years a repressive military dictatorship, the Tatmadaw, has ruled its people. Because of the human rights situation in the country, international tourism can be seen as approval of the Burmese government, and the National League for Democracy in Burma has appealed to tourists not to travel to the country. However many argue that tourism can open the country up to the international community and therefore bring democratic reform to Burma. Those that choose to travel to Burma are encouraged to stay at privately owned guesthouses and to avoid government-affiliated enterprises.

Burma has one of the lowest tourist crime rates in the world, so travellers can relax in the knowledge that their trip will be untroubled. It is only recently making an appearance on the international travel scene due to its internal politics, but Burma’s unspoiled beaches, snow-capped mountains and jungle wilderness are all fast becoming an irresistible draw for the avid traveller.

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