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Le Normandie Restaurant, Bangkok: Disappointing
While having a great time in Bangkok before heading back to Europe, we chose to dine at one of the city's best restaurants, Le Normandie, located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, a property that faces the Peninsula on the...
The Peninsula, Bangkok: An old-fashioned charm
For this last step of our Asian summer trip, we booked three nights at the Peninsula, a mythical hotel in the Thai capital.
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
Booking
Initially, I had booked in a Marriott property, namely the...
Bangkok Airways Economy, Koh Samui – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Airbus A320: an uneventful flight despite overexcited passengers
As we leave the Blue Ribbon lounge at the theoretical boarding time, we arrive in a few seconds at gate 1 of the Koh Samui airport where our flight to Bangkok leaves from.
As a reminder, here is the itinerary...
Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Lounge, Koh Samui : Very decent
After this excellent stay at Vana Belle, it is now time to go to Bangkok.
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
Check-In and ground experience
As for the outbound flight, I proceeded to the check-in procedure online, but this time,...
Koh Samui D2 : South of the island
For this second and last day of visits in Koh Samui, we decide to go to the South of the island. This route takes about 4 hours from Vana Belle.
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
Wat Ratcha Thammaram
Superb...
Koh Samui D1 : North of the island
For this first of our two days in Koh Samui, we decided to explore the north of the island, near our hotel.
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
War Phu Khao Thong
This first temple was recommended to us by...
Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui : Perfect service, hard product to renovate urgently
After a short flight from Bangkok, we arrive in Koh Samui early afternoon. The weather is beautiful!
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
Booking
As for the Finnair ticket, the Sheraton in Bangkok and the Bangkok Airways itinerary, I reused...
Bangkok Airways Economy, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Koh Samui, Airbus A319 : Very decent but packed to the gills
After a little more than an hour in the Bangkok Airways lounge and while we still have to go through security, we leave the lounge.
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
Boarding
We pass through security very quickly and find...
Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi: Fair, but very good for a lounge accessible to all passengers!
After a few days in Bangkok, it's time to leave for Koh Samui! We leave the hotel 2h30 before our flight departure time.
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
Check-In and ground experience
We arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport about 2...