We'll Tell You - A&W Couple's Blog

ABBEY:   There are many beaches on Thailand. Among them is Patong beach where we chose to stay during our vacation. The white sand is beautiful but not as soft as what is there on Maya beach. For a hundred bhat you can rent a pair of beach bed with table for drinks where you can enjoy taking snaps on people doing various beach and water activities; like snorkeling, swimming, and parasailing (1500 bhat per person).  Eateries and restaurants flocked the on the opposite road on the beach. You can have a decent meal for about 100 bhat. Bangla road is also near it as well as the large mall Jungceylon.  Pieces of advice:  1. For tourists, don't go on the beach after a New Year's eve party as garbage are all over the place.  2. For the local government, try to educate the tourist and the residents and let them have an awareness to maintain the place clean. WILL:  Have you ever heard of Patong Beach? No? Why? Where have you been? Patong ...

ABBEY:  We got a nice boutique when we went to Hongkong ( Hop Inn ) and we tried if we can repeat the same experience on Phuket.  Lo and behold, Frutta Boutique just opened months before our trip.  We got a promotional rate for 2500baht per day for a Superior Fruit Shake (with breakfast) room.  All the people operating the hotel is warm, approachable and friendly; from their general manager Mameka to Kevin and all the staff.  They also help us to book the airport transfers as well the tours we had on our stay. Buffet breakfast is served; you will be overloaded by the fruits like watermelon and pineapple.  The hotel is only a 15-20mins walk to the beach and Frutta is lending bikes for the guests.  It also has a swimming pool on 2nd floor and entertainment room as well. We haven't got the chance to use it as tours occupied most of out trip. They also have a restaurant to fill-in your hunger; be it snack, lunch or dinner. The room is cozy and clea...