Showing posts with label Diving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diving. Show all posts

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Boathouse Hotel, Kata Beach, #Phuket


With superb dining and a magnificent stretch of beach, Boathouse by Montara is a great place for a holiday.


 If you're looking for a cosy and peaceful hideout on your next trip to Phuket, Boathouse by Montara has exactly what you want and far more besides.

Located at Kata Beach, the compact 24-year-old boutique hotel boasts ample beach access and pleasingly simple facilities. The hotel takes its name from the L-shaped building that is designed to look slightly like a boat. All 38 rooms, which are newly renovated, are lined up along a narrow corridor to assimilate cabins aboard a ship. You might feel a little claustrophobic as you make your way to your room but once inside, you'll be greeted by a relaxing, airy and peaceful vibe thanks to the simple yet thoughtful design.

Spanning from 36 to 136 square meters cross eight categories, all rooms come with private balcony or terrace, flat screen TV and cable channels, complimentary Wi-Fi access, bath or rain shower, fully equipped mini bar, espresso machine and Cafes Richard Grands Crus coffee pods and a selection of Ronnefeldt teas.


 Not all rooms have ocean view and the compact size of the building also means you won't get much privacy, as you are either facing the pool or the common lounging area.

Food and beverage wise, Boathouse offers two outlets: the renowned Boathouse Wine & Grill, which became the first establishment in Thailand to win the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2006, and the newly added Re Ka Ta beachfront restaurant, which received the same award in 2012. If you're feeling adventurous, the Kata Beach restaurant and bar scene is an easy walk from the hotel.

The real highlight of Boathouse is the beach, which stretches along the side of the hotel and offers stunning views of the ocean from sunrise to sunset, especially from the restaurant and the beach club. You can lie down on the sand, or lounge around in one of the cabanas by the infinity pool and enjoy an unobstructed panoramic view of the ocean unlike anywhere on the island. As the hotel is located on the far end of the beach, it is much less busy and feels almost like a private beach dedicated only to hotel guests. 


 The location is also decent for surfing. Boathouse offers surfing and stand-up paddle boarding at reasonable prices. You can also learn how to surf at the Re Ka Ta Surf School. Other amenities include cooking class on weekends, pampering spa, airport transfer, medical service on call and baby-sitting service and baby cots.

Boathouse does not offer grand luxury but has enough comfort and style enhanced by genuinely friendly and helpful staff to make it a decent sanctuary for any holidaymaker looking for a perfect balance between tranquillity and fun.

Source: The Nation

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Friday 18 September 2015

How to Make the Most out of your #Phuket Weekend


It’s easy to forget how painless it is to get from Bangkok to Phuket. In a couple of hours, you can be out of the BTS grind and blissfully beachside. Ok, now that your memory has been refreshed, maybe it’s time to make a Phuket getaway happen. Worried that you only have a weekend to spare? Fear not, there’s plenty to enjoy in just 36 hours alone. Here are a few things not to miss on your next Phuket jaunt.


If you don’t get offshore during your 36 hours in Phuket, you’re doing it wrong. The coastal paradise is one of the best spots in the world for kayaking, diving, and parasailing. Skyla’s Surf & SUP Club is a solid spot to check out if you’re interested in getting your stand up paddle boarding on.


 Day tours are another excellent way to savor the local sights. But don’t just cruise the nearby Phang Nga Bay area by boat tour, dive into the stunning scenery. Make sure to book a tour that offers guests the opportunity to swim at hard to reach beaches or stop at lively snorkeling points.


Being out of Bangkok should feel like a breath of fresh air. Take advantage of Phuket’s total holiday feel by hitting up the city’s spas after a day in the water. The Raintree Spa is one of our favorites, with a range of treatments and massages that will melt away your stress at reasonable prices. A more luxurious touch can be found at top Phuket hotels. Le Spa at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is one such place. Stop by the resort’s Tonson Bar for a cocktail after your treatment to round out the day of indulgence.


 Phuket is filled with great accommodations to choose from for Bangkok vacationers. For those interested in aesthetics, Point Yamu by COMO is hard to beat. Situated in the quiet and picturesque Cape Yamu pocket of Phuket, the resort is a social media maven’s dream with an eclectic design and jaw dropping views.


For something easy on the budget, Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa is a great pick complete with a massive pool. The resort is stacked with a fitness center in case you want to work on those abs before hitting the beach.

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Monday 14 September 2015

Sea Breeze Resort, Sihanoukville, #Cambodia


Situated along Otres Beach, Sea Breeze Resort offers elegant and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property. It features an outdoor pool, 24-hour front desk and free parking space on site.


 Enjoying garden/pool views from the balcony, air-conditioned rooms come with a wardrobe, clothes rack, a flat-screen satellite TV and seating area. A fridge and minibar are also included. The en suite bathroom has shower facility, hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries.





At Sea Breeze Resort, guests can approach the friendly staff for assistance with luggage storage, laundry services and airport transfers. Diving, snorkelling and tour activities can also be arranged.


 The property houses a restaurant serving a tasty selection of local and Western dishes. Room service is available, while a variety of drinks are offered at the bar.


 If you feel like visiting the surroundings, Occheuteal Beach is 3.5 km away and Serendipity Beach is 3.9 km from the resort.
Sihanoukville International Airport is accessible with a 10 km drive.



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Friday 4 September 2015

Diving around Phuket


As in many sports the key to the full enjoyment of scuba diving is proper preparation, and practicing safe procedures before, during, and after the dive.
Phuket has an excellent safety record and we hope you will enhance that record by Phuket has a number of very professional dive shops, and the world-class diving here attracts some of the best diving instructors and Divemasters in the world.



 Choose them with care, and then let them do their job, your enjoyment and safety is their primary concern. 
There is no better place than Phuket to become a certified diver or to upgrade your level of diving skills.


The warm turquoise blue water of the Andaman Sea offers a superb underwater classroom. Most of professional dive shops  offer a full range of diving classes that allow you to earn full PADI or NAUI certification. 
Going with a diving school considered by PADI to be qualified to keep professional diving instructors up-to-date in their profession would seem a good bet for students at any level.


You do not have to know anything more than how to swim to take a course. 
It is not even necessary to be in tip-top condition physical condition as the courses are designed to make learning enjoyable. 
The dive shops carry a full line of dive equipment for use by students and also for rental.


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